Counselling Intern

Chelsea is currently completing her degree in Social Work at Algoma University and is in her last year of the program.

The mission of the school of social work at Algoma University, is to deliver a program that prepares students for generalist practises in anti-racist, anti-colonial, indigenous, structural critical feminist, and anti-oppressive and social work practices. Graduates will be able to practice social work in ways that are ethically informed and directed towards advancing equity, equality, and social justice, with black, indigenous, two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, individuals, who express their gender and sexuality in other ways outside heteronormativity and the gender binary, Northern, Francophone, as well as other marginalized groups and remote communities.

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’s practice is supervised by Kaitlin Senkus, RP, RMFT license # 007101

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Harlene Kundhal is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has worked in various mental health positions for the past six years. Some of her professional experience includes working in inpatient mental health in hospitals across Ontario, Crisis Worker, Mental Health Emergency Services, and Addictions Treatment.

Harlene can offer counselling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, coping, emotional disturbance, and more. She practices a culturally sensitive model of care for all, including immigrant populations, and offers her services in English and Punjabi.

Her experience has led her to utilize a Humanistic approach with clients in which everyone has the potential for growth. She believes all clients deserves respectful and empathic care without judgment or blame.

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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.

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Therapy for Teens & Young Adults.

Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Graduate of Laurentian University, she attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an additional accreditation of bilingual (French) studies. She has worked for Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca with adults who have developmental disabilities for the past two years.

Melissa can offer counselling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, difficult life transitions and more. Her priority is to provide an environment where all individuals feel comfortable and secure. She strives to create an individualistic approach, pursuing strategies in a non-judgmental, open-minded, empathetic and collaborative manner. Her person-centered focus is the foundation to advance the individual’s goals while integrating their belief system, values and needs. She believes adding those unique components to her practice is essential for self-growth.

Therapy for Teens & Young Adults. Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and i... Read More

Meagan is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers with a Bachelor of Honours Degree from Algoma University where she graduated in 2021. She began her career over 6 years ago working with teens and their families in a residential setting. Meagan is currently working as a mental health clinician with North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services providing mental health services to youth aged 0-18 and their caregivers.

Her area of strengths is working with youth who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. She believes in working with youth and their caregivers to build strong family dynamics.

Meagan emphasizes youth and caregiver involvement by using Cognitive behaviour therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and a strength-based client approach.

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Kevin is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) with a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology. He offers psychotherapy for adults, teens, couples and families. Kevin offers a warm and non-judgemental space for clients to feel heard, accepted, and valued. He will work alongside you to help you thrive and take steps in the direction that would enrich your quality of life. Kevin integrates therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy and attachment based models to create a treatment plan that is tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

Kevin’s practice is supervised by Kaitlin Senkus, MA, RP, RMFT license #007101.

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Nancy is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program through Yorkville University. She is also a graduate of Laurentian University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Nancy is also working as a Mental Health Worker at the East End Family Health Team and provides individual counselling support, and referral services for her clients. Some of her other professional experience includes working as an Employment and Education Counsellor, a Psychologist Assistant, and a Mental Health Facilitator.

Nancy can offer counselling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, burnout, and difficulties with life transitions. Her priority is to ensure that her clients feel safe and understood by approaching each session in an empathic, non-judgemental, open-minded, and collaborative manner. She is passionate about delivering a person-centered approach that focuses on individuals’ goals, values, and preferences while integrating other approaches that will reflect each person’s unique needs. She has experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

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Bilingual Services Offered. I work with adults and youth who are feeling distressed with the following issues: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem. I work from a client-centred approach and incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities that best support the needs and goals of each individual client. Some of the evidence-based therapeutic modalities I pull from include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.

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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).

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