Individuals ~ Couples ~ Family MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH & ADHD/AUTISM PARENTING

Connie Butera is a Registered Psychotherapist and member of The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO); having completed her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University (August 2023). Connie runs a private practice in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.

Connie’s specific focus is on supporting the family unit as a whole. Her experience lies on working with individuals struggling with the various perinatal mood disorders (PMAD’s, PPD), post partum stress, anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation. Connie has completed additional training via Postpartum Support International to support maternal mental health.

As a special needs parent herself, parent mentor with The Children’s Treatment Network and having completed an additional Certificate in Autism via Kerry’s Place Autism Services; Connie’s offers further focus and personal experience in supporting families of children on the Autism Spectrum and with neurodiversity. Connie works tirelessly with families of children with exceptionality’s on acceptance, support and advocacy.

Connie understands that each individuals needs are completely unique, and so she strives to honour and appreciate whatever avenue of care is required; based on their unique and individual experiences. As such, Connie works with her clients to provide a collaborative experience that will facilitate a therapeutic approach that works best for you!

Connie’s overall approach to her work is very person- centered (PCT), Solution Focused (SFT) and Emotion Focused (EFT); however she draws from various other modalities in her work where required; such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Based Approaches.

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Samantha Cohen MSW, RSW (she/her) Registered Social Worker

Samantha holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Toronto, after having completed her Bachelors of Social Work and Bachelors of Sociology through McMaster University. She brings nearly 15 years experience working alongside children, youth, adults and families in a variety of capacities that inform her therapeutic style.

Samantha partners with clients as they journey towards discovering their inner potential and address the challenges they are currently experiencing. Samantha is a strong believer that her clients possess inner strength and resilience that can help them move through difficult life experiences, and strives to join with them in gaining further insight into their challenges, while learning new ways of coping and promoting ongoing mental wellness.

Her passion is working with mothers and parents supporting them in their transition into parenthood and beyond. She is a strong advocate for maternal mental health and works to help parents navigate through the many challenges experienced throughout parenthood.

Samantha practices from a trauma-informed attachment lens along with other therapeutic modalities that inform her practice with clients. She adopts a strength-based, non-judgemental approach that promotes a safe-space to explore both recent difficulties or long-standing challenges.

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