Registered Psychotherapist

Achlaï Ernest is a clinically trained Psychotherapist registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and is experienced in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy as well as group counseling with a focus on anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, social isolation, work-place stress among other emotional and mental hardships. According to each client’s unique counseling needs and concerns, Achlaï approaches her clinical practice primarily utilizing the evidence-based integrative models of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions-focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Through these models, Achlaï assists both individual and couple clients toward sound mental health development with tools and techniques designed to both relieve immediate symptoms which impair ability to function well, and simultaneously address the underlying root causes of distress. Achlaï’s overall approach is to aid clients to identify their self-determined goals reflecting strong mental health and emotional regulation. Emotional health is characterized by the client’s ability to grow towards self-awareness, development of healthy coping skills in the midst of crisis, growth towards self-acceptance and well-relating with others, as well as optimal daily functioning.

Registered Psychotherapist Achlaï Ernest is a clinically trained Psychotherapist registered with... Read More

Kenny received his BA in Spanish from Virginia Commonwealth University, his MAEd from Wake Forest University, his Doctorate from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, and his certification as a Certified Aromatherapy Health Professional from the Essentria School of Aromatherapy. Needless to say, he is well-rounded in his education and his approach to wellness.

He has been engaged in herbalism and aromatherapy since 2008 when he began a journey to reclaim parts of his Indigenous and African heritage. He avidly learns about the flora around him and regularly asks Elders to teach him the medicinal properties of the plants around him. Today, he seeks to use these gifts that Creator has provided to help others journey towards wellness: physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

Kenny received his BA in Spanish from Virginia Commonwealth University, his MAEd from Wake Forest... Read More