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Dr. Comeau is a psychiatrist practicing in Medicine Hat, AB who completed his Medical Degree at the University of Alberta and graduated from the Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of British Columbia. He is a fully accredited rTMS provider through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and completed his rTMS certification and training through Duke University.

In addition to specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, his clinical expertise also includes working with individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness, shared-care for young adults and group psychotherapy.

Dr. Comeau is passionate about helping his patients restore balance in their lives through his patient-centered approach and developing treatment plans tailored to an individuals circumstances and unique needs.

Dr. Emma Koopmans is a psychiatrist accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), practicing in Victoria, BC. She completed her medical degree and psychiatry residency at the University of British Columbia, where she now serves as Clinical Faculty within the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Koopmans specializes in psychotherapy, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based interventions. She is also a Registered Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator. Dr. Koopmans works with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other complex, long-term mental health conditions.

Dr. Koopmans is committed to creating a compassionate, supportive environment where individuals feel understood and empowered to build emotional well-being and resilience. She values a collaborative, shared-care approach, ensuring that treatment is well-coordinated and tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.

He completed his Bachelors in Nursing with a specialty in Critical Care at BCIT/Thompson River University in BC. His Masters of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner through Athabasca University in Alberta. He holds two Doctorate degrees. A Doctor of Medicine from USAT – Florida/Montserrat, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Aspen University in Colorado – both with distinction.

Through his own significant critical illness/life event in 2015 resulting in hospitalization for a period of time, John has gained deeper insight into what good looks like in health care practice and treats others with respect, dignity, empathy and compassion.

He has over 15 years of experience in a wide variety of healthcare fields in primary care, telemedicine, pharma and medical with an emphasis in health promotion and disease prevention.

Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she specialized in Emergency Nursing but also worked in other areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and virtual care as a Registered Nurse.

Christelle was also a clinical nursing instructor as she has a passion in teaching and mentorship. As a Nurse Practitioner, her areas of practice include urgent care, immigrant and refugee care, and primary care. Her special interests include disease prevention, health promotion, chronic disease management, metal health care, and quality improvement work.

Christelle’s patient-centred approach in mental health is rooted in the mind-body connection ideology, which emphasizes that physical and emotional health are not two separate systems but are intimately intertwined. Her care management and evidence-based treatment recommendations are adapted to each patient based on their personal goals and individual preferences.

Outside of work, Christelle enjoys working out, spin classes, and going for walks and hikes with her English Staffy, Nora.

She worked previously as an ER Nurse at a downtown trauma hospital and in oncology at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

She has a background in research and program development, as she helped pioneer the development of the Adolescent and Young Adult Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center in 2014. During the pandemic she also worked virtually, and started travel nursing in BC, where she continued to fall in love with the nature and mountains, with plans to move there in the near future.

Outside of healthcare, she practices ashtanga yoga most days of the week and teaches yoga at multiple yoga studios in Toronto, as well as holds private and group classes online. She believes in the importance of finding awareness in the self, and utilizing the mind-body connection in helping individuals optimize their health, mentally, physically and spiritually.

Prior to completing her Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner PHC Program at the University of Toronto, Olia specialized in emergency medicine and managed a home care agency servicing the senior population of the Greater Toronto Area. Olia also works as a part-time professor and clinical instructor, seamlessly blending her passion for teaching with her dedication to practicing medicine.

With a strong background in entrepreneurship, research, and program development Olia brings a well-rounded perspective to her work. Her approach to patient care is deeply rooted in a commitment to individualized and holistic treatment, customized to address the specific needs of every patient.

Payal Patel is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a focus on mental health, bringing extensive experience in diagnosing and managing conditions such as ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, and PMDD. With a foundation in healthcare and advanced degrees from University of Toronto and York University, she is well-equipped to offer exceptional care. Fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Urdu, Payal's multi-lingual skills ensure comprehensive care for our diverse clientele. Her commitment to ongoing education and proficiency in electronic medical records enhance her ability to provide efficient, patient-centred treatment. Payal demonstrates a versatile and patient-first approach to mental health care. When not working Payal enjoys doing woodworking projects around the home and learning new skills

Michelle earned her BSc in Nursing in 2014. She began her career specializing in Renal care, working in a hemodialysis unit for three years. Although she had always been interested in Mental Health, there were initially no opportunities to pursue work in that field. Through her early experiences, Michelle quickly came to understand that a person’s mental health is one of the most - if not the most - important aspects of healthcare.

She went on to work in a Detox and Mental Health Crisis Stabilization unit, where she gained exposure to a wide range of clients with complex needs. Michelle supported individuals dealing with substance use and mental health concerns such as Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, and Insomnia.

Michelle then transitioned into the role of Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Response Nurse (MHSU CR Nurse), providing care to clients in moments of acute need. She has worked in this role for over five years and continues in it today. Through this work, she witnesses the significant impact that limited mental health resources have on communities. Michelle delivers trauma-informed, evidence-based, compassionate, and non-judgmental care. She has supported clients ranging in age from 7 to 97 and believes that everyone deserves a chance to improve their mental health.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two Corgi/Aussie Shepherd puppies. She has a passion for gardening and explores the role of humor in supporting mental well-being. Michelle believes that laughter and nature are the best medicines. She also participates in environmental protection projects, recycling programs, and independent nature improvement initiatives. For Michelle, healing oneself includes nurturing the environment and maintaining a light-hearted perspective.

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Sadie holds a BA in Professional Communications and certification in eating disorder coaching, demonstrating her commitment to empowering individuals and driving positive change. Her transformative journey through mental health challenges has fueled her unwavering dedication to mental health advocacy. Drawing from her experience in client-facing roles and operations within the tech industry, she offers a unique perspective, deeply understanding client needs. Inspired by her personal growth, she emphasizes effective communication, guided by compassion and curiosity.

Outside of work, you’ll find Sadie adventuring with her husband, dog sitting (until she has her own), going on coffee dates with friends, binge reading books and soaking up the sunshine.

Lily attended McGill University and graduated with a BSc Pharm from the University of British Columbia in 2015. She has a special interest in addictions, mental health and infectious diseases.

Outside of work Lily enjoys overnight hikes, reading and running.

Since her youth, Rhiannon has had a passion and enthusiasm for learning about the human experience – how our emotions, motivations and behaviours influence who we are and how we move about the world.

Over time, these factors inspired Rhiannon to naturally gravitate toward the counselling profession. In keeping with this mindset, Rhiannon's aim is to provide clients with a supportive, compassionate, validating, and non-judgmental space that facilitates healing and fulfillment. Rhiannon works collaboratively with her clients to build a trusting relationship where they can develop strategies that “fit,” are effective, and create positive patterns that move them toward growth and wellness. Rhiannon has sustained several years of experience working with adolescents and their parents, individual adults, neurodivergent persons, and in support groups as a co-facilitator for LGBTQ+ identifying folks.

When it comes to technique, Rhiannon utilizes an integrative counselling approach that is rooted primarily in person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness techniques. Beyond the technical approaches, she believes deeply in the power of one’s personal strength and resilience to create positive change. Rhiannon is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

She received her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2022, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2018.

As an ADHD specialist, Rhiannon specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD by helping them cultivate a life that works best for their brain, while moving away from the systems that don’t work, are unhelpful, or keep them “stuck.” In combination with traditional forms of counselling, Rhiannon works to help clients with ADHD develop systems, tools, and skills to achieve success and balance in their life. This can include time, task, and space management, goal-setting, increasing motivation and focus, building capacity to follow-through with non-desirable tasks, regulating mood and emotions, and developing skills to improve everyday structure.

Sarah completed her BA CYC in 2010, and has since been working directly with individuals to support their mental wellbeing. She has also had additional training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Sarah has enjoyed supporting clients with their mental health journey, both individually and in group settings. Her approach to working with clients can be described as client centred, compassion focused, and goal oriented. Sarah's warmth and openness allows her to meet her clients where they are at, in a kind and gentle manner. Her areas of special interest include whole person wellness, emotional regulation, and ADHD.

Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with family, being in the forest, exploring, hiking, cycling, and always having a furbaby by her side.

Anna completed her social work degree from Thompson Rivers University and has since taken a strong interest in mental health both personally and professionally. Her background has primarily been working with youth and families, helping them to navigate the challenges of life and accomplish their goals with a focus on supportive counselling and group facilitation.

She takes a compassionate and supportive approach to helping those who are dealing with mental health issues, recognizing that in today's world, we all struggle sometimes but there are skills we can learn to cope in healthy and helpful ways. Anna offers a safe and accepting space for clients to show up as they are and learn how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can empower them to effectively manage their mental health.

In her downtime, Anna loves to be creative through sewing, art and design, as well as doing fun crafts with her kids. Anna also enjoys spending time outside with her family and their three dogs, soaking up as much sunshine and fresh air as possible.

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Alyssa has worked in the healthcare system, in hospitals, for the past four years. Prior to working in healthcare, she sought out opportunities to go abroad on humanitarian trips to volunteer in orphanage's, schools, and within different communities. She discovered early on her passion for mental health and looks forward to creating a safe space as her clients embark on this journey. In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys traveling, paddle boarding, hiking, gardening, reading new books and spending time with her family and two dogs.

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Danial completed his bachelor of psychology at the University of Victoria in 2023. He spent years in research labs, reading, writing and presenting at research conferences. Danial is enthusiastic about sharing evidence-based tools from peer reviewed articles to the public. While studying, his area of focus was motivation, emotion and well-being. He believes the first step of healing is self-awareness.

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Katelyn completed her BSc in Psychology in 2020 at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Her passion for mental health and personal development stems from witnessing the devastating effects of untreated mental illness. These experiences taught her the importance of mental health care and inspired her dedication to helping others and making mental health care more accessible. Employing a compassionate and supportive approach, Katelyn strives to foster an environment where clients feel safe, validated, and heard. Outside of work, Katelyn is likely pursuing one of her many hobbies. From reading to painting, camping, hiking, and crocheting, Katelyn loves being outside, getting creative, and trying new things.