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Larisa Fry MA, (Counselling, Psychology)
RP - Registered Psychotherapist RCC- Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC) RCC-ACS- Approved Clinical Supervisor CCC- Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCPA) RYT- 200 Focus: - Individual Counselling; Trauma, Abuse, ADHD, relational, anxiety, depression - Group and Individual Clinical Supervision/ Consultation Specialty: Trauma, EMDR, DBR therapy I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) with the BCACC, with a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology. I am also a Professional Member of the CCPA, possessing a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation, and an RP designation with the CRPO (Ontario). I am a Trauma and Violence Informed Therapist with 15 years of passionate work with youth, adults, and families who have been impacted by person-centred trauma, intergenerational trauma or environmental trauma. I offer a wide variety of treatment options including EMDR (Certified therapists and CIT), DBR , Somatic Therapies, Emotional Focused Therapy, CBT and DBT. Currently I have openings in September 2023 for group and individual clinical supervision. This is virtual support that can be offered weekly or monthly. I invite session for interns, supervisees or counsellors looking for supervision and accountability in their practice. I provide information and proven therapies to help you gain insights, heal old wounds, and bring about lasting change for your clients. Counselling can be one of the most important and life-changing steps a person may take. I'll be there to support you as you help to make change for others. As a Therapist, I have 15 years of experience working with children, adolescences, and adults, in not-for-profit environments . I know that placing your trust and hope in the hands of another is among the most difficult decision one can make. I understand the importance of this choice, as well the feelings of vulnerability you may feel in taking this first step. Finding someone with whom you can trust to help support change while you improve the balance in your life and success in your future endeavours can be a challenge. I believe that by focusing on individual strengths and abilities can help to empower change, learning and acceptance. I believe every person is entitled and deserving of respect, privacy and safe, confidential services. As a resident of the Niagara Region I bring 15 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Holding an MA in Counselling, Psychology, I bring my hands on work experience and education to provide you quality, confidential counselling, with you in the drivers’ seat. "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." ~ Maria Robinson |
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Kofi Ansu-Gyeabour, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker Focus: Individual & Couples Counselling; Family and Group Counselling; Substance abuse, domestic violence, parental alienation and parenting. For 15 years I have worked with caregivers, children, extended family members and collaborated with various agencies and service provider regarding children’s welfare, impact of neglect and abuse, behavioural management, social-emotional issues, addiction issues, and anger management to promote the well-being of individuals, children, and caregivers in the Niagara community. I also have extensive experience working directly with individuals struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence and other inter personal issues. I have been recognized for my strong interpersonal skills and high level of integrity. As an experienced Registered Social Worker with Masters of Social Work, I have great clinical skills to assess and engage clients to resolve social and emotional issues. I engage in therapeutic interactions with people experiencing different needs such as burnout, anxiety, fear, stress, separation, co-parenting, parent alienation and general personal and interpersonal issues. My work with parents involve helping them to improve their skills to foster the safety and well-being of their children in the context of their unique situation. When working with individuals who suffer from addiction issues, I focus on addressing the addiction and the underlying personal issues fuelling the addiction. I have engaged men and women who have experienced unhealthy relationships either as perpetrators or victims to work towards healthy relationship beliefs, relational skills and personal safety. My greatest interest is to support the healing and change of individuals and groups that I engage because if it is important to you, it is important to me and it is worth talking about it. I engage individuals and groups in client-centered and solution-focused interactions, meaning we focus our discussions on solutions not generalities. I provide confidential, compassionate, non-judgemental and professional counselling services to individuals to promote a healthy, fulfilling, and meaningful life. "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." – Harriet Tubman |
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MADALYN HILLMER, RP-C
(QUALIFYING INTERN (SHE/HER/HERS) FOCUS: MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID, APPLIED INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, SOLUTION FOCUSED BASED THERAPY, EMOTION FOCUSED THERAPY, AND NARRATIVE THERAPY Certificates: CBT Level 1: Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Wilfrid Laurier University CBT Level 2: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma Wilfrid Laurier University I am currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) student in the Master of Arts Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University, working under the supervision of Larisa Fry. I work from a client-centred approach, emphasizing client experiences to determine best practices. Working from this approach, I listen and understand the individual and their uniqueness in each session. Years of experience working with vulnerable and marginalized populations allowed me to create an approach where I work towards creating a therapeutic alliance that includes genuineness, cooperation, and a sense of security and empowerment using client strengths and resilience. With the aim of assisting clients in managing the pressures of life, I draw upon cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused methods. "Believe in yourself. Believe in your capacity to do good and great things. Believe that no mountain is so high that you cannot climb it. Believe that no storm is so great that you cannot weather it. Believe in yourself". - Gordon B Hinckley |
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Low-Barrier Counselling
A low‑barrier approach is a way to “meet people where they are,” we want to provide options to those who may find financial barriers to obtaining the support they want.