Hi, I am Amelia.

I am a registered social worker graduating from the Master’s of Social Work program at King’s University of Western Ontario in April 2007. I have experience working in the System for 20 yrs and then founded my own private practice in 2018. As an integrative therapist at Y.O.U.R. Therapy Clinic, I use several Western and Eastern practices to help an individual and couples understand themselves better and heal the wounds from their past which may be perpetuating relationship conflicts in the present.

As an integrative social worker, I have found through blending modalities the individual will find clarity in how they have developed into who they currently are; while building courage and connections to change the things that are no longer serving them; along with providing themselves compassion for the past; and the confidence and curiosity for their future endeavours.

Acknowledging the courage it took for you to reach out to a stranger for help at the most vulnerable time in your life, Amelia will listen to your narrative and share any knowledge and skills which can help bring balance to your life. Amelia believes it is important to validate the client’s perspective, allow them to grow from learning through making mistakes, and giving them the knowledge of how to accept the things they cannot change and to change the things they can control.

Amelia promotes self growth and development in her daily life by practicing mindfulness, attending professional development courses, and building collaborations with other practitioners in the community.

I have been trained in specific Western skills therapies such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helps you identify unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), another model that teaches behavioral skills to help you handle stress through applying mindfulness techniques, regulate your emotions, and improve your relationships with others with effective communication. Trauma Informed Therapy (also recognizing childhood developmental trauma), provides psychoeducation on the neurobiology of the brain and how it has been impacted by trauma. Utilizing methods such Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Somatic Experience and Psychedelic Assisted therapy to help heal the whole person and not pathologize parts of the person based on diagnosis. For couple’s work I am Level 2 trained with the Gottman & Gottman method.

Hi, I am Amelia. I am a registered social worker graduating from the Master’s of Social Work pro... Read More

Sarah Montes is a Registered Professional Counsellor, RPC, and a Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor, CCAC, dedicated to helping individuals and families move from the chaos of addiction to the clarity of recovery. Sarah provides a compassionate bridge between clinical expertise and the profound insight that only lived experience can offer.

Sarah is dually credentialed through the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) and the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF). Her robust clinical foundation is built upon specialized training in:

Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Addiction, and Trauma-Informed Professional Addiction Studies

Having held key roles in withdrawal management, as a primary counsellor in residential treatment, and providing one-on-one counselling in various clinical settings, Sarah understands the full continuum of care.

Sarah operates within the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual model, ensuring that healing addresses the whole person - body, mind, community, and spirit. She empowers her clients to reclaim their sovereignty.

A hallmark of Sarah’s practice is her commitment to the family behind addiction. She works extensively with partners, spouses, parents, and loved ones, providing the guidance needed to navigate family dynamics, establish healthy boundaries, and foster collective healing.

Beyond her private practice, Sarah is a prominent voice in the recovery community. She contributes significantly to the field through professional development, public speaking, and advocacy, working tirelessly to reduce the shame and stigma surrounding addiction in all its forms.

Whether working one-on-one or speaking to a crowd, Sarah’s approach remains rooted in empathy, deep understanding, and an unwavering belief in every person’s capacity for a fresh start.

Sarah Montes is a Registered Professional Counsellor, RPC, and a Canadian Certified Addiction Cou... Read More