Veronica is a warm and approachable therapist who is deeply committed to helping children, youth, and families thrive. As a registered social worker and psychotherapist in good standing with the OCSWSSW (reg# 836618), Veronica brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her work. She is a registered Circle of Security® Parenting™ (COSP™) facilitator, providing parents with tools to build strong and secure relationships with their children. As the clinic’s designated SPACE treatment provider, Veronica specializes in empowering parents to address childhood anxiety in a supportive and evidence-based way.
Veronica is also an approved NIHB provider, proudly offering culturally responsive care to First Nations and Inuit clients. Her dedication to creating a safe and inclusive space ensures that every client feels seen, heard, and supported on their journey to wellness.
Whether you’re seeking help with parenting challenges, family dynamics, or child and youth mental health concerns, Veronica is here to walk alongside you with empathy and expertise.
2025 Fee Information:
$175 per hour for individual therapy, including services for children and youth, and $205 per hour for family therapy. Taxes do not apply to clinical services provided by an RSW.
Specialization & Clinical Focus:
- Child and Youth Mental Health: Supporting children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, emotional regulation challenges, disordered eating, neurodivergence, and identity-related concerns.
- Childhood Anxiety and Depression Treatment: Providing specialized interventions to help children overcome anxiety and depression, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.
- Emotionally Focused Child and Family Treatment: Helping families navigate emotional challenges, build stronger connections, and foster healthy attachment relationships using evidence-based, emotionally focused approaches.
- Parent-Child Interaction & Parenting Support: Addressing attachment challenges through Circle of Security® Parenting™ (COSP™) and offering parent-based treatments like SPACE to manage childhood anxiety effectively.
- Developmental Trauma Care: Providing trauma-informed care for children and youth who are adopted, in foster care, or engaged with community agencies such as CAS.
- Culturally Responsive Care: Delivering specialized counseling services for First Nations and Inuit clients through the NIHB program, focusing on the unique needs of children and youth.
- Young Adults & Post-Secondary Students: Helping individuals navigate life transitions, build healthy peer relationships, and address mental health challenges during this pivotal stage of life.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Utilizing trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) to facilitate healing and foster resilience from past traumas.
Professional Experience:
Throughout her career, Veronica has specialized in supporting children, adolescents, and families. Before transitioning to private practice, she provided clinical interventions to children and families navigating complex challenges at Crossroads, Ottawa’s largest children’s mental health agency. Veronica’s extensive experience spans a variety of clinical practice settings, including working on a rehabilitation team, providing counseling to post-secondary students at a university, offering immigration and refugee youth support, and delivering evidence-based care at community and mental health agencies. She also has valuable experience supporting children and families involved with the child welfare system, bringing a deep understanding of the unique needs and dynamics faced in these contexts.
Education & Training:
Veronica holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and a Bachelor of Arts in Child Studies from Carleton University, equipping her with a solid academic foundation in child development and family dynamics. In addition to her formal education, Veronica has completed an extensive range of post-graduate training to enhance her expertise in various therapeutic modalities and interventions. These include, but are not limited to:
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) by Dr. Leslie Greenberg at Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
- Narrative Therapy and Community Practice
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Unified Protocol) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) by Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital
- Disordered Eating Support and Interventions
- Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) at the Yale Child Study Center (Yale University)
- Circle of Security® Parenting™ (COSP™) at Circle of Security International
Professional or Clinical Memberships:
Veronica is an active member of both the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW), organizations that uphold the highest standards of practice in the field of social work. These memberships reflect her commitment to professional excellence, ongoing education, and adherence to ethical guidelines, ensuring that her clients receive high-quality, evidence-based care.
Clinical Supervision:
Veronica is actively engaged in ongoing clinical supervision with Bruno Jung-Millen, MSW, RSW (OCSWSSW, reg# 837354), ensuring that her therapeutic practice remains grounded in the most current and effective approaches. Additionally, she participates in regular peer group consultations, further enhancing her professional growth and ensuring that she continuously develops the skills and knowledge necessary to provide the highest quality of care to her clients.
