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, HBA, MACP (Candidate), 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 cultural humility.  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 timesit is difficult to admit that we all struggle with mental health- related issues. Through her client- centered approach and ability to be present with those that she works with, Kristen can listen without judgement.​

Jennifer Robinson, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Jennifer’s experience in clinical practice includes child and youth mental health,  addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and youth justice. Jennifer found an interest in the field through ongoing volunteer involvement in the community helping atrisk individuals. Jennifer believes that all individuals regardless of age, gender or culture, can benefit from counseling at some point in their life. She recognizes that every individual will enter into counselling with unique experiences, issues and expectations. She would be happy to meet with you and assist you in coming up with a treatment plan specific to your needs.​

Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Kelly's areas of interest, to name a few, include mental health, trauma, and sexual abuse survivors. She has experience working with a wide age range of people who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, trauma, and various mental health struggles. She also has experience working with youth in the area of corrections and addictions. She believes that change comes from working together in an open, genuine, and nonjudgmental space.

Marianne Wylie, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Marianne has been providing social work and psychotherapy services since 2011 as part of multidisciplinary teams throughout Ontario. She completed her Master of Social Work degree at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2014 after earning her Honours Bachelor of Arts (Women's Studies) at the University of Waterloo. She has worked extensively with adults with trauma history and complex needs including mental health and well-being, addictions, and crisis management. She has experience providing individual, family, couples, and group counselling, using a strengths-based, trauma-informed model of care with a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. 

Laura Groulx BEd, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Laura works collaboratively with her clients to explore the impact of the past on the present, while implementing coping strategies for the present and future. She places focus on the connection between the mind and the body, taking on a holistic, open-minded, and non-judgmental approach. Laura’s clinical counselling background has left her experienced at working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger/emotions management, interpersonal and marital conflict, domestic violence, crisis intervention, past emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Lara Hollway, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

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 families in conflict, LGBTQ2 individuals and couples, sexual abuse survivors, eating disorders, and people who are struggling with mental health issues such as psychosis, depression, and anxiety.

Maria Drohan, HBSW, AS Eng. (MSW Candidate)

Mental Health Counsellor, Practicum

Maria Drohan completed her Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Lakehead University in 2017 following her Associates of Science Degree in 2015. She is currently completing her Field Practicum requirements to obtain her Master of Social Work Degree with Lakehead University, and will be seeing clients in consultation with Linda Kelly, MSW in 2019. Maria has completed training for crisis intervention services, including Safetalk Certification and ASIST, and has experience working with addictions, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and trauma-related issues.