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    • Home
    • About
    • Our Team
    • Services
    • Areas of Focus
      • Grief & Loss
      • Trauma & Dissociation
      • Emotional Regulation
      • Relationship & Attachment
      • Identity & Self
      • Life Transitions
      • Mind & Body
      • Neurodivergence
      • Prenatal & Postpartum
      • Parenting
      • Addiction
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
Authentically You Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Home
  • About
  • Our Team
  • Services
  • Areas of Focus
    • Grief & Loss
    • Trauma & Dissociation
    • Emotional Regulation
    • Relationship & Attachment
    • Identity & Self
    • Life Transitions
    • Mind & Body
    • Neurodivergence
    • Prenatal & Postpartum
    • Parenting
    • Addiction
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ

meet our team

Brisha Marli Clark, RP (Qualifying)

Individuals: $140/50-minute session

Couples: $160/50-minute session

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Nadia Guergachi, RP (Qualifying)

Individuals: $140/50-minute session

Couples: $160/50-minute session

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Stéphanie Garceau Leger, RP (Qualifying), Student Intern

Individuals: $140/50-minute session

Couples: $160/50-minute session

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Ioana Olteanu, RP

Individuals: $200/50-minute session

Couples: $230/50-minute session

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a bit more about us...

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), associate

Hi, I'm Nadia

Things might look fine on the outside—but inside, you feel off. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, shut down, or just stuck in a loop you can’t explain. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.


I work with teens and adults facing all kinds of challenges: anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity questions, or that foggy sense that something isn’t quite right. My approach is calm, honest, and flexible. We’ll figure out what works for you—no pressure to follow a script or force anything that doesn’t feel real.


I show up as a person first, therapist second. I think therapy should feel like a real conversation, not an evaluation. Whether you’re feeling lost or simply want more clarity, I’ll meet you where you are.


You don’t have to be “ready” to start—just curious enough to begin.

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Credentials

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19670

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19670

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19670

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19670

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19670

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health Certificate

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19670

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individuals

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health Certificate

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health Certificate

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health Certificate

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health Certificate

Child Development: Behaviour and Mental Health Certificate

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), associate

Hi, I'm Brisha

You’re holding a lot—and maybe you’ve learned to hide it well. But at some point, survival mode stops feeling like enough. You want to feel grounded, seen, and connected—not just functioning.


As a proud member of the BIWOC community, I hold space that honours cultural identity, intergenerational stories, and the complexity of what it means to show up fully in your life. I bring my whole self into session, meeting you with compassion, curiosity, and a little lightness when it’s needed most.


My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and deeply collaborative. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, or the impact of relational trauma, I’ll meet you with empathy—not a checklist. Together, we’ll explore what healing looks like for you.

Therapy with me might include metaphors, bold questions, and even a laugh or two. Because healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time—and you don’t have to carry it alone.

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Credentials

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Criminology

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Criminology

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Criminology

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Policing

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Criminology

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Criminology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Honours Bachelors of Arts in Criminology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Community and Justice Services Diploma

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19684

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Certified Addiction Professional

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19684

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19684

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19684

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19684

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #19684

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING), student intern

Hi, I'm Stéphanie

Before becoming a therapist, I served for 15 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, including time with the Special Forces. That experience shaped how I show up: grounded, empathetic, and attuned to the weight people often carry beneath the surface.


My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe therapy works best when we are real with one another. You do not need to perform or explain things perfectly—just come as you are. I am trained in the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples, and I hold a certificate in perinatal mental health. I draw from a variety of theories and modalities, tailoring my approach to fit the unique needs and preferences of each client. I work with adults, couples, and teens navigating stress, relationship difficulties, identity, trauma, or life transitions. I often integrate psychoeducation into sessions to support long-term insight and self-trust. Our sessions together can be carried out in English or French.


Whether you are working through something specific or simply looking for more clarity, I will walk alongside you, without judgment, at your pace. Therapy is not always easy—but it does not have to be intimidating. Finding the right fit matters. If you are ready to explore how we might work together, I would be honoured to hold space for your story.

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Credentials

Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Candidate)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Candidate)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Candidate)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Candidate)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Candidate)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #20105

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Candidate)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #20105

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 & 2

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples Level 1 (Level 2 in progress)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #20105

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples Level 1 (Level 2 in progress)

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples Level 1 (Level 2 in progress)

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples Level 1 (Level 2 in progress)

Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Certification

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples Level 1 (Level 2 in progress)

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples Level 1 (Level 2 in progress)

Birth and Reproductive Trauma Program

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individuals

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individuals

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individuals

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individuals

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individuals

Registered Psychotherapist

Hi, I'm Ioana

Being human is hard sometimes. Therapy should help—not make it harder. If you’re looking for real, down-to-earth therapy (without the clinical stiffness), you’re in the right place.


I work with adults and teens navigating a variety of mental health struggles. My approach is deeply relational and flexible—I draw from IFS (Internal Family Systems), Polyvagal theory, Somatic Experiencing, narrative therapy, EMDR, and Gottman, adapting in real time to meet you exactly where you are.


One of the most important things to know about me is that I show up as a real person first, and a therapist second. I don’t believe in hierarchy—I believe in collaboration. You bring the lived experience—I bring the tools, curiosity, and support. Together, we make sense of your story in a way that feels grounded and real.


My sessions are built on authenticity, curiosity, and compassion. I integrate a lot of psychoeducation along the way to reduce shame, build understanding, and help you feel empowered in your own process. Whether you’re working through trauma, navigating neurodivergence, or just trying to make sense of it all—I hold a space where all parts of you are welcome.

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Credentials

Honours Bachelor of Child Development

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Registered Psychotherapist #10196

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 + 2

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 + 2

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 + 2

EMDR Clinician

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

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