A wonderful team of experienced therapists who offer a unique approach to therapy.

Melanie Calkins

THERAPIST | MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Pain is a part of the human experience but suffering does not have to be. Together, we can find a way forward from whatever difficulties you are facing. I specialize in trauma and perinatal mental health and will work collaboratively to support you to reclaim your life in a way that honors your values, skills, and intentions.

Authenticity, compassion, collaboration, and humor are central to the way that I practice.  I am committed to finding an approach and pace that feels safe and sustainable while supporting you to reach your goals. I am trained in various modalities and have over 10 years of experience in the field of trauma, mental health, and addiction.

Agnes Drysdale

Psychologist

"Change is our only constant." I often find myself saying this to my clients as well as myself when undergoing a sudden change, challenged through a difficult event, or simply trying to navigate the stressors of everyday life. Sometimes it is difficult to manage or adjust to changes on our own and we need additional support. I hope that with my expertise I can walk alongside you to provide support when it is most needed and to help you navigate the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and stressors that are getting in the way of your wellness. 

I have a special interest in working with youth, adults, families, and caregivers who are struggling with mood, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Treatment may utilize strategies from CBT, DBT, ART, Solution-focused therapy, art therapy and other approaches.

  • Asking for help can be the most difficult step to making a change. I can help you navigate the next steps towards wellness with support, encouragement, and empathy combined with therapeutic approaches that fit for you. I am passionate in helping people find hope, meaning, and purpose in a life full of change and unpredictability. Pure and simple.

Sara Lazareck

director/owner | COUNSELLING THERAPIST

Therapy and healing from past negative experiences is a journey and having effective support along the way is invaluable. With over 20 years of experience working in mental health and addictions, I believe that one of the most powerful elements in healing and achieving a life worth living is authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to bring compassion, humor, safety, respect and acceptance to the therapeutic process. I am also known to have a bit of a “potty mouth” as this is who I am! Using a trauma-informed lens, we will work to better understand our nervous system and the root causes of our struggles as well as learn new and effective coping tools, build on current strengths, and take on new challenges that are in alignment with your personal values and goals and work to heal from past painful experiences. Yes, healing is possible!

  • As a Counselling Therapist (CT) and Registered Occupational Therapist (OT-R), I specialize in providing trauma-focused psychotherapy. I am trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), am a Master Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist (ART), and am a Certified Safe and Sound Practitioner (SSP). My approach to therapy is also influenced by Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory and therapeutic interventions as well as Somatic Experiencing among others. I tend to describe my approach as eclectic and based on the needs of the client in front of me.  I have extensive experience working with individuals living with trauma, complex trauma (development and attachment trauma), substance use issues, personality disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. 

    I know that reaching out to a new therapist can feel scary and overwhelming. I welcome chatting with you over a free 15 minute phone or virtual consultation to ensure that I am the right fit to assist you in reducing your distress, healing from past experiences and building a life that you perceive as worth living. I look forward to meeting and working with you as part of the Lihtan Therapy Collective.

Abby Logan

director/owner | COUNSELLING THERAPIST

I believe we all have the capacity to heal and learn how to live a life worth living, despite challenging and painful experiences in our lives. I believe the coping strategies we develop start creating problems, if we don’t address the underlying causes. Therapy is a safe space to explore, identify, address and resolve these underlying causes, creating transformational growth. Clients often reflect as they go through therapy that they feel lighter, as they are no longer carrying the burdens of their past.

With over 35 years’ experience working with, and helping clients heal from a variety of mental health, addictions and trauma related issues, especially developmental trauma, I hope the following quote reflects how I will be working with you.

“Know all the theories, Master all the techniques, But as you touch a human soul, be another human soul”. - Attributed to Carl. G. Jung.

I am a Counselling Therapist (CT), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and a Certified Master Accelerated Resolution Therapist (ART) helping people heal from trauma. I have delivered therapy through individual and group work, and I am passionate about both approaches.

  • Understanding the invalidation that comes from my own lived experience with ADHD has also helped motivate me to assist clients heal their own shame responses and “inner critic”, increase self esteem and develop strategies that support their life. As a nurse, I also bring a unique perspective by providing education regarding stimulant medication, and their role in emotion regulation.

    I spent over 15 years in management with the National Health Service (UK) before moving to Canada in 2008 with my family. I was responsible for leading a variety of clinical teams, initiating and implementing organizational changes, along with key clinically led service delivery changes. As a result, I also understand the complexities of teams and can assist you with coaching and leadership development and explore how mental health issues may also be impacting you.

    I bring warmth, compassion and humor to your therapy experience, giving you the confidence to create the change to meet your goals, and for you to find the light within you again. I look forward to working with you as part of the Lihtan Therapy Collective.

Audra Potter

clinical social worker

My work as a social worker started in 2013 in healthcare and then led me to clinical practice working with, adults, couples, and groups.  My passion for therapy stems from an innate curiosity about human behavior and people and their stories, combined with an intense desire to see people become their best selves.  I want to see my clients succeed when they come to therapy with me.  I want them to experience changes in the most effective way possible.  

My practice is a reflection of who I am—my personality, values, humor (therapy doesn't always have to be so serious) and the strategies I believe in for mental wellness. I guide clients using cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral approaches, balancing evidence-based techniques with practices I personally use to support my own mental health. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them progress towards the goals they bring to therapy.  My laid-back, goal-focused approach to therapy prioritizes making sure my clients feel supported and validated as they work towards change.

I will not rescue you,
For you are not powerless.

I will not fix you.
For you are not broken.

I will not heal you.
For I see you in your wholeness.

I will walk with you through the darkness,
as you remember your light

A Medicine Woman’s Prayer, Sheree Bliss Tisley