Veronica (she/her) is one of our Associate Clinicians and the designated child & family therapist. She is a registered social worker, psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 836618). She is also a registered Circle of Security® Parenting™ (COSP™) facilitator with Circle of Security International and one of our SPACE treatment providers.

Veronica is also an approved provider for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. Our clinic offers direct billing for eligible clients enrolled in the NIHB program.

Specialization & Clinical Focus:

• Child and youth mental health such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, neurodivergence, identity related challenges, emotional regulation issues, and disordered eating, etc.
• Parent-child interaction challenges, attachment-focused parenting interventions (COSP™), and parent-based treatment services for childhood anxiety (SPACE treatment).
• Developmental trauma informed care for children and youth who are adopted or in foster care and their families who are self referred or referred by agencies in the community such as CAS.
• Culturally responsive care for First Nations and Inuit clients (primarily children and youth) accessing counselling services through the NIHB program.
• Young adults or post-secondary students struggling to cope with life transition issues, peer or collegial relationships, and other mental health challenges.
• Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy.

Professional Experience:

Veronica is an experienced child & family therapist. Throughout her career, she focused on working with children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in a variety of clinical practice settings such as a rehabilitation team, post-secondary counselling (university), immigration and refugee youth counselling, and children’s mental health agency. Veronica also has experiences supporting children and families in the child welfare system.

Education & Training:

Veronica holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and Bachelor of Arts in Child Studies from Carleton University. She has also received the following post-graduate training, but not limited to:

• Emotion focused family therapy (EFFT)
• Narrative therapy
• Cognitive behavior therapy (unified protocol)
• Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT)
• Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
• Disordered eating support and interventions
• Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) treatment
• Circle of Security® Parenting™ (COSP™)

Professional or Clinical Memberships:

Veronica maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).

Clinical Supervision:

Veronica is currently receiving an ongoing clinical supervision from Bruno Jung-Millen, MSW, RSW (OCSWSSW, reg# 837354) and participates in peer group consultations for professional development.

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Mark Girvan, MSW, RSW (he/him) is one of our Associate Clinicians and registered social worker, psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW.

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Jason (he/him) is one of our Associate Clinicians and an individual & couples therapist. He is a registered social worker and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 845488). Known for his direct and transparent approach, clients appreciate his warm and compassionate stance in all sessions. Jason is also an approved NIHB provider for First Nations and Inuit clients. Outside of work, you will find Jason spending spare time with his family and enjoying woodworking in his garage!

Jason est francophone et offre des séances entièrement en français sur demande.

Specialization & Clinical Focus:

• Alcohol and substance use problems, including Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and impulsive behavior patterns that are not congruent with your values in life.
• ADHD symptoms that prohibit your desire to be productive and achieve goals in life (school, parenting, etc.).
• Men’s issues such as deconstructing toxic masculinity, understanding unique challenges in fatherhood/parenthood, or challenges with anger management.
• Indigenous and anti-colonial practice, offering tailored clinical services for NIHB-eligible clients who identify as First Nation or Inuit.
• Religious trauma and related adversities experienced in your life that are affecting various aspects of your life.
• Moderate issues of communication, parenting, and other relational challenges in couples, whether in committed relationships or in the process of separation.
• Adolescent challenges including substance use, excessive video gaming, or internet use, etc.
• Court-mandated counseling (further consultation required).

Professional Experience:

Jason has over a decade of experience in human and social services in various settings, including roles as a Anglican priest, a manager in a community mental health setting, and a psychotherapist. He had the privilege of working in the most northern communities of Nunavut, where he served remote and isolated communities, gaining a deep understanding of human lives and relational connections.

Education & Training:

Jason earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Carleton University, a Master of Arts (MA) in Religious Studies from Université Laval in Quebec City, and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from the University of Toronto. Following his graduate studies, Jason also obtained a Certificate of Addiction Studies from McMaster University. Additionally, he has completed various training courses and programs, including but not limited to:

• Motivational interviewing (MI)
• Narrative therapy and community practice
• Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness & meditation based practice
• Trauma-informed approaches

Professional or Clinical Memberships:

Jason maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).

Clinical Supervision:

Jason is currently receiving an ongoing external clinical supervision and participates in peer group consultations for professional development.

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Adam (he/him) is one of our Associate Clinicians, working with individuals, including adolescents as young as 13 years old. He is a registered social worker (RSW) and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 845778). Adam is an experienced, community-focused, and culturally-responsive practitioner who deeply cares about unhoused and displaced youth. He offers sessions fully in English or Arabic upon request from clients.

Specialization & Clinical Focus:

• Anxiety treatment and other related mental health challenges using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Family conflicts and relationship issues in adolescence, including developmental trauma and attachment injuries.
• Foster care and child welfare collaboration (CAS), focusing on transitioning from the system to independent living and advocacy work.
• Young adults or post-secondary students struggling to cope with life transition issues, peer or collegial relationships, and other mental health challenges.
• LGBTQ+ issues, including sexuality.
• Culturally responsive therapy, including offering language-specific sessions.

Professional Experience:

Adam has worked in various social service and community settings as a youth counsellor. Please note that if your family or child is currently receiving services at Youth Services Bureau (YSB), Adam cannot provide counseling or psychotherapy due to his ongoing professional obligations.

Education & Training:

Adam earned his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Carleton University, tailoring his studies to direct intervention and clinical social work practice. Additionally, he holds an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Ottawa, where he majored in ethics.

He received professional development training in narrative therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Adam continues to actively participate in professional development opportunities to enhance his knowledge and skills as a clinician.

Professional or Clinical Memberships:

Adam maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).

Clinical Supervision:

Adam is currently receiving an ongoing clinical supervision from Bruno Jung-Millen, MSW, RSW (OCSWSSW, reg# 837354) and participates in peer group consultations for professional development.

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Julian Lue, MSW, RSW (he/him), is one of our Associate Clinicians and a registered social worker and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW. He specializes in working with trans and gender diverse folx of all ages, as well as their caregivers and families, and individuals who experience social anxiety and post-secondary students.

COI Notice: If you are currently attending or have attended the Adolescent Health Clinic at CHEO as a youth or a caregiver since August 2023, Julian is unable to provide services due to his ongoing professional responsibilities.

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Bruno (he/him) is the Clinical Director and individual, couples & sex therapist. He is a registered social worker, psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 837354) and a professional member of several associations including the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CACBT) & American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Bruno is also a registered Circle of Security® Parenting™ (COSP™) facilitator and one of our SPACE treatment providers.

Professional Experience:

Bruno is a founder of Intersections Therapy Collective and dedicates his time providing the best clinical care to clients and operating the clinic.

His most recent professional experience in the public sector was working as a therapist at a university medical clinic supporting youth and young adults struggling with mental health and academic challenges, and collaborating with physicians, psychiatrists and registered nurses on various cases. Bruno has also conducted 2SLGBTQIA+ focused group therapy programs and delivered mental health workshops at the university.

Previous experiences include adult mental health counselling, crisis intervention, private adoption practice, child protection (i.e. Children’s Aid Society), addictions & harm reduction, Indigenous social services (family violence and well-being programs), child welfare policy research, and children’s mental health practice & parent advocacy work (PCMH).

Bruno also provides workshops and psycho-educational presentations to groups and organizations. Most recently, he presented a professional seminar titled “Loss and Identity for Intercountry Adoptees: Exploring Narrative Therapy” at 2023 North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) conference in Kansas City, MO.

Education & Training:

Bruno earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Carleton University concentrating on direct intervention and clinical social work practice which included independent studies on attachment-focused therapy and developmental trauma. He has participated in graduate studies as an Ontario Visiting Graduate Student at the Faculty of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON. Bruno also holds an Honors B.Soc.Sc. degree from University of Ottawa with distinction.

Additionally, Bruno has successfully completed the following post-graduate training programs:

• Intensive sex therapy training program (University of Guelph)
• Clinical supervision (Wilfrid Laurier University)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (Wilfrid Laurier University).

Bruno is trained in the following clinical modalities and/or practice models. The list below is not exhaustive, but serves to highlight some of his ongoing professional development (updated as of December 2023):

• Attachment focused family therapy
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
• Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework: Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents
• ACT: An Adoption and Permanency Curriculum for Child Welfare and Mental Health Professionals © (Adoption Council of Ontario)
• Circle of Security® Parenting™ & COS intensive assessment protocol (Circle of Security International) - Collaborative Problem Solving Approach Level 1 (Think:Kids)
• Dr. Neufeld’s attachment based developmental approach (Neufeld Institute)
• Emotionally focused therapy
• Interpersonal psychotherapy (Royal Hospital)
• Narrative therapy and community practice (Dulwich Centre)
• Solution-focused brief therapy & counselling (OSIE - University of Toronto)

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Doro (they/them) is one of our Associate Clinicians and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (reg# 15944). Using narrative, solution-focused, and social justice principles, Doro focuses on helping clients make sense of their life stories. They can also provide sessions in Cantonese upon request from clients.

Specialization & Clinical Focus:

• 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and gender-affirming care (e.g., exploration or questioning, social and/or medical transition, stigma, and courage)
• Culturally responsive immigrant and refugee care
• BIPOC mental health, racial minority stress & trauma
• Processing grief (e.g., death of a loved one, relationship losses, global crises)
• Finding one’s voice amidst societal oppressions through advocacy and empowerment

Professional Experience:

Doro brings their professional experience in community, private, and educational settings to our team. Most recently, Doro has been supporting clients in the community sector from different socioeconomic and racial-cultural backgrounds. Other experiences include supporting students with disabilities in university residences and survivors of sexual violence.

Education & Training:

Doro holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology (MEd) degree from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA) from McGill University. Additionally, Doro has completed various training courses and programs, including but not limited to:

• Polyvagal theory and practice
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Narrative therapy and community practice
• Cognitive behavior therapy

Professional or Clinical Memberships:

Doro maintains an active professional membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) / L’Association canadienne de counseling et de psychotherapie (ACCP).

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Robert (Rob) Nettleton, MSW, RSW (he/him), is one of our Associate Clinicians and a registered social worker and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW.

As a therapist, Rob’s goal is to support you on your journey of living the life you want to live and becoming the person you want to be.

Rob values authenticity, connection, and compassion, so it’s important for him to create a space where you feel that you can completely be yourself, without judgment, as we work together to identify, clarify, and ultimately achieve your goals.

Rob sees clients who tend to experience difficulties related to mood and anxiety or are seeking coping skills to navigate stress and the complexities of life.

Over the years working in the hospital setting, Rob has developed a special interest and expertise in working with male youth (ages 15-24 years) and adult males who are seeking support to deal with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, and identity development.

Outside of private practice, Rob is a social worker and psychotherapist in youth psychiatry at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. When he is not working, you can find him playing video games (RPGs!), reading, browsing vinyl, practicing yoga, and learning how to play curling.

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Tara (she/her) is one of our Associate Clinicians and individual & couples therapist. She is a registered social worker, psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 838359). Her style of psychotherapy is approachable, compassionate, and responsive to each person’s unique needs. Tara is also an approved NIHB provider.

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Jake (he/him) is one of our Associate Clinicians working with individuals on specific psychosocial issues. He is a registered social worker (RSW) and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 836527). Jake is an empathetic clinician who enjoys working with children, youth, and adults using a collaborative and strengths-based approach.

Specialization and Clinical Focus:

• Child and youth mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and emotional regulation.
• ADHD-related issues that may interfere with day-to-day functioning and well-being.
• Teens and young adults struggling with relationships, life transitions, communication, and other mental health challenges.
• Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Professional Experience:

Jake currently works as a school social worker, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support students and families struggling with mental health, behavioral, and academic challenges. He has previously practiced as a mental health counselor for children and teens, establishing a collaborative approach to psychotherapy to support individuals in achieving their goals.

COI Statement: If your child attends a school within the Western Québec School Board, Jake is unable to provide clinical services due to his ongoing commitment at the school board.

Education and Training:

Jake holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Carleton University as well as an Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree from the University of Ottawa. Additionally, he has completed various training courses and programs, including but not limited to:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Trauma-focused acceptance and commitment therapy (TF-ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Understanding, supporting, and accompanying young people with ADHD

Professional or Clinical Memberships:

Jake maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). He is also a registered member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Quebec (OTSTCFQ), the regulating body for social workers in Quebec.

Clinical Supervision:

Jake is currently receiving ongoing external clinical supervision and participates in peer group consultation for professional development.

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