REGISTERED DIETITIAN
KAITLYN FRANKLIN
B.Sc., RD
Registered Dietitian
She/Her
Kaitlyn offers virtual sessions only at this time.
Kaitlyn works with youth ages, 5+, parents/caregivers and adults.
Tuesday Evenings: 6pm-8pm
Friday’s 9am-4pm
Kaitlyn would like to start by saying that a person is never a one size fits all approach to care especially when it comes to dietetics and mental health. As a dietitian who is also pursuing her RCC designation, Kaitlyn takes on a client-centered approach by working directly with children, parents/caregivers and adults to find an intervention that best fits their needs.
As a Registered Dietitian Kaitlyn has experience working in eating disorders, pediatrics dietetics, family-based nutrition therapy models and other generalized nutrition.
When working with children and families, Kaitlyn’s areas of focus include division of responsibility at mealtimes, creating a less stressful environment when eating for the whole family, supporting children in trying new foods and nutritional requirements/growth targets.
Regardless of a person’s age Kaitlyn’s main objective is to create a space that is judgement free for people to talk about their challenges around eating, their relationship with food and their bodies by educating, validating and empowering people to create a healthier and happier whole person.
Key Areas of Practice
Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
ARFID
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Pica
Gut and Digestive Health
IBS
IBD
FODMAPS
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Weight Management
Meal/menu Planning
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKERS
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KIRSTEN MUELLER
MSW
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Kirsten offers "walk and talk" sessions, in-person, and virtual.
Kirsten works with couples, children ages 4-9, 17+, parents, and other family caregivers.
Online: Tuesdays 930am-5:45pm
In Person: Thursdays 11:30-6:00pm
Kirsten gained her knowledge and experience all over the province, working as a neurobehavioural specialist at a child development centre, as a counsellor at a non-profit for children with mental health issues, as a family therapist at another non-profit supporting parents, as well as several other positions over a career spanning almost 25 years. She has maintained her own practice since 2017. Kirsten specializes in parenting support, FASD and also has extensive knowledge and professional experience with ADHD. On a personal level, she is a parent to one young adult with ADHD, and another who is trans. She also has a number of family members with mental health challenges.
Kirsten understands that parents are the ones best placed to make a positive difference in the lives of their children, and all the many barriers that can get in the way of that. Her goal is to build safe relationships with all her clients (regardless of their age), empowering everyone involved to walk away with increased confidence, trust and understanding.
Learn more about Kirsten Here
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLORS
MA, BEd, BA
Registered Clinical Counsellor
ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
ADHD-Certified Educator (ADHD-CE)
She/Her
Mary works with teens ages 14-18, parents/caregivers and families.
Wednesdays 12-6pm
Mary is the owner and clinical director of The Neurodiversity Family Centre and specializes in parenting support and supporting teens with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and addiction issues.
Mary has lived experience as a person with ADHD, is the daughter of an Autistic parent and is a parent herself.
Mary believes challenging behaviours are the symptom of the problem and works with her clients to identify unmet needs, lagging skills and unsolved problems and uses the Collaborative Problem Solving approach (CPS Model) to reduce or eliminate them.
Mary has worked for over 10 years as a school counsellor and for over five years with youth-at-risk for Victoria's Youth Empowerment Society at the teen drop in centre, youth Detox and youth shelter. She is also a local public speaker on the topic of parenting neurodivergent youth and was featured in "Calming the ADHD Family: ADHD brain hacks for a calm, confident, connected family", Matters of the Mind Public Presentation on Parenting Youth with ADHD for the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, a guest on Therapy Talks Podcast and is a course creator for Sonderly.
Learn more about Mary & her additional services here
MARGARET MACGILLIVRAY
BEd, M.Ed
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Certified Therapist in the Foundations of Neuroscience and Satir in the Sand Tray
She/Her
Margaret works with youth ages 5-13, parents and families.
In Person Saturdays 11-6pm, Sundays 11am-7pm, Mondays 2:00pm-7:00pm
Online Tuesdays 4-7pm
Margaret has spent the majority of her professional career working with children, youth, and caregivers in the school system as a support teacher and school counsellor. This has provided her with the skills, experience, and knowledge to work with children of varying exceptionalities and experiences (e.g., Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Complex Developmental and Sensory issues, and Selective Mutism). She also has lived experience with Anxiety and ADHD.
She uses a client-centered, Adlerian framework in her therapeutic relationships. This means that the most significant objective for her as a counsellor is to ensure empathy, care, and safety.
She is also certified in sand tray therapy and uses art based along with play strategies to help children deal with intense emotions, emotional regulation, trauma, and relationship building. She is aware of the challenges that exist with raising neurodiverse children and wants to support caregivers in their parenting journey.
Learn more about Margaret Here
SARAH WILSON
MEd, BEd, BFA
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/They
Sarah works with youth ages 10+, emerging adults, and adults.
Fridays: 10:00am-7:00pm
Saturdays: 8:00am-5:00pm in-person
Sundays: 8:00am-1:00pm in-person / 2:00pm-5:00pm online
Mondays: 12:00pm-3:00pm online
Note: Sarah is currently taking a waitlist.
With a background in teaching and school counselling, Sarah's approach to private practice rests in a strengths-based and person-centred approach. Her specialization is in the neurology of trauma and trauma healing, as well as working with marginalized groups, specifically those within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Neurodivergent herself, Sarah's ND specializations are ADHD, Autism, and OCD, in addition to anxiety, depression, and PTSD (complex or otherwise).
Sarah's area of proficiency focuses on identifying practices and strategies that can be implemented within support structures to enhance care for trans and gender non-conforming youth and their families. She is hugely passionate about empowering kids and teens to find strategies and practices that are meaningful and helpful for their individual needs, as well as becoming comfortable to practice advocating for themselves.
CHRISTINE GOLDER
M.A., B.Ed., B.Sc.
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
She/Her
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist
Christine works with youth (age 13+), adults and families
Online Thursdays 10:00am - 9:00pm
In-Person Fridays 10:00am - 5:00pm
Christine is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a specialty in Autism. Christine has over ten years of professional experience working with youth who have a wide range of diagnosis such as Autism, ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
In addition to her background in school counselling, Christine has lived experience as a parent to an autistic teen. She understands the challenges teens and their parents face in their day-to-day lives. Christine uses her strength-based, solution-focused approach to help clients navigate interpersonal and communication challenges and find self-regulation strategies that work. Christine loves helping her clients find ways to feel more connected, regulated, and supported at home, school and in their community.
RHIANNON HARDING
Registered Clinical Counsellor
MA, BA
She/Her
Rhiannon works with youth ages 12+, emerging adults, and adults.
In Person Sundays 1-5pm
Online Monday, Thursday Friday evening
Rhiannon is dedicated to providing her clients with a safe, compassionate, validating and non-judgmental space that facilitates healing and fulfillment. Her goal is to continually support you and work with you to address the various concerns and challenges that may occur within your life. Rhiannon is committed to helping guide you through a therapeutic process that is collaborative, supportive, goal-oriented, and feels meaningful to you. Rhiannon’s particular areas of proficiency include self-esteem development, anxiety, ADHD, stress, social and emotional wellness, relationship and interpersonal issues, LGBTQ2S+ issues, gender identity, and adolescent behavioural challenges.
Through the counselling relationship, Rhiannon is dedicated to helping clients develop themselves in core areas such as self-awareness, acceptance, coping strategies and communication skills. She utilizes an integrative counselling approach rooted primarily in person-centered, cognitive behavioural, strengths-based and solution-focused techniques, believing in the power of one’s own strengths and sense of resilience. Rhiannon looks forward to working with you to develop strategies that “fit,” are effective, and reinforce positive patterns that support you in moving towards wellness.
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HEATHER THRASHER
BSW, MA
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Online Only: Flexible Days & Times
Heather works with youth ages 12+, emerging adults, adults, caregivers and families through virtual sessions.
Heather is a warm and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting youth in their transition years as they navigate their journey to adulthood and independence as well as adults with their own experiences managing neurodivergent diagnosis. She has personal experience as a parent of teenage twins and a third, two of which have neurodivergent diagnosis.
Heather has over 14 years of experience working with families. She began her work in Haida Gwaii and more recently work with a not-for-profit as a neurobehavioural specialist supporting children and caregivers; she identifies as having a mixed Métis and settler ancestry. Her specializations are in working with individuals with FASD, ADHD, and Autism diagnosis as well as anxiety, PTSD and trauma and parenting support.
Student Interns
Interns have completed the practicum portion of their Masters in Counselling degrees and are working under the supervision of Mary Klovance, RCC. They offer a reduced rate than certified specialists. Please view our Services page to view intern pricing.
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Student Intern Counsellors
Student Interns are supervised by Mary Klovance and have completed the practicum portion of their Masters Degree.
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