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know Catrina
Catrina Clark is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto with a specialization in health and mental health. Catrina also holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration and Management.
Catrina has 20 years of experience providing assessment and treatment with a wide range of individuals, including children, teens, young adults, and their families. Her most recent experience was on the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry (CAIP) unit at Grand River Hospital. Catrina also worked for many years on the crisis team in the hospital’s emergency department, supporting the needs of patients and families presenting in a mental health crisis.
Catrina works with adolescents and young adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, panic, depression, emotion-regulation, suicidal ideation, self-harm, school concerns, stress management, self-esteem, disordered eating and body image.
Catrina’s treatment approach with her clients is informed by a variety of approaches that are evidence-based, strength-based, trauma informed, and client-centred. She utilizes a variety of techniques from additional training she has received in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Centred Psychotherapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Catrina has a unique ability to form quick connections with youth by finding common interests through her love of hockey, golf, baseball, music and other trends. Catrina was born and raised in Waterloo Region, where she continues to reside as a twin mom of 3 school-aged children. She recognizes the privilege it is to work with families and their children in this capacity.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, school stress, or life transitions, we’re here to help them (and you) navigate these experiences with compassion and confidence.
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know Melanie
Melanie is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Windsor. She has over ten years of experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and families through a wide range of life challenges.
Most recently, Melanie has worked with youth and young adults (ages 12–26) at the Canadian Mental Health Association, helping those navigating complex mental health and substance use concerns. Her areas of focus include emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, school stress, self-esteem, disordered eating, substance use, and healing from trauma.
Melanie’s approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect. She draws on trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-centered principles to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Depending on each person’s needs, she integrates evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Seeking Safety.
Born and raised in the Waterloo Region, Melanie has strong connections to her community and brings a warm, down-to-earth presence to her work. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on their journey toward healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
