Dr. Boutet is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychological Association of Manitoba. She received her Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Manitoba in 1994. She is also a Certified School Clinician in Manitoba (1999). Dr. Boutet has extensive experience working with the education system in Manitoba in her roles as a School Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, Student Services manager, and a Psychology Consultant for the Department of Education.

In 2016, Dr. Boutet resumed her passion for providing direct psychological services within the community. Her treatment interests include children and youth experiencing learning, behaviour, social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. “Dr. Connie” has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD in this population and is committed to supporting school–age children reach their potential in school and in life.

Dr. Boutet approaches therapy from an ecological perspective, looking at the fit between life demands experienced by the client, both external (environmental) and internal (self-expectations), and the client’s personal resources to meet these demands, including coping skills, social supports, personality and temperament, physical health, and physical resources. When life demands exceed an individual’s ability to cope, stress occurs, which can result in emotional distress, behaviour problems, physical symptoms, and/or social difficulties. Within this model, therapy focuses on creating a better match between demands and individual resources by addressing specific stressors, teaching coping techniques and symptom management strategies, and increasing access to critical supports.

After 30+ years of traveling to the west coast of Canada for holidays, Dr. Connie and her family relocated to British Columbia in June of 2022, where she continues to offer virtual treatment for residents of Manitoba. Connie is enjoying the physical beauty of BC but misses seeing friends, family, and clients in person.

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Hannah grew up in Winnipeg, MB and pursued her undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. She then completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy at the University of Manitoba, graduating in 2020. Since graduation, she has worked primarily with preschool-aged children in remote First nations communities. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys curling competitively, baking, playing board games, and travelling.

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Nicole was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB. She completed her Bachelors in Kinesiology at the University of Manitoba while playing hockey for the Bison Womens Hockey team. She graduated with her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba in 2021. Nicole has worked both in private and public practice helping children and adults recover from injuries and achieve their goals. She has a special interest in treating infants with plagiocephaly and torticollis and in helping children master their gross motor milestones. When Nicole is not working, you can find her coaching hockey, going for runs, and spending time outdoors with friends and family.

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Amy is from Winnipeg, MB. She completed her Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of Manitoba and graduated in 2020. Since graduating, Amy has worked with preschool aged and school aged children in Manitoba.

In her free time, Amy loves spending time with family & friends, going to spin classes, and travelling.

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Lara is a registered Social Worker with the Manitoba College of Social Workers. She received her MSW from York University in 2018. Lara has been working in the field of Social Work for over ten years and has extensive experience working with children, youth and families.

Lara has worked in the child welfare system for several years, school settings and community health where she has provided support, advocacy, and counselling services to children, teens and families struggling with mental health concerns, family violence, addiction issues and trauma.

Lara is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is currently on the path to becoming a certified Play Therapist. She has training in Trauma-Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Play Counselling. Through a Systems approach, Lara supports individuals to explore their life difficulties and find solutions to change. Utilizing a strength-based approach, Lara support children and teens in their journey towards healing by discovering new ways to cope, understand and feel more empowered in their lives.

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Kyla is a Registered Social Worker and has been working with children and families since 2013 when she received her Bachelor of Social Work degree. Along with counselling, Kyla works in the hospital primarily assisting families through barriers to medical care, connecting with community supports, educating families on child development, and providing counselling in times of crisis, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Kyla values that everyone has a story to tell and works with people to acknowledge their experiences, find their voice, and start their journey of healing and growing. She is patient, empathetic and non-judgmental. Kyla is passionate about children and women’s health, which shines through in her personal life where she and her husband are raising three children, and she has recently started courses to become a doula. If you feel Kyla may be a good fit for you, please reach out for an initial consult!

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Tia grew up in Brandon, Manitoba. She played basketball at the University of Winnipeg before transferring to Minot State University to pursue Speech-Language Pathology. She graduated from Minot State with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders in May 2015, and later obtained her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in May 2017. In September 2017, she began working full-time with a school division in Winnipeg supporting children aged 5-21. In the last year, Tia has also become very interested in supporting young children and their communication development. Tia is passionate about several areas of Communication Disorders, but she especially enjoys supporting speech and language development for children with complex needs through play-based activities. Learning to communicate can be so much fun! In her spare time, Tia enjoys playing and watching sports, travelling to new places, and spending time outside with her dog.

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Susan is a registered Art Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents and their families. She completed her graduate level training in Art Therapy in 2004 and since that time has worked in private practice settings, schools, communtiy agencies, and client homes providing individual therapy, child-caregiver dyad sessions, sibling therapy, and group therapy.Her areas of expertise include FASD, Attachment, Anxiety, Anger Management, and trauma.

Susan believes in each individual’s innate wisdom and desire to succeed and that competency and resiliency blossom when individuals are witnessed and met with compassion in both in their strengths and challenges. Art Therapy provides individuals with opportunities for physical and emotional regulation, self-exploraition, and externalization of challenges through engaging in creative process. Susan’s approach is strengths-based and client-centred and incorporates elements of CBT, DDP, IFS,, play therapy, and attachment and trauma informed therapies along with the creative process to strengthen the connection between mind, body and spirit to enhance self-esteem and self-awareness.

Outside of work Susan is mother to a spririted teenager, and a lively preteen, and enjoys spending time with her family, being active, and finding new ways to bring creativity to her home and daily life.

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Sandra Franz is a member of the Canadian Registry of Marriage and Family Therapists and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (RMFT-S). She holds a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Sandra is a wife, mother, and Amma (Icelandic for grandmother) residing in rural Manitoba.

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Recently retired from her position at Manitoba Shared Health in the field of Adolescent Mental Health, Sandra has extensive experience working with children, teens, and families. Her clients and their families sought therapy and treatment for various concerns, including anxiety, depression, regulation difficulties, as well as complex trauma and academic and family challenges. She also has extensive experience working with neurodiverse individuals.

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Sandra possesses specialized training in attachment and trauma-informed therapies, along with expertise in Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she is a certified practitioner in Self Regulation Therapy and Brainspotting.

Sandra firmly believes that the client family is the expert of their own experience. She recognizes that during times of stress and life transitions, individuals and families may feel less resilient or stuck. It is her belief that a supportive therapeutic relationship is essential to promoting readiness to change and creates a safe space to learn new skills and reconnect to creativity and existing strengths.

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Deanna grew up in Lockport, Manitoba, where she currently lives with her husband, Ray, and dog, Bailey. Deanna graduated from Minot State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. In 2016, she graduated from Alabama A & M University with a Masters of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. She has worked in isolated and rural communities around Manitoba and currently works in schools in Winnipeg. Deanna and her family enjoy being outside, playing and watching all types of sports, and a good movie!

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Meagan grew up in Winnipeg, MB and pursued her undergraduate degree at the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Kinesiology. She then completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy at the University of Manitoba, graduating in 2018. Since graduation, she has worked primarily with children under the age of 5 in three different provinces (BC, Ontario, and now Manitoba, both in and around Winnipeg and in Northern Communities)! In her spare time, Meagan enjoys playing sports, board games and coaching ringette.

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Sarah is our Mental Health Services Coordinator. When booking an initial consultation, caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with Sarah. Her role is to help determine which Counsellor will be the best match for your child or youth, and to discuss the details of our counselling services.

Sarah firmly believes that every child deserves to thrive and flourish, regardless of the challenges they may face. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. She has also received specialized training in evidence-based methods and frameworks, including Floortime, Theraplay, Self-Reg, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model, and Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy.

Sarah is dedicated to facilitating the connection between children and youth and the Counsellors who can guide them on their journey to creating lives that are joyful, authentic, and filled with possibility. Click the booking button above to schedule a free consultation with Sarah, or email her at sarah@childrenstherapycollective.com, to get the process started.

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Ciji Khan is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Manitoba, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Candidate (MA Counselling Psych Candidate). Alongside her academic pursuits, she takes pride in being a devoted mother to an energetic little boy.

With a career spanning 15 years in the child welfare field, Ciji has honed her expertise in working with children, youth, and families. She adeptly utilizes cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques while maintaining a strength-based and person-centred approach. Her experience also includes counselling neurodiverse youth and their families, as well as individuals and families living with addictions.

Ciji firmly believes in the inherent worth of every individual, regardless of lifestyle, race, culture, or religion. Her diverse background includes supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and various forms of trauma. Drawing upon a range of modalities, she skillfully guides individuals on their healing journey, ensuring they find a safe and welcoming environment when seeking her support.

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Sarah grew up in Prince Edward Island, and got her Masters of Science (Applied) in Physiotherapy from McGill University in 2020. From her time living and working in Quebec, she is comfortable providing services in English and French. Since moving to Winnipeg with her fiancé and their cat in early 2021, she has spent most of her career working with children in remote communities in Manitoba. She is especially interested in helping infants and toddlers reach their full potential, and loves making therapy fun for kids of all ages. In her free time, Sarah enjoys running, knitting, and exploring the great camping and hiking that Manitoba has to offer.

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As a Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association, Mary-Ann has been in private practice since 2021 and utilizes an eclectic approach that aligns with the needs of younger clients, such as Expressive Art Therapy, Sand Tray, Play Therapy, Narrative/Storytelling Therapy, Mindfulness, and somatic approaches.

Mary-Ann has additional training in Expressive-Arts Therapy and she is a currently a member of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy, working towards certification.

As a former school counsellor and educator for 25 years, Mary-Ann spent several years providing individual and group counselling, along with developing school-wide and parent-based programs to support the wellbeing of students. She has completed a Masters program in Counselling (M.Ed. thesis route) from Brandon University, Post Graduate studies in Counselling Psychology (Athabasca University) and a PhD in Educational Contexts (University of Calgary).

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Tessa is a Canadian Certified Counselor (CCC), school counselor, teacher and parent to four young children. She has a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education and Master of Education in Counselling Psychology. She is an experienced child/teen counsellor who specializes in trauma informed therapy that is attachment and play based. She also is passionate and skilled at supporting parents. Tessa has significant training in play therapy, including theraplay, and is a certified Circle of Security Facilitator. Tessa is excited to use toys, games and talk therapy to support children and parents. Tessa’s areas of expertise include play and talked-based therapy for OCD, depression, anxiety, self-harm, teaching self-regulation and co-regulation, parenting toddlers, perinatal mental health, providing support for navigating the educational system and supporting neurodiverse kids and their parents. Tessa’s style has been described as compassionate, gentle, creative and knowledgeable. She is always looking for client’s strengths. Tessa integrates the following modalities into her therapy: play, somatic, cognitive behaviour, solution focused and acceptance and commitment. Tessa has a high degree of training and experience in child development, building secure attachment and gentle parenting. If you’re finding yourself stuck with parenting your littles, middles or bigs, and need some strategies that will work for you and your unique family, Tessa would love to talk. She is grateful for the opportunity to offer you support, and looks forward to working with you.

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Chelsea completed her Bachelor of Science and graduated with her Master of Physical therapy (2020) from the University of Manitoba. She is currently working on a Master of Science looking at gross movement skills in women and how they relate to physical activity participation. She has spent the last two years working with children in remote communities in Manitoba and will now be working with children in Nunavut.

In her free time she enjoy reading, being active in the gym, walking her dogs, or spending time with her family watching her husband play sports.

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Carrie Shynkaryk is a physiotherapist who loves working with children! She graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2013 and has spent the majority of her career working with kids. She enjoys making physiotherapy assessment and treatment fun for kids, it will hopefully look like play! She is married and has 2 rescue dogs and enjoys spending time outdoors and camping.

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Alix graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2015 and has been working as a school-based occupational therapist ever since. She holds full membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba.

Alix specializes in working with school-age children with various needs from ages 5 and up. Sessions with her are fun and engaging so children feel excited to learn, grow, and experience success!

She has a special interest in fine motor skill development, printing programs, and sensory processing assessments.

Alix believes in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic practices and a collaborative approach to ensure meaningful outcomes for families and children. She can’t wait to work with your family to help your child thrive and achieve their goals!

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Jen grew up in the small town of Binscarth, Manitoba. She moved to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees. Jen spent nearly 10 years teaching in elementary schools in Winnipeg, with the majority of her teaching career spent in Kindergarten. She also taught Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, and Reading Recovery. Jen has many experiences running programs for preschool aged children and their families.

After the birth of her son, Jen became a full time mom and caregiver. Her son’s Autism and Childhood Apraxia of Speech diagnoses led Jen to experience play therapy, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy first hand, as a parent. Jen became very familiar with RDI Floortime, where she learned to follow her son’s lead and interests, and became his partner in play to help facilitate his growth and development and to create a caring, safe, inviting and inclusive learning environment for him. Jen’s son was non-speaking until 6 years of age, so she has experience with using an AAC device and the Proloquo2go program, which helped give her son a voice when he hadn’t yet found his. Jen has a passion for teaching and learning with all children, but especially those who are neurodiverse. Her life experiences as a parent to a neurodivergent child has given her understanding, knowledge, and empathy to what other families may also be experiencing.

Jen currently lives in Winnipeg with her husband, her son, and their Shichon pup. She enjoys going on adventures and spending time with her family, wandering through trees and exploring the outdoors, planning parties and activities, and advocating for Autism awareness and acceptance.

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Camilla grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She attended McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. She then returned to Winnipeg to complete her Masters in Occupational Therapy at the University of Manitoba. Since then, she has worked in different school divisions, both in Winnipeg and rurally. Camilla and her husband have two little boys to keep them on their toes. The whole family enjoys spending time cooking, eating, and spending time outside!

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