Maria is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist with 7 years of experience working in the public health care sector, with children, adolescents and adults. She is currently working towards obtaining her psychotherapy license with the Ordre des psychologues et psychothérapeutes du Québec (OPQ). She has been a member with the Ordre des ergothérapeute du Québec (OEQ) since 2017. Her experience in the public sector includes working at CLSC Lasalle (Mental Health Youth Team), at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute (Department of Child Psychiatry), at École Irénée-Lussier et annexes (a specialized high school for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Delay), at the Centre Hospitalier de Université de Montréal (Department of Medical Psychiatry), as well as at CLSC des Faubourgs, in the Mental Health Adult Team (Soutien Intensité Variable- SIV Team). Finally, she has also acted as interim clinical supervisor at CLSC Lasalle from the Youth Mental Health team, in the last year. Maria offers services in both English and French. As an Occupational Therapist, Maria works towards empowering clients by facilitating their participation in occupations that are meaningful and important to them. These occupations can range from productive activities (such as school, work, and household duties) to self-care and leisure activities. Maria became an Occupational Therapist because she believes that our daily activities and occupations are not only a reflection of who we are, but are also opportunities for us to express ourselves, grow, and bring meaning to our lives. Therefore, being able to engage in and choose activities that align with our values can have a powerful impact on our mental health and well-being. In her own spare time, Maria enjoys creative activities, such as dance, art, and music, but also being in nature. She tries to incorporate creative modalities in her intervention sessions when the opportunity presents itself and is in line with the client's goals and interests. Maria also uses CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Self Compassion Therapy and mindfulness approaches in her practice. She believes in a client-centered practice and in creating a warm, compassionate and collaborative space for her clients to work on their goals.

Bianca is a Clinical Social Worker, holding a Masters in Social Work, Bachelor’s in Human Relations, and a DEC in Social Services. Over the past seven years, she has worked with children, families, and adults in diverse environments such as youth protective services, residential community centres, and in a CLSC. Her experience extends to assisting individuals grappling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, as well as navigating challenging family relationships. Bianca uses a comprehensive and personalized approach to therapy, tailored to meet the unique experiences, needs, and therapy goals of each client. She draws on elements from several modalities including family systems theory, client-centered therapy, strength-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based counseling. These modalities are used to help clients understand their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and foster self-compassion. Bianca strives to foster a secure and safe environment that allows for personal exploration and self-reflection. Her empathetic and caring nature supports clients by inviting them to uncover how their previous experiences may be contributing to their daily functioning and relationships. In her free time, she enjoys walking in nature, practicing yoga, and spending time with her dog.