Our team of Counsellors are known as Emotional Health Practitioners and we specialize in Neural Network Therapy®.

We believe that every form of counselling should be backed by science. We provide a practical and holistic approach to boost mood, reduce anxiety, manage anger, break unwanted habits and develop strong, healthy relationships. Check out the science behind NNT®.

If you are curious, we suggest you schedule your first session and you’ll know pretty quickly if both the practitioner and the approach feel a fit.

Have questions?

  • Email: grow@canadianfamilyhealth.ca

  • Phone: (705) 740-8360

Adult Virtual Counselling

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger Management, Grief Therapy, Stress Management and Trauma Therapy are some of the areas addressed in these online counselling sessions using practical tools that are backed by neuroscience.


Couples Virtual Counselling

Online relationship therapy includes building new skills in communication that resolve resentments, break unwanted patterns and rebuild trust.


Parenting Support (Virtual)

Our Emotional Health Practitioners will work with you to develop parenting strategies that are steeped in neuroscience. Our counsellors will help you restore a calm environment that fosters healthy communication and models strong skills in self-care.


Child and Adolescent Virtual Counselling

Our children are experiencing unprecedented challenges with stress management and these online counselling sessions build coping strategies for a healthy brain and body. We also provide specialization with children and teens who are neurodivergent, and anyone requiring support within the education system.


Family Virtual Counselling

We help you build the skills to navigate differences, wants, needs and expectations in our family counselling sessions from the comfort of your own home. Grow a healthy home environment that feels peaceful and productive using Assertiveness Training, Creative Problem-Solving and strategies for Conflict Resolution.


In Person Counselling Georgetown, Ontario


In Person Counselling Peterborough, Ontario - Returning Clients Only


Virtual Counselling - Returning Clients Only

Individual Counselling


Additional specializations include:

Addiction | Anxiety Treatment | Depression Counselling | Stress Management | Trauma Treatment

Rachel is a Registered Psychotherapist covered under most private insurance plans. She is specialized in the treatment of anxiety and depression and has extensive experience in the field of substance recovery.

Rachel spends her downtime on humanitarian efforts. She’s also a Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor.

Individual Counselling Additional specializations include: Addiction | Anxiety Treatment | De... Read More

ADHD Strategies | Anxiety Treatment | Depression Counselling | Chronic Disease Management | Post Concussion Syndrome

####Adults

Individuals

Jenna has been with the Practice since our early days at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 2001. She received her Diploma in Fitness and Lifestyle Management from George Brown College, a Degree in Psychology from York University along with a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice, in addition to becoming a Certified Health Coach (National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching).

Jenna has a passion for education, chronic pain management and health recovery, and utilizes her knowledge of the human mind and body. Jenna blends the positive psychology and behavioural change of Health Coaching with the neuroscience of Neural Network Therapy® to help clients achieve personal excellence in well-being.

Jenna thrives upon the exploration of food and culture and has an other-worldly talent for Latin dance. Truly, other-worldly.

ADHD Strategies | Anxiety Treatment | Depression Counselling | Chronic Disease Management | Post ... Read More

Children | Adolescents | Adults of All Abilities

Heaven is a graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Therapeutic Recreation Program in Health Sciences. She has worked primarily adapting programming for individuals with all abilities at the YMCA of Peterborough, Arts Abound and KidsAbility, in camps for children on the Autism Spectrum and our very own Grow HappyⓇ Chef Camp. She is additionally trained in Acquired Brain Injury.

Heaven has an adventurous spirit and a love of all things nature. When she’s not busy plotting tiny house designs, she’s teaching the world it’s ok to slow down. We’re listening Heaven.

Children | Adolescents | Adults of All Abilities Heaven is a graduate of the University of Water... Read More

Individual | Couple Counselling


Additional areas of specialization include:

ADHD Strategies | Anxiety Treatment | Anger Management | Couples Counselling | Depression Counselling | Grief Counselling | Parenting Support | Relationship Therapy | Stress Management | Trauma Treatment

Beth completed her undergraduate Degree in Physical Education in Health Promotion, Stress Management and Psychology from Laurentian University. She began her clinical practice in 2003 at the Complementary Care Centre in Peterborough’s St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Beth has worked in a variety of social work environments from facilitating children and adolescents in communication skill-building and suicide prevention, to geriatric nutrition and life-skills training. Beth remains committed to a holistic approach for emotional health care.

Beth loves to create and her talents include painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing and wood and stone carving. She’s a marvel and makes a small snack of spare time.

Individual | Couple Counselling Additional areas of specialization include: ADHD Strategies ... Read More

Anxiety Treatment | Couples Counselling | Depression Counselling | Grief Counselling | Parenting Support | Relationship Therapy | Stress Management | Trauma Treatment

Individuals | Couples | Families

Adults

Lisa is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and covered under most private insurance plans. She provides practical skills in conflict resolution, assertive communication and creative problem-solving.

Lisa is also passionate about helping people cope with life altering and chronic illness, and those who are grieving. She has worked in acute care hospitals since 2012.

In her down time, Lisa enjoys cooking and baking, especially Finnish treats like pulla and karjalanpiirakka. You will have to ask her what they are.

Anxiety Treatment | Couples Counselling | Depression Counselling | Grief Counselling | Parenting ... Read More

Individual | Couple | Family Counselling


Additional specializations include:

ADHD Strategies | Anxiety Treatment | Depression Counselling | Parenting Support | Stress Management | Trauma Treatment

Kristi specializes in conflict resolution and communication in relationships. She is able to facilitate the breakdown of stored resentments, making room for healthy problem-solving.

Kristi has additional expertise in supporting parents through deep challenges in behaviour and has worked in learning resource, bringing her love of education to the field of emotional health care.

Individual | Couple | Family Counselling Additional specializations include: ADHD Strategies ... Read More

ADHD Strategies | Anger Management | Anxiety Treatment | Depression Counselling | Parenting Strategies | Stress Management

Individuals | Families

Children | Adolescents | Adults

Supporting parents in separation and divorce, as well as neurodivergence in the family system.

Additional specialities include mild to extreme learning disabilities and exceptionalities not limited to: Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Auditory Processing Difficulties, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, The Gifted and Talented.

Carolyn has a Doctorate in Education - Exceptional Children from Northcentral University. She completed her Master’s Degree in Education (Special Education and Counselling) at Brock University, in St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Her Bachelor of Education Degree (K-12) was completed in Trois Rivieres, Quebec and her undergraduate degree In French and English at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Carolyn specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults of all abilities. She has worked in a variety of environments from facilitating children and adolescents with exceptionality in schooling, in communication, skill-building, relationship building and mental health-PTSD, suicide prevention, to parent support and life-skills training and support. She is trained as a Crisis Prevention Intervention Practitioner as well as certified in Mental Health Literacy advocate. Carolyn is committed to a holistic approach for emotional health care. She has worked for over 27 years as a K-12 teacher, a Department Head as well as a school administrator. Education and Social Emotional Learning go hand in hand.

Carolyn is a lover of animals, fitness and triplets. She is often found hiking, running, or chasing two Pomeranians, Stella Wella and Scooter Booter.

ADHD Strategies | Anger Management | Anxiety Treatment | Depression Counselling | Parenting Strat... Read More

Individual | Couple | Family Counselling

Children | Adolescents | Adults


Additional specializations include:

ADHD and Autism Strategies | Anxiety Counselling | Depression Counselling | LGBTQIA2S+ Support | Parenting Support | Separation and Divorce Counselling | Sexual Abuse Counselling | Stress Management | Trauma Treatment

Jodi hopes that by educating and supporting families early on, they can foster greater resilience and build strategies for success throughout life’s many stages and transitions.

Jodi brings a deep commitment and sensitivity to the role; her real-world lived experience as a parent to a neurodiverse young adult which cultivates understanding and connection with her clients.

Jodi is a co-founder and board member of The Ironwood Project, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Using empathy, acceptance and compassion, she facilitates support groups for loved ones of childhood sexual abuse survivors.

Jodi enjoys the beach, hiking, music, watching the Raptors, and spending time with family.

Individual | Couple | Family Counselling Children | Adolescents | Adults Additional specializa... Read More

Individual | Couple | Family Counselling


Areas of additional specialization include:

ADHD Strategies | Anxiety Treatment | Depression Counselling | Relationship Therapy | Stress Management | Trauma Treatment

Kristy is specialized in stress management and mental health challenges. She is additionally trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectal Behaviour Therapy in her 20+ year career as a mental health nurse.

Kristy is a certified reflexologist and diabetic nurse educator. She understands the impact of living with chronic illness and can provide ways in which to cope with the stressors of long-term disease.

Kristy has spent many years striving to live an emotionally and physically healthy lifestyle. She owns and operates Yellow Brick Pottery Studio and is kind of a big deal in her craft. Kristy practices martial arts and has her 2nd degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate, in addition to a passion for paddleboarding, hiking and the great outdoors.

Individual | Couple | Family Counselling Areas of additional specialization include: ADHD Str... Read More

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