Rhonda has been a practicing social worker for over 30 years with experience in non-profits and health authorities in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Her early career was spent working with vulnerable youth and the last 15 years has given her the opportunity to focus her practice on grief and end of life care. In recent years has also availed of opportunities in youth mental health and pediatric oncology. Rhonda has completed multiple certifications in Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and specialized training in bereavement, traumatic loss and end of life counselling. She is committed to the therapeutic relationship and believes in the healing power of rich, respectful and genuine conversations with an emphasis on providing a space that supports dignity, creativity, self-determination and client centered collaboration. Rhonda works primarily with older adolescents and adults living with trauma, including medical trauma; life limited diagnoses, loss in all its forms and the complex emotions, transitions and identity explorations involved in being a human. She is a Certified Provider in Compassionate Bereavement Care (R), a mindfulness-based non-medicalized approach to traumatic grief. Rhonda is a life long yogi, a fair weather hiker, an occasional diver and a lover of all creatures great and small.

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Janice Burke is a clinical psychologist who completed her Master of Arts in psychology at the University of Regina in 1992.  She is registered to practice with the Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board. She  worked with Eastern Health for 33 years but retired from public service in December, 2025. Janice’s early career was focused on Child and Adolescent Mental Health and family therapy.  But in 2018, she began working in the Adult Rehabilitation program focusing on adults with chronic pain. She also began a part-time private practice in 2018.

At AMAL, Janice provides therapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. She has a particular interest in parenting, anxiety, adjustment, and developmental issues.  While Janice initially trained in Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, she also uses ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), narrative family therapy, solution focused and play therapy approaches. Janice is known to bring a sharp wit and respectful sense of humour to her practice as she works collaboratively with clients to address their concerns.

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Karen completed her Bachelor of Arts (1999), Bachelor of Social Work (2002), and Master of Social Work (2012) at Memorial University. She has worked as a Social Worker in various capacities for 20 years – the last 10 of which have been specifically in the area of Mental Health. She currently works as a Clinical Social Worker in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Program of Eastern Health.

Karen provides therapy in relation to trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation, parenting support, and coping with separation/divorce. She also has a special interest in supporting those coping with ADHD, as well as those dealing with grief/loss.

Karen believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship. As such, she strives to create a trusting and mutually respectful relationship with each of her clients. Karen practices from a client centered, trauma informed, and strengths-based perspective. As well, she uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including directive and non-directive play therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Laurie is a registered social worker with more than a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most complex challenges. Since 2012, she has worked across diverse settings, including child welfare, foster care, the justice system, and healthcare.

She holds undergraduate degrees in Education and Social Work, as well as a Master of Social Work, and is a recipient of the Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies award in recognition of academic excellence and leadership.

Laurie has supported clients navigating trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, intimate partner violence, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, disability, women’s health concerns, caregiver burnout, and end of life issues. She also brings experience in developing and facilitating therapeutic programs, groups, and training initiatives. Her clinical training spans a broad range of modalities and presenting concerns, including Brief Focused Counselling, the Person Brain Model, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Grounded in a person centered and strengths based approach, Laurie strives to create a welcoming, safe space where people feel seen, heard, and respected. She believes healing happens through authentic connection and collaboration, and that seeking support is an act of courage. Her work is guided by empathy, humility, and a deep appreciation for each person’s unique journey.

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Kelly Fitzpatrick, MSW, RSW (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, and families across diverse settings. She holds both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Kelly has significant experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and provides therapy in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, emotional awareness and regulation, parenting, adoption, and life transitions.

Everyone has a story, and navigating life’s ups and downs can be challenging. Kelly feels privileged to be a part of each individual’s journey toward healing, growth, and overall wellness. She practices from a trauma-informed, non-judgmental, client-centered, and strengths-based perspective. Kelly prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and strives to create a safe, empowering, and supportive environment that fosters self-reflection, resilience, hope, and meaningful change. She also encourages creativity and incorporates each individual’s unique strengths and ways of expression into the therapeutic process.

Her therapeutic approaches include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), for which she has completed both Basic and Advanced training. She also integrates Solution-Focused Therapy, Polyvagal-informed interventions, and mindfulness-based practices.

Kelly is deeply committed to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering as a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters, traveling, and learning about different cultures and traditions.

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Rhonda Legge is a clinical social worker who has worked in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past 22 years. Rhonda has a Bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and Social Work, and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She is a current registered member of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers.

Throughout her career Rhonda has worked with families in areas that pertain to mental health and parenting through both individual and group interventions. Rhonda works with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, difficulties with divorce and separation, and attachment and bonding. In recognizing the difficulties that accompany having children, Rhonda has a passion in assisting caregivers through the challenges of parenting through supportive interventions, assisting parents with achieving insight into their child’s perspective, and providing parenting information and strategies.

Therapy is conducted through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and emotionally supportive lens. Rhonda believes in family healing as mental health issues impact an individual’s entire support network. The goal of therapy is to achieve peace and wellness, and the therapy goes wherever the client needs it to go to achieve this goal.

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Stephanie Mealey is a registered social worker with the Newfoundland & Labrador College of Social Workers. She has been practicing in St. John’s for 23+ years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (2002) and a Master of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Counselling (2007) from Memorial University. She has worked in many settings including acute care, community, policy and development, mental health and private practice. Stephanie is currently the Team Lead with the Bridges Adolescent Mental Health Program, NL Health Services and has been since 2012. For the majority of her career, she has worked with children, youth, groups, and families and holds special interest in mental health and wellness (anxiety, depression, self-harm, emotional regulation), couples counseling, gender identity, LGBTQIA2s+, life transitions and separation/divorce. Stephanie practices from a trauma-informed approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship in all collaborative work. Stephanie is a lifelong learner with a vested interest in continuing education. She is committed to ensuring quality care to clients.

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Anthony Murphy is a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. He works with a variety of individuals through an assortment of issues concerning mental health and wellbeing.

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Rebecca has been working in the helping field for almost eight years and brings both compassion and professionalism to her role as Intake Coordinator and Business Support. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Child and Youth Studies, and is currently working toward her certification in Play Therapy.

As a wife, mother, and someone with Indigenous roots, Rebecca values connection, community, and the importance of seeing each person as a whole. She is deeply committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and respectful experience for every individual she connects with.

Rebecca believes that everyone deserves a therapeutic match that truly meets their needs. With a strong appreciation for diversity and a genuine love for people, she strives to ensure that each client is paired with the clinician who can best support their unique journey.

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I am a registered Social Worker (NLCSW) offering individual therapy to young adults and adults. I hold Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work, along with a Bachelor of Arts and a Certificate in Criminology from Memorial University. For more than 20 years, I have worked in the helping profession, supporting people through a wide range of life experiences and challenges.

Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, stress, boundaries, sexuality, identity, parenting, emotional overwhelm, grief, loss, and life transitions. Whatever brings you to therapy, my goal is to provide a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.

My approach is flexible and collaborative. I draw from Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Harm Reduction, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I also have additional training in sexual health, sexual dysfunction, the new monogamy, and navigating infidelity. Together, we’ll find the approaches that feel most helpful and relevant to you.

I am committed to providing a 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive and culturally affirming practice. I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, offering support, insight, and practical tools while we co-create a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and empowering. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you, strengthen your connection with yourself, and create change that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned with your life.

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Julia von Rhédey is a clinical therapist specializing in childhood trauma, attachment disruptions, and complex family dynamics. She works with children, youth, and families navigating the impacts of abuse, neglect, grief, loss, and other early life adversities.

Her clinical approach integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma-specific and play-based interventions, attachment-based therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and somatic approaches informed by polyvagal theory. This integrative framework allows her to meet clients where they are developmentally, emotionally, and physiologically, helping them process traumatic experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop healthier patterns of connection and self-understanding.

Julia brings extensive experience working with children involved in the child protection and legal systems and is known for her ability to recognize complex behavioural and relational patterns and translate them into clear, meaningful insights that inform care and support better outcomes for children and families.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to helping children and families feel understood, supported, and empowered as they move toward healing, resilience, and hope.

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Lori Wareham Mulrooney, BCR, BSW, MSW, RSW, CPT S

Clinical Social Worker, Play Therapist & Certified Play Therapy Supervisor

Lori Wareham Mulrooney is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work. Lori is registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers and is a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor (CPT S) through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT).

Lori is an EMDR trained therapist with a specialization in parent–child attachment and the integration of EMDR and Play Therapy with children and adolescents. Her clinical work is grounded in trauma informed, attachment aware, and developmentally responsive practice, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulation, and relational healing.

In addition to her core training, Lori has obtained specialized education in: • Trust Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) through the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development • AutPlay Therapy® (Certified Provider) • Self Reg® (Champion) through The MEHRIT Centre • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.)

Lori has dedicated her career to working with children, adolescents, and families who have experienced adversity, including trauma, loss, disruption, and relational stress. Her practice reflects a deep respect for the resilience of individuals and families, and a belief in the importance of meeting people with compassion, curiosity, and clinical skill.

As a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor (CPT S), Lori also provides clinical supervision to play therapists and play based clinicians. Her supervision practice aligns with CAPT supervision standards and is informed by the ethical principles and professional responsibilities of social work practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supervision is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in a commitment to ethical practice, professional development, and client safety.

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Crystal is a registered social worker with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. She holds both a bachelor and master’s degree from Memorial University. Crystal has worked primarily with children, adolescents and families for the past 17 years, in both government and community settings.

Crystal practices from a trauma informed, strengths based approach. She believes connection and safety are key components in a therapeutic alliance and strives to ensure clients feel safe to show up as themselves. She strongly values the therapeutic use of self and using a collaborative approach with clients as they move toward healing.

In her work with children, Crystal often utilizes play based approaches, alongside other interventions, to assist them in exploring areas of concern. Crystal has completed post graduate training through the Institute of Child Psychology as well as the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. As all individuals are unique, interventions and skills used in sessions are client and family centered. When working with adolescents and adults, Crystal incorporates a variety of therapeutic strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Crystal is dedicated to helping individuals across the lifespan who are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief and loss, self-esteem, relationship struggles and parenting challenges.

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Kelly Yetman is a registered clinical social worker, who has a Master of Social Work degree (2001), and a Bachelor of Social work degree (1993), from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Kelly has over 25 years of clinical experience in mental health and addictions. Kelly works with adolescents and adults using a variety of therapeutic interventions/approaches including EMDR, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Solution Focused therapy. Kelly works with adolescents and adults with a variety of issues affecting mental health including, trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation as well as grief and loss.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of what creates change. I operate from a client-centered trauma-informed strength- based lens. I practice from an eclectic trauma-informed lens using skills and techniques/ interventions that are guided by what works best for the client. I use an integrated approach in building competence, resilience and skills to improve mental health and overall functioning. I incorporate humor as an integral part of my therapeutic approach. I am the mother of an adolescent daughter and love nature and hiking. Fitness is a regular part of maintaining balance in my own life. I believe clients are ultimately the experts in their own lives and I work with clients to develop individualized goals to help restore balance and equilibrium in their lives.

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