Fees: Fees for counseling services range from $135 to $210 per session depending on the professional designation of the therapist. Your therapist will discuss fees and billing with you before your session. For assessment fees, click HERE.
Meet the Administrative Team
Florence Strang, CEO, Mindful Matters Inc
R. Psych.
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS: Child, teen and adult (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities Return to Work Readiness)
PRESENTATIONS/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Child and Teen Mental Health; Autism Spectrum Disorder; ADHD; Mindfulness (Florence is a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Leader) Request a quote for fee.
Pam Maher, Business Manager
B.B.A. (Hons).
Meet the Psychologists
Lisa O'Keefe
Independent Contractor
R. Psych.
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Individual teen and adult counselling (CBT trained, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, return to work readiness, stress management)
Jill Kelly
Independent Contractor
R. Psych.
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Adult (Anxiety, Grief and loss, ADHD)
ASSESSMENT: Adult (ADHD, Learning Disorders)
PRESENTATIONS: Mental Wellness. Request a quote.
Offering in-person counselling and teletherapy.
Melissa Squires
Independent Contractor
R. Psych.
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS: Adult ADHD, Autism, Specific Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disabilities
Jessica Spurrell
Independent Contractor
PsyD., R. Psych.
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS: Child, adolescent, and adult (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural, Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, and Mental Health/Personality assessments).
Jeff Pardy
Independent Contractor
R. Psych.
Currently accepting new referrals (19+ for telepsychology only)
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: ADHD, anxiety, depression, habits and addictions, relationship and interpersonal challenges, anger management, stress management, 2slgbtqia+, obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Andrew Pike
Independent Contractor
R. Psych
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only (Located at Burin Peninsula office)
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS: Child, teen, and adult assessments (ADHD, Psychoeducational, Specific Learning Disorders, ADHD, Behaviour, Intellectual Disabilities and Return to Work Readiness)
Jaclyn Browne
Independent Contractor
R. Psych.
Currently accepting new referrals for adult assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS: Child, teen, and adult assessments (ADHD, Psychoeducational, Specific Learning Disorders, Behaviour, Intellectual Disabilities and Return to Work Readiness)
Sharon Clifford
Independent Contractor
R. Psych.
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS: Specific Learning Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Behaviour Assessment, Child and Adult ADHD, and Cognitive Assessment
Michleen Power Elliott
Independent Contractor
R. Psych.
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT/DIAGNOSIS: Adolescent, Adult (Autism, ADHD)
Meet the Tutor/Behavioral Supports and Parenting Coach
Lesley Saunders
Independent Contractor
B. Ed., B. Sp. Ed., M Ed. (Literacy)
Currently accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
Tutoring in all subject areas, grades K to 8
Parent coaching and behavioral supports for children and adolescents
Please note: Lesley’s services are not eligible for reimbursement under private health insurance plans and may not be eligible to claim for income tax purposes.
Meet the Positive Behavioral Support Specialist
Amy Senior
Independent Contractor
B. Ed. 2003, B. Special Education 2009, M. Ed. 2013
Currently accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
Perform assessments in consultation with other professionals that identify needs at home and outside of the home.
Behavioral interventions that can be implemented at home to help with daily interactions and functioning.
Routine review of interventions to identify success and target areas that need attention.
Please note: Amy’s services are not eligible for reimbursement under private health insurance plans and may not be eligible to claim for income tax purposes.
Meet the Canadian Certified Counsellors and Registered Social Workers
Tamar Kelly
Independent Contractor
B.A., B.Ed., B. Sp. Ed., M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology), C.C.C., Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT: Team based Assessment Services for children, adolescents and adults (with R. Psych.) See assessment page for fees.
COUNSELLING: Individual in-person or virtual for adolescents and adults (stress management, vocational/career counselling, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, relationships, self esteem, life transitions, grief/loss, gender identity and sexual orientation)
Tiffany Roberts
Independent Contractor
B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.(Counselling Psychology), C.C.C.
Currently accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Individual virtual counselling sessions for adults (anxiety, depression, stress management, grief & loss, DBT group participants, emotion regulation, ADHD)
WELLNESS: Please view Wellness Services for information on therapeutic group offerings.
Jodi Penney
Independent Contractor
B.Ed., M.Ed., C.C.C.
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT: Team based assessment services for children, adolescents and adults (with R. Psychologist).
Kayla Trahey
Independent Contractor
B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Ed., DCP(c), CCC, Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently accepting new referrals for counselling, play therapy, and assessments
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Child and Teen counselling (anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, ADHD, Autism)
Play Therapy: Completed Level 1-3
ASSESSMENT: Team based assessment services for children, adolescents and adults (with R. Psych.).
Daniel Burke
Independent Contractor
B. Ed., M. Ed., C.C.C., Licensed Naturopath
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Individual and Group Counselling services, in-person or virtual via video or phone, for children, adolescents and adults (anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, vocational / career counselling, relationships, self esteem, grief, emotional regulation, gender identity, sexual orientation)
ASSESSMENT: Team based Assessment Services for children, adolescents and adults (with R. Psych.) See assessment page for fees.
Deanne Murray
Independent Contractor
B.A., B.Ed., B. Sp. Ed., M.Ed. C.C.C., Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: in-person or virtual for children, adolescents and adults (anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, relationships, self esteem, grief, emotional regulation, gender identity and sexual orientation)
ASSESSMENT: Team based Assessment Services for children, adolescents and adults (with R. Psych.)
Laura Gibbons
Independent Contractor
B.A. (Honours), MA. Counselling Psychology, C.C.C, Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently not accepting new referrals
Services Offered:
COUNSELLING: Individual counselling for Adults 19+ (anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem, grief and loss, stress, ADHD, relationships, anger management, disordered eating, mindfulness, substance abuse)
Krista Taylor
Independent Contractor
M.Ed., C.C.C., Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently accepting new referrals for counselling and assessments
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Individual counselling for children and adolescents ages 5-18 (anxiety, mood disorders, mindfulness, ADHD, emotional and behavioral regulation, psychoeducation, parenting skills, self-esteem, stress, and communication).
ASSESSMENT: Team based assessment services for children, adolescents and adults (with R. Psychologist).
Deanna Marie Murphy
Independent Contractor
B.A., B.Sc.P.E., B.Ed., M.Ed. C.C.C., Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: in-person or virtual for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, (anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, relationships, self esteem, grief, emotional regulation, gender identity and sexual orientation).
ASSESSMENT: Team based Assessment Services for children, adolescents and adults (with R. Psych.) See assessment page for fees.
Lindsey Power
Independent Contractor
B.ED, M.ED (Counselling Psychology), C.C.C, Licenced Natrotherapist
Currently accepting new referrals (Located at Burin Peninsula office)
SERVICES OFFERED:
Counselling Individual and Group Counselling services, in-person or virtual for children, adolescents and adults (anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, vocational/career counselling, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, grief/loss, emotional regulation,trauma, gender identity, and sexual orientation)
ASSESSMENT: Team based Assessment Services for children, adolescents and adults (With R.Psych.) See assessment page for fees.
Amy Baxendale
Independent Contractor
B.Ed, B. Sp. Ed., M. Ed (Counselling Psychology), C.C.C.
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
Services Offered:
COUNSELLING: Individual counselling for children, adolescents, and adults (anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, career counselling, ADHD, relationships, grief and loss, mindfulness, behaviour, emotional regulation, psychoeducation, and parenting skills)
ASSESSMENTS: Team-Based Assessment Services for children, adolescents, and adults (with R. Psych). See assessment page for fees.
Fronia M.G. Durnford
Independent Contractor
B.A. (Honours). MSW, Registered Clinical Social Worker
Currently not accepting new referrals
Services Offered:
COUNSELLING: Individual in-person or virtual for adolescents and adults (stress management, anxiety, depression, addictions, PTSD, self esteem, anger management, grief/loss, relationships).
Gillian Norris
Independent Contractor
B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Ed., C.C.C., Licensed Naturotherapist
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Currently accepting new referrals
Services Offered:
COUNSELLING: Children and teens ages 5-18 (ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioural regulation, career counselling, psychoeducation and parenting skills, self-esteem, stress, and interpersonal effectiveness)
Kayla Waywanko
Independent Contractor
B.Ed, BSW, MSW, RSW
EMDR trained
Currently accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Individual counselling for children and adolescents ages 5-18 (anxiety, mood disorders, mindfulness, ADHD, emotional and behavioral regulation, psychoeducation, parenting skills, self-esteem, stress, and communication)
Christine Riggs
Independent Contractor
B.A., B.Sc. OT, M.A. Counselling Psychology, C.C.C.
Registered Occupational Therapist,
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently accepting new referrals for counselling and assessments
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Individual and Group counselling with adults and teens 16 years and over. Areas of expertise; anxiety, depression, mental wellness, stress management, emotional regulation, trauma, grief and loss.
ASSESSMENT: Team based Assessment Services for children, adolescents, and adults (with R.Psych).
Jacqueline Codner
Independent Contractor
B.A, B.Ed, M.Ed (Counsellling Psychology), C.C.C., Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: Individual teen and adult counselling (anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem, career counselling, post secondary guidance), couples counselling.
Brianna George
Independent Contractor
BSc (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Currently accepting new referrals
Services Offered:
COUNSELLING: In-person or virtual individual counselling for children 5+, adolescents, and adults (stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, self-esteem, emotional regulation, relationships, eating disorders, career guidance, coping skills).
PRESENTATIONS: Mental Wellness, Mental Health Concerns, Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness. Request quote for fee.
Nathan Jenkins
Independent Contractor
B.Sc (Psyc), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Currently accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING:
Individual adult, teen, and child (10+) counselling
Offering in-person counselling
Shannon Clarke
Independent Contractor
B.Sc (Hons), MA Counselling Psychology, Licensed Naturotherapist
Currently accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
COUNSELLING: In-person or virtual individual counselling for adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include stress management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, emotional and behavioral regulation, grief and loss, trauma, and anger management.
Meet the Speech Language Pathologists
Lori Penny
Independent Contractor
SLP, CEO Inclusive Solutions
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
ASSESSMENT: Speech, Language, Stuttering, Voice, Social Communication, Phonological Awareness - all ages.
ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATION: Autism Spectrum Disorder with Psychological team - all ages.
PRESENTATION/ CONSULTATION: Autism Awareness consultation and presentations for businesses and community agencies looking to provide staff development opportunities. Request quote for fee.
Kim French
Independent Contractor
SLP, Autism Consultant
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
THERAPY: Articulation, School-Aged Language, Preschool/Early Language Skills, Stuttering, Social Communication/Pragmatic Skills, Phonological Awareness/Reading for Preschool and School-Aged Children. Online and in person options available.
ASSESSMENT: Articulation, Language (Expressive/Receptive/Early Language Skills) , Stuttering, Social Communication (Pragmatic Skills), Phonological Awareness - all ages.
Assessment and consultation of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Psychological team - all ages (see Assessment Page)
Stephanie Sills Smith
Independent Contractor
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
THERAPY: Articulation, School-Aged Language, Preschool/ Early Language Skills, Stuttering Social Communication/Pragmatic Skills, Phonological Awareness & Early Literacy Skills for Preschool and School-Aged Children. In-person and online appointments available.
ASSESSMENT: Articulation, Language (Receptive/ Expressive/ Early Language Skills), Stuttering, Social Communication (Pragmatic Skills), Phonological Awareness for Preschool and School-Aged Children.
ASSESSMENT & CONSULTATION of Autism Spectrum Disorder with Psychological team – all ages (see Assessment Page)
Meet the Interns
Lino O'Keefe
BSc (Psyc), DC, Yorkville University Masters in Counselling Psychology Intern
Currently not accepting new referrals
SERVICES OFFERED:
Student Counsellor under the supervision of Florence Strang (R. Psych)
PRO BONO COUNSELLING
Kaitlyn Lem
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Student
Currently accepting new referrals for assessments only
SERVICES OFFERED:
Student Counsellor under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Spurrell (PsyD) and Florence Strang (R. Psych)
Pro Bono Counselling
Assessment