As a newly Registered Psychotherapist, Katy is excited to bring her experience in supporting individuals through different stages of life to a therapeutic practice. Katy is currently finishing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has her Honours Bachelor of Child Development as well as a diploma in Early Childhood Education. She works with the York Region District School Board as a Developmental Support Worker when she is not completing her studies or working with clients.

Katy is passionate about providing an empathetic, warm space for healing and growth. She has been working with young people for eight years and is dedicated to working with families to foster strong relationships and develop coping skills when things get tough. Katy understands that life can throw curveballs at us and it is important to have a safe place where we can work through anything we are dealing with. She is dedicated to working with clients to building resilience, work through difficult emotions and experiences, and strengthen relationships. She specializes in children’s mental health and supporting families who may be dealing with medical, behavioural, or parenting challenges.

Katy is a proud member of the queer community, the disabled community, and the neurodivergent community. Folks who feel they may not fit into a societal mold can be assured that Katy can provide a space for them to be themselves authentically and without judgment. She believes in finding ways for clients to direct their own care and set their own goals, which she will support in meeting. She works from an intersectional, feminist lens and uses skills from several modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Humanistic Therapy. She also works from a trauma-informed perspective.

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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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I am a counsellor-in-training with a Master’s degree in Counselling and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, grief and loss counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My clinical focus is on women’s mental health, with a particular interest in maternal wellbeing and family adjustment.

Before moving to Canada, I worked as a family physician in my home country, where I witnessed the deep connection between emotional and physical health within families. This experience led me to pursue psychotherapy as a path to support women more holistically; helping them navigate anxiety, depression, identity changes, and the emotional transitions that accompany motherhood and family life.

As a mother of two boys and a newcomer to Canada, I understand the challenges that arise from balancing personal growth, cultural adjustment, and family responsibilities. I aim to create a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive counselling environment where women and families feel understood, validated, and supported in their healing journeys.

Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, I am passionate about making mental health care accessible and inclusive. I look forward to contributing to the Life With a Baby community and supporting mothers and families through the complex and meaningful experience of parenthood.

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Katalin Puscas is a Master of Social Work student at Wilfrid Laurier University, completing her final year and advanced clinical placement with Life With a Baby (LWAB). She supports new and expectant parents through their transition into parenthood with empathy, care, and understanding. Originally from Romania, part of the Hungarian minority, Katalin immigrated to Canada in 2006. As a mom to an amazing 13-year-old son, she personally understands the joys and challenges of parenting without extended family support. When her son was little, she found connection and comfort through Early Years Centres, where she made friendships that continue to this day. These experiences inspired her passion for helping other parents feel less alone. At Life With a Baby, Katalin hopes to support pregnant individuals and new parents with kindness, understanding, and compassion, helping them feel seen, valued, and supported. She is fluent in Hungarian, Romanian, and English, and her approach is warm, inclusive, and grounded in cultural sensitivity.

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