With genuine interest, I strive to meet you where you’re at. Using a client-centered, relational approach, we will work collaboratively to navigate your change process. We can explore what’s on your mind and in your heart, figure out what healing means to you, and work towards the changes you’d like to achieve. My trauma-informed approach to counseling is practical and authentic. I believe in approaches suited to the strengths and needs of each unique individual. I use kindness, gentle curiosity and humour to create a safer space for you to explore and develop in ways that align with your own values, hopes, and goals. With over twenty years experience across a range of roles in education, from elementary through high school classroom teacher, special education teacher, and into leadership, I understand the impact of learning differences and mental health on relationships, families and individuals. I specialized in neurodivergence and continue to offer a range of supports for individuals and families with ASD. For many years, I have lived and worked in isolated and remote Indigenous communities and I work from a decolonizing and culturally empathetic space. I know firsthand the stress and pressure that can come with not fitting neatly into a standard or expected identity and I am passionate about creating safer, braver, inclusive environments and uplifting the voices of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

I support individuals and families with a range of challenges including (but not limited to):

2SLGTBQ+

Intellectual differences/disability

Neurodivergent support (ADHD & Autism)

Anxiety

Depression

School issues

Trauma

Relationships

Self Esteem

Grief

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Maureen offers Counselling and Psychotherapy services. Maureen is a Registered Psychotherapist, with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Maureen practices virtual counselling under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Carleton University and completed her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is a certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, has certification in the ASIST Suicide Prevention Training Program, Crisis training and Indigenous Cultural Competency Training. Maureen works with children, youths and adults who have mental health challenges. Some of these challenges can include anger and stress management, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma. Maureen is passionate about providing an empathetic, caring, honest, direct, empowering, and non-judgmental space where the needs of children, youth and their families are heard and validated. Maureen offers a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach that is collaborative and supportive, helping clients navigate through challenges to build resiliency, change and personal growth. She uses therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems theory as well as mindfulness-based approaches. She employs a mix of therapeutic approaches to create support for each individual client. She incorporates kindness, acceptance, and humour into sessions.

Maureen offers Counselling and Psychotherapy services. Maureen is a Registered Psychotherapist, w... Read More