Our Team

Education and Qualifications

• Master of Arts, Yorkville University, Bachelor of Arts, University of Ottawa 
• Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Member in good standing, IAAP  and General Member, Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, and Ontario Society of Adlerian Psychology (ONSAP)
• Clinical services supervised by Clinical Psychologists licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
  

Specializing in Anger and Emotional Mastery

Hi, I’m Julie! With over 30 years of experience helping people just like you, I’m passionate about guiding individuals through life’s emotional challenges. My background includes mental health counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury recovery, and employment counseling—but where I truly shine is in helping people find relief from anger, stress, and the impacts of bullying.

Whether you’ve experienced bullying at school, in the workplace, or are dealing with overwhelming emotions like anger and anxiety, I’m here to walk with you on your journey to healing. You don’t have to face it alone. My approach is all about creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your feelings and find real solutions that work for you.

I’ve also written 14 books, including the best-sellers The Rise of Rage and Anger Solutions, and I’ve spent years developing effective strategies to help people master their emotions and take back control of their lives.

If you’re feeling stuck or weighed down by anger, stress, or anxiety, let’s work together to help you find peace, strength, and resilience. You deserve to feel empowered and live the life you’ve always wanted.

Education and Qualifications

• Post Graduate Diploma: Group Dynamics
• Bachelor of Arts
• Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Member of The Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
•  Clinical services supervised by Clinical Psychologists licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario. 

I am passionate about personal development and empowerment with a specialization in Resiliency. 

You may be struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, stress management, grief (after divorce, death, or immigration), personal development, goals, low motivation, eating disorders, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or coping with the challenges of settling after immigration.

Let me walk alongside you to teach you how to apply the pillars of resiliency to your current emotional and psychological challenges. I will partner with you to help you achieve the resiliency you need to help you cope with whatever life may bring. 

My knowledge combined with my personal and leadership skills, helps people challenge to reach a renewed sense of purpose and achievement. 

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Education and Qualifications

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Program
• HBSc. Psychology and Sociology, University of Toronto
• Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
• Clinical services supervised by Julie Christiansen

Pull up a chair. Let’s chat. I’m Steph and it’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Here are a few circumstances that might lead you to sit down with me:

• You’ve suffered a loss- the loss of a loved one, a friend or something really important to you.
• You’re anticipating a loss.
• You’ve experienced something traumatic- you’re struggling and exhausted.
• You don’t feel great. Some of the words you use to describe your emotional state lately are: anxious, down, depressed, low, angry, or burnt out.
• You’ve got a big change ahead of you.
• You love to read and would like to incorporate a great book (or poetry) to guide your healing and growth.

It’s my goal to help you find hope, and practical strategies to heal, adapt and ultimately thrive. I lean towards therapies with foundations in cognitive-behavioural theory. Some approaches I use include Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

A few words about my credentials and experience. I have my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and continue to pursue regular training opportunities so I can effectively support my clients. I am a Registered Psychotherapist licensed by the CRPO. Prior to counselling, I was a first responder and public safety professional. I know how this work changes us and it doesn’t have to be for the worst. I am grateful to have volunteered at a community-based hospice and received first-rate training on end-of-life and compassion-focused support.