Meet Your Therapist

Linda Kelly, MSW, RSW

CEO, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist,*Certified Clinical Traumatologist, Compassion Fatigue Specialist 

Linda believes that real change starts with individuals; with sincere conversations, understanding, and deliberate steps to build better lives. She has been providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families since 2009, working primarily with First Nation clients from remote communities to resolve longstanding historical and intergenerational trauma. Her primary areas of practice include post-traumatic stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and building healthy relationships.​

Seija Grant, MEd CP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Seija enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds (cultural, ethnic, gender and sexual orientation) from emerging adults to mature adults. She strives to create a safe environment for clients to explore their inner experiences, and to start working towards a more empowered self. She got into the field of psychotherapy due to a natural interest in helping others and learning about people. Seija’s areas of interest in clinical practice include mental health, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and emotion management. She works from a trauma-informed perspective and has additional certifications in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Seija would be pleased to meet you, and to work collaboratively on your goals for counselling.

Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP​

Registered Psychotherapist

Kristen's areas of interest in clinical practice include mental health, addictions, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as cultural competency and couples and family therapy.  Kristen was drawn to the field by learning who she is and by making a conscious decision to advocate for others.  In doing so she is doing what she loves and loves what she is doing.  Kristen recognizes that throughout life we all travel on a continuum of health and wellness, and also recognizes that at times it is difficult to admit that we all struggle with mental health-related issues. Through her client-centered, Emotionally Focused Therapeutic approach and ability to be present with those that she works with, Kristen can listen without judgement.

Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Kelly earned her Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Masters of Social Work degrees at Lakehead University. Her areas of interest and experience include trauma, co-morbid disorders, couples, helping sexual assault survivors heal. She believes that change comes from working together in an open, genuine, and nonjudgmental space. Kelly is trained in EMDR therapy and often uses it to help people process their past trauma or negative beliefs they may hold about themselves or the world. She believes in helping people find who they are after being affected by trauma and find happiness in life and who they are. Kelly is also trained in Level 1 & 2 in the Gottman Method for couples counselling.

Lara Hollway, MSW, RSW, Birth and Labour Doula (Certifying)

Registered Social Worker

Lara is a social worker who is experienced in supporting individuals and couples in times of transition, and healing from trauma. She acknowledges how hard it is to reach out for help, and at the same time knows what a profound relief it can be to find someone who is offering you the support that you need. Lara will hold a skillful space for you to explore your history, emotional reactions, and current challenges. She is deeply committed to working hard with you to reduce your emotional pain, and to increase your capacity for healing and growth in your life right now. Lara has a diverse background of experience, which includes working with pregnancy loss, birth fears and birth trauma, LGBTQ2 individuals and couples, eating disorders, and people who are struggling with mental health issues such as psychosis, depression, and anxiety.​ 

Laurie Vance, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Laurie is a Registered Social Worker MSW, RSW and has years of experience with online counselling, working up north, 2SLGBTIQ+ and forest therapy brings a wealth of skills and experience to the team. She has worked with all ages and stages of people along life’s continuum. She has lived and worked along the James Bay coast providing mental health and addictions support to the Cree people of Mushkegowuk Territory. She has worked closely with women and children fleeing domestic violence, individuals living in poverty, homelessness, individuals who have come into contact with the law, end-of-life care and grief support for families, those experiencing mental health issues. Laurie is passionate about land-based healing and holds a certification as a Nature and Forest Therapist. She relies on the theories and teachings of Self-compassion and Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy and has a helpful gender-based lens when it comes to some aspects of psycho-education. Laurie’s focus is to support her clients in their healing journey bringing together a mind/body/spirit balance.

Margo Ayoub, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Margo is a Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, with years of experience. Her areas of interest include grief and loss, addictions, and mental health. She has worked throughout Northern Ontario to support grieving families of MMIWG, and in clinical settings working with clients in the areas of mental health and addiction. Often, people dealing with issues such as these can feel isolated and alone in their struggle. Using a trauma informed and client centered approach, Margo strives to provide a culturally safe and compassionate environment so my clients feel supported as they explore their issues and challenges.

Carissa Sparrow, MACP, RP (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Carissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), her dedication to the field of mental health comes from personal experience, seeing the challenges of loved ones living with mental illness and personally struggling herself. Carissa uses a person-centered, holistic, and integrative approach in treatment, valuing the connection of mind, heart and spirit. She begins where you are and works collaboratively to tailor therapy to meet your needs, sensitive to cultural identities and lifestyle choices that impact your experience. She is warm and caring, she uses evidence-based techniques including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused and Solution-Focused. Carissa will work with you to set meaningful and realistic goals that will increase your self-worth, confidence and overall wellness. (Remote Sessions Only)