Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in T2N

At times, life can feel distressing, overwhelming, or seem to push your goals and dreams further away. Whether you are working to overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting or family problems, illness or other concerns, I believe I can support you in creating wellness in your life. I work with children, teens and adults, drawing interventions from cognitive behavioral, narrative, attachment-focused, and play therapy models. To support school-aged children with academic, social or emotional concerns, I also provide parent coaching and psychoeducational assessments so your child can achieve the best possible personal outcomes.

Onward Psychology Group focuses on supporting a wide range of children, adolescents, and adults (and their families) . We believe that we are all complex, life-long learners, but that some people are more complex than others. Anxiety, giftedness, social and academic challenges, and any number of other complexities can result in frustration that affects not only the individual, but the entire family. We focus on discovering the unique strengths of each individual so we can capitalize on those areas while also identifying areas of challenge so we can build on or, as necessary, plan to avoid those areas.

I am an assessment psychologist with over 20 years of combined experience working with struggling students and their families as a teacher, a learning strategist, a guidance counsellor, a community educator, an advocate, and a school psychologist. I am incredibly passionate about helping kids experience success through the assessment process. I am equally passionate about helping parents and teachers learn new ways to support their students. Over the last 20 years, I have become an expert in ADHD and Learning Disabilities (particularly Dyslexia).

Hello! My name is Madelaine, and I have been working in mental health for 8 years in the areas of domestic abuse, child welfare, Indigenous services, 2SLGBTQI+ identities, gender and sexuality, education, and healthcare. I also work with couples, poly/ENM dynamics and with those living with a disability or chronic illness.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and holistic, and is intended to help you build a better, healthier relationship with yourself and others. We’ll work together to discover ways to heal from mental illness and cope with life’s challenges. I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults (including couples) as an educator and therapist. I help people deal with a variety of challenges (e.g., anxiety, OCD, depression); I am trained in individual trauma therapy, and I work with individuals to find meaning in life and live theirs to its fullest despite the adversity they may have experienced.

It is my privilege to bear witness to your healing journey. I believe that people are the catalyst for the change they desire, and my role is to support that change in a way that feels meaningful to you. My counselling approach is flexible and creative, with an emphasis on the importance of therapeutic connection. I am truly passionate about working with adolescents, teens, and families. I bring to you an open, accepting, safe space to support your healing journey. I have over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents/teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings.

As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I am passionate about helping individuals process their trauma and value the significance of a therapeutic relationship to make positive, lasting changes. I have a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and intergenerational trauma. With extensive experience across community and mental health settings, I find fulfillment in working with diverse age groups, including children, youth, and adults. I provide my clients with the tools they need to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and alleviate psychological distress, which improves their psychological well-being.

Veronica has a special interest in helping clients heal and move past the early-life experiences, losses throughout life, or occupational stressors that have unwittingly shaped their day-to-day life and relationships with family, friends and partners. Veronica is a skilled trauma therapist, working to help clients process historical and recent traumas. She works with clients to help them understand their attachment and emotional needs throughout the lifespan, to be able to heal from the past and shape a future that feels healthy and bright. Veronica is very experienced supporting post-secondary student navigate academic stress.

Life is beautiful and unique, and it can sometimes have its challenges. It is a journey, and as one of my favourite authors, Brene Brown, would say, "The middle is messy, but it is also where the magic happens." I work from a person-centered perspective where you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to walk alongside your journey as you navigate your path by building a trusting therapeutic relationship and holding a space for you.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and I love working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I will provide you an environment to allow you to process thoughts, feelings and/or to come up with solutions if needed. I am passionate about guiding you towards lasting positive changes and wholeness.

My practice, over the years, has become more and more attuned to problems of conflict and issues of violence. As a trained child psychologist, I have seen first hand the raw damage an emotional injury continues to create. As a clinician, it has not been unusual for me to see the same sorts of trauma: yet locked away in one's memory, living on in current behaviour. This is what conflict can do. The issues just seem to keep on repeating themselves, inevitably with the same unfortunate outcomes. (My role sometimes is the Life Coach who becomes a personal guide.)

I am a registered child psychologist specializing in helping toddlers, young children (up to age 12), and their families with common emotional, cognitive, and behavioural difficulties. I provide assessment and treatment tailored to meet the specific needs of each child and family. Because young children depend so heavily on those around them to address their developmental needs and challenges, I collaborate closely with parents. The parent-child relationship often provides the best opportunity for effective intervention. I provide a respectful and caring environment for parents to understand what their child's behaviour is communicating, what their child needs, and how they can meet those needs.

I strive to offer an accepting, non-judgmental, and safe environment for all my clients. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives, therefore, I work with a collaborative approach.

Things are often not what they appear and our past experiences might have negative effects on our self-esteem and self-image, how we perceive things, and how we relate to the others. Those past experiences often prevent us from moving forward in life and keep us stuck. I have been passionately providing counselling to individuals, couples, children and families and supporting them in their journey to reaching full potential. I help clients who are facing depression and anxiety as a result of life challenges, such as relationship issues, divorce and separation, past traumas, parenting issues, health concerns etc.

Is your child struggling with social, emotional, or behavioural issues? Are you a parent also struggling with how best to support your child or adolescent? I am a Registered Psychologist, with many years experience working with children and adolescents in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice. I enjoy working with youth, parents, and families who are struggling with a variety of challenges: ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, social skills deficits, learning challenges, parenting skills, and behavioural techniques.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs, trying to do it all alone, and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. Everyone deserves a team.

Does your child struggle with excessive worry, stress leading to physical discomfort, anxiousness in social situations or avoidance? Does your child have difficulty managing daily stressors or experiences cycles of intense emotions? Are your child’s difficulties with impulsivity or communication leading to peer or family conflict? Do you find your parenting strategies seem to fall short in supporting the exceptional behavioral needs of your child?

I envision helping clients wanting to address mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or addiction. Their goal may be to alleviate symptoms, develop coping strategies, and improve overall well-being. Clients experiencing relationship issues, whether with a partner, family member, or friend, to improve communication, resolve conflicts, or navigate challenging relationship dynamics. Clients going through life transitions such as starting school, changing careers, getting married, becoming a parent, or retiring. A desire to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, and their life purpose.

I believe that all people are capable of positive change, of overcoming challenges, of finding compassion, and of becoming the best that they can be. As a Registered Psychologist, I work alongside my clients to help them create meaningful and sustainable change in their lives and relationships. I have extensive experience in community and mental health settings and offer therapeutic services in both English and Spanish. I work with individuals, couples, and families to identify their counselling goals and help them achieve those goals in a strengths-based, non-judgmental and empathetic manner.