Ms. Bennie provides therapy for children, youth, adults, families, and couples. Ms. Bennie uses an integrative therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of her clients and is able to draw on various modalities including Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She provides Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) to support couples and families in improving their communication and connection with one another. Ms. Bennie has experience treating individuals with a wide range of difficulties and has a special interest in treating individuals who have experienced trauma, loss, and grief.

Ms. Bennie completed her M.A. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park, South Africa, and is a registered psychological associate with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She has extensive training in experiential, narrative, and solution-focused therapies, and has worked extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss and who are coping with complex mental health concerns. Ms. Bennie has previous experience working in hospital, residential, and private practice settings.

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Ms. Eirini Boutakis is a child and adolescent therapist who adopts an integrative therapeutic approach when working with families, incorporating a variety of modalities to match the needs and preferences of her clients. She has experience with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other interpersonal approaches. Ms. Boutakis currently co-facilitates the adolescent and parent DBT skills groups. Ms. Boutakis is currently under the supervision of Dr. Sherry Van Blyderveen and Dr. Heather Jaksic.

Ms. Boutakis is currently working towards the completion of her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Guelph, where she also completed her Master’s degree. Her research primarily focuses on child safety practices and discovering innovative ways to reduce child injury. Ms. Boutakis has experience working at the Upper Grand District School Board.

Ms. Boutakis is currently accepting new clients. She offers services in-person and virtually.

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Dr. Amanda Cox, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

Dr. Amanda Cox provides therapy for children, adolescents, and parents. She adopts an integrative therapeutic approach to best meet the unique developmental needs of her clients. Regardless of which evidence-based intervention is used, Dr. Cox grounds her work in a person-centered framework, prioritizing the connection and relationship with her clients. She believes that providing a non-judgemental space that fosters acceptance and trust is a steppingstone for positive growth and healing.

Dr. Cox can support children, adolescents, and parents with a range of difficulties, including anxiety and mood challenges, behavioral issues, emotion dysregulation, relational challenges, self-esteem, school difficulties and life transitions. Dr. Cox has a special interest in supporting youth and families who have experienced grief and loss.

Dr. Cox has experience with Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and compassion, mindfulness and acceptance based approaches to care. She provides family therapy and parent coaching using an Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) perspective.

Dr. Cox also provides developmental, psychoeducational, and giftedness assessments. Her approach to psychological assessment emphasizes collaboration among families, schools and community supports, in order to ensure the results and recommendations help children and adolescents to reach their full potential.

Dr. Cox completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Guelph, where she also completed her Master’s and Undergraduate degrees. Her research involvement focuses primarily on parent and child relationships, pediatric health, grief and loss, as well as adolescent mental health and well-being. Dr. Cox’s previous clinical experience includes a variety of school, rehabilitation, hospital, community mental health and private practice settings.

Additional Services Offered: Psychoeducational and Developmental Assessments Executive Functioning Skills (ADHD) Coaching

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Lauren has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers these interventions in an age appropriate and engaging (fun) manner, supporting clients in improving their reading and writing.

Lauren has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers th... Read More

Avneet has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers these interventions in an age appropriate and engaging (fun) manner, supporting clients in improving their reading and writing.

Avneet has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers th... Read More

Jessica Ilton, M.A., Psychology Intern

Ms. Jessica Ilton provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. She adopts an integrative therapeutic approach, incorporating a variety of modalities to match the needs of her clients. Ms. Ilton utilizes a client-centered approach to therapy and has experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Imago, and mindfulness-based therapy.

Ms. Ilton is currently working towards the completion of her Ph.D. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto. She completed her Master’s degree at the University of Ottawa. Ms. Ilton is currently registered with the CRPO as a psychotherapist.

Ms. Ilton is currently accepting new clients. She offers services in-person at the Milton office and virtually.

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Dr. Jaksic provides therapy and assessment services for children, youth, and adults. While Dr. Jaksic primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), she also regularly incorporates elements from other treatment modalities including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and other emotion-based approaches, to meet the needs of her clients. Dr. Jaksic has experience treating individuals with a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She has a particular interest in the treatment of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including those with ASD who are experiencing obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Dr. Jaksic received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manitoba and is a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. In addition, Dr. Jaksic also completed a master’s degree in Applied Disability Studies, with an ABA focus, at Brock University and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Jaksic is actively engaged in research and has published on the treatment for OCD and OCD behaviors within the context of ASD. In addition to her work in private practice, Dr. Jaksic has previously worked at McMaster Children’s Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children.

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Mika has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers these interventions in an age appropriate and engaging (fun) manner, supporting clients in improving their reading and writing.

Mika has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers thes... Read More

Stephanie Martin provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. In order to provide personalized treatment for each client, Stephanie holds an integrated approach to therapy, drawing from various treatment modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), as well as Attachment, Mindfulness and Regulation models. Stephanie is a strengths-based and client-centred therapist who strongly believes in collaborative and meaningful relationships with her clients and their families, wherein everyone involved brings their own unique wisdom and knowledge.

Stephanie is currently working towards the completion of her Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where she also completed her master’s degree. Stephanie has worked in a wide range of environments in the Vancouver area, including schools, community mental health clinics, day treatment programs, and private clinics. She is well-versed in psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessment, the treatment of children and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of difficulties, and consultation and parent/teacher support.

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Ms. Natisha Nabbijohn is a child and adolescent therapist who adopts an integrative therapeutic approach when working with families, incorporating a variety of modalities to match the needs and preferences of her clients. She has experience with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and other interpersonal approaches. Ms. Nabbijohn currently co-facilitates the adolescent and parent DBT skills groups. Ms. Nabbijohn also assists clinical psychologists in the administration of developmental, psychoeducational, and social-emotional assessments.

Ms. Nabbijohn is currently working towards the completion of her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Guelph, where she also completed her Master’s degree. Her research primarily focuses on understanding how to promote the psychosocial well-being of youth living with chronic pain. Ms. Nabbijohn has experience working at the Halton Catholic District School Board and various private practice settings.

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Ms. Nelson assists clinical psychologists in the administration of psychological, developmental, cognitive, psychoeducational and giftedness assessments. Ms. Nelson works with clients, families, and schools to understand the individual’s unique learning profile and provide recommendations that will best promote the individual’s success in the classroom and school setting, as well as within their personal life.

Ms. Nelson has completed her M.A. in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has worked extensively in the education system with roles as teacher and support staff where she focused on supporting and understanding her students’ needs and strengths to help them develop and learn throughout the school year.

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Ella has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers these interventions in an age appropriate and engaging (fun) manner, supporting clients in improving their reading and writing.

Ella has received extensive training in the Fundations and Wilson Reading System. She offers thes... Read More

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Dr. Smoliak provides counselling and psychotherapy to individual adults, couples, and families. What distinguishes her as a professional is a blend of training and experience in relational dynamics and individual mental health difficulties. As a researcher and clinician, she offers up-to-date knowledge of individual and couples distress using empirically supported and effective interventions. She primarily uses emotionally-focused therapy in her work with couples and draws on a range of approaches in working with individuals.

Dr. Smoliak received her Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Relations and Human Development at the University of Guelph. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Smoliak co-edited three books and authored more than 70 journal articles on the topic of psychotherapy and counselling, including the Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy in Canada. In addition to her scholarly and educational contributions to the field, she brings 20+ years of professional experience in psychotherapy.

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Mr. Zeuner provides Career Counselling services, which includes supporting client’s returning to, maintaining, and finding meaningful employment. These services include assessments of work interests, strengths and values, career coaching and goal setting to enhance work related performance. Mr. Zeuner also has training and experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and provides group and individual therapy for clients living with mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Given his training as an Occupational Therapist, Mr. Zeuner also has considerable experience supporting clients adjusting to the impact of physical injuries.

Mr. Zeuner completed his occupational therapy training at McMaster University and is currently registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Mr. Zeuner has worked in mental health, rehabilitation, and private practice settings, including working with individuals who have suffered from motor-vehicle accidents and working at Homewood Health Centre with both the Eating Disorders Program and the Integrated Mood and Anxiety Program.

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