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Counselling

Social Workers and Psychotherapists at Kelly Mental Health provide assessment and treatment (psychotherapy/counselling) for individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma-informed facility, many of our practitioners are trained in specialized trauma treatment protocols including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and... Read More

Social Workers and Psychotherapists at Kelly Mental Health provide assessment and treatment (psychotherapy/counselling) for individuals, couples, and families. As a trauma-informed facility, many of our practitioners are trained in specialized trauma treatment protocols including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Common issues addressed include trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief.

NOTE: Only the practitioners that are currently accepting new clients are displayed in our online booking page. For a full list of our wonderful team members, visit our web site at www.kellymentalhealth.com.

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 Strengths-Based, Client-Centred, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focusing on the knowledge, lived experiences, and well-being of her clients with a humanistic, client-centered approach to care.

In addition to these therapies, Emma also incorporates mindfulness and grounding into her practice. She is passionate about creating “trygghert”, a Swedish term meaning a sense of security, safety, confidence, certainty, and trust, and “hygge”, a Norwegian term meaning 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. She has worked with children, youth, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, addictions, and sexual assault / abuse.

Emma completed her Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree through Lakehead University and is a Re... Read More

Kristen provides Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling. She is trained in EMDR. Her areas of interest are people from all backgrounds, immigrants, Gender-fluid and Non-Binary. Her areas of expertise are teens and adults, addictions, anxiety, and depression. It is her belief that each person is their own expert in their story and they already possess the skills to improve, they merely need the support. She uses an eclectic blend of theories such as Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, and Cognitive Behavioral Theory. She views a situation through a Person-In-Environment lens: Help the person to fit the environment and help the environment better fit the needs of the person.

Kristen provides Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling. She is trained in EMDR. Her areas of... Read More

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.

Andrew completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University in 2022. He... Read More

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.

Ellen has received an Honours Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology through Lakehead University... Read More

​Alisha completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Degree at Yorkville University in 2022. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Gerontology from Lakehead University. Alisha previously worked for Jordan’s Principle and would travel to remote Northern communities providing various services. Volunteering holds a special place in her heart. She enjoyed her time at the Thunder Bay Regional Cancer Center and the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win hospital. From these past experiences, she has become more adept at interacting with people from various backgrounds and evolved a passion for helping people at all stages of life. Alisha is working towards gaining more experience with a variety of therapeutic orientations and hopes to continue focusing on CBT and DBT. Expressing a positive attitude and an empathetic ear, Alisha is dedicated to providing a welcoming therapeutic environment for all.

​Alisha completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Degree at Yorkville University in ... Read More

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-judgemental 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.

Noelta’s approach to therapy has been more humanistic in nature, where she believes that the clie... Read More

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