Our Team

Keren Wisniewski is a registered social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Keren has experience working as a clinical social worker, working with youth aged 0-25 and their families. Keren has supported youth who are in care and placed in foster and residential homes and she has participated in helping youth reintegrate back home to their families successfully, with the voice of the child highlighted. She utilizes a trauma informed lens and a strength based framework to provide effective interventions to a diverse population of clients. Keren has experience in counselling clients who have experienced mental health struggles, separation and divorce, trauma and violence, attachment disorders, school and learning challenges, human trafficking, social and emotional challenges, and addictions. In addition, Keren has supported clients identifying with the LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC and marginalized communities.

Keren has a strong understanding of the psychosocial development of children and adolescents and she is able to form a strong therapeutic alliance with the clients she works with by fostering an empathic, trusting and nurturing therapeutic environment. Keren has been a member of the Adolescent Counselling Team for the past decade and she is very skilled in working and supporting positive mental health with at risk adolescents and helping to mediate family conflict. By utilizing various intervention modalities Keren is able to help clients better understand their struggles, attachments and how to repair their relationships. In particular, Keren has extensive skills in supporting clients who are dealing with crisis oriented situations such as youth running away, engaging in self harm and experiencing suicidal ideation and exposure to high conflict divorce and separation.

Keren has the strong counselling and critical thinking skills to support the social emotional development of her clients. She is trained in trauma informed practice, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and crisis intervention and these skills have assisted in her being able to provide a high level of support to her clients and their wellbeing. In addition, Keren is able to provide parenting support to clients and their families by identifying prosocial goals and devise resolution plans to achieve long term success.

Keren holds a Masters of Social Work degree from University of Toronto Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and she is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Keren is proud to be a part of the Toronto Family Therapy &Mediation clinic and looks forward to using her expertise and therapeutic relationships to support her clients. She works endlessly with her clients to help them to recognize their strengths and overcome life’s challenges. Keren works with families to help restore the family unit in whatever manner fits best for the family, in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Keren believes that her clients are the experts on their situation, however they might need some support around communication, goal setting, and conflict resolution to achieve success and well being.

John Dunn has the privilege and distinction of being recognized as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology), as well as his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) Degrees from the University of Windsor in Windsor, Ontario.

His career spans a period of approximately thirty years, during which time he has worked in various community settings and with countless individuals who have experienced overwhelming conditions and experiences in their lifetimes. John is a dedicated and focused practitioner, having enhanced his practice through development and use of such clinical modalities as Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Over the course of his career, he has worked with adolescents, adults, couples and groups, with a singular focus upon improving quality of life and wellness for all of his clients.

During the years of his practice as a mental health and addictions therapist, John has worked with individuals who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This condition is treatable with an approach which promotes focus and regulation of regulated behaviour through the introduction of medication and adjunct therapeutic models of intervention.

John has spent countless hours focusing upon areas of behaviour modification, emotion regulation, relationships, trauma, stress management, and reconciliation. Topics which have often been discussed during therapy include anger, loss, resentment, fear, loneliness and mistrust. He endeavours to instill hope and optimism in his clients, so as to achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves and their loved ones. These levels of practice and expertise have assisted him greatly in working with those who have been impacted directly by the reality of separation and divorce. He has worked with many individuals who have experienced the challenges and adjustments which are related to these forms of transition and change.

John demonstrates an acute sensitivity and compassion for those who find themselves navigating through these often difficult sets of circumstances. His desire is to provide support, and an opportunity for growth and understanding, in an effort towards making necessary adjustments.

John is proud to be part of the Toronto Family Therapy program and looks forward to the opportunity of providing assistance and support to those of whom he has the good fortune to meet.

Rebecca Skippen is a Registered Social Worker with a diverse background in helping individuals, families, children, and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges, anxiety, stress, conflict, domestic violence, addiction, separation, divorce, and relationship breakdown.

Rebecca began her education in the field of Social Work by earning a Social Service Worker diploma from Georgian College, then went on to earn a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work from Laurentian University. With a desire to further specialize in working with children and families, Rebecca completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Throughout Rebecca’s career, she has gained a wealth of experience working with individuals, families, and youth experiencing trauma, violence, grief and loss, and a wide variety of other challenges. Rebecca has worked as a case manager, counselor, and child protection worker. Rebecca has learned the importance of the child’s voice in developing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Rebecca practices various therapeutic modalities, including CCT, CBT, Play Therapy, Motivational-Interviewing, and Holistic Therapy approaches. Rebecca specializes in holistic approaches that develop and nourish one’s mind, body, and spirit, such as mindfulness and meditation.

When working with families experiencing relationship breakdown, Rebecca utilizes Play Therapy, Role Play Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy to strengthen and create a positive parent-child relationship. Rebecca utilizes a family systems and attachment lens when working with families to guide them in identifying patterns, behaviors, and conflict areas. Rebecca’s approach is empowering, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive. Rebecca believes each family and individual is different and utilizes several different approaches to ensure their needs are being supported and fulfilled. Rebecca has a patient, empathetic, warm, and non-judgmental approach. Rebecca creates a safe space for those she supports and utilizes a strengths-based approach that allows clients to problem-solve and create change.

Rebecca has a passion for helping others and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those she supports. Rebecca has established herself as a dedicated and skilled social worker, committed to empowering families, children, and individuals to overcome their challenges and build healthy, fulfilling lives.

Regina is Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Work (OCSWSSW) and holds a Master degree in Education (ME.d). Regina has worked within the areas of family conflict, parenting support, career counselling, behavioural counselling, fertility/maternal mental health, and most recently in a Family Health Team. In addition to being a Clinical Therapist, Regina has over a decade of experience working with children, youth, and individuals of varying ages. Regina has worked as an educator with children with special needs– learning disabilities and behavioural issues.

Regina is passionate about supporting individuals on their journeys towards healing, recovery, and personal growth. She provides counselling services to children, youth, and adults of all ages, and is available to support the array of mental health and emotional difficulties that arise throughout different stages of life. Regina embraces a holistic approach to therapy where the focus is the individual and their unique needs. Through a multi-disciplinary style, she uses a variety of interventions and provides a non-judgemental space for individuals to share their story, explore goals, and achieve a life that truly feels valuable to them.

Regina offers individualized support: CBT, DBT, & a person-centred approach among other therapeutic modalities. Regina’s practice is enhanced by her ability to connect with individuals where they are, and support them to feel understood, validated, and respected. Regina holds vast experience with children, addiction, and infertility which allows her to service a vast population of clients.

Taking the first step to therapy is not always easy. Regina hopes to ensure a relationship that is committed to creating positive change. Regina’s goal is to present individuals with the tools to feel more content, at peace, and in command of their life and future. The client is the expert of their experience, and it is Regina’s hope to work alongside the client to achieve their utmost potential in a safe, compassionate, and empathic environment.

Melissa is a dedicated social worker with a specialization in trauma-focused care and over a decade of comprehensive experience working with families. With a master’s degree in Social Work, Melissa has honed her skills in addressing complex social issues and providing crucial support to children, youth, and families facing various challenges. She is a member of the OASW.

Melissa’s expertise spans a broad spectrum, including anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation, PTSD, personality disorders, separation and divorce, developmental disabilities, parent-child issues, and child welfare. Her professional journey includes the Children’s Aid Society, where she has diligently assisted families in crisis, navigating through situations of mental and physical abuse, addictions, and trauma. Additionally, Melissa has served within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) for seven years, supporting children and youth with developmental disabilities and their families.

Central to Melissa’s practice is a multidimensional approach to therapy, which integrates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions to tailor interventions that meet the unique needs of each client. She is deeply committed to client-centered and trauma-informed care, fostering genuine connections and providing a safe space for healing and growth. She very much believes that a big part of what determines the success in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client.

Melissa actively engages in continuous learning and professional development, participating in workshops, seminars, and educational initiatives to stay abreast of advancements in the field of social work. Her dedication extends beyond professional responsibilities; she volunteers as a mentor to parents of neurodivergent children, specifically those with autism and ADHD, advocating for their support and empowerment.

As a supporter of self-care and mental health awareness, both within her practice and in the broader community, Melissa exemplifies the values of empathy, resilience, and dedication. She strives to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families, embodying the true spirit of social work through her unwavering commitment to fostering well-being and resilience in those she serves.

With over 10 years of experience, Lisa has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and skill set in a variety of settings. Lisa has worked among diverse populations, including children, adolescents, university students, adults, families and couples who have presented with a variety of mental health issues, including complex PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, somatic symptom disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and relational issues.

Lisa has provided a combination of individual, family and couples therapy throughout her practice. Lisa also uses an eclectic approach when treating clients, drawing on modalities, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness base treatments, somatic psychotherapies and relational psychotherapies. Lastly, Lisa has a strong interest in relational and trauma therapy, specializing in interpersonal trauma/complex PTSD, which includes physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect. From this, Lisa is keen on utilizing a trauma-informed lens when treating clients, families and couples.

Since 2017, Lisa has worked as a Clinician in private practice in several clinics in downtown Toronto. Prior to working in private practice, Lisa also obtained clinical experience in numerous hospitals, including The Hospital for Sick Children, Women’s College Hospital and The Douglas Mental Health University Institute as part of McGill University. Lisa is keen on fostering a non-judgemental, empathetic and collaborative relationship with clients in order to establish trust and create a safe space. She believes this is crucial in order to establish a strong therapeutic alliance, which is one of the key components for a successful therapeutic outcome. Additionally, Lisa is oriented towards utilizing evidence-based practices with an eclectic approach in order to meet clients’ where they are at given the heterogeneity and uniqueness of each person. From a holistic perspective, Lisa is also keen on providing supports to both the individual and their family, as families are crucial in providing a safe space for recovery.

Lisa has completed her Masters in Social Work at the University of Toronto and her Bachelor in Arts in Psychology at McGill University. Additionally, Lisa is registered with the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Fiona is certified as both a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Provisional Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. She holds a master’s degree in Drama Therapy from Concordia University.

Fiona offers deeply compassionate client-centered services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Trained in the evidence-based models of psychodynamic, ACT, CBT, and Narrative therapy as well as Drama Therapy (Role theory, Psychodrama, Puppets, Improv) Fiona interweaves exercises and techniques to best suit an individual client or family. Her therapy approach goes beyond talk therapy, to also be embodied and explorative, interactive, and somatically based. In this way emotions, memories, and presenting issues are explored and processed not only with words but with movement, metaphors, play, and body relaxation techniques.

Before becoming a therapist, Fiona worked as a professional actress and somatic therapeutic practitioner for 12 years. She brings her creative skills and extensive knowledge of the human body and nervous system into her practice.

Fiona specializes in working with those experiencing grief and loss, identity challenges, family and relationship conflict, life transitions, and anxiety. She believes greatly in creating a safe space throughout the therapy journey and brings a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens to her practice. Her approach is strength-based and empowering, while evoking insight and transformation.

For child clients, Fiona brings extensive experience working with children aged 3-18 years of age in schools, clinical settings, and creative community centers. Fiona is able to create a comfortable, positive, and playful environment for children to explore within. Drama Therapy intersects with Play Therapy and child psychology approaches and allows Fiona to help children achieve not only emotional and mental health goals but also behavioural changes and interpersonal development.

Having worked both in clinical settings and creative centers, practicing psychotherapy, drama therapy, and dance movement therapy for children, adults, and those with developmental disabilities, Fiona is a mature practitioner who inspires and nourishes her clients.

Rabia is a Registered Clinical Social Worker providing therapy services to individuals, families and children for over a decade . She has extensive training in trauma and mental health and uses a trauma focused lens in providing all services. She has an expertise in working with individuals and families in complex situations using dispute resolution, conflict management and her vast skill set.

Rabia was a Clinical Supervisor for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) guiding many of the Parenting and Decision Making Assessments. She has done extensive work with individuals and families in conflict, worked with children with behavioural issues, and children and adults with trauma and mental health. She has significant expertise in providing services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, individuals and families of first responders, and many who have concurrent disorders.

Rabia has a diverse background and has provided counselling services for 20 years in community organizations, mental health clinics, in hospitals inpatient and outpatient settings, Courts and Corrections in Family, Criminal (youth and adult), and Mental Health Court matters. She takes her knowledge and expertise to guide her therapeutic interventions with client focused therapy goals.

Rabia has her Bachelors of Sociology and Social Work from McMaster University and her Clinical Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is trained in various modalities and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills for emotional regulation, interpersonal skills and mindfulness techniques to name a few.

Kristen Chambers provides supervised and therapeutic parenting time sessions, as well as in-home or virtual child, family and parenting support sessions. She has a degree in Early Childhood Development, and is a mother of two teenagers. She has created a lifetime career of supporting families to heal, feel heard, and to find joy. This passion has stemmed from her own life experiences, and her firm belief in the good in people and the restorative power of human connection. Kristen has worked with families for over 25 years in child development, family crisis, parenting support, counselling, and coaching. She has worked in the fields of maternal and post-natal care, child abuse, parent-child conflict, child behaviours, parenting conflict, separation and divorce, domestic violence, teen online safety and human trafficking. Kristen believes in people’s ability to create change for themselves, and to find the answers, and her role is simply to support you in doing so. She works with family members from a non-judgemental, trauma-informed, strength-based, family centred approach. Kristen is thrilled to begin helping you and your family find joy!

What can Kristen help you with – supporting your children’s emotional development; communication within your family; worries about your relationship; feelings of uncertainty and confidence as a parent; worries about your children’s safety online, in the community, in relationships; worries about connectedness as a family; becoming the best mother or father you hope to be; worries about safety in relationships; reaching your individual and family goals; managing behaviours; working through separation issues for your family; supporting you to make a plan to begin a deeper journey through therapy and other services; anything that might be impacting on you and your family!

What Kristen can help you do – identify areas of struggle in your family, individually, as parents together, as a family; empower you and your family to feel in control of positive change; help to put pieces of the puzzle together to better understand triggers, responses, and to clarify strengths and challenges; help you to create small steps to bring about the change you wish to see; problem-solve with you along the way; provide options for additional supports to consider along the way; be flexible and creative in how you work together to meet your family or child’s needs.

Sidra Fisch is a registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Sidra also belongs to the OCSWSSW and the OASW. Sidra has worked among diverse populations, including children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families as they navigate everyday challenges and obstacles.

Sidra has worked in various settings, alongside individuals and families experiencing struggles in all stages of life. While working with a client, Sidra recognizes the importance of building a therapeutic relationship especially with children and adolescents. Sidra has much experience working with children between 5-18 years of age in schools, clinical settings, and communities. Throughout Sidra’s time working at TDSB and a Day Treatment program, she has guided students away from negative behaviours through teamwork exercises, problem analysis, and creative strategizing. As well, presented ongoing development of counselling skills with clients through increasing engagement and assessment skills, contracting skills and therapeutic intervention skills.

Sidra strives to create a warm and compassionate environment for all clients; while utilizing an honest, open, and direct approach. With a lens on effective communication and a strength-based perspective, Sidra specializes in helping clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, suicidal ideation, family conflict, life challenges, and poor self-esteem. She draws from a range of clinical modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Strength Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Art Therapy. Sidra is trained in CPI (non-violent crisis prevention training), ASIST (applied suicidal intervention skills training), and EFT (emotion focused training).

Sidra aims to create a judgement-free space where clients feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves. The empathy that Sidra holds allows her to guide clients and families while reaching their therapeutic goals. Together, they can work to foster an improved sense of self and a more fulfilled quality of life.