Meet Our Team

Charlene specializes in individual (adult, adolescent and child), couple and family therapy. Charlene holds a Master of Clinical Social Work from the University of Manitoba and Honours Bachelor degrees in both Social Work and Psychology. She has over 20 years of experience in the mental health, child protection and education field and advanced certifications in Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma work. Charlene has been a guest speaker at both local and international conferences on a variety of topics and  has instructed at St. Lawrence College. Charlene's compassionate approach to counseling facilitates effective and meaningful change in the lives of the people she works with. She is passionately dedicated to helping others find solutions that suit their individual situations. Charlene’s experience includes, but is not limited to: individual (child, youth, adult) counseling, marriage, couple, family, relationship and separation counselling, anxiety, depression, assertiveness, trauma, abuse, managing anger, calming strong emotions, eating disorders, parental alienation, and LGBTQ+concerns. Charlene is a Registered Social Worker and a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers.

Kristen has extensive experience in the child welfare system and has been working with children and families since 1995. Kristen’s areas of clinical expertise include general coping and stress management, parent and child conflict, emotion regulation, and co-parenting conflict. Kristen is a trained Voice of the Child report practitioner. Additionally, Kristen has expertise in assessing parenting capacity and parenting plans (Section 30 assessments) and offers reconciliation counselling to facilitate sustainable parenting arrangements that maintain the child’s best interest as the guiding principle. Kristen’s practice is client-centered and informed by the principles of mindfulness. She uses strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy and is informed by current findings in the neuroscience of mental health. Kristen has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Carleton University and a Master of Social Work Degree from Memorial University. She is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Works, a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers, and a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Rebecca Brant, MSW, RSW holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Carleton University. Her areas of experience include Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Indigenous Issues (therapy with women, children, and youth from a holistic and trauma-informed approach), crisis intervention, children in care, IPV and domestic violence, intergenerational trauma, and grief and adjustment. She consistently works from a trauma-informed perspective with therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Solution-Based Therapy to address mental health concerns, such as, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Rebecca is a Mohawk woman and a Registered Social Worker with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Santina is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 6 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of different clinical settings. She possesses an Honors Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Child, Youth and Family Studies from the University of Guelph, a diploma from McMaster University in Child Life Studies and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Santina specializes in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Grief and Bereavement for children and youth. She is passionate about not only working with children and youth, but also their families to meet them at the level they are at to best support them. Santina utilizes a variety of play techniques to help children and youth feel comfortable and open to engaging in the therapy process. When working with clients, Santina uses numerous strategies and techniques from several therapeutic approaches including: Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Santina has worked with a variety of mental health and life concerns affecting both youth and adults including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, divorce and separation, military deployment and separation, families experiencing PTSD, grief, behavioural concerns, bullying, and hospitalization (including diagnosis and procedure explanation, preparation and coping techniques). On a personal note, Santina enjoys an active lifestyle, spending quality time with friends and family, hiking, and traveling.

Josh is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Bachelor and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Carleton University. Josh began his social work career at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) assisting families and children - specifically in the area of complex medical needs and the associated stressors. Josh values self-determination and strives to meet each individual where they are at, regarding them as the experts in their own journey. Josh is pleased to provide support in grief and loss, trauma, and, anxiety and depression. He provides individual and family support. Josh clinically draws from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Solutions-Focused interventions. Josh is also employed with Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board where he supports youth with complex needs.

​Danielle provides evidence-based, client-centered, trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples and families. Danielle obtained her MSW from Windsor University. She is experienced in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focussed Therapy. Danielle has experience working with clients who present with anxiety, borderline personality disorder, childhood abuse/trauma, depression, PTSD, cPTSD, self-harm, suicidal ideation, stress and self-confidence/esteem. She has experience working with marginalized populations and specializes in working with clients who are part of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.

​Anastasia is a Registered Social Worker specializing in building emotional resilience across the lifespan. Anastasia earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour and then went on to complete a Master of Social Work. Anastasia provides therapy to individuals, couples, children, youth and families using evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy. She has completed extensive training in Play Therapy with a special interest in attachment and trauma. Additional therapeutic modalities include:  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectal Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and EMDR. Utilizing an individualized approach, Anastasia applies these therapeutic techniques to support individuals, couples and families in overcoming adversity stemming from anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, emotional dysregulation, traumatic experiences, and addressing challenging life experiences.

​Jolie began her journey in the field of family violence and facilitates growth and healing ensuring a holistic approach. Jolie has over 15 years’ experience and comes with a wealth of knowledge supporting women, men, and youth in all areas of abuse, grief/loss, self-harm, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, traumatic loss, and comprehensive wellness. Jolie is a Mohawk woman, and a  Registered Social Worker. Jolie holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Ryerson University as well as a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University.  Jolie is a Social Worker with Hastings and Prince Edward School Board where she offers support to youth with complex mental health needs.