MEET THE TEAM

Claudia Abban

MSW, RSW

Psychotherapy with a Registered Social Worker

Hi, I’m Claudia. Navigating the complexities of parenthood, trauma, and mental health can often feel overwhelming and isolating. My passion lies in supporting individuals and families on their journey toward healing from past experiences and embracing a fulfilling, connected life. Drawing from my background as both a therapist and a mom, I integrate clinical expertise with the empathy and understanding that comes from lived experience.

Why Work With Me? I use a trauma-informed, client-centred approach tailored to your unique journey. Parenthood, with its joys and challenges, often brings up a range of emotions, from gratitude to vulnerability. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can work through these experiences together. We’ll collaboratively explore your past, present, and goals, empowering you to make meaningful changes and find strength in yourself and your role as a parent.

My Approach In therapy, I emphasize helping you understand how past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we’ll uncover patterns that may be holding you back, helping you take charge of your emotional responses and foster confidence as you face life’s challenges. By examining these protective behaviours and coping mechanisms, you’ll gain clarity, self-compassion, and the tools to transform your relationships and show up authentically for yourself, your children, and those around you.

Claudia Abban

Elizabeth Evans

Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSc

Mediation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy with a Registered Social Worker

Hi, I’m Elizabeth. I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with more than 15 years of experience, and owner of TMHC. I support children, tweens, teens, adults, couples, and families.

At TMHC Counselling and Mediation, I provide a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful change.

Why Work With Me? My work focuses on supporting tweens, teens, and neurodivergent children and individuals, including those with ADHD and autism. I help clients and families better understand emotional and behavioural needs, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop practical, structured strategies that support confidence and long-term growth.

My Approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect. I draw on strength-based and culturally responsive practices to meet clients where they are, helping them build insight, improve communication, and navigate life’s complexities with greater clarity and confidence.

I have a strong commitment to mental health and well-being and bring both professional expertise and genuine care to every session. I believe that healing happens through connection and work alongside clients to create pathways toward resilience, growth, and healthier relationships.

Elizabeth Evans

Jennifer Matesic

Psychotherapy with a Registered Social Worker

Hi, I’m Jennifer. I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting adults, teens, young adults, couples, and families.

At TMHC Counselling and Mediation, I provide a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful change.

My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect. I draw on a wide range of therapeutic modalities to meet you where you are, helping you build insight, develop practical skills, and navigate life’s complexities with greater confidence and clarity.

Why Work With Me? With a long-standing commitment to mental health and well-being, I bring both professional expertise and genuine care to every session. I believe that healing happens through connection, and I work alongside you to create pathways toward resilience, growth, and healthier relationships.

Jennifer Matesic

Rochelle Douglas

MSW RSW

Psychotherapy with a Registered Social Worker

Hi, I’m Rochelle. I am a Registered Social Worker with more than eight years of experience supporting children, tweens, teens, individuals, and families. At TMHC Counselling and Mediation, I provide a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful change.

Why Work With Me? My work focuses on supporting children, tweens, and teens, as well as families navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.

My Approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect. I draw on evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Play Therapy to meet you where you are, helping you build insight, strengthen resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change.

I have a strong commitment to mental health and well-being and bring both professional expertise and genuine care to every session. I believe that healing happens through connection, and I work alongside you to create pathways toward growth, confidence, and healthier relationships.

Rochelle Douglas

Our Focus at TMHC

We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual and family. Our clinicians are trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, allowing us to meet clients where they are and support meaningful, lasting change.

 

Our Areas Of Expertise Include:

  1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
  2. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Supports emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier relationships.
  3. Sex Offense Specific Treatment (Adolescents): Specialized, developmentally appropriate support for youth who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviors.
  4. Family Therapy: Strengthens communication, connection, and problem-solving within families.
  5. Solution-Focused Therapy: Builds on strengths and focuses on practical, goal-oriented change.
  6. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages mindfulness and values-based living.
  7. Play Therapy: Helps children express themselves and process experiences through play in a safe environment.

 

Booking With Elizabeth

Families, couples, and individuals, including tweens and teenagers, can work directly with our Clinical Director for specialized guidance.With advanced clinical expertise, Elizabeth can provides thorough assessments, tailored recommendations, and support for complex concerns.This is ideal for those unsure of how to proceed, seeking a clear therapeutic direction, a second opinion, or a personalized care plan.

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How We Help Your Family

Who We Support

Our team provides specialized psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, offering both virtual and in-person services. While we work across the lifespan, we have a particular focus on supporting the unique developmental needs of children, tweens, and adolescents.

We offer expert clinical intervention for youth facing complex challenges, including those involved in the justice system or those who have engaged in sexually harmful behaviours. Our approach is compassionate, structured, and grounded in evidence-based care, with an emphasis on accountability, growth, and long-term well-being.

We also support families navigating separation and divorce, providing therapeutic guidance to help manage the emotional impact of family transitions. Our goal is to help individuals and families maintain mental wellness, strengthen resilience, and move forward with clarity and support throughout the family law process.

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