Services offered

Individual psychotherapy provides a supportive and collaborative space to better understand yourself, work through difficult experiences, and create meaningful change.

Our clinicians support a broad range of mental health concerns, with specialized expertise in trauma and Complex PTSD, mood and anxiety concerns, substance use, emotional regulation, and skill development to reduce high-risk behaviours.

Treatment is individualized to your unique needs, experiences, strengths, and goals. Appointments are available in person and virtually. Appointments are offered both in-person and online.  

Individual psychotherapy services are available for children and youth, with treatment plans thoughtfully tailored to each young person’s unique needs, strengths, and developmental stage.

We provide support for a broad range of mental health and emotional concerns, as well as specialized trauma therapy for children and youth who have experienced difficult, overwhelming, or distressing experiences. Our approach is compassionate, developmentally appropriate, and focused on helping young people feel safe, understood, and supported as they build skills, process experiences, and move toward meaningful change. Appointments are offered both in-person and online. 

Caring for a child with complex emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. Individual psychotherapy and support are available for parents and caregivers navigating the challenges that can come with supporting a child or loved-one who is struggling.

Our approach considers attachment, the parent-child relationship, and the impact of our own experiences on how we respond. Support is also available for caregivers experiencing compassion fatigue, overwhelm, or burnout. Together, we focus on strengthening connection, understanding what may be happening beneath a child’s behaviour, and helping caregivers feel more confident, regulated, and supported in their role.

EMDR Consultation
Michelle is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training and provides consultation to clinicians working toward EMDRIA Certification. Consultation with Michelle can count toward 15 of the 20 consultation hours required as part of the EMDRIA Certification process.

Psychotherapy Consultation
Both Michelle and Natalie provide general psychotherapy consultation for clinicians seeking support with case conceptualization, complex clinical presentations, treatment planning, professional development, and navigating challenging therapeutic work.

Clinical Supervision
Michelle meets the requirements to provide clinical supervision in accordance with the standards of both the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Supervision is collaborative and reflective, with a focus on strengthening clinical judgment, developing therapist confidence, and supporting ethical, competent practice.

The Stairwell – Therapy & Consulting offers engaging, practical, and evidence-informed training for professionals, organizations, schools, and community agencies looking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in supporting complex mental health needs.

Our areas of specialty include trauma-informed care, children and youth mental health, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emotional dysregulation, and understanding and responding to high-risk behaviours. Trainings are designed to bridge clinical knowledge with practical strategies that staff can apply in their everyday work.

Customized workshops and staff trainings are also available upon request and can be developed around the specific needs, challenges, and learning goals of your team or organization.

Looking for training on a specific topic? Connect with us to discuss a customized workshop for your team.