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 Neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Play Therapy to guide tailored services.
Areas of expertise include ADHD, 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