Registered Psychotherapist

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Types of Therapy

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFCT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• EMDR

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Areas of Focus

General: - Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Relational conflict

Specialties: - Infidelity - Neurodivergence - Emotional dysregulation

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Who I Work With

• Individuals (18+)
• Couples & relationships
• Teens
• Children (7+)

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Billing

> Please note: Elizabeth is not able to direct bill insurance providers at this time. Payment is due at the time of service, and a receipt will be provided for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

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About Me

If you are experiencing difficulties in daily life — whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational conflict — therapy can help you cultivate greater calm, clarity, and stability. My practice is grounded in a holistic, person-centered approach that supports growth, healing, and movement toward self-actualization.

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Background

Elizabeth is a Registered Psychotherapist holding a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She completed her clinical practicum working with military families, and for the past two years has worked in private practice supporting a diverse range of clients, including individuals with complex PTSD, ADHD, and Autism.

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Peter Berg, MDiv, RP (Qualifying) Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Types of Therapy

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
• Transference-Focused Therapy (TFP)

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Grief
• Life transitions
• Family of origin concerns
• Relationship conflict and infidelity
• Childhood trauma
• Loneliness
• Shame
• Anger
• Physical health struggles
• Spirituality
• Patterns of behaviour that feel difficult to change

Who I Work With

• Individuals (16+)

Billing

> Please note: Peter is not able to direct bill insurance providers at this time. Payment is due at the time of service, and a receipt will be provided for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

About Me

Sometimes the very strategies that once helped you survive start to feel like they’re holding you back. You may notice repeating patterns in relationships, emotional reactions that feel bigger than the moment, or behaviours you wish you could change, yet they seem to happen automatically.

Peter works with individuals who feel caught in these cycles. His focus is on slowing things down so we can understand what the pattern is protecting. Often, beneath anxiety, anger, shame, or conflict are deeper fears, such as fear of abandonment, not being enough, or grief for what should have been.

Peter’s approach is grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Transference-Focused Therapy (TFP), tailored to each individual. Therapy with Peter is steady, thoughtful, and emotionally attuned. Together, you will explore difficult emotions at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Over time, clients often experience greater emotional regulation, a clearer sense of self, and more freedom in their relationships. The goal is not to eliminate emotion, but to build the capacity to face it and move through it with confidence.

Background

Peter holds a Master of Divinity and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Tyndale University. He has provided psychotherapy at the Tyndale Wellness Centre and The Well Counselling and Recovery Services. Prior to becoming a therapist, he spent nine years as a direct support professional in group home and assisted living settings. His background in philosophy and long-standing interest in the roots of psychotherapy inform his reflective and meaning-oriented style.

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Registered Social Worker

Types of Therapy

• Mindfulness
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotion-Focused Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Areas of Focus

• Emotion regulation
• Life transitions
• Prenatal and postpartum support
• Body image
• Self-esteem

Who I Work With

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Families

Billing

> Please note: Rebecca is able to direct bill select insurance providers. Please contact the clinic to confirm your provider is eligible.

About Me

As a therapist, Rebecca’s mission is to foster acceptance, improve communication, and nurture healthy connections, guiding her clients toward personal growth. Her approach is defined by warmth, acceptance, and a touch of humour, creating an environment conducive to healing and progress.

Drawing from various therapeutic tools, Rebecca tailors her approach to align with each client’s unique personality and needs, crafting a bespoke path to facilitate growth and wellness.

Background

Rebecca is a Registered Social Worker, licensed with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and an esteemed member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Windsor University and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with Honours from Laurentian University. Rebecca boasts a decade of hands-on experience supporting individuals and families across Hastings County, Northumberland, and the GTA.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Grief
• Stress
• Self-injury
• Suicide
• Farmer mental health
• Autism
• Addiction
• Sexual exploitation

Who I Work With

• Children (6+)
• Teens
• Adults

Billing

> Please note: Larissa is not able to direct bill insurance providers at this time. Payment is due at the time of service, and a receipt will be provided for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

About Me

Larissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Yorkville University graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Over the past nine years, she has worked in a variety of capacities, supporting young people and adults experiencing a diverse range of mental health concerns. This includes group care, child welfare, sexual exploitation, educational and community settings, often in the context of crisis.

Farmer Mental Health

Larissa has a particular passion for working with farmers, drawing on her understanding of the unique mental health challenges faced within farming and rural communities.

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Registered Psychotherapist

## Types of Therapy - Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) - Narrative Therapy - Psychodynamic Therapy

Areas of Focus

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Body image issues
• Depression
• Grief
• Low self-esteem
• Neurodivergence
• Parenting
• Perfectionism
• Spiritual wounds

Who I Work With

• Individuals (16+)

Billing

> Please note: Jennifer is not able to direct bill insurance providers at this time. Payment is due at the time of service, and a receipt will be provided for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

About Me

Jennifer’s approach centers each of her clients as the expert of their unique lived and felt experiences. As her clients bravely explore their emotions, past experiences, identities, interpersonal relationships, spirituality, and values, Jennifer meets them with unwavering warmth, authenticity, shared moments of humour, and non-judgmental support.

Jennifer practices from an anti-oppressive, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed lens. She believes in her clients’ capacity for growth and aims to empower each individual as they deepen their emotional and self-awareness, build connections and resilience, and find healing.

Background

Jennifer is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She holds a Master of Education degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology from Trent University.

Jennifer has long had a passion for person-centred care; over the past two decades, she has provided front line support in the developmental services field, mindfulness and yoga instruction, pastoral care, youth mentorship, and palliative, grief, and bereavement support.

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Registered Psychotherapist

Types of Therapy

• Person-Centred
• Relational
• Psychodynamic
• Narrative
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Areas of Focus

General: - Anxiety/worry - Depression/low mood - Stress/overwhelm - Interpersonal relationships - Trauma - Life transitions

Specialties: - Understanding and responding to emotions - Improving communication and boundaries in relationships - Processing beliefs related to traumatic experiences

Who I Work With

• Individuals (12+)

Billing

> Please note: Michaella is able to direct bill select insurance providers. Please contact the clinic to confirm your provider is eligible.

About Me

As a Registered Psychotherapist, Michaella has worked in both private and non-profit therapy settings with both youths and adults. She has experience working with clients dealing with anxiety/worry, depression/low mood, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and other big life changes.

Background

Michaella received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour with a specialization in Mental Health. She then went on to complete her Master of Arts at the University of Ottawa in Counselling Psychology.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Types of Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Codependency
• Peer relationships
• Life transitions

Who I Work With

• Teens (12+)
• Adults

Billing

> Please note: Kalyssa is not able to direct bill insurance providers at this time. Payment is due at the time of service, and a receipt will be provided for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

About Me

At times, we might experience the constant pressure of falling behind in our daily responsibilities, navigating difficulties within personal connections, or carrying a heavy sense of low self-worth. In moments when everyday challenges feel taxing, finding space to pause, reflect on our feelings, and uncover what essential support is missing becomes difficult.

I take a collaborative and individualized approach to therapy: you bring the goals, I’ll bring the evidence-based treatments! Together, we’ll work to create a therapeutic experience that feels supportive, practical, and tailored to you.

I strive to create a safe space where you can show up authentically and slow down. It is my goal that you will leave therapy with clarity, next steps, and feeling heard.

Background

Kalyssa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a graduate of Yorkville University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.

Kalyssa began her career in mental health at Victoria Wellness Residential Mental Health Centre, supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and trauma-related experiences. While working at Victoria Wellness, she pursued her Master’s degree online, allowing her to continue gaining hands-on clinical experience alongside her education.

During her graduate studies, Kalyssa also volunteered with The Free Counselling Society Canada, providing emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing distress. Following graduation, she worked within several group practices, providing psychotherapy to teens and adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, relationship and boundary challenges, and major life transitions.

More Than Just My Work

> “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” - C.S. Lewis

I am at ease when I’m walking my dog in nature or spending time outside (as long as it’s not minus 30!).

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Thank you for your interest in my therapy services. At this time, I am not accepting new clients as I prepare to begin maternity leave, which is estimated to start at the end of October or beginning of November.

If you have any questions, would like assistance finding another therapist at the clinic, or are looking for support, please reach out to us at info@mckinnonpsychotherapy.com.

Registered Psychotherapist

Types of Therapy

• Psychodynamic
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Person-Centred

Areas of Focus

• Interpersonal trauma
• Event-based trauma
• Burnout
• Navigating the pace of modern life

Who I Work With

• Individuals
• Teens
• Couples
• Children (occasional)

Billing

> Please note: Nicole is able to direct bill select insurance providers. Please contact the clinic to confirm your provider is eligible.

About Me

Nicole is the dedicated owner and clinical director of McKinnon Psychotherapy. With an extensive background in providing essential support to children, families, and youth across Canada since 2014, Nicole brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. Her unwavering commitment lies in fostering self-autonomy, delving into the underlying causes of behavioural patterns, and nurturing a profound self-awareness.

Nicole’s therapeutic approach is characterized by its unique tailoring to meet the individual needs of each client, employing a sophisticated blend of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and person-centred approaches designed to help clients process trauma, overcome burnout, and navigate the relentless pace of modern life.

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Registered Social Worker

Types of Therapy

• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• EMDR
• IFS-Informed
• Play-Based Techniques

Areas of Focus

General: - Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - PTSD - Coping skills - Divorce - Life transitions - Self-esteem

Specialties: - Children’s issues - Parenting - ADHD - Autism - Gender/sexual identity - Chronic illness - Caregiver burnout - First responder/military - Women’s issues

Who I Work With

• Children (6+)
• Parents
• Individual adults (18+)

Billing

> Please note: Daria is able to direct bill select insurance providers. Please contact the clinic to confirm your provider is eligible.

About Me

Daria helps clients who are experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting issues, life transitions, or overwhelm. Her practice uses evidence-based approaches to help individuals build confidence, develop coping skills, experience clarity, enjoy a peaceful day-to-day existence, and progress towards their goals.

Background

Daria is a Clinical Social Worker and a Dalhousie University graduate with a Master of Social Work degree. Daria is knowledgeable in child development and a leader in positive parenting practices. For the past three years, she has focused on private counselling for children, individual adults, and parents/co-parents seeking parenting support.

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Registered Social Worker

Areas of Focus

General: - Mood concerns - Stress - Life transitions - Neurodivergence - Interpersonal relationships - Family conflict

Specialties: - Anxiety - Depression - Grief - ADHD - Autism - Parenting concerns - Gender & sexuality

Who I Work With

• Children (6+)
• Teens
• Adults

Billing

> Please note: Taylor is able to direct bill select insurance providers. Please contact the clinic to confirm your provider is eligible.

About Me

Taylor is passionate about supporting children, youth, and families who may be experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, and brings a trauma-informed lens to her work with clients. Taylor uses a variety of therapeutic methods and tools to work collaboratively with clients to discover connections, create change, and achieve their goals.

Background

Taylor is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Toronto. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

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Meet Claire

Claire Scott, B.A., is a Student Therapist currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Claire is completing her clinical practicum at McKinnon Psychotherapy & Counselling under the clinical supervision of Jessica Weeks, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #009525).

Claire understands that starting therapy can feel daunting and overwhelming. With so many different approaches to therapy, it can be difficult to know what will feel right for you or even where to begin.

Claire strives to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel comfortable exploring what is bringing them to therapy. She approaches each session with professionalism, warmth, curiosity, and integrity while working collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, needs, and goals.

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Who Claire Works With

Claire provides psychotherapy services to youth ages 12+ and adults.

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Areas of Interest

Claire is interested in supporting clients experiencing:

**Anxiety Depression Stress Communication Difficulties Life Transitions Emotional Regulation Self-Esteem Personal Growth**

As a Student Therapist, Claire is continuing to develop her clinical experience across these areas while receiving ongoing clinical supervision from Jessica Weeks, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #009525).

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Claire’s Approach

As a Student Therapist, Claire is continuing to learn and develop her skills across a variety of therapeutic approaches. She is particularly interested in:

**Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) Psychodynamic Approaches**

Claire believes therapy does not need to look the same for everyone. She works collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences and determine which approaches may be most helpful for their individual needs and goals.

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Education & Clinical Supervision

Claire holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Claire provides psychotherapy as a Student Therapist under the clinical supervision of Jessica Weeks, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #009525).

As Claire’s Clinical Supervisor, Jessica provides ongoing professional oversight, consultation, guidance, and support related to Claire’s clinical work throughout her practicum.

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Fees & Insurance

Claire offers sessions at a sliding-scale rate.

Direct billing to insurance is not available for sessions with Claire.

Some insurance plans may cover psychotherapy services provided by a Student Therapist under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist; however, coverage varies by insurance provider and individual plan.

Before booking with Claire, please contact your insurance provider directly to confirm whether your plan covers services provided by a Student Therapist under clinical supervision.

McKinnon Psychotherapy & Counselling cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement. A receipt will be provided following payment for you to submit to your insurance provider if your plan offers coverage.

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More Than Just My Work

> “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — C. S. Lewis

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Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor

> Maria’s practice is fully virtual, with appointments available on Fridays.

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Types of Therapy

• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

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Areas of Support

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• ADHD
• Anger
• Grief
• Life transitions
• Postpartum concerns
• Relationship challenges
• Self-esteem
• Spirituality
• Stress & workplace stress
• Communication
• Parenting

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Who I Work With

• Individuals (18+)

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Billing

> Maria is able to direct bill many insurance providers. Please contact us prior to your appointment to confirm your coverage.

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About Me

Life can feel heavy at times. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, workplace stress, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck. When the strategies that once worked no longer do, therapy can provide clarity and direction.

I work with adults who want meaningful, lasting change — not just symptom relief. My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and evidence-informed. I offer a space that is warm, steady, and respectful, while also being gently direct when growth calls for it.

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Background

Maria brings over 25 years of experience in organizational psychology and leadership development, along with more than 14 years in clinical practice. She has extensive experience supporting clients in workplace and return-to-work settings (WSIB/LTD), as well as individuals navigating grief and end-of-life transitions.

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