I am currently accepting new clients for virtual and in person appointments at Balanced Mind and Wellness in Etobicoke, Ontario. I am dedicated to helping children, youth and adults with their mental health and have spent over a decade contributing to hospitals, mental health, child welfare, human services, special needs, and research. My past roles include Special Education Assistant, Tutor, Coach, Child Life Volunteer, and Teacher. I have completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, a Master of Teaching degree from the University of Toronto/OISE and am a registered Teacher with the OCT. My Masters thesis looked at mental health professionals in school boards, which helped prepare me to work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I have additional trainings in Guidance, Special Education and an ASIST training with LivingWorks. I also have a Masters in Counselling Psychology and am registered with the CRPO and CCPA. Some counselling interventions that I have experience with include: CBT, DBT, Narrative, Humanistic, Strengths-Based, SFBT, Mindfulness, and Client-Centred. My hope is that my professional experiences and my personal life experiences can help you on your life journey. Aside from my professional life, my personal life is filled with a lot of reading and hiking with my dog, Mylo. I enjoy trying new foods, exploring new countries, and diving head-first in new experiences - I have gone bungee jumping and skydiving (and loved it!). One of my life goals is to someday build an animal sanctuary! If you are interested in booking a free phone call or a full appointment, you can send me an email at: alannah@balancedmindandwellness.com
