Street Therapy

Psychotherapy, Assessments & 

Counselling

    

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Street Therapists

Please note, Street Therapy practicum placements are not available until May 2023. We appreciate your understanding.

Clinicians 

Bernadette Street

​Registered Psychotherapist, 

Certified Canadian Counsellor

MPsy, RP, CCC (CRPO, CCPA)


Individual, Family, Couples 

Psychotherapy and Coaching

Bernadette is born and raised in the Philippines. After completing her undergraduate in Psychology, she went to North America to travel. Bernadette came to Canada to complete a post-graduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Sciences, eventually immigrating as she worked through a Master of Clinical Psychology degree from Adler Graduate Professional School. She has worked as a school guidance counsellor, behaviour therapist, clinical supervisor for intensive behaviour interventions (IBI) for children with Autism, play and social skills therapist, and collaborated with CAMH, Hospital for Sick Children, various schools, and community agencies for research and to support client growth and transition. 


Bernadette has over 13 years of experience working with clients across the lifespan.  

She sees individuals with a wide range of concerns including Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD); Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); Learning disabilities; behavioural concerns; Anxiety; Decolonization and racial identity, Depression including Post-Partum Depression and Bereavement; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); childhood-trauma and personality disorders.


Bernadette works in both Kitchener locations, but currently only provides remote (video/ phone) psychotherapy.  

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Licence: Ontario CRPO 3332


Carolyn Shilton

Psychological Associate, 

C. Psych. Assoc., 

(CPO)


Psychoeducational Assessments

Carolyn Shilton, C. Psych. Assoc. will continue to provide comprehensive psychological assessments and psychological services for children and youth 0-16 years old and their families in Brantford and Kitchener-Waterloo. 


Carolyn is a School Psychological Associate and registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 1998. She has over 30 years of experience in conducting assessments for children in a variety of settings, including 19 years of working with school boards. Carolyn has system knowledge and experience to help families understand and navigate special education services, and to work with the child's school to achieve the best outcomes. 


Carolyn works at her house in Brantford and at 177 Victoria St. N. locations. 


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Licence: Ontario CRPO 3254

Hailey Kolpin

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP 

(CRPO)


Individual and Family Psychotherapy 

and Coaching


Hailey received a Bachelor of Arts from Western University, completing an Honours Specialization in Psychology and a Major in Criminology. She then went on to receive her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Western University. Hailey has worked in youth justice, child welfare, children’s mental health, and the education sector.


Hailey is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Hailey works with children and youth with a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, learning challenges, behavioural concerns, trauma, justice involvement, relationship issues, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She also has experience working with caregivers of children with a neurodevelopmental disorder, those experiencing parental difficulties, and those caring for children who are going through challenging times (e.g., court involvement, mental health problems).


Hailey provides remote (video/ phone) counselling and psychotherapy.  


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Licence: Ontario CRPO 8161

Supervised Clinicians 

All early-career psychotherapists and RP Qualifying category clinicians are overseen and monitored by the clinical supervisor, Bernadette Street. 

Linda Storm, MA MC 

RP (Qualifying) (CRPO)

Master of Arts in Counselling 

(MACP)

EMDR & Narrative Therapy


Linda sees individuals with Autism (ASD) and ADHD experiencing executive functioning, focusing, and social issues are welcome. Includes working with trauma, anxiety and depression specifically or associated with living with ASD and ADHD. Finally, screening and assessments for ASD and ADHD symptoms and traits are also available.


She provides both short-term and long-term psychotherapy. Short-term is typically 2-7 sessions per engagement to clients with an immediate need for help with functional problems. Long-term therapy can include several full work sessions with planned transitions to occasional ongoing check-ins.


Linda welcomes those who need someone to listen, talk and gently work through sensitive problems and issues without judgement or pressure. 


Linda provides remote (video/ phone) counselling and psychotherapy.


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License Ontario CRPO 11526

Jay Lavery, MA 

RP (Qualifying) (CRPO)

Master of Arts in Counselling

(MACP)


Jason has years of experience supporting youth with ADHD, ASD and various learning and behavioural challenges. Jason is a practitioner of mindfulness-based practices and finds they help support and enrich his ability to serve clients. 


Jason is happy to work with an extensive range of clients and organizes his practices around providing Client-Centred Therapy grounded in empirically-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Additionally, Jason has lived experience as a first responder and is passionate about addressing the unique challenges associated with fulfilling such roles.

Jason aims to connect with his client wherever they may find themselves in life and help guide them through the challenges they face by aligning them with their innate strengths and skills.


“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn.


Jay sees clients from 11 years old and up.  Jay provides remote (video/ phone) counselling and psychotherapy. 


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License Ontario CRPO 11582

Cindy Stater-Drummond, MA 

RP (Qualifying) (CRPO)

Master of Arts in Counselling

(MACP)


Cindy offers a diverse background having lived, studied, and worked in Canada and the United States supporting BIPOC communities from all socioeconomic backgrounds. As a champion of equity and inclusion, she welcomes all opportunities to work with a wide range of clients, and a commitment to helping girls and women navigate difficult life events, improve their self-agency, and pursue their goals.


Cindy works from a person-centred, evidence-based approach offering compassion, understanding, and a process reflective of the uniqueness of each individual.


Additional experience includes more than 15 years of experience as a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor, high-performance athletic coach, and seasoned organizational development leader.   


Cindy provides in-person and remote (video/ phone) counselling and psychotherapy. Cindy works in both Kitchener locations. 


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License: Ontario CRPO 11240



Therapists In Training


Pauline, Sabrina, Tory, and Sodaba joined Street Therapy between May and September 2022 for their clinical training as requirement to their graduate programs and CRPO licensure. They are excited to support clients in their healing and life exploration.



Pauline Dill, MA 

RP (Qualifying) CRPO

Master of Arts in Counselling

(MACP)


Pauline has experience in the education system with youth and adolescents. She has worked with numerous students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anxiety, to name a few. Pauline plans to assist a wide range of clients, especially adolescents and young adults.


Pauline uses such modalities as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in a Client-Centred Approach. With compassion and empathy, Pauline provides her client with an approach situated to their unique self and assists the client along on their journey of healing.


When Pauline is not working, she enjoys getting outside to recharge by hiking, gardening, and kayaking.

Pauline provides in-person (429 Queen St. South) and remote (video/ phone) counselling and psychotherapy.


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License Ontario CRPO 12045



Sabrina Popernitsch, MA

RP (Qualifying) CRPO

​Master of Arts in Counselling

(MACP)


Sabrina (she/her) is a trauma-informed, humanistic practitioner completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University who believes the therapeutic relationship is the driving force of growth. She has ten years experience working as both an educator and with children, youth and families to navigate developmental and behavioural concerns. She also holds a degree in grief, bereavement, and loss studies from the University of Western Ontario where she focused on trauma and living-loss studies.


She is committed to holding space for her clients with empathy and unconditional positive regard. Her goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to feel validated, heard and seen for who they are so they can be empowered as they show up in life. Because therapy is not a one size fits all process, Sabrina works with her clients to address the root cause of present-day concerns through intentional, proactive listening, and collaborates with her clients to utilize their strengths in creating a plan of action that supports the individual's process.


She is passionate about working with people and supporting clients in their healing journey, and understands the incredible strength it takes to reach out for support. 

As she begins formal training and supervision, she hopes to continue localizing the areas which she'd like to focus on in her future practice as a Registered Psychotherapist. She will begin as a Supervisee come the September practicum season. Please join us in welcoming her to the team!

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License Ontario CRPO 



Tory Walsh, MA

RP (Qualifying), CRPO

Master of Arts in Counselling

(MACP)



Tory (she/her) is completing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She received her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Recreation and has been working with neurodiverse children, youth, and adults for 8 years in a variety of settings which include school, treatment centres, and community agencies.


Tory has experience working with a wide range of presenting issues including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression.

Tory draws from a variety of creative and evidence-based approaches including Gestalt Therapy, person-centred therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapies. She utilizes sensory exploration, grounding and mindfulness, as well as emotional regulation during her sessions, and approaches therapy from a trauma-informed lens.


Tory is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental in her approach. Tory believes that each individual entering into therapy brings with them their own strengths and abilities which will be used and built upon throughout treatment.

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License Ontario CRPO 



Sodaba Surush, MA

RP), CRPO

Master of Arts in Counselling

(MACP)



Sodaba has an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Waterloo University and is currently completing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has experience working with individuals presenting issues ranging from addictions and compulsions, depression, anxiety, family conflicts and separation, posttraumatic stress, multicultural concerns, and Autism and ADHD spectrum symptoms.

She takes a warm, compassionate, and strengths-based approach to therapy and believes in an integrative approach of weaving together therapeutic strategies to ensure individualiz​ed care. Some of her preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client Centered Approach, Compassion-Focused, Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.

Sodaba understands what it is like to live in more than one culture and navigate generational differences. She aims to use her lived experience and knowledge to help her clients better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, and find greater meaning in life and relationships.

Sodaba sees clients from 16 years old and up, and provides in-person and remote (video/ phone) counselling and psychotherapy.

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License Ontario CRPO 





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License Ontario CRPO 





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License Ontario CRPO 


Administrative Assistants 


Juliana and Cass joined Street Therapy's Team in 2022 and are excited to contribute to the team.


Juliana Sanders Snow

Bachelors of Science in Sociology 

Yorkville University MACP Student 

Office Manager, Support Group Facilitator

After immigrating and living in Canada for three years, she recently gained Permanent Resident status and joined Street Therapy as an office manager and support group facilitator. 


Juliana completed a Bachelor of Science with a major in Sociology, and a concentration in Race, Class and Gender Studies. She now codes and co-authors research concerning transgender social inclusion and exclusion for her university. She volunteers for Shelter Movers, where she's helped hundreds of families relocate from homes affected by domestic violence. 


She is excited to attend graduate studies this fall to continue pursuing her passion in social justice and counselling psychology, through the Master of Arts Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. She'd like to concentrate on providing treatment to those subjected to marginalization, invisible disabilities and/or neurodiversity as a registered psychotherapist while continuing her photography business alongside.   

Cass Eardley

Co-Op Student and 

Social Media Manager


Cass is currently completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph- Humber and has started a co-op placement at Street Therapy.


She is eager to pursue a career in psychology and is also interested in social media marketing. In the future, she plans to attend graduate studies and aims to one day be able to provide effective mental health care for adolescents.


Thank you for visiting this page and checking our staff and clinicians. 

We hope to serve you or your families in your healing journeys.  

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Address

177 Victoria Street North, Suite 101 Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5C5


429 Queen Street South, Suite 204 Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1W6


19 Chinook Place SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8S1


Contact

Local    +1 (226) 887-6320

Phone  +1 (888) 977-5820

Fax       +1 (888) 510-2079

Email:   [email protected]


Hours

By Appointment Only. 


Mon-Fri:    9:00 am - 5:30 pm (EST)

Sat:             9:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)
Sun:            Closed


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