Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
The Family Enhancement Centre has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and counseling services since our establishment. Our team of registered psychotherapists, social workers, and mental health nurses brings decades of combined experience in addressing emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. We specialize in individual, couples, family, and specialized counseling services tailored to diverse populations including First Nations communities, refugees, and first responders.Our evidence-based approaches incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and trauma-informed care across multiple locations in Ontario. We maintain strict confidentiality while offering both in-person and virtual sessions to accommodate modern lifestyle demands. Our court-approved programs for anger management and co-parenting counseling demonstrate our commitment to addressing complex interpersonal issues through structured therapeutic frameworks.
Services
Individual Counselling
Couples Therapy
Family Counselling
Anger Management
Christian Counselling
Co-Parenting Counselling
Youth Counselling
Trauma Therapy
First Responder Therapy
Play Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer court-approved anger management and co-parenting programs
- Our therapists are registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Multilingual counseling services available in 10+ languages
- Specialized trauma therapy for first responders and refugees
- Virtual sessions available across Ontario province
Associations and certifications
- Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
What people say
Professional staff
Effective therapy
Caring environment
Culturally sensitive
Flexible scheduling
Services
Individual Counselling
Our individual counseling sessions provide a safe, confidential space for personal growth and mental health improvement. Clients work one-on-one with registered therapists to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. The therapeutic process helps develop coping strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and self-awareness to improve overall well-being and daily functioning.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship counseling helps couples improve communication and resolve conflicts effectively. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like emotionally focused therapy to address trust issues, intimacy concerns, and life transition challenges. Sessions focus on rebuilding connection and developing healthier relationship patterns for lasting improvements.
Family Counselling
Family counseling addresses complex dynamics and improves communication across all family structures. Our therapists help resolve intergenerational conflicts, blended family challenges, and parenting issues through structured sessions that promote understanding and cooperation among family members to create healthier home environments.
Anger Management
Court-approved anger management programs teach healthy emotional regulation techniques. Our structured sessions help individuals identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and implement behavior change plans to improve personal and professional relationships through better emotional control and communication skills.
Youth Counselling
Specialized youth counseling addresses adolescent mental health challenges including anxiety, self-esteem issues, and social pressures. Our therapists use age-appropriate techniques to help teens develop coping skills, improve communication, and navigate life transitions while maintaining appropriate confidentiality boundaries with parental involvement.
People
Joe Seymond
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Joe Seymond is an Indigenous registered psychotherapist with extensive experience in trauma recovery and cultural competency. He specializes in working with First Nations communities and intergenerational trauma, incorporating traditional healing practices with modern therapeutic techniques to provide culturally sensitive mental health support.
Christina Toshakovski
Indigenous Registered Social Worker
Christina Toshakovski brings over 15 years of experience in Indigenous community mental health. Her practice focuses on culturally responsive therapy for Indigenous clients, with expertise in residential school trauma and Jordan's Principle implementation. She provides both in-person and virtual counseling services.
Maryna Svitasheva
Registered Psychotherapist
Maryna Svitasheva is a registered psychotherapist with expertise in trauma therapy and immigrant family counseling. She provides services in multiple languages including Russian and Ukrainian, specializing in anxiety disorders, life transitions, and cross-cultural adjustment challenges for individuals and families.
Sonia Simmons
Registered Social Worker
Sonia Simmons has over a decade of experience in child and family mental health. Her practice focuses on play therapy for children, parenting support, and family systems counseling. She works with clients in St. Catharines and virtually, addressing issues like behavioral challenges and intergenerational trauma.
Neika Pryce
Registered Nurse & Psychotherapist
Neika Pryce combines nursing expertise with psychotherapy skills to address both mental and physical health concerns. With experience in crisis intervention and trauma recovery, she provides holistic care for clients dealing with complex health challenges and emotional distress across Brampton and virtual platforms.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and specialized counseling including trauma therapy, anger management, and first responder support across four Ontario locations.
Do you accept insurance coverage?
Our services qualify under extended health benefits when provided by registered psychotherapists or social workers. Check with your provider for specific coverage details.
Are virtual counseling sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure virtual therapy sessions across Ontario through encrypted video platforms for your convenience and accessibility.
Do you work with Indigenous communities?
Yes, we have specialized services for First Nations and Inuit clients through NIHB funding, including culturally responsive therapy and Jordan's Principle support.
What are your emergency protocols?
For mental health emergencies, we recommend contacting local crisis lines or visiting emergency departments. We provide urgent appointment scheduling within regular business hours.
How do I start counseling?
Contact us by phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. Our intake coordinator will help match you with the appropriate therapist and schedule your first session.
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