Meet Elise
Elise has experience working with children, youth, and families across schools (including children with disabilities), residential care, psychiatric services, and in supporting victims of
human trafficking and online child exploitation. She brings empathy and compassion to her work with individuals facing trauma, developmental and mental health challenges and emotional regulation difficulties. Elise uses trauma-informed, strengths-based, and family-centred approaches. She provides unconditional acceptance of children and families, while intervening appropriately to ensure safety and prevent harm, always demonstrating patience and understanding.
Intensive Family Support Program
Kaiya works closely with families and individuals, offering compassionate, hands-on support through our Intensive Family Support Program. This program is designed for those who require a higher level of care and guidance to address complex challenges.
To learn more about the program and how Kaiya can support you, visit the Intensive Support Program page. If you’re interested in booking an appointment, please complete our contact form to get started. Our team will be in touch to guide you through the screening process.
Areas of treatment
Anxiety
Depression
Behavioural Challenges
Social skills development
Trauma / Trauma-related Support
School-related Challenges
Resilience & Coping Skills
Techniques Used
Trauma-Informed Approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Play Therapy / Theraplay
Emotional Regulation Skills
Psychoeducation
Strengths-Based Interventions
Coping Skills Training
Education
College Teacher Assistant
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from
Master of Child and Youth Care (MCYC) from
Certifications
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner
Emergency Response Officer (ERO) Certification
Emotion Regulation Training
Certificate in Child Mental Health Analysis
Psychopathology in Children and Youth
Child Protection & Flag training (sexual behaviour signals)
Languages
Dutch