Hi everyone. Thank you for checking in and reading a bit about me. My name is Wendy Burk and I am a Reiki Master Teacher, Animal Reiki Practitioner and Medicine Woman. My calling has always been to help others on their healing journey which has led me to become a member of this beautiful team at the Healing Recovery Centre. My goal is to help you to heal, grow, feel empowered and to gain clarity. so you can move forward living your very best life. If you are moving through life transitions, suffer from mental health, anxiety, insomnia, have pain or inflammation, chronic illness or disease, feeling stuck, have suffered trauma and more, I am here to help and support you. If any of this resonates with you, please reach out. I would love to connect with you.

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My name is Gillian and I am a registered social worker and therapist with extensive frontline experience in mental health. Over the years, I have worked in various mental health settings, including live-in, day treatment, and inpatient care, providing essential support to individuals and their families dealing with a range of challenges such as eating disorders, emotion regulation difficulties, substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and other mood-related disorders.

I am deeply passionate about my work and committed to an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach. My goal is to support you on your journey by collaborating with you and working together to foster growth and healing. In my practice, I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Mindfulness Self-Compassion techniques.

I believe in creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment where you feel empowered to get curious, gain insight, and develop new ways to cope with the many challenges in life. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your story.

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I’m Megan Firth, an anti-diet registered dietitian with over a decade of experience studying and practicing dietetics. I’m passionate about dismantling diet culture and guiding clients on their journey to heal their relationship with food. I support individuals and families of all ages, shapes and sizes to pursue eating disorder recovery by sharing knowledge about the impact of stress, mood, and diet culture on our ability to nourish ourselves, debunking nutrition myths, as well as addressing digestion challenges and nutrition complications of eating disorders.

During the early stages of recovery I will empower caregivers to build meal support skills, as well as create meal plans designed to renourish the body, challenge food rules, and fuel movement. Clients who are further along their journey will be guided to learn to honour their hunger cues, nourish their body unconditionally and make peace with food using the principles of intuitive eating. My intention is to leave clients and their families feeling confident, supported, and equipped to do the hard work of recovery.

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Rachel (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW, MSW) with the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Worker (OCSWSSW) & with the Ontario Association of Social Worker (OASW). With a graduate degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor, an undergraduate degree in Social Work from York University, & a Community and Justice Services diploma from Sheridan, I am passionate about supporting individuals and families on their journey to improving their lives, wherever they are in their journey.

I bring to the team a plethora of lived experiences as I identify with the 2SLGBTQ+ community. My personal healing journey has empowered connectivity rooted in empathically accompanying folks in identifying their existing skills, setting goals, and develop strategies, as I believe folks join us for therapy with most of the willingness and skills already needed for growth, healing, and healthy development. My vibrant enthusiasm, trustworthiness, and openness contribute to a safe environment that holds space for folks to discover and develop into the best versions of themselves.

My work is primarily with children, teens, and adult individuals to discover their strengths and supports with creating and maintaining helpful thinking patterns and healthy behavioural habits. These strategies help to address (but not limited to) concerns with emotional regulation, mood-related disorders, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorder.

My practice pulls from several therapy techniques and modalities to support you on your journey that is tailored for your treatment needs which could include child-centred play, art, behavioural (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy [CBT], Trauma-Focused CBT, and academic training and practice of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy [DBT]), emotional-focused (EFT), narrative therapy, and certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to support children, teens, and adult individuals to manage difficult emotions, coping, and mental health concerns while nurturing growth, development, and healing.

Additionally, I believe that taking care of our mind is just as important as taking care of our physical bodies and offer compassionate and body-positive support to those struggling to find connection between their mind and their body. Allow me to join you on your journey to building a healthy, empowered, and kind relationship between your mind and body to support you in reclaiming health, cultivating self-love, and practicing intuitive self-care.

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Katie is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Katie works with children, adolescents, parents and caregivers. Katie views client issues through a humanistic lens and believes in each individuals strength, potential for growth, and ability to overcome. Katie aims to help individuals dealing with anxiety, depression and behavioral issues and loves to incorporate parents and caregivers in treatment where possible, as they play the most important and meaningful role in their loved one’s recovery.

An integrative approach means Katie draws from her training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT for Children and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).

Pairing instruction with intention, Katie dedicates time to helping others in Newmarket by volunteering with community meal programs. She has also co-facilitated group therapy for kids and teens dealing with anxiety and has also co-facilitated critical incident debriefing sessions for teens.

Katie values and respects all genders, sexualities, ethnicities and religions creating an accepting and supportive environment for everyone.

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Hi, my name is Robin Marshment, and I’m a Clinical Psychological Associate and a member in good standing of The College of Psychologists of Ontario. Since receiving my degree in School and Child Clinical Psychology I have gained extensive experience working in the areas of child and adolescent mental health, and developed a specialization in the treatment of adolescent eating disorders. With over 20 years of experience working in the field of eating disorders, I have supported numerous youths and their families across York Region in their journeys back to health and wellness.

While I consider myself an eclectic therapist and respect the individuality of each client and family I work with, my work is guided by trauma-informed and strength-based approaches. I have a calm and compassionate approach to engage with youth and parents to create a safe space where all present feel their voice can be heard, understood and respected. I also use my years of experience in Family Based Therapy (FBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) throughout my sessions.

I am available to meet with children, youth and parents, for individual sessions, family sessions and parent coaching sessions. I am also available for clinical supervision, professional case consultation, group services and workshops

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Hello and welcome- I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Mariana and I am a registered social worker and therapist in Ontario and British Colombia with the Healing Recovery Centre. As a therapist, I believe every person’s journey is unique. My intention is to offer a non-judgmental, empathetic space where you can just be. Whether it’s exploring your world, the patterns in your life or discovering new ways to cope, I am here to help you gain insight and understanding, using compassion and humour along our way.

I specialize in working with teens, young adults and caregivers who have experienced or are supporting a loved one experiencing: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image, Emotion Regulation difficulties including suicidality and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I also have experience working with super-feelers (or highly sensitive folks) and those navigating their own cultural identity(ies). I have extensive training and experience offering Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), using an anti-diet culture and anti-oppressive stance. I am a perpetual learner and invite families and individuals to bring in their own expertise about their experience to sessions.

I aim to blend clinical treatment with other holistic practices such as yoga, breathwork and cold therapy. Taking the first step toward your therapy and healing journey can be both courageous and challenging. Whether you are a parent, a teen, or a young adult looking for support I am here and ready to work together to find a path forward to best support you.

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I’m Kaylin Walkinshaw, a Clarity Breathwork Practitioner. My passion is empowering people no matter their age to feel confident being their authentic self.

I believe that everyone deserves to live the life of their dreams, and to bring their passions into the world. Trauma, mental health struggles, and stress can cause us to go into our shells and hide who we really are. With Clarity Breathwork we can peal the layers back piece by piece, and heal in our mind, body, and spirit.

I have experience working with complex mental health needs and supporting people to find strategies that work for them in the short-term, and addressing underlying causes to support long-term healing. My intention is to always maintain a non-judgmental, inclusive, and open space for youth and adults to heal in a gentle way that is authentic to them. I come to this practice with extensive training in Clarity Breathwork as a Practitioner. and my own lived experience as a person who has used Clarity Breathwork to heal from past Trauma and co-morbid mental health struggles.

I’m looking forward to working with you in a group or private breathwork session soon. Let’s breathe and heal together.

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