A chance to meet our therapists
Our Therapists
Please take the time to meet our therapists at Cultivating Resilience. Below you will find our therapists’ profiles. This will tell you a little about our staff and their therapeutic modalities and specializations.
Shay Beck
Registered Psychotherapist/Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor
Shay Beck is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She graduated with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Shay specializes in child and youth counselling, and seeks to provide a collaborative therapeutic approach with children and their families.
Shay has a history of working in child and youth care as a Residential Counsellor. This history has shaped her passions in researching child development and psychology. Shay has dedicated her psychotherapeutic practice to the treatment of children and youth, with a special interest in developmental trauma and disorders.
Shay believes in holistic care, treating the client as a unique individual with their own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual experiences and expressions. Client-centered care, with an emphasis on the client/therapist collaboration, is key to her practice. Shay utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches to best suit a client’s individual needs.
Shay’s therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioural Therapies such as: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy and Schema Therapies.
Erin Ferguson
Registered Psychotherapist/Clinical Director
Erin approaches therapy from an attachment perspective – everyone is born longing for connection, love, safety and acceptance. However, sometimes the coping methods we utilize work against us in the long run. By helping clients identify patterns in past/current relationships they can establish goals for healing, growth and enhanced authenticity.
Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Erin enjoys helping couples deepen their emotional bonds while transforming conflict into connection and understanding. Create new patterns in your relationship with yourself and others to build compassion, engagement and increased satisfaction throughout your life.
Mindful Self Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) also influence Erin’s work with individuals (16+) and couples. These approaches can help address a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, addiction, etc. as well as parenting issues, relationship dynamics, people pleasing, perfectionism and more. Erin is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is an evidence-based treatment for trauma and can now be used to target negative self view or harmful core beliefs.
Erin has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Amanda Day
Counselling Intern
Amanda is a masters’ student at Martin Luther University College, and is completing her degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy. Amanda is in practicum placement with Cultivating Resilience Counselling.
Mandy was born and raised in rural Newfoundland and Labrador but has called Ontario home for most of her adult life. In addition to her rural roots and island culture, it is the unique small town community charm that has attracted her to Norfolk County and the shores of Lake Erie. Mandy works with her clients from a place of understanding and compassion, offering a custom treatment plan with a professional and comfortable approach.
Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy is the heart-center of Mandy’s therapeutic style; she believes in holistic care, treating an individual’s complete self, their mind, body and soul. While always keeping a spiritual perspective Mandy is comfortable with different modalities of therapy
including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the psychodynamic approach, and others.
Not only does Mandy call Norfolk County home, it’s also her place of employment, therefore home to community members she has supported and cared for over the years. Working directly with people experiencing crises in mental health and addiction, homelessness, and abuse (specifically towards women and children), has allowed Mandy to provide therapy built on a foundation of trust, compassion and advocacy for her clients, with the intentions of learning, healing, and peace.
Sean Goble
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sean is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) for Cultivating Resilience Counselling and is completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
Born and raised just north of Aylmer, Sean understands Ontario rural life and the unique culture this area fosters. He appreciates the special challenges that living here can pose. He collaborates with his clients at their pace and comfort level, and understands that every person has different needs and expectations.
Sean uses a process-based approach to focus on what you are experiencing right now. This approach allows him to draw from various modalities to truly customize therapy to each client. These modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as other mindfulness-based and person-centered approaches. He sees strong awareness and insight not only as a way to recover and grow from current challenges, but also as a path to thrive in the future.
Sean works with individuals (10 years and older) focusing on anxiety, stress and other real-world challenges that we all face in our lives. He believes it is his role to provide people with tools that not only help them now, but also aid them with any future challenges down the road.
Julia Kovalsky
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Julia Kovalsky is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Julia believes therapy can benefit anyone, and is an opportunity to talk about and explore ways to improve quality of life. Therapy doesn’t have to be accessed only when facing a particular challenge. Therapy extends beyond resolving problems and can be about thriving and getting the most out of life. Julia enjoys supporting clients to be the best version of themselves and building a life that enhances that.
Julia is passionate about connection, knowledge, meaning, balance and authenticity and provides a safe, non judgmental and collaborative space with clients. Her approach is relaxed, informal, and individualized for each client she works with, utilizing evidence based modalities including Solution-Focused, CBT, CPT, ACT and DBT
Julia works with individuals 12 years of age and up, and helps clients deal with things like anxiety, stress/burnout, depression, identity, self esteem, life transitions, cultural or relational challenges and issues related to home, school or work.
Maria Saied
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Maria is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
Maria approaches therapy with the belief that every individual holds the capacity for growth, resilience, and change. Maria is passionate about creating a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and discover new ways of coping. Her work is guided by the understanding that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and each person’s journey is unique.
Maria enjoys working with individuals (children 10+, youth and adults) navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, self-esteem, focus, motivation, life transitions, and relationship dynamics. She values helping clients build on their strengths, increase self-awareness, and move toward living with greater balance and authenticity.
Her therapeutic practice is influenced by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. Maria integrates these modalities to help clients build practical skills, foster resilience, and create meaningful changes that support their long-term growth and well-being.
Aleetta Woodhouse
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Alee is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She graduated with a Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo and holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Algoma University.
Alee believes that meaningful change happens when people feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. Her approach to counselling is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in creating a space where clients can explore challenges, build insight, and move toward the life they want.
Alee works with individuals navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and feeling stuck. Together, we will focus on understanding patterns, identifying strengths, and developing practical tools that support change.
Her therapeutic approach is influenced by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Alee aims to create an environment that is warm, authentic, and client-centred. Alee aims to make the counselling process approachable and is respectful of each person’s unique experiences, values, and goals.