ABOUT OUR TEAM

As a therapist, parent, and spouse, I understand how challenging relationships can be and how difficult it can be to break old unproductive patterns of relating. In my early life, I was unable to connect beyond the surface level with my partners due to limitations and fears within myself. Fortunately, I worked determinedly to forge a deeper, more conscious connection with myself, which has helped me to open up to others and forge warm, connective, joyful and lasting relationships. As a result, I am not only a much better and more available partner; I am also a warmer and more dynamic, engaged parent, therapist, and friend.

My personal and professional experience with building deep nourishing loving relationships of all kinds, co-parenting, mediation, multi-cultural problem solving, and my sexuality training help me relate with my clients and give meaningful guidance to help them solve problems. I am a highly-trained relationship specialist who has extensive training that includes, among others, the work of John Gottman, Esther Perel, Linda Thai, Sue Johnson (EFT), the Bader Pearson Developmental Model, Stan Tatkin, Attachment Mastery, Somatic Experiencing, DBT, The Centre for Relational Intimacy and Advanced Sexuality Training at the University of Guelph.

I have a warm, connective, engaging yet practical approach to relationship work. I focus on you leaving sessions with a more robust sense of yourself and how to connect with others in a satisfying and productive way. I use an integrative approach to assist my clients with relationships, codependency, communication, anxiety, avoidance, conflict resolution, self-esteem and confidence in their ability to create lasting robust and nourishing relationships throughout their lives. 

I have a passion for helping others—and have worked in the helping professions for most of my adult life. My personal journey has been full of personal challenges, as I navigated living in various countries around the world, and learning to tolerate and celebrate cultural differences and contradictions. All of these experiences have led to my inner healing, to understanding and respecting the challenges so many of us face, and the need for both self-compassion and compassion for one another. 

Approach

I have a gentle, nurturing, and collaborative approach in my work. I care deeply about the individuals and couples I work with  and my goal is to help you improve your relationship - with yourself and one another. I do this by helping you understand and become aware of the unconscious patterns in your life, that are keeping you stuck. I like to help clients gently uncover the layers of their past, when necessary, erasing shadows and shedding light, acceptance and understanding of self. 

I support those of you who have anxiety or depression—using the approach that works best for you -  such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and Internal Family Systems. 

Focus

Couples: I use the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy created by the Couples Institute.   In my couples’ work, I offer structure and clear follow through, providing progressive and forward moving tasks to build in the skills and capacities that will allow you to reach your goals as a couple. I aim to help you create real and deep connections, built on trust, safety, respect and love.

Conscious parenting: I love to help both couples and individuals parent their children. It is something I specialize in. I have a certificate in Conscious Parenting from Dr. Shefali’s Coaching Institute. I will help you understand the triggers that come up with your children. I also help you as a couple to navigate parenting together when your ideas and philosophies differ. Conscious parenting is a specific parenting philosophy and I provide specific tools and ways to implement this philosophy.

Internal Family Systems ((IFS): IFS is a therapy approach that recognizes that our internal world is made up of many parts—with unique qualities. I use IFS to support clients working through childhood traumas, depression, and anxiety. This work has long lasting healing properties.

Somatic Therapy: Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach that helps release stress, tension and trauma from the body. This is something I integrate regularly into my sessions—taking those clients who can benefit from this approach, into their body to explore the emotions, sensations and images that arise. 

Meaghan is a psychotherapist with a strong foundation in behavioural science and over a decade of experience supporting children, youth, and families. Since beginning her career in 2013, she has worked extensively providing Applied Behaviour Analytic (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech and developmental delays, as well as those experiencing behavioural challenges. She has also provided support to parents through parent mediator training opportunities in order help parents generalize and apply evidence-based strategies at home. 

She is a Registered Behaviour Analyst R.B.A. (Ont.) with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with extensive experience delivering and supervising services across a range of settings, including home, school, center-based, and childcare environments. Meaghan is known for her collaborative, client-centered approach, regularly working alongside educators, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support meaningful progress and consistent care.

In addition to her ABA background, Meaghan has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. She integrates these approaches into her therapeutic work to support emotional regulation and personal growth.

Meaghan has a particular interest in supporting individuals with autism and ADHD, as well as new mothers and families navigating complex developmental and life transitions. She is passionate about working not only with individuals, but also with those who support them—helping clients build practical skills, resilience, and confidence in everyday life. Blending her evidence-based ABA experience and knowledge with that of psychotherapy is her passion. 

Meaghan is currently completing her training in psychotherapy, bringing both clinical knowledge and real-world experience into her work with clients.

Michael is an excellent, warm, empathetic counsellor with a wide breadth of education and experience in the field of mental health working with a diverse range of clients and needs, including adults, teens, children and TSLGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships. It is this unique combination that makes him extremely skilled in supporting individuals, couples and families. His goal is to partner with his clients to empower and enhance enhance their interpersonal connections and gain a deeper understanding of themselves within the context of their relationships.

Besides the primary relational and sexuality focus of his practice, and his special passion for working with TSLGBTQIA clients, his broader experience and training also allows him to work effectively with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, social skill development,  and personality disorders. 

Michael uses evidence-based and empirically supported treatments. His approach is rooted in collaboration and non-judgmental understanding, with structure and follow-through as you work together to enhance your interpersonal connections and gain a deeper understanding of yourself within the context of your relationships. Michael’s compassionate, warm energy paired with a focused, professional and intentional approach allows his clients to feel at ease while gaining skills and insight. 

Michael has specialized certification in Assessing and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy. His training has been in and applies the work of Esther Perel, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychodynamic approaches. Attachment Therapy, EFT, Trauma Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Esther Perel, Stan Tatkin, and Schema Therapy.

You know the feeling: the same argument on repeat, the pattern you can't quite name, the sense that you're stuck in a version of your relationship or yourself that no longer fits. Heather helps people get underneath that. Not to assign blame, but to understand what's actually happening and find a different way through.

How she works

Heather's style is warm, direct, and deeply collaborative. She's not interested in who's "right," but instead helps tap into what's real. With individuals, that means exploring the relationships, boundaries, and identities that shape how you move through the world, and gently naming the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. With couples, it means slowing down the cycle long enough for both people to actually hear each other, often for the first time in a while.

Her approach is person-centred, integrative, and evidence-informed, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and influenced by leading thinkers on love and connection, including John and Julie Gottman, Esther Perel, and Stan Tatkin. Heather also brings formal training in mediation and conflict resolution, giving her a strong foundation for helping people navigate hard conversations without losing sight of what matters most.

What makes her different

Heather holds a PhD in Sociology. That means she doesn't just look at what's happening between you and your partner, or between you and yourself. She also considers the bigger picture: the histories, cultures, and social forces that shape how we relate. It's a lens that brings depth, nuance, and curiosity to every session, along with a deep appreciation that no two people or relationships are the same.

What to expect

Genuine. Engaged. Zero judgment. Heather creates a space where you can say the hard thing out loud, get honest with yourself, and start building toward relationships and a life that actually feel like yours.

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Areas of focus

Relationships & Connection

Couples conflict and communication · Family conflict and interpersonal difficulties · Attachment and relationship patterns · Boundaries · Conflict resolution and difficult conversations · Interracial and intercultural relationships · Diverse cultural and family contexts · Cultural identity and belonging · Parenting and co-parenting stress

Personal Growth & Wellbeing

Anxiety · Low mood / depression · Emotional regulation · Stress and burnout · Work-related stress and career transitions · Caregiver stress · Self-esteem · Identity and personal growth · Life transitions · Grief and loss · Chronic illness and health-related adjustment · Infertility and fertility-related stress · Navigating complex systems and institutions.

Heather welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and those with diverse relationship and family structures.

 If you’ve spent years taking care of everyone else, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you should be able to handle everything on your own, therapy can be a place to finally slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin doing things differently.

Rebecca has worked in Counselling and Social Work for over 20 years and is passionate about helping individuals move beyond the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that keep them feeling stuck. Her goal is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the tools to create lasting, meaningful change.

Rebecca works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, anger, low self-esteem, codependency, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, self-doubt, and challenges with motivation. She also supports people who feel disconnected from themselves, struggle to prioritize their own needs, or find themselves repeatedly caught in patterns they understand intellectually but have difficulty changing.

With extensive experience, ongoing professional training, and a practical approach to therapy, Rebecca helps clients connect the dots between their past experiences, their current challenges, and the ways they respond to themselves and the world around them. Together, you’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and patterns that may be getting in the way of the life you want.

Rebecca combines psychotherapy with elements of coaching to create a process that is both reflective and action-oriented. She believes therapy can be a space to understand why you do what you do, while also giving you practical strategies to help you respond differently. Her approach is collaborative, creative, compassionate, and goal-focused, with treatment tailored to your individual needs and goals.

Clients appreciate Rebecca's warm, straightforward style and her ability to create a supportive space while still helping them move toward meaningful change. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, learning to set healthier boundaries, breaking free from people-pleasing or codependent patterns, rebuilding your self-esteem, or simply feeling ready for something in your life to change, Rebecca is here to help you understand yourself more deeply - and become more confident in the person you are becoming.