I am certified by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I have a Bachelor's Degrees in Music (B.Mus.) and Psychology (B.A.) from McMaster University; and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology (M.A.) from the University of Hartford. I offer a range of supportive and therapeutic interventions to adolescents and adults. Together we can work to resolve conflicts and enhance relationships.
Sarah holds a Master of Science degree in Individual, Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Guelph. Sarah also has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario and has experience teaching at both the Intermediate and Senior grade levels. Sarah is a Clinical Member of the American (Ontario) Association for Marriage & Family Therapy and is registered with the Canadian Registry for Marriage & Family Therapy.
Laurie holds a Masters Degree from Wayne State University, in Social Work and is a Social Worker and Psychotherapist in good standing with the College and the Ontario Association of Social Workers and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (pending). . Laurie also holds an Honours B.A. in Drama In Education as well as a teaching degree in Dramatic Arts and is a Certified Addiction Counsellor. Laurie is certified in Montessori Methods for Alzheimer’s and Dementia, developed by Maria Montessori, the first female physician in Italy, and adapted for people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia by Dr. Jeremy Camp.
Laurie is also a certified Laughter Yoga Leader and is available to facilitate your group laugh-a-thon!
In the fall of 2016 Laurie became EAGALA Certified Mental Health Specialist for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. and offers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with her three miniature horses. She is accepting referrals for children and youth for her summer program.
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Resilience Counselling and Wellness offers fee for service Mental Health and Addictions Treatment. Services are covered by most Benefit/Insurance plans and there is NO WAIT LIST! The team consists of experienced professionals; Addictions Counselors & Clinical Social Workers, as well as Fitness Instructors & Behavioral Activation Specialists. Our Team offers individual, couple, family and group Counseling/Psychotherapy. Treatment can address various presenting problems, including but not limited to; Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Chronic Pain, Grief, Low Self-Esteem, Substance Use, PTSD/Trauma, Children’s Mental Health, Marital Discord etc...
We provide the most effective treatment for Mental Health and Addiction Issues, which is Counselling AND Behavioral Activation (participation in meaningful activities). Our team offers a variety of private and small group Behavioral Activation opportunities, such as Personal Training, Kickboxing, Yoga, Walking, Painting, Drawing, Writing, etc...