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Our Team | Trauma & Grief Institute

Meet our team.

Connect with an independent clinician who brings specialized training in trauma and grief, along with compassionate support for the many challenges that shape our lives, relationships and families.

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Specialized care, thoughtfully connected.

Our social worker and psychotherapist associates are specially trained in trauma and grief while supporting clients with a broad range of needs. They work closely within the Trauma & Grief Institute model as part of our independent integrated clinical team.

Across the TGI clinical community, services include individual, couples and family therapy, Safe & Sound Protocol, EMDR, IFS and parts work, Brainspotting, CBT, Art Therapy and other evidence informed approaches.

17 clinicians

Associates

Our associates work within the TGI model and form part of our independent integrated clinical team, supporting individuals, couples and families across a range of concerns.

Portrait of Krista HelmanAssociate

Krista Helman MSW, RSW, RCSW

Executive Director · Registered Social Worker, ON & BC · EMDR Consultant · Breathwork Facilitator

Individuals age 18+
$250

Portrait of Jan CollinsAssociate

Jan Collins MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, ON

Individual women age 20+ and couples
$165 to $190 (50 min) · $297 to $342 (80 min)

Portrait of Virginia ThurstonAssociate

Virginia Thurston RP, RCAT

Registered Psychotherapist, ON · Registered Clinical Art Therapist · Clinical Supervisor

Individuals age 17+, couples and families
$195 (60 min) · $292.50 (90 min)

Portrait of Alexander De ZorziAssociate

Alexander De Zorzi BSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, ON · Brainspotting Therapist

Individuals age 10+ and couples
$180 (50 min) · $270 (80 min)

Portrait of Marie Jakalicia GuignardAssociate

Marie Jakalicia Guignard MC, RCC, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, ON · Counsellor, BC · EMDR Therapist

Individuals age 13+ · in person and virtual
$180 (50 min) · $270 (80 min)

Affiliates

Affiliate practitioners operate independent practices within the TGI community space. Their services, fees, policies, availability and booking arrangements are managed through their respective practices.

Portrait of Laurel McCloskeyAffiliate

Laurel McCloskey BSW, MSW

Registered Social Worker, ON · Clinical Supervisor

Individuals age 18+
$200

Portrait of Catherine KilbrideAffiliate

Catherine Kilbride RP, OCT

Registered Psychotherapist, ON · Ontario Certified Teacher

Individuals age 12+
$170

Portrait of Victoria HowarthAffiliate

Victoria Howarth MACP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, ON

Individuals age 15+ and families
$160

Portrait of Jessica JacksonAffiliate

Jessica Jackson MACP, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, ON

Individuals age 17+
$170

Portrait of Shiva YanAffiliate

Shiva Yan M.A., RP

Registered Psychotherapist, ON

Individuals age 18+, couples and families
$170

Portrait of Cynthia BatesAffiliate

Cynthia (Cindi) Bates M.Ed., M.A., RP

Registered Psychotherapist, ON · EMDR Therapist

Individuals age 18+
$180

Portrait of Colleen RobertsonAffiliate

Colleen Robertson MA, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, ON

Individuals age 15+
$165

Portrait of Emily DavisonAffiliate

Emily Davison BA (Hons), MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, ON · EMDR Therapist

Individuals age 8+
$175

Portrait of Jessica McGuireAffiliate

Jessica McGuire M.A., CCC, RP

Registered Psychotherapist, ON

Individuals age 16+ and couples
$180

Portrait of Vicky GreenAffiliate

Vicky Green MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, ON

Individuals age 18+ and couples
$160

Portrait of Kate PartridgeAffiliate

Kate Partridge MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker, ON

Individuals age 18+
$165

Portrait of Crystal Nash

Crystal Nash C Hyp, MA Conflict Studies

Registered Psychotherapist, ON

Individuals age 18+
$165

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