I am currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Mind Matters Psychotherapy & Creative Education under the clinical supervision of Christine Johansen (Founder/Clinical Director at Mind Matters). My approach is through a psychodynamic and relational lens, meaning I work collaboratively with individuals to help discover the ‘why’ of their challenges and develop a deeper understand of themselves. As we journey to the ‘why’ I work with individuals to develop coping skills, manage relationship dynamics, bolster self-esteem, build resilience, and manage negative thoughts along the way.

I work with all populations from youth ages 6 and up to adults of all demographics and genders. With years of crisis intervention experience, I offer a calm, safe, and respectful environment to incite introspective change through talk or play therapy. Through this, I collaborate with clients to build the tools they need to reach their goals. I offer a flexible schedule to help fit your therapeutic goals into daily life. Book a free 20 minute phone or video consult to see if my approach is right for you!

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Avalina is currently accepting new clients and works with children (ages 4+), teens, and young adults, providing a safe, supportive, and comfortable therapeutic space. Her approach is primarily grounded in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), strengths-focused, and person-centered modalities, with psychodynamic influences. When working with children, Avalina incorporates art, play, and creativity to support emotional expression and engagement in therapy.

Avalina has experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and works collaboratively with parents to help navigate challenges in home and school environments. Her primary areas of focus include emotional regulation, self-esteem and low confidence, depression and anxiety, stress management, family conflict, and life transitions.

Avalina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Psychology, and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University (2024). She is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). With over four years of experience in the social work sector, she specializes in trauma-informed care and is dedicated to supporting individuals throughout their healing journey.

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My counselling style is collaborative, and I strive to walk alongside my clients on their growth and healing journeys. Using a strengths-based approach, I support and empower clients as they move through their mental and emotional health struggles and work towards their counselling goals.

As a Masters level Clinician, I have been trained in various therapeutic approaches, and tailor the treatment approach that best suits the client needs.

Using evidence-based therapy, I support adults who are navigating life transitions- whether that means changes in relationships, parenting stress, career shifts, identify changes, burnout, and any related mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. As a Gottman- informed couples therapist I work with couples who want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication and reconnect.

I have a specific passion for supporting women and couples who are dealing with infertility, loss and postpartum mental health issues.

Above all, I am a firm believer that creating a strong therapeutic relationship and cultivating a safe, non-judgemental space for my clients are essential elements for meaningful work together

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Stephanie has completed her M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University. With over 20 years of experience in a unique community setting, she has had the privilege of working with individuals from a variety of diverse cultural backgrounds and ages. Stephanie is dedicated to supporting children, youth, young adults, seniors, and their families as they navigate the socioeconomic, psychological, and biological pressures impacting their quality of life, including those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, divorce and neurodivergence.

Stephanie believes that your brokenness is welcome here. She creates a safe and nurturing environment, emphasizing the importance of relationships within a psychodynamic framework. With specialized Level 1 training in both Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-C), she incorporates a variety of approaches tailored uniquely to you to guide you through your healing journey, honouring and adapting to your unique needs.

You can expect Stephanie to utilize trauma-informed interventions while maintaining flexibility in her approach. When she is not with clients, you can find her enjoying time with her four kids, often with a coffee in hand.

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I am a therapist with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Originally from Brazil and now based in Canada, I bring a cross-cultural perspective to my work and offer sessions in both English and Portuguese. I’m passionate about helping people navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and foster personal growth.

In my practice, I strive to create a trusting, open, and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to be yourself. I believe that each person holds the inner resources and strengths to become the version of themselves they long to be. Sometimes, however, life circumstances and unhelpful patterns can leave us feeling stuck , and that’s where therapy can offer guidance, support, and hope.

My approach is both holistic and collaborative. That means I see each person as more than just their challenges or symptoms, and I see therapy as a partnership. You are the expert on your experience, and I’m here to walk alongside you as we clarify your goals and work toward lasting change, at your pace and on your terms. I’ll bring my knowledge and presence, and you’ll bring your insight, experiences, and strengths.

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Jennifer’s mission is to support and empower clients as they navigate growth and healing. She offers a safe, open, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences.

Grounded in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration, Jennifer prioritizes building trusting therapeutic relationships. She believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and thoughtfully tailors each session to meet the unique needs of every client.

Jennifer views her role as walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges, offering support and gentle guidance through difficult moments, with the reminder that calm can follow even the strongest storms.

Jennifer admires the courage it takes to reach out for support and welcomes those who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. She supports clients facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges, drawing from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy.

Above all, Jennifer provides a compassionate space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to reconnect with their inner strength and move toward a life that feels more like their own.

If you’re considering reaching out, Jennifer would be honoured to walk alongside you. She welcomes the opportunity to connect and support you as you begin—or continue—your healing journey.

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Gemma works with individuals aged 12 and older, as well as couples, offering a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment. She has experience working with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Gemma takes a client-centred and collaborative approach, prioritizing a therapeutic space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. She places strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and regularly checks in to ensure clients’ needs are being met throughout the process.

Her work integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches are informed by the belief that early childhood experiences can significantly influence how individuals navigate relationships, emotions, and nervous system regulation in adulthood.

Gemma completed her Master of Arts in Education in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where her research focused on childhood maltreatment experiences and borderline personality disorder.

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Carly is passionate about using her expertise to empower her clients and promote positive change in their lives. Carly sees herself as a facilitator of change, helping individuals to work through their past and present experiences and to develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion.

To support clients attend to their deeper and more personal needs, Carly has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Carly holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) and a diploma in Community Development and Outreach Work. Carly brings over ten years of public sector experience and has volunteered her time to advocate for a variety of communities. She believes in the power of authentic connection and collaboration to create meaningful change. As a new mental health professional, Carly is excited to work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Carly is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for clients to explore their goals and find their own solutions. Carly will meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to their unique needs. Applying a person-centered and psychodynamic approach, Carly will help clients to explore their inner resources, strengths, and capacity for growth to move toward healing and a more meaningful life. Through this process, Carly will provide unconditional support, acceptance, and guidance as clients progress through their therapy.

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I am a psychotherapist dedicated to supporting children, adults, and couples as they navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My work is grounded in an integrative, person‑centered, and trauma‑informed philosophy that honors the belief that healing unfolds within a safe, collaborative, and deeply empathic therapeutic relationship. I view every client as the expert of their own life. My role is to offer presence, empathy, and cultural humility while creating a space where you feel seen, respected, and understood. Drawing from CBT, EFT, IFS, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, play therapy, and attachment‑based approaches, I tailor each session to your unique needs rather than relying on a one‑size‑fits‑all model.

My therapeutic philosophy emphasizes strengths, meaning‑making, emotional safety, and empowerment. When aligned with a client’s worldview, I also value integrating faith‑based perspectives to support holistic healing. I believe that growth happens when people feel supported in developing insight, resilience, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

I hold a Master’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Christian Counselling. My style is warm, friendly, and professional, rooted in the conviction that there is light in everyone and I am honored to walk alongside you as you discover and strengthen your own

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Hope offers a compassionate and calming presence from the moment you enter the therapy room. She knows that it takes courage to reach out and ask for support and is ready to meet you where you are at and help you become the person you desire to be. Hope’s years of experience supporting women and children fleeing abusive relationships have shown her that when we are facing life’s challenges, transitions, pain, and uncertainties, what we need most is a safe space, to feel heard, and to know we are not alone. Working from a client-centred and trauma-informed approach, Hope supports clients of all ages. She collaborates with her clients to establish goals and collaboratively work towards them, drawing on client experiences and strengths and current research evidence. Hope will walk with you as you face the past and present to build a brighter future.

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Chelsea is a compassionate Registered Psychotherapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. With a specialization in youth development, trauma, aging, and life transitions, Chelsea takes a client-centered approach, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth.

Deeply passionate about mental health and well-being, Chelsea views therapy as a collaborative journey—one where clients can explore their emotions, navigate obstacles, and work toward a more fulfilling life. She embraces a culturally sensitive approach, recognizing the profound impact of social identities, values, and lived experiences on mental health. Chelsea works collaboratively with clients to foster healing and self-empowerment.

Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology from Trent University. To further support her clients in their therapeutic journey, Chelsea has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Chelsea brings years of experience working in community agencies that support aging adults and individuals with disabilities. Chelsea also has experience as a Child and Youth Worker working with adolescents in the foster care system. When Chelsea isn’t in session, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with loved ones.

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Hailey is a student therapist in her second year of the Master of Psychotherapy program at the University of Guelph. Hailey’s approach is grounded in postmodern, collaborative practices, and is guided by narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy frameworks, which centres your strengths and your voice to co-create meaningful change.

At the heart of Hailey’s work is warmth, kindness, humour, and a genuine respect for your story. She sees therapy as a space to explore meaning and the unique stories that shape who you are—stories that are deeply connected to familial, peer and love relationships, culture, and lived experiences. Hailey’s intention is that each session leaves you feeling just a little more connected to yourself.

Hailey works with individuals across the lifespan, including children, teens, adults and older adults, and maintains a collaborative and curious approach in her work no matter who is in the room.

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I am passionate about treating children, youth, and their families using approaches that are tailored to best meeting client’s unique needs and challenges. I am dedicated to meeting clients where they are at, and working with clients to create opportunity for them to be the person they want to be in life. I practice from a psychodynamic lens while including expressive arts and play therapy. It is a pleasure to be welcomed into a clients life, and be trusted with their experience, relationships and emotions. I take pride in offering a safe space for clients to explore these emotions freely, honestly and without judgment.

I am passionate about treating children, youth, and their families using approaches that are tailored to best meeting client’s unique needs and challenges. I am dedicated to meeting clients where they are at, and working with clients to create opportunity for them to be the person they want to be in life. I practice from a psychodynamic lens while including expressive arts and play therapy. It is a pleasure to be welcomed into a clients life, and be trusted with their experience, relationships and emotions. I take pride in offering a safe space for clients to explore these emotions freely, honestly and without judgment. View 12 Photos I specialize in working with children, youth, and families. My work with this demographic is attachment-based to support clients with building healthy relationships with themselves as well as the people in their world. I am passionate in working with survivors of trauma, and restoring their sense of safety and ability to connect to themselves and others.

The therapy relationship can be a safe space to begin exploring yourself and what you want and need. I work with clients to get to the root of their emotions and help clients develop self compassion, acceptance, and self-awareness to be able to love themselves and strive towards life goals, build/maintain relationships and live a healthy lifestyle.

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Alex strives to provide a safe, supportive, warm, and non-judgmental environment to encourage self-discovery, exploration of emotions, and healing.

Alex is currently completing her M.A. in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and holds a B.A. in Psychology from Brock University. Alex has experience working in therapeutic settings such as domestic violence shelters and group homes. She has also volunteered as a Crisis Responder with Kids Help Phone and has worked as a support staff in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. Alex has experience working with children and youth with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and trauma. Alex has seen the positive effects of using creative and experiential approaches to therapy and strives to incorporate this into her work when appropriate.

Alex is passionate about creating a therapeutic relationship with clients based on collaboration, empathy, and authenticity. Alex works from a client-centered, trauma-informed framework and alters her approach to best fit the needs of each unique client. Compassionate support and positive regard are offered every step of the way for each’s clients journey to embracing positive change. Alex uses a strength-based approach to highlight individual resiliency and is dedicated to making sure clients feel heard, valued, and respected while empowering them to meet their goals and achieve healing at their own pace.

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Hannah’s goal is to provide all her clients with a safe, supportive, and empowering environment to promote healing. She knows that each client’s journey is different and reaching out to begin healing can be a difficult task. For this reason, she believes that establishing a safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship is the first step. She utilizes a client-centered, empathy-based approach, built around the client’s collaboration.

Hannah is currently completing her M.A in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Health Studies (Honours) from Queen’s University, where she also completed a Global Health and Disability exchange program in the UK. As a new mental health professional, Hannah is looking forward to supporting children, youth couples, adults, and families on their healing journeys.

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Leigh offers a warm, collaborative space where you can slow down, feel safe, and be heard. She trusts that each person has an inner compass—even when it feels hidden. Grounded in a client-centred, strengths-based approach, Leigh works with clients to clarify what matters and support meaningful change. She draws on an integrative framework that includes solution-focused strategies and other evidence-informed tools to help clients cope, connect, and move forward.

Leigh brings deep empathy for those navigating family, identity, and life transitions, informed by both personal reflection and professional learning. She also cares deeply about how broader systems influence our well-being and keeps that in mind as she walks alongside clients.

Before pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University), Leigh worked in partnership-building and advocacy with national health and child-wellbeing organizations. She holds a B.Sc. in Biology and Health from Queen’s University and a Graduate Diploma in Social Responsibility & Sustainability from the University of St. Michael’s College (University of Toronto).

When not in session, Leigh can usually be found being walked by her Boston Terriers, reading something she meant to finish weeks ago, or catching up with her teens in the in-between moments.

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