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Larisa Fry MA, (Counselling, Psychology)
RP - Registered Psychotherapist RCC- Registered Clinical Counsellor (BC) CCC- Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCPA) RYT- 200 Focus: Individual Counselling; Trauma, Abuse, ADHD, relational, anxiety, depression Specialty: Trauma, EMDR therapy 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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Tassia Gabbidon Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Focus: BIPOC Mental Health, Teen / Woman's Issues, Anxiety, Depression Treatment Approaches Hello and welcome! I step into therapy as a human first, therapist second. Through this I can share that I have been in the same boat as you, trying to figure out life, who I am, and how to handle the rough patches and inevitable challenges that stifle us and makes us feel lost or stuck. My approach is firmly based in compassion and empathy. I'll help you challenge everything you think you're "supposed to" be, do, act, or look like and figure out what you want instead. Therapy with me is a partnership, we are a team, working together to help you create the life that you want to live. I am free of judgment and pretense. I help individuals with anxiety, depression, women’s issues, boundaries, addiction, and changing unhealthy behaviors. My work is also informed by self-compassion theory, shame resilience theory, social justice, intersectionality, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as other well-established interventions. If you are ready to work through what you are hiding or hiding from, let’s talk. If you want to live your life on your own terms and start to love every facet of yourself, I am here to help you and I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey. Tassia is trained at the Masters Degree level and has completed her internship with Tula Wellness Centre to become fully registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Rates start at $150/hr with some availability for sliding scale. Tassia recognizes how difficult it can be to talk about how you are feeling, especially if you are not even sure where to start. She looks forward to and is honoured to walk alongside you throughout your journey to healing and empowerment. Tassia loves the outdoors, dogs, yoga, water, music, and cooking. Certifications: • Mental Health First Aid: Adults who Interact with Youth – MHCC • The Working Mind – MHCC • Sexual Violence & Prevention “The wound is the place where the Light enters you"- Rumi |
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John-David (JD) Hutchison, AAC, RYT®200
Addictions Counsellor/ Life Coach Focus: Addiction recovery Treatment Approaches
I am an addiction counsellor, I am a yoga and meditation teacher, and I am a person living a full life recovered from addiction to alcohol, drugs and codependency. I am sober today, after spending 18 years trapped by the cycle of addiction and recovery. My recovery is thanks to a 12-step program and the tools and techniques of yoga. I developed the Rediscovery program to teach others the skills and steps towards their own recovery. Start your own journey to your true self and finally break your cycle of addiction. John-David also chairs weekly TULA Addiction Recovery Community (tula-arc) meetings, Tuesday's at 4:00 pm PST, 7:00 pm EST. This addictions recovery support group is a gender-inclusive space that offers open support, resources and space. This group focuses on mindful approach to changing living and developing community. Interested in joining? Please email us at John-David@niagarawellnesscentre.ca or fill out the handy form below. As a spiritual being in recovery from drugs and alcohol, I've completed these courses and obtained the following certifications relating to yoga and addiction recovery:
“The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give it all up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it. The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamed possible.” - Ram Dass |
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.
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STEPHEN ADEMOLUTI, RP-C
(QUALIFYING INTERN) Focus: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Based Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy Life, with its ups and downs, twists and turns, can be complex as you struggle to find your footing. My journey through life in the past years has exposed me to human vulnerability. Trust me, I have been there, and that is why I am ready to take a holistic approach first as a human without being biased, but full of empathy and trust as we walk together to discover the best version of you. I collaborate with individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma using interventions such as Cognitive behavioral therapy, Solution Focused Based therapy, Emotion Focused therapy, and Narrative therapy to provide the space to safely unravel your story, to be seen and heard as you begin to take steps to your healing journey I am not oblivious to the peculiarities of your intersectionality; that is why as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) who holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and degrees both in Public and International Affairs, I value integration and the importance in understanding every individual experiences. Together as a team, we can create a safe and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors freely without fear of criticism or shame. ‘True life is lived when tiny changes occur’ Leo Tolstoy |
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LINAH KAREEM, RP-C
(QUALIFYING INTERN) Focus: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Based Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy In life, change is the only constant. I heard that a lot in my life, but the only time it resonated with me is when the change was so difficult to bear. As a counselor in training, I am mindful of how as humans, we encounter life experiences that could leave us in despair. I offer this safe space to support you as you go through your unique journey by highlighting and empowering you along the way and ensuring that your experiences are honored, your voice is heard, your emotions are validated and most of all, your decisions are supported. My approach to therapy is focused on your needs, personal strengths, and desired goals. I look forward to co-design a therapeutic plan with you. I am honored to have experience in working with children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. However, in my current role, I will be working with youth and adults. I welcome all clients from all gender, spirtual, and cultural backgrownds. I am certified as a CBT practitioner and trained in trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, play and art therapy. As a mental health practitioner I believe that we all need a therapeutic space to feel respected, welcomed, non-judged, and supported as we heal in our unique ways. I hope that we can collaboratively create this space here. "Don't get lost in your pain, know that one day your pain will become your cure." Rumi |
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JENNIFER MARIE, RP-C
(QUALIFYING INTERN) Focus: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Based Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy Life conflicts, traumatic experiences and other stress can lead us astray from our true selves and prevent us from living our lives to the fullest. As a result, we may feel unable to adequately deal with life's challenges. Reaching out to talk to someone about these challenging parts of our lives can be difficult. While some people know what part of their story they want to focus on, others feel confused and overwhelmed. That's ok. Come as you are, wherever you're at, and we can begin from there. We will figure out what comes next together. Warmth, empathy, and curiosity are the foundations of my therapeutic approach. I provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and person-centred care in a safe space free of judgment. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship, rooted in trust, must be established for a successful outcome. I practice an integrative style that draws from Mindfulness-Based, Cognitive Behavioural, Somatic, Acceptance and Commitment, and Narrative Therapy. As a holistic practitioner, I will consider all components of your being, including your mind, body, and spirit. I would love to meet with you and help you rediscover your power and live a meaningful life by deepening your relationship with yourself. “Each morning we are born again. What we do today matters most.” Buddha |
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SEMRA LAMKY, RP-C
(QUALIFYING INTERN) Focus: Individual, youth and couples counselling; anxiety, depression, violence, abuse, relational issues, and other interpersonal and emotional issues. As a therapist, I believe that providing clients with a nonjudgmental, supportive, and safe environment encourages self-awareness, self-exploration, and self-compassion while working together as a team when exploring their life challenges. As a bicultural woman, mother, and wife, I find managing too many roles and responsibilities challenging, which can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. I can assist you in navigating these challenges while remaining focused and engaged, working towards and achieving your life goals and authentic self. I respect cultural diversity and offer a safe space to process your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I believe in compassion and empathy through a strength-based and holistic approach when assisting you gain access to your interior wisdom, fostering a closer relationship with yourself and a greater sense of self-worth. I tailor therapeutic modalities and techniques for your unique needs to help you find self-acceptance, empowerment, and inner peace. I engage in therapeutic approaches, including solution-focused, strength-based, compassion-focused, person-centred, trauma-focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy when supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, violence, abuse, and other interpersonal and emotional issues. I value understanding the individual through their own perspective, and I look forward to walking alongside you through your journey while assisting you in engaging in self-exploration, self-esteem, and self-compassion and building secure attachments to achieve meaningful changes in your life. Semra is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is qualified to provide counselling and psychotherapy under supervision. Her education also includes Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science. Semra speaks English and Turkish. “I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” Carl Jung Certificates PESI Certificate- Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS), 2022 The Gottman Institute-Gottman Method Couples Therapy- Level 1, 2022 |