I'm AL,
My specialty is Child and Youth Counselling and Parent Support
My passion lies in supporting parents as they navigate unique challenges. I bring a vast experience working with families and children, and I excel in fostering a diverse and safe environment where families can feel supported in their journey.
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My counselling approach is integrative and person-centred, and I work cooperatively with my clients. My therapeutic approach integrates current Neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Play Therapy to guide tailored services.
Areas of expertise include ADHD, child anxiety, parent-child relationships, family functioning, behavioural difficulties, and school difficulties.
I lead SPACE - A Supportive Parenting Program for anxious childhood emotions, a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD and related problems. Read more about SPACE.
*Al provides services in English and Spanish.
*Remote-Virtual and In-person sessions.
Professional Affiliations
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Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Clinical Training
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SPACE Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
Yale University
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Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
Dr. Bruce Perry, NeuroSequential Network
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​Collaborative Problem Solving Tier I & II
Think Kids, Harvard University ​
Education
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
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Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Javeriana University
How I can support you
Chils and Youth Counselling and Parenting Support
SPACE Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions