Emma completed her Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree through Lakehead University and is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Emma began her career in counselling working with children, youth and adolescents at Ecole Elsie MacGill Public School with the Lakehead District School Board and Children’s Centre Thunder Bay. Previously, Emma worked for Our Kids Count where she predominantly facilitated walk-in / talk-in counselling in addition to providing at-risk students with mental health education and individual counselling. She has also worked with new mothers as she facilitated a postpartum support group.

Emma utilizes elements from a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and focusing on the knowledge, lived experiences, and well-being of her clients with a humanistic, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach to care.

In addition to these therapies, Emma also incorporates mindfulness and grounding into her practice. She is passionate about creating a sense of security, safety, confidence, certainty, and trust in addition to creating a feeling of coziness and comfort and creating a sense of well-being and contentment within the therapeutic environment for her clients. Emma values each pillar of well-being and is passionate about empowering her clients.

Emma has worked with children, youth, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, addiction, trauma, and sexual assault / abuse.

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Andrew completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University in 2022. He grew up around Thunder Bay, staying long enough to become an engineer before stepping out. An explorer at heart, Andrew has done a few laps around the globe and landed in India and Tajikistan while working with Médecins Sans Frontières. Since returning home he has given much attention to martial arts and the inner journey which accompanies that training. Andrew can often be found trudging through snow, scrambling rocks, or scanning reddit for an interesting talk.

His life is an eclectic mix, as is his approach to counselling. He is honoured by the opportunity to know another and holds humility as an orienting principle.

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Ruby is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

She completed her first undergraduate degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, majoring in Sociology and Social Anthropology. During her time in Halifax, she became invested in the social justice and student mental health movement, volunteering and working with various mental health groups on campus. Inspired by her own lived experiences and passion for mental health, Ruby moved to Thunder Bay in 2020 to complete her Honours Bachelor of Social Work at Lakehead University (graduating in 2021).

Ruby’s approach to counselling is all about empowerment; building on existing client strengths, encouraging healthy coping skills and helping clients navigate complex problems. She uses a client-centered and ecological systems approach to enhance client resiliency and help you navigate the world around you, as you experience it. Ruby actively works to meet clients where they are at, identifying presenting issues and helping clients find creative solutions. Ruby has experience working with clients who are learning to cope with trauma, navigating crisis situations, dealing with substance abuse and struggling with general activities of daily living. She is open, non-judgmental and approachable, creating a safe space for clients to share and explore.

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Lise is currently completing the internship portion required for her Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology Degree through Yorkville University and is a qualifying registered psychotherapist. She began her education by receiving an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Lakehead University. Lise has experience working with youth and families through school based intensive treatment services with Dilico and in the delivery of behavioural therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with George Jeffrey Children’s Centre. Her previous work informs her current approach through a strong understanding and application of behavioural principles and an emphasis on genuine connection with clients. Lise’s previous work as a yoga instructor lends itself to the holistic, grounding and mindfulness principles she brings to her counselling work. Lise looks forward to meeting and working with clients through a collaborative and evidence based approach with a focus on the modalities of Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

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Ellen has received an Honours Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology through Lakehead University and is currently completing the internship portion required to complete her Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology Degree through Yorkville University. Ellen’s work experience includes supporting adults and youth with developmental disabilities, as well as mental health support and programming at Children’s Centre Thunder Bay in the live-in treatment house, day treatment classroom, and with Complex Special Needs youth. Ellen had the opportunity to facilitate group DBT sessions with youth and their families during her time at Children’s Centre, as well as working with clients from diverse backgrounds and needs. Ellen is excited to further enhance her skills working with various therapeutic modalities including CBT, Strengths-based, Client-Centered Therapy, as well as incorporating mindfulness into counseling. Ellen is passionate about connecting with others and believes healing occurs through our relationships with ourselves and others.

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Alisha is a distinguished graduate of Yorkville University, where she earned her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Degree in 2022. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Gerontology from Lakehead University, a testament to her commitment to understanding the complexities of the human mind and aging process.

Previously engaged with Jordan’s Principle, Alisha embarked on journeys to remote Northern communities, offering a diverse array of essential services. Her altruistic spirit extends beyond professional endeavours, as evidenced by her invaluable contributions to esteemed institutions such as the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Center and the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Hospital.

These immersive experiences have honed her ability to engage meaningfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a profound dedication to assisting individuals at every stage of life. With a contagiously positive demeanour and an empathetic disposition, Alisha is unwavering in her mission to cultivate a therapeutic space that radiates warmth and inclusivity.

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Kate is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers who values a client-centred, collaborative and trauma-informed approach to psychotherapy. Described as warm, empathetic and accepting, Kate believes in your inner strengths and ability to reach your goals. Kate’s educational background includes an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in anthropology and psychology, a post-graduate certificate in recreational therapy, an Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree, and a Master of Social Work Degree. She has additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Not only is she passionate about mental health and well-being, she has experience supporting individuals in various settings including long-term care, residential treatment, as well as in-patient and outpatient mental health. Kate can help you build self-confidence or self-compassion, find your voice or authentic self, set boundaries or improve your relationships. She can also help you understand, identify and manage your emotions, change unhealthy behaviours or coping responses, or understand and process the impacts of trauma. Kate believes in helping you to hone your strengths while developing the skills necessary to regain ownership of your life and live in accordance with your values.

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Margareta Camara MacDonald is a registered social worker. She has a Bachelor of Arts double major in Psychology/English, and an Honours Bachelor of Social Work, and a Bachelor of Education. She has worked in the fields of social work and education for well over 25 years. Margareta is certified in EMDR/Blast (Advanced Level). Margareta has many other certifications and training in many areas of wellness and therapy.

Margareta’s work involves helping people with healing work, dealing with life challenges & stress, trauma/P.T.S.D., inner child work, attachment/codependency, and the healing of the replay of unhealthy patterns in life. She uses a variety of strategies including working with the subconscious mind as well as using more traditional therapies. These therapies are natural and powerful for challenges, rewiring to help people achieve their goals, and positive change and manifestation of the life they want and truly deserve. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

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Kristen has been providing psychotherapy since 2005 and her areas of interest in clinical practice include mental health, addictions, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family therapy, cultural competency/humility, as well as clinical supervision. Kristen is a Registered Psychotherapist through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, completed her undergraduate studies in 2005 at the University of Guelph earning an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Co-op Psychology with a minor in Family and Child Studies, and completed her graduate studies in 2019 through Yorkville University earning a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Kristen has completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is EMDR trained. Kristen’s eclectic work is informed by Emotion Focused Therapy/Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Kristen has experience in providing psychotherapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings, non-for-profit, and private practice and has experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Kristen was drawn to the field by learning who she is and by making a conscious decision to advocate for others. In doing so she is doing what she loves and loves what she is doing. Through her client centered, collaborative, evidence-based, and empathetic approach to therapy, Kristen can listen without judgement.

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Noelta’s approach to therapy has been more humanistic in nature, where she believes that the client is the expert of their own life, the client has the answers and the direction, and they need some extra help to reach their goal. You can expect the sessions to be more collaborative and self-explorative as you will be posed with reflective questions that will get your brain working a little differently. Noelta completed her M.A. in Social Work in Mental Health from TISS. She brings a diversity of experience and transferable skills developed through direct service of providing effective treatment for grief, social anxiety, and trauma in a therapeutic and non-judgmental environment. Her area of interest includes working with teens, adults and children who are experiencing prolonged periods of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, relationship issues, stress and addiction as a result of these issues. Using emotion-focused, strength-based, multicultural and mindfulness approaches, she can help you explore personal and social factors that shaped you and help you learn new ways of responding and interpreting situations. Her previous clinical work experiences and administrative career at her recent workplace helped her gain more knowledge about the Canadian work culture, Canada’s Indigenous people, their history, contributions to society and the issues facing their communities. Noelta will work alongside you and accompany you through your journey to fulfill your dreams and live meaningful lives.

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