| Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist | Parent Coach | Educational Consultant |
Michelle is a compassionate and experienced Social Worker registered with the Ontario College
of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). With over two decades of
experience, Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting children, youth, and families through
evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural
Therapy (DBT), and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Additionally, she integrates mindfulness
and meditation techniques to foster holistic well-being and personal growth.
Currently, Michelle works as a counsellor in the education sector, providing individual and group
counselling, facilitating strength-based programs, and advocating for student needs. As an
educator, Michelle has shared her expertise with future professionals as an instructor at Humber
College and Fanshawe College, designing and delivering comprehensive lessons in the School of
Community and Social Services.
Michelle has extensive expertise in areas such as anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, trauma,
and depression self-esteem, social skills development, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her
work as an ABA therapist has further enhanced her ability to address complex behavioural and
emotional needs, using a compassionate and solution-focused approach to guide clients toward
meaningful and lasting change. She is highly skilled in providing parent coaching and facilitating
workshops, equipping families with practical tools to thrive.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care with a minor in Family Support from
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) and a Diploma in Child and Youth Work with
Honours from Humber College. Her commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in certifications
in crisis prevention, mindfulness facilitation, and transformative justice mediation.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and spending quality time with
family and friends. This balance of professional dedication and personal fulfillment embodies
her holistic approach to both life and work.
