Registered Social Worker (HBSW, OCSW, OASW)

Shalissa is a Registered Social Worker with a wealth of experience, who holds an Honours bachelor’s in social work from Algoma University, she is a dedicated practitioner known for her compassion, understanding, trustworthy demeanor and is deeply respectful of her clients’ needs.

With a passion for making a positive impact, Shalissa’s specialties include trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and intimate partner violence. Her broad scope of practice extends to working with adults, children and youth, couples, and families, demonstrating her versatility in addressing various aspects of mental health and relationship dynamics.

Shalissa is particularly committed to serving the Indigenous population, utilizing an anti-oppressive lens, and incorporating principles of structural social work. Her approach is rooted in recognizing and building upon the strengths of individuals and communities, fostering empowerment and resilience.

Proficient in the fundamentals of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Single Session model, Shalissa employs evidence-based techniques tailored to the unique needs of her clients. This diverse skill set allows her to provide effective and personalized therapeutic interventions.

Offering a safe and non-judgmental space for healing and growth, Shalissa’s commitment to anti-oppressive practices, cultural sensitivity, and a strengths-based approach sets her apart as a social worker dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting change in the lives of those she serves.

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Registered Social Worker (BSW) Grief Specialist (CCPC, OCSWSSW, OASW)

As a Registered Social Worker, Huguette works holistically with adults, youth, couples, and families to provide support for those who are dealing with anxiety, stress, rumination, burnout, depression, addiction, violence and abuse, trauma, PTSD, and more.

Huguette also specializes in grief, loss, and significant life-altering losses such as divorce, miscarriages, friendships, pets, employment, health, and limbs. She can support individuals facing end of life, along with guiding and supporting families and friends in understanding the process their loved one will experience.

She offers a safe, warm, trusting, and nonjudgmental space by using an empathetic and collaborative approach. Some of the counselling techniques Huguette utilizes are CBT, cognitive restructuring, journalling, relaxation and stress reduction techniques, and more.

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Registered Social Worker (BSW, OCSW, OASW)

Julie is a registered social worker and has been practicing in the mental health system for the past twenty years. She specializes in mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, and has extensive experience helping clients successfully navigate complex diagnoses, treatments, and systems.

Julie’s flexible and supportive practice is guided by a client-centered, solution-focused, and CBT-informed approach that is customized to fit the client’s unique needs, treatment goals, expectations and motivations. Her passion is to assist clients with their mental health by addressing total well-being and growth.

Julie is currently completing certification for CBT (Level 1 and 2 completed), DBT (Level 1 completed), and working toward becoming APT (the Association of Psychological Therapies) certified.

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Registered Social Worker (HBSW)

Katrina is a Registered Social Worker with a holistic and trauma-informed approach to counselling. She is a strong advocate for those facing discrimination and oppression. She is well-versed in intersectionality and the management of various factors that may impact the way that individuals navigate the world around them. Her strengths-based approach serves to empower clients to lead their healing journey with her support. Katrina works with individuals, couples, and families, to create goals, reframe unhealthy thinking patterns, and utilize effective coping strategies to help them lead lives that are in alignment with their unique values and desires.

Katrina is passionate about supporting her 2SLGBTQ+ community with affirming supports, identity exploration, and a safe outlet to discuss the unique issues they face. She is open to supporting both traditional and alternative relationships and approaches these issues from a sex positive, and non-judgmental lens.

Katrina has experience supporting those involved or at risk of being involved in the criminal justice system. From navigating the emotional aspects as they enter the system to empowering them as they exit and reintegrate into society, she is aware that there are many complex issues faced by these individuals within themselves, their families, and their communities. Both perpetrators of crime and victims alike will feel safe as they take steps towards personal growth, healing, and wellness with her help.

Currently serving clients 14+

Areas of Focus: Anger Depression Anxiety Grief and loss Self-esteem Restorative justice 2SLGBT+ issues Indigenous social work

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Registered psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Please Note, Julie likes to speak with the child’s parent (s) at the beginning of the first session.

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