Meet Elise

A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair, smiling and wearing a white button-up shirt against a plain white background.

With a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Child and Youth Care, Elise brings years of experience supporting children, youth, and their families. Elise has extensive experience in school settings (including specialized programs for children with disabilities), residential care, psychiatric services, and 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.

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Child & Youth Worker Support

Elise works closely with children, youth, and their families by offering compassionate, in-home support services. Our in-home support services are designed for those who require a higher level of care and guidance to address complex challenges.

To learn more about our in-home services and how Elise can support your family, visit our Intensive Family Support Program and Child & Youth Worker Support pages.


If you are interested in booking an in-home appointment with Elise, please complete our contact form to get started. Our team will be in touch to guide you through the screening process.

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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 Degree from ROC Leiden 

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from NHL Stenden University

  • Master of Child and Youth Care (MCYC) from Toronto Metropolitan University

    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

  • English

  • Dutch (Fluent)