Amy Tremblay

Amy has over 15 years in the helping profession. Starting out as a teacher, she spent years abroad teaching in Australia, the Middle East and England. Through her experience overseas Amy has gained an appreciation for cultural differences that has broadened her perspectives and enriched her own life. Since 2006, Amy has primarily been working with high risk young adults in alternative educational environments.

Out of all this, Amy recognized that her passion was in helping empower individuals, struggling with the many life challenges we all face.

In 2016, Amy returned to school and obtained her Masters in Counselling Psychology and began working as a therapist specializing in helping families and couples.  In addition, Amy has specialized training in parenting coordination, reunification therapy and couples therapy.  Amy has also completed various trainings at Sick Kids Hospital including working with families that have experienced trauma, psychotherapy for adolescents as well as working with young children with anxiety. 

Kristen Seetahal

Kristen Seetahal is a qualifying psychotherapist, currently enrolled in Yorkville’s Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Education, with additional qualification in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, and in Special Education. She has nearly 10 years of experience working with children, youth, and their families, in various teaching roles.

Kristen’s work in education ignited a deep passion and commitment toward helping others navigate hardships. She incorporates holistic approaches, and is well-versed in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Kristen carefully considers the unique context of each client, tailoring therapeutic interventions to suit varying needs. Kristen values and appreciates working with diverse clients, incorporating a social justice advocacy approach to counselling. This includes advocating for clients within their many social systems, with the overall goal to increase their feelings of self-empowerment and belonging.

Frank Kakarellis 

Trauma, much like a splinter, embeds itself into a person and affects all aspects of life. My primary objective is to create a safe and compassionate therapeutic alliance which facilitates healing and growth. With Trauma, I truly believe that the body holds a great deal of the emotional weight, sometimes without us knowing. I witnessed severe difficulties in my community, and as an adult I have grieved many friends who kept their suffering a secret, often until it was too late. I truly believe that every individual innately harbors the right set of tools to achieve their personal goals and find their way to a meaningful, fulfilling life.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, trained EMDR therapist, and a Registered Kinesiologist. This allows me to specialize in treating trauma along with anxiety, depression and a range of other mental health issues. I utilize specific modalities to assist each person reach their unique therapeutic goals, specifically, EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic Therapy, and CBT.

Life is difficulty as it is, particularly when one has experienced a traumatic event. Our brains and bodies are able and willing to heal. We are able to reach a level of meaningfulness in life that we may not have imagined possible. You have the right components within yourself to heal and grow, and I would be honoured to walk with you on that journey.