With over 15 years of experience as a behavioural health professional, I specialize in supporting children, teens, and adults with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities. At the heart of my work is a commitment to empowering individuals, parents, and school systems to foster growth, well-being, and success. By creating a safe and compassionate space, I guide clients in developing essential life skills such as emotional regulation, social skills, organization, time management, and study habits, all while addressing anxiety, depression, and stress.

I take a collaborative, individualized approach to goal setting, ensuring that each person’s unique strengths and challenges are acknowledged. Together, we work toward meaningful progress in areas such as school transitions, IEP goals, and personal development, promoting self-determination and confidence. My goal is to help clients build the tools they need to thrive in both learning environments and everyday life, while cultivating executive functioning skills that contribute to long-term success.

Special Interests: - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Executive Functioning Skills - Learning Disabilities - Self-Esteem and Confidence Building - Growth Mindset - Developing Study and Organizational Habits - Healthy Eating and Sleeping Habits - Social Skills Development - School Challenges and Support with IEP Development - Behavioural Issues - Anxiety and Depression Management - Emotional Regulation and Self-Control - School and Life Transitions

I am passionate about creating a space where every individual can achieve their full potential, guided by their unique strengths, needs, and aspirations.

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Michelle is a compassionate and experienced Social Worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). With over two decades of experience, Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting children, youth, and families through evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Additionally, she integrates mindfulness and meditation techniques to foster holistic well-being and personal growth.

Currently, Michelle works as a counsellor in the education sector, providing individual and group counselling, facilitating strength-based programs, and advocating for student needs. As an educator, Michelle has shared her expertise with future professionals as an instructor at Humber College and Fanshawe College, designing and delivering comprehensive lessons in the School of Community and Social Services.

Michelle has extensive expertise in areas such as anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, trauma, and depression self-esteem, social skills development, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her work as an ABA therapist has further enhanced her ability to address complex behavioural and emotional needs, using a compassionate and solution-focused approach to guide clients toward meaningful and lasting change. She is highly skilled in providing parent coaching and facilitating workshops, equipping families with practical tools to thrive.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care with a minor in Family Support from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) and a Diploma in Child and Youth Work with Honours from Humber College. Her commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in certifications in crisis prevention, mindfulness facilitation, and transformative justice mediation.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends. This balance of professional dedication and personal fulfillment embodies her holistic approach to both life and work.

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I have over 9 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults, as well as parents and families with neurological disorders like Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism (ASD), Learning Disabilities (LD), and mood disorders like Anxiety and Depression. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioural therapy, behaviour therapy and mindfulness strategies. My approach is unique, and out of the box, it is custom-created for you.

I help you with performance and learning strategies, moods, emotions and behaviour to help manage overwhelm, and stress and be successful in your day-to-day life.

I help parents, understand their child’s ADHD or Autism and figure out the best parenting strategy for your child’s needs.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, we work together to figure out what will work in YOUR life. I believe we can reach our goals and make sustainable changes by putting one foot in front of the other.

Special Interests: Teen and Adults • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder • Executive Functioning Skills • Learning Disabilities • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Self-Esteem/Confidence • Growth Mindset •. University Stressors • Developing study habits • Social Skills • School Issues • Support with IEP development ( at the elementary, high school, college and university, grad school/post-grad levels) • Behavioural Issues • Anxiety • Depression • Risky and Defiant Behaviours • Emotional Regulation • Parenting/Special Needs Parenting

I have over 9 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults, as well as parents an... Read More