I’m from a small town in Manitoba, where community and recreation have always been important to me. I recognize the value of participating in leisure activities for overall well-being. After earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba and spending a year working abroad, I moved to the west coast to further my education. I earned my Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation from Douglas College in 2024 and have since attained certification as a Certified Recreation Therapy Specialist. In my leisure time, I enjoy exploring the natural beauty of BC through hiking, skiing, or spending time at the beach. I also love exploring Vancouver’s shops and cafes and keeping up with competitive figure skating. My passion for inclusive recreation and using leisure activities to help people become their best selves drives my work as a Recreation Therapist.

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Karolina obtained her bachelor’s degree in Human Communication/ Speech-Language Pathology from the Institute Jose David in Mexico, where her brother received therapy guidance as he was diagnosed at three years old with ASD.

He ignited her passion about neurorehabilitation, wanting to change the lives of many families like hers and being able to promote quality communication in every individual. She’s been in the field providing individual therapy as well as group therapy in several clinics and public sectors in Mexico with clients aged 2 years old to 70 years of age. Karolina has experience working with clients with various diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, cognitive rehabilitation in aphasia, early stimulation, as well as speech and auditory verbal therapy for the past three years.

Her therapy methodology is focused on play and learning therapy with a focus on comprehensive development. Currently she’s doing a certificate in early childhood education in British Columbia which she started eleven months ago when she arrived in Canada as a newcomer and wanted to start working in the area as an SLP assistant. She plans to obtain a master’s in Speech Sciences to become fully certified as she knows the power of intervention therapy in children’s development and it is what she loves to do most.

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Mahe Nau Awan, PhD, MSW, RSW (she/her) Counselling Therapist | Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers

With over a decade of experience in social work, counselling, and community advocacy, Mahe specializes in supporting diverse, multi-barrier populations. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Waterloo and a PhD from the University of Surrey, UK. Mahe is the recipient of the Town and Gown Award for Community Engagement and the Norma Brown Award for Professionally Trained Women in Social Work. She is an active member of the BC Association of Social Workers.

Mahe offers counselling services to children, youth, adults, couples, and families, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, OCD, and pain management. She integrates culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems Therapy (FST), employing solution-focused, client-centred practices tailored to individual needs.

Her counselling style incorporates a holistic, bio-psychosocial-spiritual approach that promotes resilience and empowerment. Mahe is committed to lifelong learning, professional ethics, and creating a safe, respectful environment where clients can heal and thrive.

Counselling availability: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, both in-person and online.

Mahe also collaborates closely with parents to support challenges that affect parenting and children’s behaviors. Her services can be booked while your child attends speech-language pathology (SLP) sessions, maximizing time and resources for a one-stop-shop experience.

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Speech Language Pathologist

Francesca obtained her Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Tor Vergata University in Rome, specializing in cognitive-communication rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury.

She has worked as a Speech Language Pathologist in Italy for over 10 years, in both public health and private settings, gaining experience in assessing and treating pediatric and adult clients affected by various speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders.

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Since her arrival to Canada in 2018, Francesca pursued her career in Speech-Language Pathology by volunteering at different clinics and associations in the lower mainland, until she attained full license as a Speech-Language Pathologist from the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.

Her sincere passion for voice and singing led her to attend several courses and trainings on voice disorders and to learn some of the most successful and effective methods to treat them (Voicecraft, Proel, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Neira Method).

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Francesca loves working with people and finds the challenge of helping people communicate fulfilling. She believes that continuing education and professional development are fundamental in providing the best care possible to clients.

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Harsheen Kaur Chadha (she/her) is an Art Therapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy from Adler University, Vancouver. She relates closely to an animal, that is pandas - playful, calm, and curious which reflects how she shows up in the therapy space, especially when working with children, teens, and young adults. Harsheen creates a non-judgemental, empathetic environment that values collaboration, creativity, authenticity, boundaries, structure when needed, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey.

Her approach is flexible and client-centred, integrating Art in Therapy, Art as Therapy, and play-based methods. She also draws from evidence-based practices and trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming frameworks with a strong focus on cultural competence. Whether it’s emotional regulation, anxiety, relationships, identity, neurodiverse experiences, coping behaviours, addictions or trauma, Harsheen supports clients in using creative expression as a pathway to understanding and healing, especially when words are hard to find.

Art and play are powerful tools in her practice. They help clients explore their emotions in natural, less intimidating ways. Her work supports emotional growth, self-esteem, self-awareness, self-compassion, mindfulness, sensory regulation, and connection. She creates a space that is sensory-considerate, emotionally attuned, and responsive to each client’s needs, always taking time to build trust and maintain a professional relationship.

Harsheen also works with adults who are looking for expressive pathways to healing without speaking, especially those who haven’t connected with traditional talk therapy, though that’s always an option too.

In her sessions, clients are invited to show up just as they are. That might look like parallel art-making, silence, scribbles, tears, storytelling, painting, collaging, movement, laughter, or play. There’s no pressure to perform or explain. Together, she and her clients create space for healing that honours their story, identity, and pace. When helpful, she collaborates with caregivers, families, and other professionals always with the client’s consent and comfort at the centre.

Harsheen believes healing is neither linear nor about fixing. It’s about making space to feel, explore, reconnect, and grow. She’s here to walk alongside her clients as they do just that.

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Speech Language Pathologist

Queeny received her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of British Columbia. She finds great joy in working with children and embraces the unique relationships that she forms with her clients and their families. Queeny has experience working with a range of pediatric speech, language, and social communication delays and disorders in a variety of settings including public health, school, private practice, home environments, and teletherapy. Her clinical interests include early language development, bilingualism, developmental language disorder, speech sound disorders, autism, literacy, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Queeny offers diagnostic and therapeutic services that are person-centred and neurodiversity affirming. She fosters a safe and positive environment for learning and believes that therapy should be motivating and enjoyable for everyone involved. Committed to providing individualized and evidence-based care to her clients, Queeny values collaborative partnerships with families and multidisciplinary teams and she advocates for a child-led, play-based approach to promote functional communication.

Queeny is dedicated to serving clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. In her spare time, Queeny enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and going on evening strolls.

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Speech Language Pathologist

Ina obtained her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of British Columbia. Since then, she has continued to work with both paediatric and adult clients through in-person sessions and via teletherapy. Ina enjoys working with a diversity of clients, targetting areas of intervention including voice therapy, speech sound disorders, early language development, and the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems for complex communicators. Ina is RASP certified and has additional training in TalkTools.

Ina is an advocate for evidence-based practices, and continues to engage in continuing education courses to better support her clients in achieving their goals of better health, communication, and quality of life. Ina also supports the SpeechEase team through mentorship and training of the SLP assistants.

Ina believes that everyone has the right to communicate, and she is dedicated to providing client-centred services by collaboratively creating functional and personal goals that support and enhance clients’ current abilities. For her, this means identifying strategies that can be incorporated by the clients’ team (and family) and providing education/coaching for the family.

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Ina also supports the SpeechEase team through mentorship and training of SLPs.

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Speech Language Pathologist

Raela obtained her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of British Columbia. She works with paediatric and school-aged clients in person and through online services. Raela believes that connection and playfulness are foundational for learning, and is passionate about working collaboratively with clients and their families.

Raela is a RASP certified SLP and believes in supporting autistic clients and their families through a neurodiversity affirming lens - focusing on the whole person, including their strengths, interests, and sensory needs. She is experienced at providing support to implement augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC). She also applies principles of gestalt language processing to her approach.

Raela’s other areas of experience include working with children with ADHD, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and other speech sound disorders, language delays and disorders, and fluency disorders (stuttering).

Raela is passionate about continuing education to continue providing the highest quality of services for her clients. She is also passionate about evidence-informed practice and strives to keep her approaches relevant through keeping up with current research, and learning from other clinicians’ experiences and client perspectives

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Melissa received her Master’s degree from the University of Alberta. Her previous experience includes early intervention for children with Developmental Language Disorders (DLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Fluency Therapy at the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) and Communication Rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injuries and strokes.

Melissa enjoys working with a diversity of clients. Her clinical passions revolve around stuttering/fluency therapy, motor speech disorders, DLD and apraxia. Emphasizing a client-led and evidence-based therapy approach, she prioritizes understanding what is important to each client (& their families) and tailoring her sessions to their unique goals and needs. Melissa believes that every individual, regardless of their age or diagnosis, has the capability to communicate and connect with those around them. This belief drives her commitment to equipping clients with tools and personalized strategies for communication.

Fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English, Melissa is dedicated to serving clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She believes in services highlighting individual strengths and hopes to create a positive, engaging, and functional therapeutic environment for all.

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