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Client Care Specialist (Angelica)
(She/Her/Hers)
Ms. Stephanie Barbosa
(She/Her/Hers)
MSW, RSW
Stephanie is a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registration #829548). With a degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work, Stephanie understands the connection between the human mind and behaviours, and complex aspects of social development with potential explanations for thoughts and behaviours rooted in our social environments.
Specializing in mental health and health, Stephanie brings five years of clinical experience providing therapy to adults, adolescents and children who are challenged by anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal difficulties and much more. Stephanie’s career has enabled her to gain invaluable experience in community mental health settings, the healthcare sector and private practice.
Stephanie’s therapeutic approach is person-centred and trauma informed. It is her goal to provide a safe space free of judgement or bias for clients to feel comfortable sharing parts of their life story with her. Stephanie will conduct therapy sessions with kindness and compassion, drawing on Evidence Based Therapeutic techniques including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and mindfulness skills. Stephanie is genuine and empathetic, and will help clients build resiliency in the face of adversity.
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Ms. Allyn Boyes MSW, RSW
Allyn is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (License #: 831217) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (License #: 15799).
Allyn received a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Psychology and Political Science from Dalhousie University. Allyn then continued pursuing her passion for mental health, receiving a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in Mental Health and Health.
Allyn utilizes a client-centred, trauma-informed approach and has training in evidence-based therapeutic techniques including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Allyn has experience working in clinical hospital and community settings with adults of all ages. Allyn has expertise supporting individuals, couples and families with various mental and physical health concerns, adjustment and coping, life transitions, grief and loss, among others.
Allyn enjoys helping humans understand their brains, including thought processes, emotions and behaviour. Allyn is passionate about engaging with clients to work toward a deeper understanding of themselves and to develop insight into challenging circumstances and experiences.
Allyn promises to provide an approach to therapy that is collaborative, genuine and nonjudgemental. She will ensure that, together, your unique needs are met. Allyn looks forward to connecting with you!
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Kseniya Bulat
Kseniya is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Kseniya specializes in providing compassionate support to folks grappling with various forms of trauma, as well anxiety, depression, or just life’s complexities!
In her practice, Kseniya collaborates with clients in their therapeutic journey and fosters a safe and comfortable environment where vulnerabilities are embraced, and growth is nurtured. Kseniya’s mission is to empower clients to unveil the underlying threads of thoughts, emotions and behaviors, weaving together psychoeducation and evidence-based practices that will illuminate the pathway towards healing and resilience.
Kseniya has training and experience in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy as well as trauma informed care. More recently, Kseniya has began training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) in order to help clients heal more effectively from past trauma. Kseniya promises to ensure that therapy is personalized and will honor the strengths and challenges of clients.
Working with Kseniya will help clients navigate the ebbs and flows of emotional terrain, acknowledging the shadows of the past and illuminating the path toward a brighter, more luminous future. Through shared exploration, clients will emerge equipped with a newfound reservoir of self-awareness and adaptive coping skills, emboldened to navigate life’s twists and turns with grace and resilience.
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Melissa Donohue
Melissa is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and psychotherapist, providing the highest quality of client-centred psychotherapy and counselling services. She received a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours, from the University of Toronto, where she studied neuroscience and psychology. Melissa then went on to receive a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in mental health.
For the past ten years Melissa has gained experience working in clinical hospital settings, community settings, private practices, and clinical research in both Canada and the United States.
Melissa is passionate about helping clients gain a deeper insight and understanding of their experiences.
As an experienced therapist, Melissa promise’s to provide you with the highest quality service that is tailored to your specific needs, as she recognizes that no two clients are the same. Melissa looks forward to engaging with you on your journey, as we strive for growth, acceptance, and change.
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Ms. Kaitlyn Serediuk Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Kaitlyn is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (License #: 009760).
Kaitlyn’s expertise lies in her work with adults who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns. Kaitlyn specializes in aligning with clients who seek to work through challenges around anxiety, stress, depression, relational stress and much more!
Kaitlyn works from a client centred and trauma informed lens where she draws on Evidenced Based Therapeutic techniques, including but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness Based-Stress Reduction, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Kaitlyn is authentic, compassionate and highly skilled at helping clients work through their struggles, build resiliency and reach their goals!
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