The Psychology Team
Michelle Henry
Registered PROVISIONAL Psychologist
Michelle ensures children feel seen, heard, and supported. She specializes in working with children and teens from ages 3 to 18. Michelle supports children and teens with big emotions and challenges related to ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Michelle creates a safe space for children and teens, and blends techniques like expressive arts, mindfulness, and emotion-focused strategies to match your child's unique strengths and needs. Michelle believes in the power of meeting parents and children where they are and empowers them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and strength.
Leighton Dahl
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Leighton supports teens and adults who have experienced challenges or trauma related to unhealthy familial dynamics, romantic relationships, peer relations, work-life balance, self-esteem, body image challenges, suicidal thoughts, self harm, and teen related addictions (vaping, social media, substances). In addition, Leighton is trained to work with more clinical populations such as individuals struggling to manage Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, and Personality Disorders.
Marie-Claude Goulet
Registered Psychologist
Marie supports individuals navigating disordered eating, body image concerns, OCD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), life transitions, expatriation and repatriation, and those seeking Queer, Trans, and Gender-affirming care. Fluent in both English and French, Marie is dedicated to helping clients understand and manage their emotions, break free from limiting behavior cycles, shift from self-criticism to self-compassion, explore personal values, and process life’s challenges.
Marie’s approach is rooted in collaboration and draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models tailored to each client’s needs. These include Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether in English or French, Marie aspires to create a space where trust and safety are built over time, allowing clients to navigate challenges and cultivate meaningful, value-driven lives.
Jessica Dawson
Registered Psychologist
Jessica specializes in with working with young teens, teens, and adults (age 12+) in areas related to relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and body image issues. Jessica supports individuals using CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Regulation strategies. Jessica is also skilled in couples counselling and is trained in the Gottman method. Jessica incorporates a collaborative and integrative approach with her clients.
Danielle Nicholson
Registered Psychologist
Danielle specializes in working with preschoolers to teens and their parents. She is passionate about supporting children and parents with concerns related to anxiety, separation anxiety, behavioural and emotional regulation challenges, ADHD, and ASD. She creates a fun environment for children filled with activities, playfulness and laughter. Danielle practices an integrative and family-based approach, pulling from play therapy, behavioural therapy, emotional regulation therapy and art therapy.
Jennifer Hawkins
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Jennifer specializes in working with preschoolers to preteens, (age 3-12) and is skilled in supporting children with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Challenges, Emotional and Regulation challenges, and Trauma. Jennifer is passionate about helping children learn to express their thoughts and feelings and finding healthy ways to cope. Jennifer supports all children in becoming the best versions of themselves.
Shannon Kelly
Registered Psychologist
Shannon specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, OCD, and ADHD. Shannon also specializes in working with parents. Shannon uses various therapeutic modalities to support her clients goals, learning styles, and strengths.
The Assessment Team
Meghan Mak
Registered Psychologist
Meghan has more than 20 years of experience working with toddlers, children, teens, young adults, parents, teachers, and health professionals across various settings, including universities, public schools, hospital settings, early intervention programs, and private practice. This extensive background has equipped Meghan with a deep understanding of development, learning, attention, emotions, and behaviour from toddlerhood through young adulthood.
Currently, Meghan's practice focuses on the assessment of childhood variations in attention, learning, social interaction, emotions and behaviour including autism, anxiety, specific learning disorders, ADHD and gifted learning profiles. Meghan believes in going beyond test scores to develop an understanding of each child's lived experiences. She is dedicated to empowering the children she works with by helping them understand their unique strengths and providing tailored recommendations to support their growth and well-being.
Ashley Gobin
Registered Psychologist
Ashley is an assessment psychologist with specialized training in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and emerging adults, including post-secondary students. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including Specific Learning Disorders (reading, writing, mathematics), identifying Learning Disabilities utilizing the LDAC model, identifying gifted learners, and assessing for Intellectual Developmental Disorders. Additional areas she is proficient in evaluating: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and behavioural concerns. She has worked in several settings including schools, early intervention and private practice. Her assessments are individually tailored, focusing on individual strengths and integrating neuro-diverse affirming and culturally sensitive practices to ensure a holistic and inclusive assessment experience.