Michelle is a vibrant, metis, Registered Psychotherapist who has been practicing for 15 years with extensive experience in providing holistic and culturally sensitive services to children and their families. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, a specialized bachelor of science degree with a major in psychology and numerous certificates in the field of mental health services, ranging from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, to Emotion Focused Therapy.
Her passion is helping individuals and families overcome obstacles that are holding them back, gaining a greater knowledge of who they are and where they fit on their journey through life. It is this passion to meet clients where they are today that she brings into her sessions in order to help those struggling. She has worked with countless clients navigating ADHD and is able to resonate with her clients through the lense of her own familial experiences navigating childhood and adult ADHD.
When she is not working , she finds herself raising a busy family, perpetually renovating her forever home, and can often be found in the wee hours of the day in her garden where she finds herself grounded and one with nature, feeling the soil between her toes and fingers.
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Lynda Fraser is an accomplished and passionate professional in the field of psychology and personal development. She holds an MSc. in Psychology and is certified as an ADHD-Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner. With a focus on helping individuals with ADHD, Lynda excels in building self-esteem, addressing executive functioning weaknesses, and harnessing personal strengths. Her holistic and empathetic approach has earned her a reputation as a transformative beacon of hope for those seeking to unlock their true potential.
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Rita Mannarino is a skilled and compassionate nurse practitioner with over two decades of nursing experience. She has always had special interest in mental health and mindset and has both a personal and professional interest in ADHD specifically.
With advanced training and experience in a variety of settings including primary care, ICU/critical care, oncology, mental health and mindset coaching, pain and symptom management, palliative care, and ADHD, Rita is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate patient centered care that is focused on promoting mind and body wellness and learning to live well with chronic health issues.
Rita combines her clinical knowledge, empathetic and caring approach, and evidence-based practices to develop personalized treatment plans that empower her patients diagnosed with ADHD to achieve optimal mental health and lead fulfilling lives.
Rita completed her Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner and her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Laurentian University. Prior to this she completed her Nursing Degree from Athabasca University after previously completing her nursing diploma from Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. Rita’s love for learning and expanding her knowledge and experience has been the driving force behind the many certificates and advance training programs that she has completed over the past 2 decades from various educational institutions and also lead her to becoming a member of CADDRA and completing their specialized ADHD training.
Outside of work, Rita enjoys spending time at their cottage on Lake Superior with her husband, their 2 dogs and their two grown children and their partners. Rita enjoys hiking, gardening, snowshoeing, going on adventures with her family and watching sunsets.
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Samantha is a skilled and compassionate nurse practitioner with over
15 years of nursing experience and a special interest in mental
health. She has a research and academia history and has worked in many
areas of nursing (including primary care for all ages, adult acute
care, chronic disease management, house calls for the frail elderly,
and cardiac care). She considers her experience, compassionate
approach to comprehensive care, and promoting mental wellness
paramount to helping individuals with ADHD feel empowered. Samantha
combines her clinical knowledge, empathetic approach, and
evidence-based practices to develop personalized treatment plans to
assist patients in optimizing their ADHD experience.
Education and Certifications:
* Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care of all ages certificate (NP-
PHC), University of Western Ontario, 2013,
* Master of Nursing (MN), University of Western Ontario, 2012.
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), University of Western Ontario, 2008
* Master of Science (MSc) in cell biology and physiology, University
of Western Ontario, 2006.
* Bachelor of Science (BSc), University of Western Ontario, 2005.
* Continuing education and professional development in the field of
adult ADHD through CADDRA membership
Outside of patient care, Samantha enjoys cycling, reading, gardening,
cooking and spending time with her husband and two young children.
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Lisa Willow is a Registered Social Worker, Counsellor, and ADHD Coach. She specializes in helping her clients achieve their goals, over-come procrastination, and master their ADHD symptoms, so that they can live purposeful, joy-filled lives. Having a son with ADHD and also experiencing her own ADHD diagnosis as an adult, and being a therapist with specialized training in ADHD has given her the tools to help others learn to thrive in the face of obstacles. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work, along with CADDRA’s evidenced based ADHD program for health care providers, Peg Dawson’s ADHD Coaching Program, and she is trained as an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. Additionally, she is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and is informed by Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Today Lisa offers strengths based individual coaching and counselling services, and group programs for adults with ADHD.
Lisa enjoys spending time in the forest with her dog Coco, yoga class, cycling, and creative projects.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”. Lao Tzu
Lisa Willow is a Registered Social Worker, Counsellor, and ADHD Coach. She specializes in helpin...
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