My name is Melanie Abbott and I am a registered social worker in the Province of British Columbia. I have a MSW from the University of British Columbia Okanagan and have worked in Mental Health and Addictions since 2013 in BC and Nunavut. I currently call Whitehorse, Yukon home.

I take a strengths-based approach to counselling, believing that everyone has the capacity for healing and wellness within them. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT). I am a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist with training in conducting EMDR with addictions as well as with military personnel and first responders and am able to provide this therapy virtually. I have experience working with individuals of the LGBTQ community and am trained to conduct hormone readiness assessments for adults in the Province of BC. I have particular interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, post-partum depression/anxiety, and addictions.

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Dallas has been working in the Mental Health and Addictions field since 2003 and brings a wealth of experience in dealing with the complexities involved with individuals and in larger scale programs.

​ Graduating from the University of British Columbia with his Master’s in Clinical Social Work in 2012. Dallas’ area of study (inspired by his own journey with ADHD) focused on the impacts our diet has on mental wellness, specifically ADHD (spoiler alert: it’s very important). Since then, Dallas has been working in a number of inpatient and outpatient government clinics across Canada - the last of which he was living and working in Iqaluit, Nunavut as the manager of the Iqaluit Mental Health and Addictions program for the Government of Nunavut. The beginning of 2022 has brought Dallas and his partner back to the west coast of Canada (#BestCoast) to be closer to family and friends while they embark on a new journey towards parenthood and being business owners. ​

Dallas utilizes a number of theoretical frameworks, focused through a Trauma-Informed lens, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Dallas has received additional training and certifications in Motivational Interviewing, Solutions Focused Therapies and Conflict Resolution therapies. ​

Dallas specializes in treating: ADHD in adults and teens, mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder), substance-misuse and other addictive behaviours, Indigenous mental health, relationships, divorce, parenting, sexuality, identity, self-confidence, trauma, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, self-harm and emotional dysregulation.

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My name is Emily Fazio and I am a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at the University of Toronto.

I have experience supporting individuals ages 16 and up who are navigating anxiety and depression using Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques. I work to create a warm, safe space to collaborate, explore your distinct story, and find the path that leads you closer to your goals.

I take a compassionate, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, I am here to listen, support, and guide you as you work towards your goals. Whether you’re looking for new coping strategies, cultivating deeper self-awareness and self-compassion or aiming for personal growth, together we’ll find the unique approach that resonates with you.

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Trina Maclean, BA, ACC

Trina Maclean is an experienced personal development and career coach specializing in empowering adults with ADHD, particularly in overcoming procrastination and executive functioning challenges. With personalized strategies and compassionate support, Trina partners with clients to navigate obstacles, cultivate resilience, and create fulfilling, purpose-driven lives.

Trina brings a wealth of coaching expertise, spanning general business, life and career coaching, specialized ADHD coaching, parent coaching, and trauma-informed practices.

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Hello, my name is Laura Schutz (she/her) and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling. I’ve had the privilege of working in the helping field for 17 years and have worked in clinical mental health services since 2015.

I believe that we are all doing the best we can to meet our needs and my role is to walk along side you in your wellness journey. I work to create a sense of safety and trust as a foundation for the therapeutic work. With training from different modalities including cognitive behavioural therapy (including trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy), dialectical behaviour therapy, emotion focused family therapy, and solution focused brief therapy I can be adaptive to your goals in counselling.

I have extensive experience in working with adolescents on many different issues including anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, grief, and self harming. I also welcome the opportunity to work with parents as they navigate the sometimes challenging experience of parenting teens. I also work with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, and stress.

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Nicole uses a holistic, person-centred and empathetic approach to provide clinical counselling to children, young people, and their families. A registered Clinical Social Worker, Nicole holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University and a Master’s of Social Work from McGill University. She has received specific training in Cognitive Behaviour and Play Therapy approaches from Laurier University and the Canadian Association of Play Therapy.

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