Erin Dekker is a job coach, executive functioning coach, and disability researcher. Erin holds an MA in Disability Studies, a post-bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, and a BA in Psychology. They are currently pursuing their PhD in Community Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Their late-discovered autistic and ADHD identity sparked a passion for exploring the interactions between neurodivergence and the environment. With years of experience in human resources, recruitment, training, policy development, and research, Erin has worked across various industries such as media, manufacturing, non-profit, education, retail, and recreation.
Erin is dedicated to a strengths-based approach towards empowering neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, with a focus on environmental adaptation and self-advocacy. Their collaborative and adaptive approach to working with clients is deeply informed by their personal journey as a neurodivergent person, shaping both perspectives and strategies.
Erin Dekker is a job coach, executive functioning coach, and disability researcher. Erin holds an...
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Jamie Doerksen supports neurodiverse individuals in deepening their awareness and self-acceptance. Jamie has completed four years of training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, and has five years of experience working in mental health. Their approach weaves together their lived experience as a neurodivergent person and their training in humanistic, person-centred, trauma-informed therapy. Jamie’s approach is also informed by their passion for learning about and practicing embodiment, the state of being attuned to one’s senses and aware of one’s body.
Jamie values the wisdom of their clients, and views therapy as a collaborative process. They hope to co-create a space where it is safe for clients to process their emotions, and show up authentically. They specialize in working with clients who are looking to heal relationship patterns, and find support in navigating the uncertainty and transitions of life. Jamie’s style is compassionate, gentle, curious, and present.
Client focus: Young adults, adults; women, gender nonconforming individuals.
Jamie Doerksen supports neurodiverse individuals in deepening their awareness and self-acceptance...
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Chelsea Hack is a Registered Social Worker who is passionate about working with autistic folks in a way that encourages authenticity, trust, and acceptance. With a focus on youth, young adults, and their families, Chelsea utilizes narrative therapy, strength-based and trauma-informed approaches. She believes that people are the experts of their own lives. In sessions, Chelsea will personalize the therapeutic approach to support you to feel empowered to reach your goals. Collaboration, advocacy, compassion, non-judgment, and genuineness are central to Chelsea’s style.
Chelsea has extensive experience working with youth and their loved ones from various backgrounds and experiences, including those experiencing complex mental health. Additionally, Chelsea has contributed to autism research as a research assistant for over two years, with the biggest project being the Campus Ready Project, which aims to better support autistic university students.
Chelsea’s primary interest lies in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, emotional dysregulation and conflict. By employing a personalized approach, Chelsea facilitates open discussions about therapy goals while equipping clients with the necessary skills and resources to address their specific needs.
Chelsea Hack is a Registered Social Worker who is passionate about working with autistic folks in...
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Beverly Hutchinson is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC) and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who works neurodiverse youth, adults and their spouses to increase their well being. Clients who utilize Bev’s services will benefit from her wealth of life experience coupled with her knowledge of the latest evidenced-based therapeutic treatments.
Throughout the counselling process, Bev places an emphasis on building and strengthening a productive working relationship with her clients. She also collaboratively creates holistic treatment plans with clients centered on their needs and goals. These flexible road maps help the clients move from where they are now to where they want to go. During the therapeutic process she also infuses humour, empathy, acceptance, straight-forwardness, and compassion into her sessions.
Personally, Bev and her family are owned by five unruly beagles. These beagles like to take us camping, hiking and on many other outdoor adventures.
Client focus: Autistic teens, young adults and mature adults. Individuals and couples who are neurodiverse.
Beverly Hutchinson is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a Canadian Clinical Counsellor (CCC) and...
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Ayal Senior is Registered Social Worker who uses a solution & strengths based approach
to support and develop clients’ skills, strengths, resilience and potential.
Ayal Senior is Registered Social Worker who uses a solution & strengths based approach
to sup...
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Dori is a registered social worker who works with individuals, couples and families from a strengths-based person-centred approach. She is passionate about supporting neurodivergent teens and adults to thrive.
Dori is a registered social worker who works with individuals, couples and families from a streng...
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