Currently Taking New Clients Contact: Oariely@marquiscc.com

Orr is a Social Worker (MSW, RSW) who has worked with diverse populations with various challenges throughout her social work journey and she offers an eclectic and holistic perspective when working with her clients. Orr’s main goal is to help her clients learn more about themselves, identify their unique needs, and support them navigate their life situations, and moving forward toward the life they want to create for themselves.

Approaching therapy is often not an easy step to make! Orr’s approach is to meet you where you are and support you while sharing about yourself and your life. Orr is a client-centred and strength-based therapist, and she believes in making the therapeutic space one that feels safe, secure, warm, and welcoming.

Orr works with a wide range of issues and challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and other themes related to relationships, communication patterns and family dynamics. Orr has also worked with the youth population, and she offers therapy to adolescents who wish to work on different themes related to the adolescence phase.

When it comes to therapy there is no right or wrong, and there are many reasons for starting therapy- whether you are going through something, need to process and work on past events, or simply just want to talk, Orr is here to support you and to share this journey with you.

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Hannah joins us with a BA in Psychology, and she completes all of the Intake Coordination for new clients.

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Currently Taking New Clients Contact: heaton@marquiscc.com

Hi, I’m Hilary. I am a Nurse Practitioner Psychotherapist. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and graduated in 2014 as a Nurse Practitioner. I have worked in remote northern communities, critical care and more recently palliative and grief care. I hold a Master of Nursing degree and am currently pursuing a Master of Arts – Thanatology. Thanatology is the study of death, loss and grief. Often our grief is connected deeply to our identity, our family of origin and our relationships. When we experience loss of any kind, all these areas can be affected.

I bring a passionate and unique approach to my practice as no one person experiences grief and loss in the same way. I am passionate about helping you companion your grief and navigate its complexities using creative and individualised approaches to care. Grief cannot be rushed or silenced despite society telling us otherwise, together we will work through your grief at the pace you need.

We will use various techniques to create a space that invites your grief to be heard so it can be tended to. Using creative modalities like art, writing, walk therapy and play therapy we will work through your personal loss experience. I believe that even in our deepest grief and pain we can find hope.

I work mainly with those experiencing traumatic loss, healthcare trauma/loss, disenfranchised grief, anticipatory grief, sanctuary trauma, pet loss and death loss. I mainly work with those in healthcare or first responders as well as adults and adolescents. As a grief and loss therapist it is a deep honour to walk alongside you.

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Currently Accepting New Clients Contact: Kfemson-ptashnik@marquiscc.com

Kirsten completed her undergraduate degree at Toronto Metropolitan University in Psychology and has a postgraduate certificate in Victimology from Durham College. Kirsten has just finished her Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Kirsten will bring extensive experience into her counselling sessions from the decade of work she has completed with children, youth and young women through street outreach, residential/transitional programs, drop-in centres, schools and coaching provincial sports teams. She has assisted individuals experiencing extreme poverty, complex trauma, addiction, unhealthy relationships, family conflict, depression and anxiety.

Kirsten believes in the importance of helping clients ignite their powerful voices through self-awareness, autonomy, choice and freedom. When working with Kirsten you will notice that she values a client-centred approach that is grounded in kindness, patience, compassion and direct honesty.

In Kirsten’s spare time, she likes to be with her loved ones, while enjoying lake swimming, reading, staying active, cooking, and travelling.

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Currently Taking New Clients Contact: jkahn@marquiscc.com

Hi there, I’m Jenn! It’s nice to meet you. I’ve just joined the MCC team as a Student Therapist and I’m thrilled to be here. Here’s a bit about me. I’ve been in a helping profession for 18+ years, working in various capacities in the mental health field. I’ve worked as a nurse focusing on child and adolescent mental health using a family systems framework. I believe that as we work with children we have to look at the whole family system and figure out how to change the dynamics within the family unit to ensure that everyone has the skills and tools to manage challenges as they arise.

I utilise a family systems approach, working with developmental and complex trauma, substance misuse, and community-driven social advocacy. I love working with neurodivergent individuals and use a strengths based approach as we embrace our autonomy and use of self-efficacy skills. I believe in a client-focused approach as we work towards embracing and becoming our authentic selves.

I love to be creative with my clients as we figure out what works best for you. If you don’t think or operate within a box, that’s great because neither do I! I think that’s one of the big reasons why I love working with kids and teens. We always have to get creative to figure out what works best for each of them, their brains, and how they operate in the world. If you think that you, your kid, or your teen would be a good fit feel free to book a consultation!

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Accepting New Clients Contact: skoshie@marquiscc.com

Susan is a Registered Psychotherapist who has been practicing psychotherapy for six years. She holds an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from York University, and a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling from Tyndale University.

Prior to going into the field of psychotherapy, Susan worked extensively with men who had been incarcerated and were being reintegrated back into society. This work, as well as her several years of experience working in family service agencies with a variety of demographics, has given her incredible empathy in working with men, women, adolescents and children who have lived life with trauma, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, anxiety, depression and other relational and mental health concerns.

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Hey, I’m Tanya! I am a Social Worker (MSW, RSW) who is devoted to fostering healing and meaningful change in people’s lives. I bring a holistic approach that emphasizes a safe environment for you to heal from challenging and painful life experiences, build skills, and explore the cultivation of inner strength.

Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse settings, including hospital emergency services, outpatient mental health facilities, and at a systemic level for the provincial government. I work with young adults and adults who are looking to address ADHD, anxiety, depression, first episode psychosis, trauma, and various aspects tied to communication patterns, relationships, and family dynamics. Recognizing that the therapeutic journey is unique for each person, my goal is to provide an integrative approach, meeting you where you are with curiosity and compassion. I am committed to helping you get there with genuine empathy and warmth.

As a dedicated yoga practitioner, I am also passionate about teaching mindfulness skills.

My hope for our work together is to cultivate an environment where you feel safe, secure, and supported to show up as your authentic self. Embarking on the meaningful journey of understanding your own story requires courage, and it would be my honor to walk alongside you.

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**Areas of speciality: first responders, veterans, men’s mental health, men with narcissistic mothers, Sr. level management and CEOS”

Hey! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Julie, a Registered Psychotherapist and Approved Supervisor with the CRPO. So here is a bit about me. I’ve been in the mental health field for 15+ years, and a therapist for 10 years. I specialise in trauma as I see so much trauma impacting people’s daily lives and increasing individuals anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, etc. etc. I figure if we can deal with things at the root issue then the rest of the challenges start to dissipate. I’ve worked with many populations over the years, though I specialise in first responders, veterans and military, and survivors of exploitation, religious trauma and cult abuse. I have worked with personality disorders, bipolar, self-harm, suicidal behaviours, as well as anxiety, depression and performance challenges. I strongly believe that we as humans need holistic healing to be able to reach our full potential, so I utilise a holistic approach that is catered to each client’s specific needs. I love to be creative with my clients and their treatment plans, I use various therapeutic approaches to facilitate a more holistic and client-centred approach to working through your challenges. I am very outgoing and I can help others immediately feel comfortable and at ease. I very intentionally create a safe, compassionate, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment so you can feel free to be yourself.

One of the ways that I love to create client centred approaches is by offering EMDR Intensives and EMDR Intensive Retreats. I have found that they can be so powerful in people’s healing as you can intensively work through a lot of content in a short period of time without the feeling of it lagging on over weeks, months or even years. This can help prevent those experiences or negative beliefs from becoming even more compounded through different situations that arise. If you’re interested in learning more check out our EMDR page or reach out for a consultation, by clicking below.

Some of the other things that I do is supervise other therapists who are pursuing their registration with the CRPO, or certification with EMDRIA. I provide performance and professional development coaching for executives and therapists - if you’re interested in that please check out The No BS Therapist. Lastly, I have worked with and currently work with non-profit organisations as well as corporate companies focusing on communication, psychological assessment, curriculum development, training, consulting, and equipping staff and team members. I develop and deliver customised training modules for teams that play to their strengths and encourages them to grow and develop.

Education University of Toronto: Bachelors of Science in Psychology & Mental Health University of Liverpool: Masters of Science in Applied Psychology

Certifications EMDR Certified - EMDRIA EMDR Approved Consultant - EMDRIA Somatic Experiencing Practitioner In Training - SEI Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner (IEQ9) Individual & Group Crisis Intervention (CISM) - ICISF

Informed By Attachment Based Approaches Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Sandtray Therapy Play Therapy

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Currently Accepting New Clients Contact: drobertson@marquiscc.com

Hello, I’m Dan! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and a graduate at Yorkville University. Before my time at Yorkville University, I completed my undergraduate studies at Ontario Tech, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors (B.A Hons) in Forensic Psychology and minored in Legal Studies. Between my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I attended Durham College to obtain a post-graduate certificate in Victimology. Over the past decade, I’ve been deeply involved in the mental health field, initially focusing on teenagers and young adults, and gradually expanding my practice to include adults, couples, trauma therapy (EMDR), first responders, and families.

While working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist, I developed a keen interest in law enforcement and have proudly served my local community as a police constable for the last seven years. This experience has provided me with valuable insights into dealing with complex trauma, mental health issues, and the importance of maintaining balanced mental well-being.

In my work within the mental health field, my primary focus is establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, ensuring they feel safe, heard, and validated. Many individuals carry historical pains and experiences that can make it challenging to open up and be vulnerable with another person. To foster a secure environment, I adopt a client-focused approach built on active listening and a keen awareness of non-verbal cues.

Beyond my professional life, I am a devoted family man who cherishes spending quality time with my wife, two young children, and our family dog. Whenever I have a spare moment, you can often find me on the golf course, attempting to refine my swing, or enjoying the serene beauty of a cottage getaway.

Education M.A Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University Post Graduate Certificate in Victimology at Durham College B.A (Hons) Forensic Psychology at Ontario Tech

Therapy Informed By EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Solution Focused Therapy Emotion Focused Therapy (Couple & Family) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Contact: mstamatakos@marquiscc.com

Hi! I’m Marina, a Registered Psychotherapist and I chose this career because I understand firsthand the profound impact therapy can have on one’s life. I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards positive transformations and emotional well-being.

My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique journey. Whether you’re facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger management, or struggling with issues related to self-esteem, boundaries, and rebuilding trust. I’m here to provide you with a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely.

Throughout my professional career, I’ve specialized in addictions and relapse prevention, and have facilitated group therapy on a wide range of topics including grief and loss, codependency, attachment styles, assertive communication, and cognitive restructuring. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my work has been providing support to survivors of human trafficking, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. With compassion, empathy, and a commitment to the healing journey, I strive to empower clients to reclaim their lives and rebuild a sense of hope and resilience.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards positive change and emotional well-being, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can navigate your challenges and work towards a brighter, more fulfilling future

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Currently Taking New Clients Contact: tsteenson@marquiscc.com

Hello! I’m Taylor, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist with a profound commitment to fostering healing and well-being. My journey into the field was ignited by my own personal experience that unveiled the transformative power of therapy in navigating the complexities of emotions.

Specializing in working with teenagers, adolescents, and adults, my diverse experience extends to front-line workers, survivors of human trafficking, and those overcoming the aftermath of sexual abuse. I’m well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including bipolar disorder, eating disorders, addictions, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, and more.

My approach is rooted in empathy, with a genuine commitment to understanding the unique needs of each client. I bring a distinctive perspective to my practice, fostering a sense of comfort and connection that many of my clients find invaluable. Creating a safe space for clients to embrace vulnerability, I am dedicated to helping them expand their window of tolerance, enabling effective navigation of daily stressors.

Outside of my professional life, I cherish quality time with loved ones, assisting my spouse on his family dairy farm, camping, and you’ll often find me sipping on a warm cup of orange pekoe tea

Currently Taking New Clients Contact: tsteenson@marquiscc.com Hello! I’m Taylor, a dedicated and... Read More