Meet the Team

We are two sisters who grew up in a small town, therefore we understand the importance and need for mental health support in rural communities.

As parents ourselves, we have also seen the need for services geared towards children, youth, and caregivers. We are both registered social workers with prior community and hospital experience. We look forward to meeting your family's- and the community's- needs for mental health support.

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Erica Haas MSW, RSW, RECE

Client Focus:

Parents/Guardians

Children (10 and under)

Hi! My name is Erica.

Congratulations on taking this first step in seeking support for yourself or your child! My goal as a therapist is to form a relationship with you built on trust, honesty, and collaboration. I have a strong desire to support children and parents alike by developing tools and strategies to bring comfort and peace into your home. As a mother of 2 young children myself, I recognize that parenting is no easy journey. I hope to help children build emotional resilience and a sense of worth and value. I hope to help parents find confidence in their parenting journey and recognize they are not alone in the many feelings that come along with it. My goal is for all my clients to feel seen, heard, and understood. I hope to help empower you to make a positive difference in your life.

Approach to therapy:

Play is children’s language- they learn best through play and they communicate through play. In my work with children, I use a variety of play therapy and mindfulness techniques. I practice from an attachment-based lens; looking at relationships and how to build connections and a sense of security. In my work, I use a variety of therapeutic interventions drawn from CBT, DBT, Solution-focused therapy, attachment theory, and play therapy.

Education and Experience:
Masters of Social Work

Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership

Additional Certifications and Trainings:

Introduction to play therapy

Childhood anxiety

Fostering emotional regulation

Helping Children with Grief & Loss

Empowering Highly Sensitive Children- Highly Sensitive Child Practitioner Training

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Lindsay Vandenbussche MSW, RSW (Currently on Maternity Leave and not accepting clients)

Client Focus:

Parents/Guardians

Youth (11- 20s )

Hi, I’m Lindsay!

I am so glad you're here! It has always been my passion to support individuals, especially young people, through the hardships and challenges of life. As a mom, I know how hard it can be to juggle your own needs while constantly worrying about your child’s. We so desperately want to find balance, peace and strength for ourselves and our families. In our teen years, life often feels confusing and even unbearable at times. It's a time where we want to feel understood and accepted, while also attempting to form an identity and build relationships. Sometimes this all seems too much to handle on our own. It is my goal to provide a welcoming space where you are able to feel heard and accepted while exploring life’s challenges, struggles and successes. I hope to listen to your story and walk alongside you while you discover your undeniable resiliency and strength.

Approach to therapy:

I strongly believe in the impact connections and relationships have on our mental wellbeing. Through an attachment- based, trauma informed lens, I plan to work collaboratively with you to discover new ways of coping, regulating emotions, creating goals and building connections. I draw from several modalities including: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion- Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.

Education and Experience:

Masters of Social Work

Honors degree in Psychology

Additional Certifications and Trainings:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) level 1 certificate through Wilfrid Laurier

Maternal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International

Depression in Childhood

Childhood Anxiety

About Us

Brittany Bent BSW, MSW, RSW

Client Focus:

Parents/Guardians

Children (10 and under)

Sara Emptage BSW, MSW, RSW

Client Focus:

Parents/Guardians

Youth (11-20s)

Hi! I'm Brittany!

Welcome to the first step to a new way forward! I believe the therapeutic relationship and collaboration are some of the biggest tools to aid in creating positive change. By providing a space that is non-judgmental, and client-centered, my goal is to help individuals build self-esteem, improve communication, and further develop their emotional, vocabulary, and regulation skills. I hope that parents and children will find confidence in themselves and their ability to take on challenges in their life using the skills, methods, and techniques discussed in session.

Approach to therapy:

I view communication as the basic need for children and parents alike. Using play in session allows the child to “go back to the basics” in how they communicate, which aids in building the opportunity to better manage their conflicts, feelings, and behaviours. I practice from an attachment lens to understand the child’s relation to others and use interventions drawn from modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Play Therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy.

Education and Experience:
Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Work

Additional Certifications and Trainings:

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Restorative Justice

Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Level 1

Suicide Intervention (safeTALK, ASIST)

Hi, I’m Sara! I look forward to working with you on your journey! I have extensive experience working in a residential treatment facility with youth experiencing complex mental health (anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc.), family conflict, and developmental trauma. In our teen years, many things can and will change, which can leave a young person to feeling overwhelmed, not heard, and/or struggling to embrace a new identity amongst other difficulties. I recognize how challenging seeking counselling support can be, as a parent or a young person, and am very intentional in making the space a comfortable and safe environment. Our life stories speak volumes, and I look forward to helping you write the next chapter of your story.

Approach to therapy:

As a Social Worker, individual, and parent, I value compassion and collaboration. Working from both a trauma-informed and attachment lens, I practice a client-centered approach to address the diverse needs of the individuals I work with. This means I meet the individual where they're at in their journey. I draw upon evidence-based practices including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Strength Based Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Education and Experience

Master of Social Work Degree

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Sociology

Additional Certificates and Trainings:

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy through Wilfred Laurier University

Adolescent Suicide Intervention and Prevention

Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Accepting Clients

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