Kevin (he/him) is one of our associate clinicians and primarily works as a couples and family therapist. He is a registered social worker and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 836294). Kevin prioritizes meeting clients where they are and creating an individualized environment, allowing people to engage in a way that feels authentic to them. Beyond the office, Kevin is likely outdoors—rock climbing, camping, and canoeing his way through the natural world.
2025 Fee Schedule: $160 per hour for individual therapy and $180 per hour for couples & family therapy.
COI Statement: If your child attends a school within the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, depending on which school your child attends, Kevin may not be able to provide clinical services due to his ongoing commitment at the school board (particularly if he is providing or has provided clinical services at your child’s school).
Specialization & Clinical Focus:
- Attachment-Based and Emotionally Focused Interventions for Couples: Kevin helps couples navigate relational challenges by strengthening emotional bonds, improving communication, and fostering deeper intimacy through evidence-based approaches. Whether rebuilding trust or addressing recurring conflicts, Kevin tailors his support to meet each couple’s unique needs.
- Family Conflict, Relationship Rupture, and Parenting Issues: Using emotion-focused and attachment-based approaches, Kevin supports families in resolving conflicts, repairing ruptures, and creating a more connected family dynamic. He also assists parents in building strong, supportive relationships with their children while managing parenting challenges.
- Adolescent Mental Health: Kevin specializes in helping children and teens address mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and school avoidance. His compassionate approach focuses on empowering young people with tools for emotional regulation and resilience.
- Supporting Adults Through Stress, Burnout, and Life Transitions: Kevin provides practical strategies and emotional support to help adults navigate stress, career pressures, and significant life changes. His approach fosters resilience and clarity, empowering clients to thrive through life’s challenges.
- Neurodiversity and Mental Health: Kevin works with individuals with ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent identities, addressing their unique strengths and challenges. By supporting the intersection of neurodiversity and mental health, he helps clients embrace their authentic selves and build fulfilling lives.
Professional Experience:
Kevin brings over 10 years of experience in the human services field, where he has helped individuals, groups, and families navigate a wide range of challenges. As a school social worker in Ottawa, Kevin has been instrumental in supporting students, families, and school communities, focusing on fostering healthy relationships and promoting emotional well-being. He has also worked in college counseling and community mental health, assisting individuals with mental health, substance use, and housing challenges. Kevin’s expertise extends to adventure therapy, where he has used outdoor adventure and immersion in nature as powerful tools for facilitating positive change in young people. His well-rounded experience allows him to provide thoughtful, trauma-informed support to families and couples, helping them strengthen their emotional connections, navigate relational challenges, and build resilience in the face of adversity.
Education & Training:
Kevin has earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Carleton University as well as a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education in Outdoor Adventure Leadership from Laurentian University. Additionally, he has completed various training courses and programs, including but not limited to:
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) by Dr. Dr. Leslie Greenberg
- ICEEFT Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFFT) Externship
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Trainer: As an ASIST Trainer, Kevin is equipped to train others in effective suicide prevention techniques and supporting individuals at risk.
- Autism and Mental Health: Kevin’s training in Autism Spectrum Disorder and mental health supports clients in understanding and addressing the intersection of neurodiversity and emotional challenges.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Trauma-Informed Approaches: Kevin applies trauma-informed care to ensure his practice is sensitive to the needs of clients with past trauma, prioritizing safety, empowerment, and healing.
Professional or Clinical Memberships:
Kevin maintains an active professional membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).
Clinical Supervision:
Kevin engages in external supervision for his ongoing professional development and professional consultations within our team.
