The Ellerslie Team
Registered Psychologist and Clinic Manager
Samantha Dover
Works with adults only (18+). First responders | Perinatal | Trauma Survivors
Focuses: Trauma | Grief and Loss | Post-traumatic Growth
Techniques: EMDR/ART | Grief Recovery | Existentialism
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Katelyn Mayer
Works with teens, adults, individuals (ages 16+).
Focuses: Trauma | Grief & Loss | Perinatal Mental Health | LGBTQ2S+ Support
Techniques: Internal Family Systems (IFS) | EMDR
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Meagan Krieger
Works with teens and individuals (ages 13+).
Focuses: Queer-Affirming Support | Socioeconomic Stresses | Identity and Self-exploration | Life Transitions
Techniques: Strength-Based | Narrative Therapy | Client-Centred
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Jill Harbin
*Offers Sliding Scale*
Works with teens, couples, and individuals (ages 12+).
Focuses: Attachment | Trauma | Relationships
Techniques: Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Somatic Practices
Mental Health Therapist
Jessica Stankowski
*Offers Sliding Scale*
Works with couples, families, children and individuals (ages 6+).
Focuses: Perinatal | Seniors | Trauma-Informed Care | Holistic Healing | Grief & Life Transitions
Techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Attachment
Counselling Intern
Alisha Wollmann
*Currently not accepting new clients*
Works with teens, adults and individuals (ages 10+).
Focuses: Neuro-Affirming Practices | Parenting & Family Supports | Career Burn-Out
Techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
(Supervised by Samantha Dover)
Counselling Intern
Raymond Prasad
*Offers Sliding Scale*
Works with individuals (ages 18+).
Focuses: Anxiety & Stress | Trauma & Emotional Regulation | Relationships & Attachment
Techniques: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Strengths-based Therapy
(Supervised by Samantha Dover)
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Meagan Schirrmacher
Works with you and individuals.
Focuses: Emotional Distress | Difficulties with Life Transitions | Grief and Loss | Trauma.
Techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) | Narrative Therapy | Nature Based Therapy | Motivational Interviewing
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Chelsea Penman
Works with couples, individuals, teens (ages 13+).
Focuses: Trauma | Grief and Loss | Attachment | Perfectionism/Performance | Self-Esteem | Childhood Trauma
Techniques: Psychodynamic | EMDR | Somatic-Experiencing | Hakomi | IFS/Parts and Ego-States
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Sam Bardestani
*Offers Sliding Scale*
Works with individuals (ages 18+).
Focuses: Existential Concerns | Life Transitions | Spirituality
Techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Mindfulness Based
Mental Health Therapist
Amy Trovato
*Offers Sliding Scale*
Works with couples, families, and individuals (ages 5+).
Focuses: Neurodivergence | Trauma | Depression/Anxiety | Stress Management
Techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) | Integrative Therapy
Counselling Intern
Asli Verel
*Offers Sliding Scale*
Works with individuals (ages 18+).
Focuses: Grief | Trauma | Cultural Isolation
Techniques: Grief Recovery Method | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
(Supervised by Samantha Dover)
Counselling Intern
Lara Silkstone
*Offers Sliding Scale*
Works with teens, couples, and individuals (ages 10+).
Focuses: Trauma | Anxiety | Depression
Techniques: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
(Supervised by Samantha Dover)