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Therapist Assistant – TA
Chloey is a Therapist Assistant at LSCTS.
She holds a diploma from Georgian College and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. As an aspiring Occupational Therapist, Chloey has a strong passion for pediatrics and supporting children in developing functional skills through engaging, play-based therapy.
She has experience working one-on-one with children to support fine motor development, sensory processing, and participation in daily activities. Her background also includes experience in hospital and clinical settings, where she collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care. Chloey enjoys creating individualized, engaging sessions tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.
She values building meaningful connections with children and their families and strives to create a positive, creative, and encouraging environment where children feel confident and supported. Chloey is passionate about play-based, child-centered therapy, with a focus on fine motor development, sensory integration, and participation in meaningful activities.
Speech-Language Pathologist - MHSc, Reg. CASLPO
Erin is a Speech-Language Pathologist at LSCTS.
She enjoys working with children and their families in the areas of early language and literacy, as well as speech sound disorders. As an SLP, Erin completes assessments and develops treatment plans, which she shares collaboratively with a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA). She also supervises therapy sessions and supports client progress.
Erin has over 20 years of experience in the field of speech and language, first working as a CDA for 10 years and then as an SLP for the past 10 years. She has worked with children of all ages in schools, homes, and clinical settings, both individually and as part of interdisciplinary teams.
Erin works with preschool- and school-aged children to support functional and efficient communication for social and academic development. She enjoys collaborating with clients, their families, CDAs, and the broader care team to meet each child’s needs in an evidence-based and client-centred way.
Therapist Assistant – TA
Hunter is a Therapist Assistant at LSCTS. He’s a recent graduate of Georgian College with a diploma in OTA/PTA.
Hunter gained experience through volunteer work with LSCTS and clinical placements during school, including pediatric and hospital settings. He also completed a pediatric placement with members of the LSCTS team. In addition, Hunter has worked closely with children through sports.
He has a strong passion for ensuring each child feels heard and supported, creating a comfortable environment where they can express themselves freely. Hunter is dedicated to helping children and their families receive the care and support they need to grow and feel supported every step of the way.
He focuses on following each child’s interests and strengths to help them achieve their therapeutic goals. Hunter has a particular interest in self-regulation, emotional regulation, and sensory needs.
Social Worker - BSW, MSW, RSW
Mikylah is a social worker and psychotherapist at LSCTS with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Her experience includes work in therapeutic homes, the court system, school-based social work, and private practice. Mikylah’s work is grounded in attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches, and she offers a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space. She is especially passionate about supporting parents and caregivers in building confidence and strengthening connections with their children.
Mikylah supports parents and families, parent–child relationships, child and adolescent mental health (age 6+), separation/divorce, grief and bereavement, neurodivergence, emotion regulation, trauma, school difficulties, and social-emotional challenges.
Human Resources and Culture Manager - BScN, RN
Joanne is the Human Resources and Culture Manager at LSCTS. She is a Registered Nurse.
Joanne has over 25 years experience as a manager in a variety of Community Health settings, with a focus on family centered care and engagement.
Joanne has an interest in building strong teams and loves working in the richness of a multi-disciplinary environment. Outside of work Joanne loves hanging out with her family and her dogs.
Clinical Manager & Occupational Therapist, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Justine Kitchen is the Clinical Manager and an Occupational Therapist at LSCTS. She has 15 years experience as an OT and has worked in the Paediatric field her entire career.
Justine’s practice has always focused on family-centered care. It’s her educated belief that you cannot treat just the child, but that progress involves active involvement from parents and/or other caregivers in that child’s life.
Justine enjoys helping parents/caregivers navigate the recognition of needs and creating a plan of action for therapy and care. She is interested in child/adolescent mental health and emotional regulation and how this can be intertwined with sensory issues and resulting behaviours.
M.A., Clinical Psychological Associate
Niki is a Clinical Psychological Associate at LSCTS. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (Autonomous Practice) with declared areas of competency in clinical psychology in assessment/evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and consultation with children, adolescents, and adults.
Niki brings years of experience in psychoeducational, psychological, neurodevelopmental, and mental health assessment, having completed well over 1000 such assessments with children, adolescents, and adults ranging in age from infancy to the elderly. She believes that in order to support or remediate an issue, we must first gain a thorough understanding of exactly what the problem is, as well as any personal and environmental factors at play through an integral assessment process. Once the problem is understood, detailed recommendations for treatment and support can be personalized to the individual and provided to parents, educators, and organizations as needed. Her assessment reports are thorough and detailed, and her recommendations are closely tailored to both the client and the environment, whether that be home, school, or in the community.
Her main areas of therapeutic focus include anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. She draws from a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT, CPT, ACT, and mindfulness strategies, as well as Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Art Therapy.
Occupational Therapist - OT Reg. (Ont.)
Sarah is an Occupational Therapist at LSCTS. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Australia.
Sarah has experience supporting children of all ages in a variety of settings, including coaching youth soccer, leading day camps, and working in a private clinic as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Australia. Sarah is passionate about neuroaffirming practice and celebrating each child’s unique strengths and interests. She strives to create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children and families can work collaboratively toward meaningful goals.
She has a particular interest in sensory integration and regulation.
Occupational Therapist
Nicole is an Occupational Therapist at LSCTS. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science and Psychology and has additional training in disability and physical activity.
Born and raised in Parry Sound, Nicole is excited to support children and families in her home community. She has coached many local youth sports teams and enjoys guiding children as they explore new skills, build confidence, and reach their unique goals. Nicole values collaborating with families and takes an encouraging, engaging approach to help children grow and thrive.
Therapy Assistant & Communicative Disorders Assistant
Maryam is a Communicative Disorders Assistant and Therapy Assistant at LSCTS. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification, and a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) certification. She has experience providing therapy in both individual and group settings, supporting clients with diverse communication needs.
Under the supervision of speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, she implements therapy plans using a family-centered approach. Maryam integrates evidence-based techniques to promote growth and development in her clients.
She creates a warm, adaptable, and collaborative environment, helping clients make meaningful progress, fostering confidence, and supporting them in achieving their therapy goals.
Occupational Therapist - Reg. OT (Ont.)
Lyndsey is an Occupational Therapist and the owner and operator of LSCTS. She has a certification in Sensory Integration and is certified in the SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) approach to feeding.
Lyndsey has a passion to see children be the best they can be with whatever skills they have. She has a keen interest in sensory integration and feeding ability.
Speech-Language Pathologist – BAS (Hons), M.Cl.Sc. (SLP)
Lindsay is a Speech-Language Pathologist at LSCTS. She holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western University. Lindsay has experience providing client-centered, collaborative care in a variety of healthcare and community settings.
Lindsay is passionate about providing accessible and engaging SLP services to families living in Northern Ontario. She is eager to help children reach their communication goals in her home community of Parry Sound!
Communicative Disorders Assistant - CDA
Erika is a Communicative Disorders Assistant at LSCTS, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). She is passionate about helping clients to communicate in the way that works best for them and their families.
Erika has experience providing treatment under the supervision of an SLP in a pediatric speech clinic. She also has worked with children for several years in many other settings, such as at day camps, birthday parties, and pre-schools. Above all else, her experience has taught her the importance of getting to know children and their families to help provide the best care possible.
Erika is especially interested in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), which are tools and techniques for communicating non-verbally that can be helpful for some children.
Therapist Assistant - TA
Shannon is a Therapy Assistant at LSCTS. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health from Brock University and earned her OTA/PTA diploma at Georgian College.
Shannon’s experience includes working with children ages 4-18 years within a variety of therapy settings — including school based care, home based care, and care within the community. She has a strong passion for ensuring each child has access to the care needed where they feel their most comfortable.
Shannon’s goal is to provide children and their families with the care and support needed for them to learn, grow, and feel supported and empowered.
Occupational Therapist - Reg. OT (Ont.)
Hannah is an Occupational Therapist at LSCTS. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies from the University of Guelph, and is certified as an Early Childhood Educator.
Hannah brings a varied range of experience to her practice, drawing from her community therapy work in Vancouver, BC and from roles outside of her OT career, such as ski instructor, camp counsellor, nanny, and Early Childhood Educator. Drawing from this wealth of experience, her approach to practice is deeply rooted in early intervention and family-centered care.
Hannah enjoys working to help children of all ages achieve their goals, from infancy to young adult-hood. She is excited to use her creativity to develop fun, engaging, and enriching intervention plans while working in partnership with children and families.
Social Worker - MSW, RSW
Katie is a Social Worker at LSCTS. Katie believes in the inherent strengths of each child and her approach to counselling is rooted in building upon these strengths, fostering resilience, and empowering children to navigate life's challenges.
Katie creates a safe and supportive space by encouraging open communication, allowing children to express themselves freely. She draws from her experiences working with children and families in areas of mental health, child welfare, and mentoring coordination.
Katie incorporates trauma-informed, strengths-based and child-focused approaches to promote positive change and growth. She is passionate about ensuring children feel heard and understood, and that their perspectives are integrated into the counselling process.
Behavioural Coach & Group Facilitator
Wendy Neely is the Behavioural Coach and a Group Facilitator at LSCTS. She is a trained Social Service Worker with a Bachelors degree in Psychology.
Wendy has spent the last 25+ years working as a Behaviour Consultant within the framework of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Wendy's extensive knowledge, insight and passion has led her to develop and facilitate a variety of programming for children and adolescents to focus on areas of behaviour that include happiness, anger, fear, assertiveness and more.
Therapist Assistant - TA
Lindsey is a Therapist Assistant at LSCTS with a diploma from Georgian College.
Lindsey has worked in many sectors, including both paediatric and hospital rehabilitation settings. Lindsey has a strong commitment to providing family-centred care by involving family members and caregivers in the therapeutic process.
Lindsey believes in fostering a supportive and empathetic environment where children feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate in their care.
Speech-Language Pathologist - MLS, MSc, SLP (C) Reg
Jan is a Speech-Language Pathologist at LSCTS. Jan currently sees clients in one-on-one sessions as well as servicing the Federal Schools in the greater Parry Sound area.
Jan has over 25 years’ experience working with toddlers, preschool and school-age children who experience communication delays.
Jan’s areas of interest include Articulation, Language Processing, Pragmatics, Reading Difficulties, Stuttering and Voice Delays.
Therapist Assistant - TA
Cassidy is a Therapist Assistant at LSCTS.
Cassidy is an experienced Therapy Assistant supporting our Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Speech-Language Pathologist in the Parry Sound area.
Cassidy loves working with children particularly, to help them gain confidence, and provide them with the skills and tools they need in order to achieve their goals and reach their optimal potential. Cassidy always brings enthusiasm and positivity to her sessions!
Psychologist - M.Ed., C. Psych.
Michelle has been providing psychological services for over 30 years. She is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in the areas of Clinical, Counselling, School and Organizational Psychology. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario and the University of Alberta, she began work with Integrated Services for Northern Children in Kenora, travelling to rural and remote communities in northern Ontario, providing multi-disciplinary services for children and their families. She moved to Parry Sound, with her family, where she continued to provide diagnostic and therapy services to infants, children, adolescents, families and adults with Developmental Disabilities at Hands.
As retired director of Children’s Services and Lead Agency of Child and Youth Mental Health, she had the privilege of working with individuals, agencies, associations, and government advisories to plan for improved services for children and youth across the province. She considers it an honour to continue to work with clients and families now through private practice, providing professional, evidence-based services that are compassionate and safe.
As part of her practice, she is partnering with Lyndsey Stevenato Children’s Therapy Services, providing in-person and video-supported psychological services to infants, toddlers, children, and their caregivers.
Social Worker - BSW, MSW, RSW
Jenn is a Social Worker at LSCTS. She believes in approaching the counselling relationship with gentleness, warmth and creativity. Jenn takes a strength-based, holistic approach to supporting those she works with and regards herself as an ally & helper in the therapy process.
Jenn has Indigenous (Mohawk) and settler Canadian background and has experience working with children, youth and families in various settings and has considerable experience working with Indigenous community directed organisations.
As a new mom, Jenn has a special interest in supporting children and youth and is passionate about creating a safe and meaningful space to foster wellness.
Communicative Disorders Assistant - CDA
Sarah is a Communicative Disorders Assistant at LSCTS. She will be working under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist to provide treatment either in 1-on-1 or group settings.
Sarah is also a certified Child and Youth Counsellor, with a background in working with deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind individuals. She also has experience working with Mental Health concerns, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Multiple Sclerosis.
Sarah has a special interest in motor speech disorders and is passionate about making a difference in others lives by helping them reach their goals.
Therapist Assistant - BHSc., TA
Marissa is a Therapist Assistant at LSCTS with a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science and Bioarchaeology.
Mariss’s experience includes working in psychogeriatrics, traumatic brain injuries, and supervising OT assistants in training as they begin their careers.
Marissa enjoys being the bridge between parents and their children by offering a space for the children to learn and express themselves freely and providing parents the education and tools to support their children between sessions.
Occupational Therapist - OT Reg. (Ont.)
Samanta is an Occupational Therapist at LSCTS. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology & Nutritional Sciences.
Samanta strives to provide client-centered therapy for children of all ages in fun and engaging ways.
Samanta is passionate to work together with children and their families towards their unique goals. She uses a strength-based approach to foster a positive learning environment.
Occupational Therapist - OT Reg. (Ont.)
School services only
Jenn is an Occupational Therapist. She currently works for LSCTS by servicing private schools to help support kids to be the best students they can be.
Jenn has worked with a variety of aged kids in many different settings – including child care, overnight camps, and day camps and in pediatric private practice.
Jenn enjoys getting to know each child’s interests and strengths so she can use those in therapy to progress towards their goals. She particularly likes working on fine motor and self-regulation skills.
Marketing Lead
Emily is the Marketing Lead at LSCTS.
Emily brings over 5 years of experience in marketing and communications across not-for-profits, municipal government, and publishing sectors.
Before her marketing career, Emily was a registered Early Childhood Educator where she developed a lasting passion for working with children and families.
For partnerships, collaborations, or other marketing inquiries, contact Emily at marketing@childrenstherapy.ca.
Client Care Lead
Becky is the Client Care Lead at LSCTS. She has been working with the clinic since July 2006, being the first point of contact for the families of LSCTS.
Becky has a genuine interest in all the children and families that walk through the doors of LSCTS, and has had the great pleasure of watching children grow up as they have visited the clinic throughout the years.
Becky is always quick to greet families with a warm and caring smile, and always ready to lend a listening ear. Outside of work, Becky enjoys spending time with her family and going for walks with them.