Our Team

Neika has empathy and an easy going communication style making clients very comfortable.

Kim’s diverse experience working with Indigenous individuals makes her the perfect choice for NIHB clients.

Danielle supports her clients to identify any barriers and develop strategies to overcome them.

Lazar is skilled in assessing the psycho-social needs and providing therapy from an eclectic perspective.

Elizabeth will walk with you on your journey to well-being and wholeness.

Julian is passionate about helping clients find meaning and success in life. Julian welcomes clients to share and connect at their pace.

Wendy believes that change happens when people are given the support and information, they need to draw on their own strengths and potentials to move forward and thrive.

Barbara is Onondaga of the beaver clan from Six Nations reserve and has over 30 years assisting Indigenous clients through a trauma informed lens..

Maryna Svitasheva has a passion to see people progress into better versions of themselves, happy and healthy. She is fluent in English, Ukrainian and Russian.

Ruth is a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years experience including specialized training in Family Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

John provdes a strengths-based, person-centered approach to support clients coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and family issues and more. He specializes in EMDR.

Nancy Friedman says, “Holding onto to problems can interfere with your job, family relationships, and day-to-day life. Remember, it is never too late to make a change.”