I have worked in Child Development for 36 years, the last 16 years at Quinte Healthcare in Psychiatry. My work there was primarily with families assisting with high needs behaviour at home and at school. I also saw many parents for parent training.

I published the book Finding Calm in the Chaos: A Parenting Journey to help parents and families adopt positive parenting strategies in this ever-changing world.

I am an associate certified TCI trainer since 2001.

I have consulted for several years with SW&A, working with young people in care and with private clients using therapeutic play, CBT, and other basic modalities under the supervision of Jeff Waplak.

I am the proud mother of 4 grown children, and we have 4 grandchildren. I love to sew/quilt in my spare time.

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Rebecca is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and Clinical Consultant at Stevenson, Waplak & Associates. Rebecca’s clinical practice focuses on adults and adolescents experiencing anxious and depressive symptoms. Additionally, Rebecca works with clients navigating transitions, those experiencing negative thought patterns, emotional reactivity, and maladaptive patterns of behaviour. Rebecca also works with individuals ready to identify goals, explore coping skills, and co-create therapeutic plans to make positive life changes. Using a person-centered and trauma-informed approach, Rebecca uses interventions from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), narrative, solution-focused, somatic, and positive psychology models in her therapeutic approach. As a registered yoga instructor (RYT) with training in somatic meditation, Hatha, yin, and breathwork practices, and as a creative writer, Rebecca offers a unique perspective to her clients. In addition, Rebecca enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and hiking. Finally, as a parent to teenagers with a background in business, coaching, and mentoring, Rebecca enjoys helping people reach their full potential and is dedicated to working alongside her clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. Rebecca works with adults and adolescents (10 years of age and above).

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Donna has worked in social services for 26 years in public, private and non-profit areas.

She has experience within the shelter system, residential programs, withdrawal management, PARR program, treatment programs, CAS and families, diverse communities and cultural values, and justice system (provincial/federal).

Her approach to counselling aims to identify, clarify and resolve issues in a caring, safe, and supportive therapeutic setting.

Donna helps individuals develop the coping skills required to manage the difficult situations that can create stress. She believes with the right coping tools and the willingness to change; anyone can make positive changes to their future. “An open mind is like an open door” – it allows information to flow in and change to happen over a period of time.

She is a highly skilled therapist providing counselling services for youth and adults specializing in mental health and addictions disorders.

She offers a wide variety of counselling in areas of emotional difficulties, addictions, domestic violence, communication, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, trauma, healthy relationships, anger management and stress.

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Jeffrey is a founding partner of Stevenson, Waplak & Associates holding the role of Clinical Director is responsible for treatment planning, case management, assessment, and individualized therapy across SWA, Quinte Children’s Homes, and Applewood Academy. Following completion of a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology Jeffrey has worked in both the private and public sectors, across community-based and hospital-based clinical programs.

Jeffrey is active within the educational community being a Board Member and Chair of the Property committee at Albert College, and Chair of the Program Advisory Committee for the Child and Youth Care Program at Loyalist College. He is currently Past President of the Ontario Association of Residence Treating Youth (OARTY) an organization that provides comprehensive treatment and support systems to over 2000 individuals per day with mental health, developmental, or complex medical needs that impacts on their day-to-day functioning.

Either in person, a call, or by e-mail Jeffrey is pleased to assist directly with therapy, coordinating treatment plans, and if needed brainstorm with you on resources within your own local community for assistance closer to home.

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