Meet our team
The SYC team is a group of highly skilled, value-driven, experienced professionals.
We became counsellors through our love of working with young people
(which we have all done for a very long time and in a variety of different settings - from backcountry wilderness trips to classrooms).
We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches to support diverse needs.
meet our current students:
We offer placements for Master of Social Work students and those enrolled at Yorkville University.
*please note at this time we are only offering external supervision for Yorkville students.
Colleen McLean (she/her)
Counsellor, MSW RSW
Colleen McLean is the owner and clinical director of SYC. With over 20-years experience working with children and youth, Colleen has dedicated her career to supporting young individuals in overcoming challenges, building resilience, and achieving their full potential. She is committed to advancing mental health support in our community.
Colleen has a particular focus in trauma and attachment, supporting children and youth who have experienced developmental trauma, abuse, and trafficking.
Colleen provides in-person and virtual counselling, parent coaching, family support, and consultation services. She is an approved field placement supervisor for Yorkville University and offers supervision for students enrolled in Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs.
Colleen also provides customized workshops, professional trainings, and Mental Health First Aid certifications.
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Anne Tong (she/her)
COUNSELLOR, MSW RSW
Anne provides virtual counselling, family support, and consultation services.
Anne is covered through TELUS health e-claims.
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Brooklyn Heide (she/her)
COUNSELLOR, BSW RSW
Brooklyn provides in-person counselling services with a focus on play-based therapy.
Brooklyn is covered through Non-Insured Health Benefits, the Victim Quick Response Program, and TELUS health e-claims.
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Vyda-Jane Boucher (she/her)
COUNSELLOR, BSW RSW
VJ provides in-person counselling, family support, and consultation services.
She offers play therapy and is a Certified Trauma and Integration Clinician.
VJ is a provider through the Metis Nation of Ontario, the Victim Quick Response Program, Non-Insured Health Benefits and TELUS health e-claims.
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Melissa Lindsay (she/her)
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST QUALIFYING, MACP CRPO
Melissa provides in-person counselling in Huntsville and virtual counselling across Ontario.
Melissa works with children, teens, parents, and those along their perinatal journey.
She offers a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Parts work, Play, and Nature-Based therapy.
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Jess Golle (she/her)
EDUCATIONAL FACILITATOR, BA MACP(c)
Jess provides in-person and virtual educational workshops and webinars.
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Abby Keeble (she/her)
ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR, MHSW RSSW
Abby provides in-person and virtual individual and group addictions counselling.
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Adrienne Wilson (she/her)
PRACTICUM STUDENT, BSW MEd MSW(c)
Adrienne is completing her Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.
She provides in-person and virtual counselling for children and teens.
