Accepting Clients
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.
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
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 (In progress)
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Lindsay Vandenbussche MSW, RSW
Client Focus:
Parents/Guardians
Youth (11- 20 )
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
Certifications and Trainings:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) level 1 certificate through Wilfrid Laurier
Maternal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International
Depression in Childhood