Shayla is an interprovincially registered clinical social worker, an Africentric Cultural Safety Consultant and board approved clinical supervisor who offers identity affirming, culturally responsive and decolonial mental health services to Racialized, marginalized and minoritized populations with the ultimate goal of achieving collective liberation, radical healing and equitable co- existence. Shayla is a two times York Univeristy alumna with over 12 years of experience as a regulated social work professional. Her DECOLONIAL lenses have led her to train in EMDR in COLOUR and racial trauma therapy. She is also an Advanced Tree of life practitioner and Somatic Intelligence trained therapist, who believes in de- stigmatizing, de- colonizing and de-pathologizing mental health. All of her work is Sankofa grounded and UBUNTU rooted! Shayla is taking only corporate and community workshops contracts plus clinical supervisees at the moment.
Shayla is an interprovincially registered clinical social worker, an Africentric Cultural Safety Consultant and board approved clinical supervisor who offers identity affirming, culturally responsive and decolonial mental health services to Racialized, marginalized and minoritized populations with the ultimate goal of achieving collective liberation, radical healing and equitable co- existence. Shayla is a two times York Univeristy alumna with over 12 years of experience as a regulated social work professional. Her DECOLONIAL lenses have led her to train in EMDR in COLOUR and racial trauma therapy. She is also an Advanced Tree of life practitioner and Somatic Intelligence trained therapist, who believes in de- stigmatizing, de- colonizing and de-pathologizing mental health. All of her work is Sankofa grounded and UBUNTU rooted! Shayla is taking only corporate and community workshops contracts plus clinical supervisees at the moment.
Kahle Therapy & Consulting Services is a 3-B (Black-Owned, Black-Focused + Black-Serving) group practice that meets the mental wellness needs of those that have historically and disproportionately faced barriers to mental health services.
We offer individual, couple & family therapy; as well as psycho-educational workshops and therapeutic support groups.
Our mission is to address the monumental lack of engagement and trust between the Black community & mental health services.
We are registered therapists that provide safe, culturally responsive, and culturally affirming services through evidence-informed practices. We bring a knowledge of the effects of raced-based trauma on Black bodies, psyches and communities into our work; ensuring that our clients feel seen and understood.
Services are strength-based, collaborative and holistic.
Visit our website to book a FREE 15 minute consultation.
Kahle Therapy & Consulting Services is a 3-B (Black-Owned, Black-Focused + Black-Serving) group practice that meets the mental wellness needs of those that have historically and disproportionately faced barriers to mental health services.
We offer individual, couple & family therapy; as well as psycho-educational workshops and therapeutic support groups.
Our mission is to address the monumental lack of engagement and trust between the Black community & mental health services.
We are registered therapists that provide safe, culturally responsive, and culturally affirming services through evidence-informed practices. We bring a knowledge of the effects of raced-based trauma on Black bodies, psyches and communities into our work; ensuring that our clients feel seen and understood.
Services are strength-based, collaborative and holistic.
Visit our website to book a FREE 15 minute consultation.
I’m Renee Raymond, a Registered Psychologist (CPBAO and CAP), Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, who is dedicated to helping individuals reach peak performance and mental well-being. I aim to not only support my clients on their unique journeys on and off the field but also to empower them to recognize their innate worth. I support Olympic, Paralympic, professional, and varsity athletes, as well as dancers and performers. I serve as the Mental Health & Performance Lead with York United FC and consult with Game Plan, an initiative of the Canadian Olympic Committee. My approach leverages clients’ life experiences to promote self-realization, balance, and the confidence to reach their full potential.
With firm roots in sports psychology and personal experience as a former athlete, I have long understood mental health’s essential role in athletic performance. I believe in the transformative power of a holistic approach. My qualifications include a Doctorate in Psychology and a Certificate in Sport Psychology from California Southern University, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Walden University, a Specialized Honors Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science/Psychology from York University, and an Advanced Certificate in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Guelph. I’m also an EMDR Certified Therapist, with training in perinatal mental health. Finally, I’m a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
Together, we tackle challenges head-on. My practice blends conventional therapeutic methods with a focus on mental and high performance, creating opportunities for growth through challenges like anxiety, depression, injury recovery, trauma, cultural issues, and eating disorders. My goal has always been to offer a safe, validating space where clients feel supported to grow, develop resilience, and connect with their inner strength—reflecting their best selves in life. I’m here to help you see and achieve your potential.
Each client journey is unique and so too are the factors that makes each person who they are. As the daughter of Jamaican and Trinidadian immigrants, I value the importance of culturally-integrative care in the therapeutic experience. I take an anti-oppressive and culturally-sensitive approach to my work, exploring these and the many intersections that each client holds along with the work that we do together. The richness of our different backgrounds should never be a barrier to receiving a satisfying therapy experience.
I’m Renee Raymond, a Registered Psychologist (CPBAO and CAP), Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, who is dedicated to helping individuals reach peak performance and mental well-being. I aim to not only support my clients on their unique journeys on and off the field but also to empower them to recognize their innate worth. I support Olympic, Paralympic, professional, and varsity athletes, as well as dancers and performers. I serve as the Mental Health & Performance Lead with York United FC and consult with Game Plan, an initiative of the Canadian Olympic Committee. My approach leverages clients’ life experiences to promote self-realization, balance, and the confidence to reach their full potential.
With firm roots in sports psychology and personal experience as a former athlete, I have long understood mental health’s essential role in athletic performance. I believe in the transformative power of a holistic approach. My qualifications include a Doctorate in Psychology and a Certificate in Sport Psychology from California Southern University, an MS in Clinical Psychology from Walden University, a Specialized Honors Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science/Psychology from York University, and an Advanced Certificate in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Guelph. I’m also an EMDR Certified Therapist, with training in perinatal mental health. Finally, I’m a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
Together, we tackle challenges head-on. My practice blends conventional therapeutic methods with a focus on mental and high performance, creating opportunities for growth through challenges like anxiety, depression, injury recovery, trauma, cultural issues, and eating disorders. My goal has always been to offer a safe, validating space where clients feel supported to grow, develop resilience, and connect with their inner strength—reflecting their best selves in life. I’m here to help you see and achieve your potential.
Each client journey is unique and so too are the factors that makes each person who they are. As the daughter of Jamaican and Trinidadian immigrants, I value the importance of culturally-integrative care in the therapeutic experience. I take an anti-oppressive and culturally-sensitive approach to my work, exploring these and the many intersections that each client holds along with the work that we do together. The richness of our different backgrounds should never be a barrier to receiving a satisfying therapy experience.
Elpizo Counselling Services is a culturally diverse group practice that bring a broad ethno and anglo cultural perspectives and extensive years of experience. Our highly skilled and experienced husband and wife dynamic founders, have over 23 years in practice, counselling, supervising, teaching and consulting.
Our 25 plus therapists use an integrative and collaborative approach; we use the most effective and up to date modalities therapeutic interventions in order to better serve our client’s diverse needs. We believe that our clients are unique hence ‘different strokes for different folks.’
We serve individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in trauma-focused therapy and couples therapy.
Our aim is to provide techniques, tools, resources and support that will help people shift and transform their lives to a place of wholeness, achieve their personal goals and have the ability to navigate new life challenges as they come along. Your mental health matters to us and we want to ensure that Elpizo (meaning Hope) is what you leave with.
Elpizo Counselling Services is a culturally diverse group practice that bring a broad ethno and anglo cultural perspectives and extensive years of experience. Our highly skilled and experienced husband and wife dynamic founders, have over 23 years in practice, counselling, supervising, teaching and consulting.
Our 25 plus therapists use an integrative and collaborative approach; we use the most effective and up to date modalities therapeutic interventions in order to better serve our client’s diverse needs. We believe that our clients are unique hence ‘different strokes for different folks.’
We serve individuals, couples, and families. We specialize in trauma-focused therapy and couples therapy.
Our aim is to provide techniques, tools, resources and support that will help people shift and transform their lives to a place of wholeness, achieve their personal goals and have the ability to navigate new life challenges as they come along. Your mental health matters to us and we want to ensure that Elpizo (meaning Hope) is what you leave with.
I have been supporting the diverse lives of youth, families, and individuals for the last ten years. My desire to engage in healing work is strongly rooted in my intersectional identities and commitment to community members experiencing barriers to their wellness.
As a counsellor, I firmly believe that people hold enormous strengths and courage that have guided their footsteps into this present moment. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family breakdowns and other life crises, I believe we are equipped with the capacity to conquer challenges placed in front us.
Our therapeutic relationship will actively work to develop a supportive plan of action for your continued growth and path to healing. Within this process I will utilize an eclectic approach that includes therapeutic modalities such as narrative and cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and art-based activities.
Through a trauma-informed and strength-based lens, we will co-discover your thought patterns, emotions, behaviours and environments that may be preventing you from propelling forward. If you are interested in igniting your healing journey with me I welcome you to contact me for a free consultation.
I have been supporting the diverse lives of youth, families, and individuals for the last ten years. My desire to engage in healing work is strongly rooted in my intersectional identities and commitment to community members experiencing barriers to their wellness.
As a counsellor, I firmly believe that people hold enormous strengths and courage that have guided their footsteps into this present moment. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family breakdowns and other life crises, I believe we are equipped with the capacity to conquer challenges placed in front us.
Our therapeutic relationship will actively work to develop a supportive plan of action for your continued growth and path to healing. Within this process I will utilize an eclectic approach that includes therapeutic modalities such as narrative and cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and art-based activities.
Through a trauma-informed and strength-based lens, we will co-discover your thought patterns, emotions, behaviours and environments that may be preventing you from propelling forward. If you are interested in igniting your healing journey with me I welcome you to contact me for a free consultation.
Priscilla has been working in the field of career development since 2012 and this area has been a main focus in her practice (i.e., career exploration/ identity support, successful job search support, work-related stress/anxiety), stress leave/ sick leave/ burnout, conflicts in the workplace, discrimination/racism in the workplace.
As she expands her practice and integrates her academic training and knowledge in psychology (MA in Counselling Psychology; BA Honours in Psychology; ), education (MA in Child Study; Bachelor in Education), women empowerment training (Certified Pleasure Coach), Yoga (RYT 500), and Reiki (Level 3), she now supports a wider range of clients that include adults, teenagers, and students 12+ dealing with a variety of presenting issues.
Priscilla also facilitates Black Mental Health Canada’s – Peace & Power: Group Therapy for Black Women with Anxiety Group.
Priscilla has been working in the field of career development since 2012 and this area has been a main focus in her practice (i.e., career exploration/ identity support, successful job search support, work-related stress/anxiety), stress leave/ sick leave/ burnout, conflicts in the workplace, discrimination/racism in the workplace.
As she expands her practice and integrates her academic training and knowledge in psychology (MA in Counselling Psychology; BA Honours in Psychology; ), education (MA in Child Study; Bachelor in Education), women empowerment training (Certified Pleasure Coach), Yoga (RYT 500), and Reiki (Level 3), she now supports a wider range of clients that include adults, teenagers, and students 12+ dealing with a variety of presenting issues.
Priscilla also facilitates Black Mental Health Canada’s – Peace & Power: Group Therapy for Black Women with Anxiety Group.
I understand that vulnerability in therapy can be new and intimidating work for some of us. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental and comforting environment for those from various backgrounds. My primary focus is centred on supporting students struggling with transitional periods, anxiety/depression and individuals who may struggle with intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
In my experience, I have learned that it takes courage to seek therapy and self-compassion to show up for ourselves continuously.
Cultural competence is important in my practice and I understand the cultural nuances that influence radicalized people in our community.
I understand first-hand how depression and anxiety can seep into every part of our life and create layers of anger, shame and guilt. Both my background and life experiences help me effectively work alongside BIPOC and POC in our community. I am deeply committed to supporting clients through a strength-based approach with the client’s goals in mind.
I understand that vulnerability in therapy can be new and intimidating work for some of us. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental and comforting environment for those from various backgrounds. My primary focus is centred on supporting students struggling with transitional periods, anxiety/depression and individuals who may struggle with intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
In my experience, I have learned that it takes courage to seek therapy and self-compassion to show up for ourselves continuously.
Cultural competence is important in my practice and I understand the cultural nuances that influence radicalized people in our community.
I understand first-hand how depression and anxiety can seep into every part of our life and create layers of anger, shame and guilt. Both my background and life experiences help me effectively work alongside BIPOC and POC in our community. I am deeply committed to supporting clients through a strength-based approach with the client’s goals in mind.
I know that we are all vastly complicated social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical beings. As a therapist, I am trained to be someone who helps others when challenges, questions, and difficulties in life need to be understood and resolved. I am a cis-gendered, heterosexual male with mixed ethnicity (Black and White) as well as a mixed cultural identity (raised in China). My strengths include my empathetic listening, compassionate speaking, strong intuitive understanding, and acuity at picking up non-verbal clues and connecting dots.
I like to listen and learn about my clients and let their stories, needs, and goals guide the approach I use. I like working with people of all kinds and ages but have spent specific attention on the youth population as well as couples and other kinds of interpersonal relationships.
Therapy modalities that I tend to use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solutions-Focused Brief and Family Therapy.
I know that we are all vastly complicated social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical beings. As a therapist, I am trained to be someone who helps others when challenges, questions, and difficulties in life need to be understood and resolved. I am a cis-gendered, heterosexual male with mixed ethnicity (Black and White) as well as a mixed cultural identity (raised in China). My strengths include my empathetic listening, compassionate speaking, strong intuitive understanding, and acuity at picking up non-verbal clues and connecting dots.
I like to listen and learn about my clients and let their stories, needs, and goals guide the approach I use. I like working with people of all kinds and ages but have spent specific attention on the youth population as well as couples and other kinds of interpersonal relationships.
Therapy modalities that I tend to use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solutions-Focused Brief and Family Therapy.
💡Who I am: Hello! Welcome to my profile. My name is Lethicia, I’m a trained trauma therapist, that specialises in working with youth, adults, couples and families. I’m a passionate, hardworking second generation immigrant, who loves getting to know other people’s stories and create sustainable ecosystems for others to thrive in. Little facts: I’m the oldest of 4, I speak/write French fluently and my family is a Canadian Military Family.
💡What I do: Drawing from evidence-based research and best practices in emotional, cognitive and behavioural science, I craft a therapeutic space for my clients to deepen their self-understanding, their motivation for healing & wellness and build a toolbox to strengthen their relationships, personally and professionally. As a therapist, I have an anti-oppressive lens, while using a systemic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approach. I welcome all people, from different walks of life! Reconnecting our Mind, Body and Soul is a lifetime exploration that you have power over. My role is to cultivate the warrior within you while empowering you to hone the tools you need to heal and thrive through hardship while building the life you want to live.
💡Who I am: Hello! Welcome to my profile. My name is Lethicia, I’m a trained trauma therapist, that specialises in working with youth, adults, couples and families. I’m a passionate, hardworking second generation immigrant, who loves getting to know other people’s stories and create sustainable ecosystems for others to thrive in. Little facts: I’m the oldest of 4, I speak/write French fluently and my family is a Canadian Military Family.
💡What I do: Drawing from evidence-based research and best practices in emotional, cognitive and behavioural science, I craft a therapeutic space for my clients to deepen their self-understanding, their motivation for healing & wellness and build a toolbox to strengthen their relationships, personally and professionally. As a therapist, I have an anti-oppressive lens, while using a systemic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed approach. I welcome all people, from different walks of life! Reconnecting our Mind, Body and Soul is a lifetime exploration that you have power over. My role is to cultivate the warrior within you while empowering you to hone the tools you need to heal and thrive through hardship while building the life you want to live.
Years ago whilst dealing with some health issues that affected me both mentally and physically a mentor/counsellor told me to “change my thoughts, in order to change my world. Because my present circumstances at the time did not determine were I go, but where I started.” Hence, I do understand how mental and physical struggles can impact one’s life and that admitting to those struggles and asking for help is never easy. Hence, as a therapist with lived-experiences, I am here to walk alongside you on the journey to healing and restoration.
I have a good understanding of addiction, underlying causes and treatment practices. Knowledgeable of mental health illness, symptoms and treatments. Lived experience with health issues that can may and can affect one’s mental health. I offer Couples and Individual therapy. I work from a mindfulness and trauma informed perspective.
Years ago whilst dealing with some health issues that affected me both mentally and physically a mentor/counsellor told me to “change my thoughts, in order to change my world. Because my present circumstances at the time did not determine were I go, but where I started.” Hence, I do understand how mental and physical struggles can impact one’s life and that admitting to those struggles and asking for help is never easy. Hence, as a therapist with lived-experiences, I am here to walk alongside you on the journey to healing and restoration.
I have a good understanding of addiction, underlying causes and treatment practices. Knowledgeable of mental health illness, symptoms and treatments. Lived experience with health issues that can may and can affect one’s mental health. I offer Couples and Individual therapy. I work from a mindfulness and trauma informed perspective.
