Christina Chevrette MSW, RSW, RP is a registered psychotherapist and a registered clinical social worker, that has over two decades of experience working with children, youth, couples and their families who have been struggling with their mental health, situational crisis, and psychiatric illnesses.

Throughout her career, Christina has held various roles in both community based and larger health care systems, treating individuals that are experiencing a myriad of issues such as grief, trauma, and emotional regulation. In addition Christina is highly skilled in treating, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self harm.

Christina holds competencies in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT for psychosis (CBTp), Solution-Focused Therapies, Motivational Interviewing, Risk Assessment (self, others, environmental), Concurrent Disorders, and De-escalation practices.

Christina approaches her practice utilizing an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework that ensures clients are collaborative partners within the therapeutic alliance. A collaborative partnership within the therapeutic alliance allows for magnifying the strengths and skills of each other, to build capacity to become more aware, more confident and supports in forward movement to address and manage distress.

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Yvonne is a compassionate and engaging psychotherapist and mental health therapist specializing in services for children, youth, families, and adults. She is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers in Ottawa, ON. Yvonne holds a master’s degree in social work from Carleton University in Ottawa, a bachelor’s degree in social work from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, and a diploma in counseling from Ottawa.

Yvonne has been working with children, families, youths, and adults for about 10+ years. She brings extensive experience in child and family therapy, including a work placement experience with (CHEO) Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario’s children mental health department

Yvonne is dynamic, caring and uses a non-judgmental approach of empathy, collaborative, and validation. She also believes that every child/family will do well if they can, and if not, it means there’s something or someone getting in their way. She provides clients with a warm, supportive, respectful and compassionate space where everyone can feel supported in through their journey.

Yvonne has worked with a wide range of mental health challenges such as: ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Low self-esteem, School challenges, Sibling rivalry, Bereavement and grief, Trauma base therapy, OCD, Interpersonal struggles, Self-esteem struggles, Sensory related challenges, Family conflict, Suicide thoughts and ideation, Impulsivity, Sadness, Aggression, and Bullying.

She is trained in Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS Empathy approach) Trier 1 & 2, Emotional Focused Therapy, Eating Disorder, ADHD training, Circle of Security (COS), Autism, TF-CBT Trauma base, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), and Nonviolence crisis intervention (NVCI)

Outside of work, Yvonne enjoys hanging out with her children, cooking, visiting parks, watching action and comedy movies, traveling, music and arts. She is also a community coach, and she’s has been a guest speaker to many community events to speak about children’s mental health, coping strategies, and selfcare for the families providing care.

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Registered Social Worker, Child and Youth Care Counselor, Family Mediator Amber supports women, children, and families navigating the challenging intersection of mental health and the family law system - especially those who have been affected by intimate partner violence.

As a therapist and family court support worker, she specializes in navigating parent conflict, challenging co-parenting dynamics, children’s emotional or behavioural challenges, separation planning, and the family court process. She can support you, your child(ren), or your family through individual or family therapy, court-ordered reunification therapy, separation planning, family mediation, supervised parenting time, or parent coaching.

Amber has training in children resisting post-separation contact; play therapy; attachment-centered interventions to treat trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral challenges; foundations of nonviolent communication; family mediation; and family law for women’s advocates. Amber utilizes principles of play therapy, attachment, the circle of security, somatic processing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and systems theories in her work with women, children, and families.

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Stacey is a dynamic therapist who has been working with children and their families in clinical and community settings for about 8 years. She received her master’s degree in Social Work specializing in Mental Health and Health from the University of Toronto in 2018. Since graduation, Stacey has worked with infants, children and youth experiencing a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, low self-esteem, bereavement, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and social difficulties. She is additionally well-versed in working with individuals struggling with histories of anxiety, substance abuse, depression, and/or trauma.

Over the years Stacey has had the benefit of working with diverse groups of people across various social service settings within and outside of Canada. She has worked as a women’s outreach worker to support women in the community to navigate everyday challenges and learn basic skills to help them thrive. She has also worked as an instructional therapist for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities and other developmental delays. Stacey further expanded her experience with a position at a residential program for youth where she had the opportunity to connect with young parents and families, thus enabling her to gain insight to some of the complex issues within the Child Welfare System. Between 2017- 2018, Stacey participated in the Health Promotions Program at Fred Victor as a co-facilitator to a Peer Support group, a Women’s Wellness series and a Seeking Safety men’s group for PTSD.

Stacey uses an integrative, collaborative and CBT-based therapeutic approach with her young clients and families. She is trained in Collaborative Problem-Solving (Tier 1 & 2), Trauma-Focused CBT, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy and Eating Disorders. She fosters a safe and inclusive environment, with person-centered and harm-reduction practices forming the foundation of her work. She is passionate about working with individuals, children and their families, while guiding and supporting them through their healing journeys to achieve their desired goals.

Outside of work, Stacey enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and testing her hand at photography. She also enjoys travelling, listening to music, baking, hiking, spending time outdoors and trying out new recipes.

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David is a registered psychotherapist and child/youth worker who is available to support families who are struggling with anxiety, depression and parent child conflict.

Dave brings his extensive experience working with families and thrives in providing a safe, open and non-judgemental environment where individuals can feel supported in their journey.

Dave has excelled in crisis management for families in conflict and believes in building safe and trusting relationships with his all of his clients. He practices from a collaborative and solution focused framework and is a Tier 2 Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)practitioner. David uses a variety of treatment approaches including Narrative Therapy and CBT to support his clients in moving forward.

Dave has working extensively with children, youth, and families in Ottawa’s community and clinical settings for over 15 years.

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Melissa is an accredited family mediator and registered psychotherapist specializing in child and family therapy, with a passion for fostering healthy relationships and supporting families through life’s transitions. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Melissa has dedicated their career to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.

Melissa combines a deep understanding of psychological principles with practical mediation skills. This unique blend of expertise enables them to effectively facilitate discussions, promote understanding, and assist families in reaching amicable resolutions during times of conflict.

Melissa’s approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of children and families. She prides herself on providing a safe space for family members to express their feelings, develop effective communication strategies, and mend relationships. Through tailored therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practices, Melissa empowers clients to foster resilience and integrate positive changes into their lives.

As a parenting mediator, Melissa is dedicated to supporting families in creating constructive pathways to resolution, whether through divorce, co-parenting conflicts, or other life transitions. She emphasizes collaboration over confrontation, helping clients prioritize their interests and work together towards mutually beneficial outcomes.

In addition to their clinical work, Melissa actively participates in community education programs, workshops, and seminars to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and effective communication in family dynamics.

When not working with clients, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is always on the look out for cheap tickets to exotic destinations.

Melissa is currently accepting new clients and is committed to providing high-quality support that fosters hope and healing for families in and around the Ottawa area.

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Kerri believes we are shaped by and have influence on the people and places around us. We can benefit from having someone from outside those circles reflect back what they see and hear in our stories. And in the sharing of those experiences, longings, pains, & celebrations, we are transformed-our perspectives altered, our roles adapted, our emotions claimed, and our direction clearer. Kerri serves Individuals (12 years +) Couples & Families. Treating issues related to communication, stress, anxiety, PTSD, depression or mood changes, life transitions, blended families, grief & bereavement, self-esteem & boundary management, and trauma & abuse. Kerri has a particular passion for working with families renegotiating how to communicate, collaborate, and parent in healthy and responsible ways while navigating difficult transitions, such as separation and divorce.

Kerri approaches therapy from a systemic, attachment-based, narrative, and somatically-attuned perspective. In other words, as people and our environment imprint on our lives, Kerri is attentive to emotions, behavioural patterns, and what our bodies reveal to us through the therapeutic process. The story you share is uniquely yours, retelling it can be transformative.

Kerri values your time and the trust you place in her by sharing your story. She looks forward to consulting with you as you decide how to build this therapeutic relationship together.

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