Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: Ruth offers phone and video sessions only.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: Ruth offers phone and video sessions only.

ABMA COUNSELLING

Meet Our Team
Our team provides Psychological, Psychotherapy and Social Work Services.
We invite you to read each therapist's profile, review his/her areas of specialty and schedule your appointment using the booking button in each profile.

The following therapists are accepting new clients:

Steve Abma, MA, RP - Director
Adult Individuals, Couples
Depression, Stress, Anxiety
Relationship Concerns
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
Steve completed his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from King's University College and his MA in Counselling from Providence Seminary.
Steve is available Monday to Saturday.
Steve is a Registered Psychotherapist. His services are covered under benefit plans that include "Psychotherapy" or "Psychological Services".

Madhav Khurana, MSW, RSW
Teens, Adult Individuals
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Stress
Trauma, Addictions, Crisis Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Madhav completed his Bachelor's Degree in
Social Work from Dalhousie University and his Master's in Social Work from McMaster University.
Madhav is available Tuesday and Saturday.
Madhav is a Registered Social Worker. His services are covered under benefit plans that include "Registered Social Work".

Katie Harris, MA, RSW
Teens, Adult Individuals
Depression, Stress, Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Katie completed her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and her MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Katie is available Monday, Friday and Saturday
Katie is a Registered Social Worker. Her services are covered under benefit plans that cover the services of a Registered Social Worker.

Anita Thompson, MSW, RSW
Children, Teens, Adults
Self-Esteem, Emotion Regulation
Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Exposure Therapy / Desensitization
Biofeedback for Mood Disorders
Anita completed her Bachelor's Degree in
Psychology from Western Ontario and her Master's
in Social Work from Laurier University.
Anita is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday.
Anita is a Registered Social Worker. Her services are covered under benefit plans that include "Registered Social Work" or "Psychological Services".

Ruth Nixon, MA, RP
Children, Teens, Adults, Couples
Abuse and Trauma Recovery
Depression, Grief and Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
EMDR for Trauma
Ruth completed her Bachelors of Arts in
Sociology from Trent University and her MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Ruth is available Monday to Friday.
Ruth is a Registered Psychotherapist. Her services are covered under benefit plans that include "Psychotherapy" or "Psychological Services".

Cheryl Drake, MA, RP
Adult Individuals and Couples
Depression, Anxiety, Relationships
Work Stress, WSIB
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
Emotional Freedom Therapy
Cheryl completed her Bachelor's Degree in
Psychology from Brock University and her Master's
in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Laurier University.
Cheryl is available Wednesdays
Cheryl s a Registered Psychotherapist. Her services are covered under benefit plans that include "Psychotherapy" or "Psychological Services".

Rita Vescio MA, RP
Children (5yrs+), Adult Individuals
Emotional Regulation, Anxiety, Depression
Stress, Trauma, Crisis, Suicide Intervention
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Rita completed her BA in Psychology from
Brock University and her MA in Clinical Mental
Health Counselling from Medaille College.
Rita is available Monday and Thursday
Rita is a Registered Psychotherapist. Her services are covered under benefit plans that include "Psychotherapy" or "Psychological Services".

Laura Bruno, MA, RP
Teens, Adults
Depression, Stress and Anxiety
Crisis and Suicide Intervention
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Laura completed her BA in Psychology from
Wheeling Jesuit University and her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Medaille College.
Laura is available Monday to Saturday
Laura is a Registered Psychotherapist. Her services are covered under benefit plans that include "Psychotherapy" or "Psychological Services".