Hello! My name is Katherine and I am a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold an advanced diploma (Humber Polytechnic) and an Undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care (Toronto Metropolitan University), as well as a Masters and PhD in Adult Education and Community Development (University of Toronto-OISE).

I have over 25 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families through their biggest challenges, which have included anxiety, parent-child relationship challenges, mood difficulties, grief, trauma, loss, emotional dysregulation, and other mental health and interpersonal challenges. I have done this in community settings, live in treatment centres, schools, hospital programs, and private practice.

My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed and gender-affirming lens, with a strong emphasis on relational safety and collaboration. I approach therapy as an evolving practice and value ongoing learning to remain responsive to the people I work with. I regularly engage in training and supervision to integrate approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Strengths-Based work in ways that fit each individual’s needs. Whether you are working through relational challenges, making sense of earlier experiences, or building skills to navigate stress and life transitions, I aim to offer a thoughtful, grounded, and supportive space where growth can happen at your pace.

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Hello! My name is Stefanie, and I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in good standing. I have been working in the field for over 10 years and have experience providing support to individuals and families with physical health concerns such as the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness or receiving palliative and end of life care. I have also provided extensive support to individuals who have experienced the traumatic death of a significant person, or whose grief journey manifests with complex symptoms and experiences.

Through my work in the field of grief and bereavement, I witnessed firsthand how obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) made grief even more difficult to manage, and how this mental health condition can be debilitating for individuals experiencing it. This led me to pursue intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD. ERP is the first-line treatment for OCD and has many research studies supporting its effectiveness in helping individuals manage the symptoms of OCD.1 I am passionate about helping individuals take back control of their life from OCD and move towards a life driven by what is most important to them.

Stefanie offers individual counselling to youth and adults 16+

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Riley Giles, RP (Qualifying)

I’m so happy that you’re here!

I hold an Honours Specialization in Child and Family Studies from Nipissing University, as well as a Master of Arts in Theology in the Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University. I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, in good standing.

I have experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, loneliness, relationship challenges, studenthood and life transitions. My background includes working in schools with children, parents, caregivers, and educators, as well as supporting older adults through transitions into retirement living. I enjoy working with individuals to navigate dating, pre-marriage counselling and break-ups. I am sex-positive and have a passion for exploring intimacy, sex, low desire, as well and emotional and sexual disconnection with my clients. I also provide support to improve communication around sex.

I am a gentle therapist who strives to make the therapy room a little brighter for my clients. I value building genuine and meaningful connections across all backgrounds. As a curious and growth-oriented person, I prioritize presence and intentional listening to understand my clients’ unique experiences and perspectives fully. I create a warm, comforting and non-judgmental space where you can be your genuine self.

I am influenced by a Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapeutic approach, which takes a holistic approach, and sees healing as more than just addressing thoughts and emotions, and focuses on the whole person. This perspective recognizes human experience as an intertwining of the mind, body, soul and spirit. Holistic well-being involves nurturing the connection between our psychological, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions and brings us one step closer to experiencing internal harmony. By honouring our connection to something larger than ourselves, we welcome deep-rooted healing, growth and a more meaningful life.

I understand that we all navigate the world through different languages, cultures, and spiritual perspectives. Much like how languages shape our expression, spirituality shapes our sense of self, purpose, and connection. My role is to create an inclusive space where clients can explore, heal, and grow in all dimensions of life.

Riley offers individual and couples counselling to individuals 18+

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Shé:kon! My name is Kyla Girard. My Mohawk name is Kahentóktha which translates to She Crosses the Field/She Goes To Any End. I am Turtle Clan from Wahta Mohawk Territory; however I have experience working with many First Nations and all walks of life across Turtle Island. I enjoy nature and have an immense appreciation for the beauty of Muskoka.

I hold a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University (Indigenous Field of Study). I am registered and in good standing with both the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Over the last 15 years I have supported individuals and families through work in women’s shelters, healing lodges, community health centers, child welfare/child-wellbeing agencies and mental health organizations. I hold certifications and have experience in children and youth mental health, trauma-informed care, crisis and trauma, mental health and addiction play therapy (CAPT), attachment, family healing, and yoga. I look forward to being of assistance and providing a safe and healing space for children, youth, families and individuals.

Kyla offers counselling to children, youth, families and individuals

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Mitzi Beth (she/her) is a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Mitzi Beth holds a Master of Social Work degree and a One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree from Lakehead Univeristy, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences degree specializing in Criminology and Gender Studies from the University of Ottawa and a Social Service Worker diploma from Georgian College. Mitzi Beth has participated in trainings for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and continues to engage in ongoing professional development to meet your needs.

I have experience supporting individuals over the age of 18 who have been impacted by anxiety, attachment disruptions, life transitions, depression, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation, women’s issues, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, gender-based violence, and other mental health challenges.

Mitzi provides counselling to youth and individuals 16+

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