About Us
We are a team of caring and committed social workers and counsellors providing mental health services in Sarnia-Lambton. We have extensive experience and training in a variety of areas, allowing us to provide services to meet our clients’ individual needs.
We are committed to providing helpful services in partnership with our clients to assist them to improve their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Our passion is helping people delight in themselves, their relationships and their lives.
We work with individuals ages 14+.
Julie Carter, BSW, MSW, RSW
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers, and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. I have a Bachelor's of Social Work from Laurentian University and a Master's of Social Work from McGill University. I have also partially completed a PhD in Social Work from the University of Windsor.
I have worked for over 20 years providing social work services to children and families. During this time, I have worked with children and families in various capacities including as a private practice therapist. I draw on various models of therapy, so that the treatment approach is suitable and unique to you. My primary focus is forming a trusting relationship with the client and creating a climate of hope. I use mindfulness and meditations techniques to assist my clients to bring awareness into the present moment and get in touch with their authentic selves. Additionally, I offer the option of Walk and Talk Therapy as I believe in the benefits of mind and body healing and because not everyone is interested in seeing me in a traditional office setting. I also offer Clinical Hypnotherapy.
Some of my areas of specialty are:
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Parenting issues
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Working with professional caregivers
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Working with new parents
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Anxiety and Depression
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Grief and Loss
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Work related stress
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Working with men,
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Working with teens,
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Professional growth and goal setting,
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ADHD,
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Perimenopause and menopause
In my free time, you will find me with my twin teenagers and twin boxers. One of my greatest passions is travelling the world with my loved ones.
Julie is not accepting new clients at this time.
Stacey Copp, BSW, MSW, RSW
I have been in the Social Work profession for over 30 years. I obtained my Masters of Social Work from Wayne State University, and a Bachelors of Social Work from the University of Windsor. I am a registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
I have experience working with diverse populations. I offer a collaborative and client centered approach that is individualized to your needs, strengths and goals. My approach integrates several techniques and modalities including cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, and motivational interviewing. I love helping others see their true potential to live a fulfilling life.
I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. I understand the complexities of navigating interpersonal relationships. I also love to cook and travel. I believe having a balance is important in managing life/ work/ stress and have the benefit of all my experiences to help you do the same.
Some of my areas of specialty are:
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Working with teens
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Aging adults
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Grief and Loss
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Anxiety
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Work related stress
Heather McKinlay, BSW, MSW, RSW.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria and a Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo.
I have provided Social Work services to adults, children and families for over eleven years. During this time, I have supported individuals as they navigate trauma, grief, and the varied challenges encountered along life’s journey. I draw from various modalities, such as cognitive behavioural and solution-focused approaches. I provide a supportive setting to aid individuals in feeling safe to explore their emotions while processing the challenging life events they encounter.
My professional and lived experiences include grief and loss, trauma, chronic illness, familial relationships and parenting insecurities, anxiety and depression, and self-identity.
When I am not working in my private practice or as a Social Worker at London Health Sciences Centre, you can find me supporting my teen son in one of his various sports, enjoying a good book, lunching with friends and planning my next travel adventure.
Maria Ferrazzi, MA, RP
I am a registered psychotherapist with an integrative approach. My counselling considers all aspects of health: mind, body, and spirit. I believe in the inherent dignity and strength of the human person. I draw on these, along with best practices, to help you manage your challenges and transitions; ultimately, to find new balance and purpose in life. I have worked at CMHAWW, where I specialized in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. I have also worked in the addictions programs at St. Michael's Hospital and Humber River Hospital, where I specialized in concurrent disorders.
I use a client-centered approach and use different modalities to best meet a person’s situation and needs. I work with major psychiatric disorders, trauma, emotion regulation, substance use, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship and work-related stress, chronic pain and grief.
I use Mindfulness and also integrate CBT, DBT, EMDR and MI. My focus is to help you forge your own path to healing and to reaching your personal goals. I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey, as you strive to solve the changes or crisis that you may be facing, or simply manage life's stressors.
Virtual Assistant
Melanie Hall, Virtual Assistant
Melanie holds a diploma in teaching ESL from Providence College and over the past 14 years has been providing virtual administrative services to Registered Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapists in solo and group practices. She enjoys communicating with clients by email, phone and text on a wide range of subjects from initial inquiries to questions about billing.
When not working, Melanie enjoys walking the various nature trails near her home, reading, baking and spending time with her children.