Graduating from York University, where she obtained a Master of Social Work Degree, Brianna is a Registered Social Worker specializing in mental health. Brianna is both passionate and highly effective in her work with youth and young adults. Prior to obtaining her graduate degree, she studied Psychology at the University of Guelph, with a focus on the science of early childhood development, parental influence on children’s behavioural and emotional development, and understanding the inner workings of the brain. While there she was the author and co-author of a number of research studies, including a study focused on the impact of anxiety on the physiological and psychological stress responses in youth.

Dedicated and driven, Brianna was a valued clinician for a number of non-profit community mental health organizations where she provided counselling, facilitated workshops, and co-developed mental health programs for children and youth. The success of her programs has allowed for their continued operation. 

As a new therapist, Brianna brings a fresh perspective, enthusiasm, openness, and warmth that make her an excellent choice for young adult and youth populations. She is skilled at building relationships with her clients, and genuine in her commitment to the recovery of each client she serves. In addition to private practice, Brianna continues to work at a children’s community mental health agency where she provides counselling for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She uses her knowledge and skills to effectively address a broad range of complex mental health concerns as well as challenges stemming from family conflict. She also facilitates community mental health workshops for children, youth, parents, and educators in the Peel region.  

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Nakasha is a registered social worker specializing in mental health. Before entering private practice, she served as the University of Calgary’s Mental Health Consultant where she was the primary on-campus therapeutic support for staff, faculty and post doctorates. Nakasha now works in private practice supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. Nakasha also has specialized training and experience working with first responders and their families in dealing with operational stress injuries. Her breadth of experience includes work with patients accessing community public health as well as school aged youth in primary and secondary school divisions.

“Life is hard enough. Therapy does not need to be overly stressful. For this reason I take a relaxed approach, infusing light humour while discussing your deepest thoughts and concerns. I aim for your time with me to be one of the best parts of your week, because it is where you know you can be your authentic self with a warm and non-judgemental supporter.

Therapy can work for anyone when there is a strong relationship between the client and therapist. For this reason I prioritize building a strong therapeutic partnership with my clients that is grounded on transparency, empathy, and unconditional support. Think of me as a GPS for your mind. You pick the destination and I’ll show you how to get there.”

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As a York University Alum, Melissa then completed her Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of New Haven, Connecticut. Specializing with forensic populations, Melissa started her counselling career in Youth Justice working with at-risk youth, youth on probation, and youth in custody. After a number of years, Melissa transitioned and continues to work at a Children Community Mental Health agency where she is a clinical manager overseeing a number of children’s mental health programs and a large team of Psychotherapists, social workers, and other allied health professionals. Melissa has experience working with crisis programs, first responders, complex family custody situations, and children/youth and their families. Melissa is a registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as well as an approved Clinical Supervisor.

Melissa’s training includes Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), and elements of many others. She has specialized training working with those in conflict with the law, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s), victims of crime/trauma, sexually deviant behaviour, and parenting/co-parenting in situations of complex family dynamics. Melissa is also able to offer Christian informed counselling upon request.

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Genuine and empathetic, Chaowen is a gifted therapist that is deeply committed to the wellbeing and recovery of each of her clients. She was educated in China, France, and the United States, making her a solid therapist that can connect easily with clients of various backgrounds and walks of life. She began her career in Human Resources at IBM, where she provided effective support to professionals in achieving their learning and development goals. Driven by a profound desire to empower others further, she continued her studies at the University of Pennsylvania, earning her Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology in 2016. Since then, Chaowen has been supporting a diverse range of populations including professionals, young adults, teens, and school-aged children alongside their mental health recover journeys.

Chaowen enjoys supporting her clients with any challenges they may be facing, including anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns and family dynamics, workplace stress, and life transitions. She creates a warm and non-judgmental space, where clients feel deeply understood and valued. Clients see a lot of success in their recovery goals with her, as she is exceptionally skilled in guiding her clients through the process of recognizing their emotions and thoughts to undercover root causes, to cultivate self-understanding and compassion.

With a love of learning, Chaowen engages in continuous training in some of the top evidence based treatment modalities, and offers clients strategies that are both practical and effective. With her vast knowledge base, she is also a trainer for a number of topics, including communication in the workplace, goal setting, and emotional intelligence for Microsoft, Amazon, and Twill Health.

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