Michelle is a dedicated Child and Youth Counsellor who is passionate about supporting women, children, youth, and young adults up to age 29. She is known for her warm, grounded presence and her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely seen and supported.

Michelle’s work is rooted in trauma-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based practices. She believes in meeting clients exactly where they are, honouring their lived experiences, and empowering them to build practical skills that support emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful change.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an Advanced Diploma in Child & Youth Counselling and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Michelle brings a depth of experience from roles in addictions counselling, child and adolescent psychiatry, group home settings, case management, and youth mental health support.

Michelle has a special passion for working with women’s mental health, including postpartum and maternal wellness, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. When working with children and youth, she uses developmentally responsive, strengths-based, and collaborative approaches that help them feel understood and empowered.

At the heart of Michelle’s work is a simple goal: to help every client feel supported, capable, and connected as they navigate their healing journey.

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), holding an Honours Bachelor of Arts from York University and a Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

With over a decade of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through a wide range of psychosocial challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and complex life transitions. My work is informed by a strong foundation in psychological assessment, having conducted comprehensive evaluations as a psychometrist with clients presenting diverse clinical needs. This background allows me to take an integrative, thoughtful approach, understanding each person beyond their symptoms and tailoring interventions to their unique circumstances.

Throughout my career, I have founded and developed two clinical practices and spent two years working intensively as the sole psychotherapist in both outpatient and inpatient addiction rehabilitation settings. These experiences deepened my understanding of addiction, recovery, and the layered emotional complexities that often accompany substance use and behavioural addictions.

At the heart of my work is a genuine passion for helping people heal, reconnect with themselves, and move toward meaningful recovery. I strive to create a therapeutic space that is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in respect where clients feel safe to explore their experiences at their own pace and build lasting, transformative change.

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I have worked as an addiction counsellor supporting women with substance use concerns since 2023. My work is informed by both clinical training and lived experience as a family member of a loved one with addiction, as well as a decade of participation in peer support groups. This perspective allows me to approach my work with deep empathy, respect, and an understanding of the complexities that addiction can bring to individuals and families.

I am also a grief group facilitator and currently a clinical psychology student completing my Master of Psychology (MPsy). My clinical interests include integrated care for addiction and co-occurring concerns, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed, inclusive, and strengths-based approaches. I am particularly passionate about creating spaces that empower women and support healing in a way that honours safety, autonomy, and resilience.

I strive to offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel supported in exploring their experiences, building insight, and developing tools for meaningful and sustainable change.

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