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Telephone Consultation

New clients start with a complimentary 20 min telephone consultation. While everyone has their own personal reasons for beginning therapy, it is often because we feel lost, are facing a problem or need to make a change. Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you. It can enable you to make grounded decisions, manage life’s difficult emotions and take back y... Read More

New clients start with a complimentary 20 min telephone consultation. While everyone has their own personal reasons for beginning therapy, it is often because we feel lost, are facing a problem or need to make a change. Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you. It can enable you to make grounded decisions, manage life’s difficult emotions and take back your narrative.

Couples & Family Therapy

At Creating Connection we use emotionally-focused therapy and a tailored approach to your unique situation. We work with you to improve your relationship with a framework that is suited to your goals as a couple.

Trauma Therapy

Our therapists are trauma-informed and specifically trained to work with symptoms of trauma and complex-trauma. Our therapists utilize an integrative approach that includes somatic psychotherapy (movement), sensory processing, mindfulness and art therapy to help you heal.

These bottom-up approaches are evidence-based and promote change and healing when just talking doesn’t seem to be enough.

Child & Youth Therapy

Child therapy is for kids ages 3 to 12 and is a therapeutic approach used to support kids in freely expressing their thoughts and emotions. Therapeutic play can be used to help children with social, emotional and academic difficulties, behavioural issues. Play therapy can be beneficial for children who have experienced or witnessed stressful events, major life changes such as serious illness, a... Read More

Child therapy is for kids ages 3 to 12 and is a therapeutic approach used to support kids in freely expressing their thoughts and emotions. Therapeutic play can be used to help children with social, emotional and academic difficulties, behavioural issues. Play therapy can be beneficial for children who have experienced or witnessed stressful events, major life changes such as serious illness, adoption, domestic violence, divorce, trauma, or loss of a close family member.
Play therapy incorporates free play, directive play, role play, drawing and storytelling. Some tools include sandbox with miniature figurines, art materials, dolls, puppets, indoor sports equipment, and Play-Doh to support with emotional expression.

Individual Therapy

In individual counselling, clients learn to accept their experiences and emotions, identify stuck patterns of how they view their own emotions. Clients learn to create new narratives of themselves and others. Counselling can help with challenges such as stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, depression.

Parenting, Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy

Motherhood is a journey that should be nurtured with understanding and care. Our counselling services provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and fears openly. We validate your experiences and empower you with the tools to navigate this beautiful yet demanding phase of life. From family planning, infertility, and pregnancy, to bringing baby home and navigating p... Read More

Motherhood is a journey that should be nurtured with understanding and care. Our counselling services provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and fears openly. We validate your experiences and empower you with the tools to navigate this beautiful yet demanding phase of life. From family planning, infertility, and pregnancy, to bringing baby home and navigating parenthood, we're with you every step of the way.

Psychiatric Consultation

Start with a telephone consultation with a therapist to see if connecting with an online psychiatrist in Ontario is a good fit for you. Our virtual collaboration with Psychotherapy Matters enables your therapist to work collaboratively with you, your primary care physician, and a psychiatrist. Appointments with a psychiatrist can be booked after your second psychotherapy session. You will get a... Read More

Start with a telephone consultation with a therapist to see if connecting with an online psychiatrist in Ontario is a good fit for you. Our virtual collaboration with Psychotherapy Matters enables your therapist to work collaboratively with you, your primary care physician, and a psychiatrist. Appointments with a psychiatrist can be booked after your second psychotherapy session. You will get a referral form to give to your family doctor. Once the family doctor has faxed the referral form to Psychotherapy Matters, your therapist can book your appointment!

Short-term Counselling

Short-term counselling is a focused, goal-oriented approach to therapy that typically involves a limited number of sessions - often between 3 to 5. It's designed to help individuals address specific challenges, such as coping with stress, or navigating life transitions. By concentrating on immediate concerns, short-term counselling offers practical strategies and emotional support to create me... Read More

Short-term counselling is a focused, goal-oriented approach to therapy that typically involves a limited number of sessions - often between 3 to 5. It's designed to help individuals address specific challenges, such as coping with stress, or navigating life transitions. By concentrating on immediate concerns, short-term counselling offers practical strategies and emotional support to create meaningful change in a relatively brief timeframe.

Kayla Williams RP, Registered Psychotherapist

Kayla is a Registered Psychotherapist and a graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Over the past three years, she has worked at a North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services agency working with families to reconnect and become more confident managing individual and familial struggles. Kayla’s clinical specialties include postpartum & parental mental health, birth trauma, fertility, pregnancy/ infant grief & loss, and intimate partner violence.

Kayla is a Registered Psychotherapist and a graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psycho... Read More

Ray Kulkarni
(They/Them/Theirs) Addictions & Mental Health Counselling Intern

Ray is a passionate community advocate and an Addiction & Mental Health Counselling student with lived experience supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. Their work has included peer support, harm reduction, and facilitating Queer Affirmative Counselling workshops. They are currently part of a collaborative project addressing barriers faced by 2SLGBTQ+ folks in Northern Ontario. Ray also has experience in outreach and crisis response, focusing on creating inclusive and accessible support systems.

Client Focus: Youth, young adults, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent folks, people exploring identity and self-acceptance

Approaches: Trauma-informed care, Queer Affirming therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, peer support frameworks, somatic grounding techniques

Ray is a passionate community advocate and an Addiction & Mental Health Counselling student w... Read More

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Mihaela Iacob

Mihaela is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying. She holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology. Mihaela has worked for community mental health organizations providing critical care and support to people with mental health concerns including trauma, c-PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, personality disorders, grief and loss,addictions, and pain including fibromyalgia.

Mihaela utilizes CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, DBT and is a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist.

Mihaela is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying. She holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology... Read More

Andréanne Charbonneau Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Bonjour! I’m Andréanne Charbonneau, an intern psychotherapist currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy at the Université de Hearst. My journey into psychotherapy represents a meaningful career shift, inspired by my personal experiences with grief and the struggle to find meaningful support. These pivotal moments motivated me to create a space where others can find the empathy and compassion I once sought.

My practice is rooted in humanistic principles, incorporating a variety of therapeutic techniques to suit your unique needs (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness). I am committed to creating a collaborative and empowering space where our work aligns with your personal goals and nurtures your growth.

Bonjour! I’m Andréanne Charbonneau, an intern psychotherapist currently pursuing a Graduate Diplo... Read More

Karen Quesnel
(She/Her/Hers) Registered Social Worker

Karen is a Registered Social Worker, licensed teacher, and current MSW student. She originates from Northern Ontario and understands the challenges, needs, and resilience among Northerners. For close to thirty years, she has supported teens and their families through different roles as an educator. Karen’s experiences in virtual therapy have supported clients with chronic health conditions, trauma, and the ambivalence surrounding our roles and relationships with others. She has served as a board director and volunteer with adult literacy non-profits and has been a volunteer for those experiencing traumatic incidents in need of short-term support. She anticipates her MSW studies and the health care focus of the program.

Karen is a Registered Social Worker, licensed teacher, and current MSW student. She originates fr... Read More

Kelly Lamothe MSW, Registered Social Worker

As a Registered Social Worker and Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, Kelly works with children and adults facing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, anger and grief.

Using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model, Trauma Informed Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, she works collaboratively with her clients to help them reach their treatment goals.

As a Registered Social Worker and Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, Kelly works with childr... Read More

Holy-Abel N'lobetcho

Bonjour! I’m Holy, an intern psychotherapist currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy at the Université de Hearst. I am passionate about helping youth and adults navigate mental health challenges, strengthen relationships, and foster personal growth. I strive to provide a safe space where others can feel heard, understood and empowered to face and overcome challenges in their lives.

Having personally experienced the complexity of cultural identity and adaptation, I am particularly passionate about working with African communities, immigrants and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds providing culturally sensitive care.

With a background in psychology as well as research on gratitude and coping strategies, I am also committed to collaborating with clients in order to foster resilience, emotional regulation, and self awareness to optimize overall well-being.

Bonjour! I’m Holy, an intern psychotherapist currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Psychothera... Read More

Angela Julian MSW, RSW

Angela is a Registered Social Worker and a Dalhousie University graduate with a master’s degree in social work.

Sometimes children and youth do not have the words or language to explain their feelings or understand what their feelings are indicating. This can make communication with adults in their lives difficult, challenging and strained. Sometimes leading to emotional outbursts, and poor choices when communicating with one another.

I use a family centered, solution focused approach to help them identify the feelings they are having, how to express them in a way that communicates their needs, is heard and understood and is focused on the creation of strong age or child/youth appropriate communication techniques.

Angela is a Registered Social Worker and a Dalhousie University graduate with a master’s degree i... Read More

Chelsea Thistle Registered Social Worker

Chelsea is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

Prior to studying social work, Chelsea obtained her Bachelor of Criminology degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and an Advanced Police Studies certificate diploma from Mohawk College.

Chelsea’s professional experience in the social service field began in 2015. This experience includes working in Correctional Services for 6.5 years in various roles with youth and adult clients who were involved with the justice system. Chelsea has also worked in education and employment services, to support youth and adult clients.

Chelsea is passionate about supporting survivors who have experienced intergenerational trauma and family estrangement. Her other areas of interest include supporting individuals who struggle with addiction, toxic shame, and guilt. Chelsea believes in using a strengths-based approach to support clients by identifying their strengths to create motivation for change.

Chelsea is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Prior to study... Read More

Kaitlin Senkus Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor

My passion and specialty is working with couples, relationship concerns, intimacy and infidelity.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Marriage & Family Therapist based in Timmins, ON specializing in couple and family therapy. Trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sex Therapy.

As a therapist, I work with couples, families and individuals to help them strengthen their relationships, manage and understand emotions, and navigate difficult situations or decisions.

My passion and specialty is working with couples, relationship concerns, intimacy and infidelity.... Read More

Nicole Renaud Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Nicole is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) holding a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Most recently, Nicole has worked at an Indigenous Health Team, working with clients with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and parenting challenges. Nicole completed a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Nicole is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and has eight years experience working with children and families in family centres and early learning settings.

Specialties: Parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, life transitions, anxiety.

Nicole is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) holding a Master’s degree in Counselling Psyc... Read More

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