ADHD Therapists in Lakefield, ON

Christy has worked extensively with children and adults of all ages. She has worked in both the public and private education sectors with a variety of student needs ranging from pre-school to university. She specializes in life transitions and the impact of non-death loss and grief. She has been a teacher, an Early Childhood Educator, a recreation therapist and currently holds A Degree in Psychology and training in play and art Therapy. She has experience with a variety of emotional and mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bullying, learning disabilities, adjustment, identity, grief and loss and addiction.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I want to offer my admiration to you for looking for another option in managing all that is going on in your life right now. I suspect that this was not an easy decision, but it is a decision that speaks about your commitment to yourself and possibly those who are important to you. I would like to offer you a confidential and supportive environment, where you can speak about your struggles without fear of the judgements by family, friends or others who you interact with daily. Together, we can explore new ways of coping, or refresh some skills that have been put aside in the past.

We support children and youth with mental health, developmental, relational and behavioural issues through a combination of strong, meaningful therapeutic relationships and evidence-based interventions. OFCC is a safe space, inclusive of the diverse and unique individuals we serve.

Alicia supports various individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional difficulties, trauma, grief and a variety of other difficulties. Some people seek counselling for one of the above or they seek counselling to talk in a safe and judgment free environment to work through day to day difficulties. I want to support people to flourish in the life they are determined to lead.

Do you struggle to understand your own emotions? Are you regularly feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Maybe you are finding it harder to connect with those you care about? These have been some very difficult years. Many of us need to take more time and space to heal. Therapy can help. I use person-centred and relational approaches grounded in neuropsychology. I work with individuals and couples to reduce anxiety and manage overwhelming emotions so that they are more grounded in themselves, stronger and more connected inside of their relationships, and ultimately able to make positive change in their lives.

I specialize in the integrated treatment approach of Psychotherapy, Art Therapy and Occupational therapy that draws on Adlerian, Mindfulness and trauma informed attachment based theories. I see children through to adults and I am LGBTQ+ friendly and informed. I am registered under provincial legislation. I am a member of the Ontario College of OT and Psychotherapy in Ontario. I am also a registered Art Therapist.

I offer strengths-based, individual child and youth counselling, coming from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens. I also offer parent/guardian coordination, support in the improvement of coping strategies, problem solving, social skills development and emotional regulation. With 6+ years of experience within the school system, I am very knowledgeable of how challenging it can be to navigate appropriate supports and also offer my assistance in coordinating with your child’s school.

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor and have over 10 years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with adults (18+) who are experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, and/or experiencing significant life transitions (eg. school to work, work to retirement, new parents, empty nesters, relocation, etc.). Transitions in life can be some of the most challenging times, when our direction, support systems, and needs evolve. While I work with all adults, I do have particular experience supporting post-secondary students, having worked with university students for ten years.