human first
therapist second
behind every quality therapist..
is a person with their own journey
and life experience
Meet Nadine
Psychotherapist & Owner
-
A self proclaimed Strong & Sensitive Thriver who spent years staying small, because the world said "toughen up, you're too sensitive"
​
-
No stranger (or friend), to the corporate ladder, with a past career in business, customer service and human resources.
​
-
Amateur gardener, fire pit master & caretaker for backyard birds, buns & squirrels
​
-
Lifelong learner of forest bathing, kundalini yoga and Buddhist meditation.
​
-
​Audiobook rocker; total sci-fi nerd and screener of a bit too much film and tv.
​
-
​Social Media Anti-influencer- Witness of real-life harm to self esteem and wellness from 'Insta-therapy', tracking Likes/Followers; or spending countless hours making content.
​
genuine, relatable, tuned-in.
culturally
speaking..
I'm a First generation Canadian with immigrant parents from wildly different cultures. I had a super confusing childhood with two origin ethnicities, languages and cultures - all while attempting to fit in with my Canadian peers. Today I'm a proud dual citizen and resident of Czechia (Central Bohemia), where I live immersed in Czech culture for lengthy periods from 2018 to date. My mother is Trinidadian and though my exposure to the island is less in depth - I do have the diverse experience of growing up with my Trini Mummy, her strict Catholic upbringing and rich West Indies culture.
Yep! A bonafide queer person, intersectional ally, advocate and learner. Total femme with she/her pronouns, a messy coming out to my family story and a special place in my heart for people living their bold & authentic lives. (2SLGBTQI+)
I've got lived experience with mental health issues like depression, social anxiety and addiction. Today I live in recovery and long term sobriety. I'm a support and advocate for people struggling with the level of misery that can take us to those dark places. I'm a believer in harm reduction for everything and that recovery is possible via many unique pathways that suit who you are as a person.
I spent 10 years inside, and a few years making my way out of a spiritually based, doctrine centred community with set rules on how to live. Leaving was insurmountable at first - but when it no longer aligned with my beliefs about l fundamentally feel about myself as a person. Today I'm an advocate and supporter for my family- some of whom have trauma experiences related to toxic, high control communities such as: religion, wellness, lifestyle, or addiction. All that come with rigid rules for behaviour. Today I'm passionately acquiring the knowledge and skills to competently support the courageous deconstruction community.
more than lived experience..
Specialized Training in:
2SLGBTQI+ MENTAL WELLNESS
*LGBTQ+ Mental health care
*Positive Space: LGBTQ+ Initiative
*Allied Mental Health:
Supporting transgender, nonbinary
& gender questioning persons
RELIGIOUS TRAUMA
*Religious trauma, Spiritual abuse
& Cult recovery: Treating trauma caused by Adverse Religious Experiences
*Religious trauma and the Nervous system
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STUDIES
*Workplace Diversity & Multiculturalism
*Diversity, Culture & Counselling
*Inclusion in Social Work
*Workplace Inclusivity Training: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA)
*Social Welfare in Canada
MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY
*Mental Health & Psychosis First Aid
*Applied Suicide Intervention (ASIST)
*safeTalk Suicide Alertness
and
qualified
EXPERIENCE
Community
Mental Health
Social Work
University Counselling
Social Services
Assessment, case conceptualization and delivery of mental health psychotherapy; skills group training; university student assistance program; case management; crisis intervention; life skills counselling; career coaching; pre-employment support group development & facilitation and social connections / suicide support counselling.
REGULATORY
CRPO Registrant
CCPA Clinical
Registered Psychotherapist for independent practice and clinical supervisor with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Clinical Member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association for practice in non-regulated Provinces.
CREDENTIALS
Yorkville University
Brock University
Thompson Rivers
College
Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. Specialized in adult psychotherapy, family systems and behavioural psychology. Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Specialized in gender studies, sociology and marketing. Extracurricular post secondary course credits in Social Work.
AFFILIATIONS
OSRP Member
RC Member
RTI Participant
Clinical member of Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists Reclamation Collective Religious Trauma Consultation Group Member. Religious Trauma Institute Training Participant