Meet Our Team of Therapists and Allied Health Professionals
Welcome to a place that puts your family first.
At Attuned Families we believe that every family deserves to enjoy healthy relationships and mental wellness. All of our therapists take a client-centred approach and use research-based methods to support children, families and their relationships.
When you are ready to book, our Client Care Coordinator will ensure that you find the right fit in a therapist, and have a positive experience with us from start to finish.
Julia Swaigen
MSW, RSW
Founder & Director; Adjunct Lecturer, UofT
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Julia is passionate about helping parents move from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to feeling empowered and confident, drawing from her own experience as a busy mom and the many families she's supported in building happier lives together.
Anne-Marie Nowina
B.Sc., BSW
Clinic Manager
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Anne-Marie is a highly skilled and warm-hearted member of our team who oversees day-to-day office administration and scheduling. She works closely with clients and associates so that your overall experience with Attuned Families is both positive and meaningful.
B.A., (Hons)
Client Care Coordinator
Samantha Georgiou
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Samantha is a compassionate and energetic team member who will be your first point of contact at Attuned Families., connecting clients with the right therapist and treatment to help them achieve their goals.
Please complete our Contact Form to start the intake process allowing Sam to help you find the best fit for your family’s needs
Dana Feniak
MSW, RSW
Clinical Lead; Registered Social Worker (Currently on maternity leave)
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Currently on maternity leave
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Virtual & In Person
SSP, Theraplay, EFFT
Trauma-focused
Families with Children with Special Needs
ADHD
M.A., M.Psy., Psy.D., C.Psych.
Clinical & School Child/Adolescent Psychologist
Dr. Labao
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Dr. Andre Labao believes that the best approach to client care involves a thorough and sound understanding of both psychological and neuropsychological factors that contribute to individual health. For this reason, he values the assessment process and utilizes theoretical assessment knowledge to provide the best care and evidence-based services for his clients.
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Not Currently Accepting New Clients
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Virtual & In Person
Learning Challenges
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Giftedness
Emilie Nelson
OT Reg (Ont.)
Occupational Therapist
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Emilie is an licensed Occupational Therapist with the ability to support children and their families to thrive in their everyday routines. She takes a warm, family-centered approach to care, ensuring you remain informed each step of the way. Emilie comes with knowledge and interventions related to early developmental milestones, gross & fine motor movement, feeding & picky eaters, chronic pain, brain injury rehabilitation, and ADHD support.
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Currently accepting for:
Infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults
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Virtual & In Person
Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Feeding Challenges
Learning Differences
Attention & ADHD Support
Chronic disease & Brain Injury
Katelyn O’Reilly
MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
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Katelyn is a warm, compassionate, and skilled social worker with 15 years experience in children’s mental health. Her extensive background includes community mental health centres as well as outpatient pediatric psychiatry at both Sickkids and CAMH. Katelyn’s primary focus is working with children, youth, and their parents to address concerns with anxiety, social anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, behaviour concerns, school avoidance, and parent-child or family conflict.
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Virtual & In-Person
EFFT
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Behavioural Challenges
Anxiety and Low Mood
Cathy Iu
MMT, MTA, MT-BC, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); Certified Music Therapist (MTA)
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Accepting returning clients only for:
Child Therapy
Youth Therapy
All ages
Parent Coaching
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Virtual & In Person
Music Psychotherapy
ADHD
Learning Differences
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety
REAT, MA, RP(Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT)
Amber Chan
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Amber brings over eight years of experience working with children, parents, underprivileged women, caregivers, older adults, and diverse communities through expressive arts interventions. Her work has addressed a wide range of areas, including supporting individuals with special educational needs (SEN), healing from childhood trauma, navigating challenging family dynamics, managing emotional disturbances, enhancing self-esteem, and developing effective stress management skills.
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Currently accepting clients for:
Child Therapy 4+
Youth Therapy
Parent Coaching alongside Child Therapy
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Virtual & In Person
ADHD, Autism, Stress Management/Anxiety
Expressive Arts Therapy
Play and Arts-Based Therapy
Emotion Regulation
Cantonese, Master; Mandarin, Fluent
M.Ed., M.Sc., RP
Registered Psychotherapist (Currently on maternity leave)
Laura Greenberg
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Laura has over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and their parents to better understand and cope with “big feelings”. She is passionate about working with parents to navigate and respond to their children’s emotions and to promote parent-child relationships.
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Currently on maternity leave
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Virtual & In Person
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning Disabilities
EFFT, EFST
Charlotte Carson
Marketing & Communications Lead
MBA
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Charlotte Carson brings 20+ years of experience in marketing and brand strategy for global and boutique beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. A Stern School of Business graduate, she combines strategic insight with creative vision to build campaigns that connect, inspire, and drive results. At Attuned Families, Charlotte focuses on helping families feel supported and empowered through thoughtful, purpose-driven marketing.
Megan Watt
Psychometrist
MSW in progress, MMus, B Hons Psych, B Mus
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Megan has extensive experience working with adults and children in assessment contexts. Following a career in piano performance, her passion for pedagogy led her to complete an Honours Degree in Psychology from York University and, later, to pursue her Masters of Social Work through the University of Windsor. Megan’s assessment philosophy closely aligns with a client-centred, strengths-based, and neuro-affirming approach to care. Drawing on her musical background, her previous research has explored the intersection of creativity and mental illness, as well as music cognition. Her interdisciplinary approach to care is something she applies in her assessments and that she will continue to strengthen through her clinical work as a future social worker.
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Accepting New Clients
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Learning Challenges
ADHD
Executive Functioning
Anxiety
Depression
Giftedness
Behavioural and Mood Concerns
Sophia Lee
RSW, MSW
Registered Social Worker
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Sophia is a registered social worker with experience supporting children and families, particularly in emotional and social development, anxiety, and strengthening family bonds. Her client-centered, strengths-based approach combines play-based therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and attachment-based practices to help children navigate emotions, build resilience, and foster meaningful connections.
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Currently Accepting clients for:
Child Therapy
Youth Therapy
Parent Coaching alongside Child Therapy
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Virtual & In-person
Play-based Therapy
Attachment Based Therapy
Anxiety
ADHD
Speaks Korean
Michelle Conner
MSW, RSW, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Social Worker; Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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With over 10 years of experience working with children and families, Michelle uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and draws on various evidence-based approaches to create a therapeutic environment that is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on meaningful change. Michelle is now able to bring her passion for the arts into her work by offering Art Therapy.
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Currently accepting clients for:
Parent Coaching
Child Therapy
All ages
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Virtual & In Person
Art Therapy
Trauma-informed
Families with Special Needs
Ankita Mathur
MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
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With a professional background in community mental health and school settings, Ankita supports children and families with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. She works closely with her clients to navigate life’s challenges, and to support them in recognizing their strengths and in reaching their desired goals.
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Accepting returning clients only
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Virtual & In Person
SSP
DIRFloortime
EFFT
Theraplay
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Ejemen Iyayi
MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
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Ejemen has over 11 years of experience working with children, youth, and families within a variety of community and hospital-based settings. She has worked on multi-disciplinary teams in in-patient and out-patient mental health services, has a certificate in mediation from the Justice Institute of British Columbia, and has done extensive group facilitation work with youth and caregivers.
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Currently accepting clients for:
Virtual Appointments only
Parent Coaching with focus on all ages
Youth and young adults
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Virtual & In Person
EFFT, EFIT
Trauma-Informed
ADHD
Identity Struggles
MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Melissa Hanlon
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Melissa is a registered social worker with 20 years of experience supporting the mental health and well-being of infants, children, youth, and families in a variety of community and education settings. She is passionate about helping clients navigate a range of life challenges such as anxiety, low mood/depression, behaviour concerns, and parenting concerns. Melissa has also has a special focus on sleep difficulties.
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Accepting returning clients only
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Virtual & In Person
Sleep Support age 0-5
Anxiety & Low Mood
Christina Lanteigne
MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Registered Social Worker
Certified Therapy Dog
Cashew
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Cashew helps kids and grown-ups feel more at home and at ease in our already child and family-friendly therapy settings. A popular visitor at schools, he helps us learn about non-verbal communication, nervous system responses, and reading subtle social cues. When not working, Cashew enjoys forest walks, fetch, and napping.
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Christina brings warmth and compassion to her work with young families, as well as new and expecting parents. She is highly trauma-informed, with a special focus on Infant and Perinatal Mental Health. She will work diligently to ensure that her relationship with your family will be a place of comfort and safety.
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Currently Accepting Clients for:
Parent Coaching with focus on all ages
Child Therapy
Youth Therapy
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Virtual & In Person
Pre and Post Partum Mental Health
Grief & Loss (child & parent & pregnancy loss)
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Early Childhood Mental Health
Child & Youth Care
Elise Feddema
BSW, MCYC
Child and Youth Worker
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Elise has a Masters in Child & Youth Care with a Social Work background and frontline experience in both Dutch and Canadian systems, Elise brings trauma-informed knowledge and experience working with youth and families affected by exploitation and complex trauma.
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Currently accepting clients for:
New clients for our Intensive Family Support Program
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In-Home Support
Behavioural Challenges
School-related Challenges
Social Skills Development
Anxiety
Depression
Emotion Regulation
Marnie O’Brien
BScN
Child and Youth Worker
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Marnie is a caring child and youth worker who brings over six years of frontline experience supporting children, teens, and families through emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges. Her work has spanned clinical, home, and community environments through her nursing background, including pediatric psychiatry, early childhood programs, school systems, and family-focused services. She approaches each child and situation through a lens of empathy, cultural awareness, and empowerment.
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Accepting returning clients only:
New clients for our Intensive Family Support Program
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In-home
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Oppositional Defiant DisorderFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Trauma & Family Stress
Suicidal Ideation & Crisis Support
Behavioural Challenges in Early Childhood
Placement Students
Jody Heakes Badour
RP (Qualifying) In Progress
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) In Progress
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Jody is a creative and compassionate art therapy student who supports clients through the healing power of art. She has experience working with children, youth, and adults experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, illness, anxiety, depression, and challenges with emotional regulation. Jody believes many feelings and experiences are difficult to express verbally, so she uses creative expression to foster self-awareness, resilience, and connection. She strives to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued.
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Currently Accepting clients for:
Parent coaching alongside child therapy
Child and youth therapy
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Art therapy and creative self-expression
Grief and loss
Anxiety
Emotion regulation
Life transitions
Tracy (Hei Tung) Lam
MSW In Progress, RSW
Master of Social Work in Progress, Registered Social Worker
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With experience in both educational and healthcare settings, Tracy supports families dealing with emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, as well as grief and chronic illness. Utilizing a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, she creates a safe environment for families to enhance communication, deepen connections, and navigate life’s challenges.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration, emotional attunement, and respect for each individual's unique experiences. Tracy has assisted clients with a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, emotional dysregulation, academic stress, bereavement, and relationship difficulties.
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Currently accepting clients for:
parent coaching
child and youth therapy
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Highlights:
Emotional and behavioural issues and regulation
Grief, loss, and chronic illness
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
BA, MSW in progress
Master of Social Work in Progress
Carly Saltsman
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Carly is a Master of Social Work student with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western University and eight years of experience supporting children and families in both healthcare and community mental health settings. She brings a warm, compassionate approach to her work and is dedicated to meeting each child where they’re at by tailoring her support to their individual needs.
Carly draws on trauma-informed, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioural approaches to help children understand and manage their emotions in ways that feel supportive and accessible. She incorporates creativity and playfulness into her work, creating space for children to express themselves in ways that feel natural and meaningful. Carly enjoys working with children of all needs and backgrounds, including those who are neurodiverse, and is committed to helping every child feel seen, understood, and supported in their emotional growth. -
accepting child and youth therapy client.
parent coaching
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Trauma-informed and strengths-based approach
Creative and play-based
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Emotional regulation
Behavioural and mood challenges
Join the team
At Attuned Families, we’re always looking for passionate and skilled professionals who share our commitment to helping children and families thrive. If you're interested in joining a supportive, collaborative team, contact us!
