Our Team
We are a team of compassionate, empathetic, and skilled psychotherapists and clinical counselors, each bringing a unique set of strengths and expertise. With warmth and understanding, we are here to provide a safe space where you can heal and grow at your own pace. Together, we’ll walk alongside you on your journey toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
We've got you!
Sue Morrison, RP
With years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, helping individuals navigate the complex emotional terrain of post-traumatic stress. I understand that trauma doesn’t just affect your past—it can continue to shape your present and future, impacting your mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.
My approach integrates evidence-based therapies like CBT and EMDR, both of which are effective in helping individuals process trauma and shift negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Clinic Owner
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
COUPLES & FAMILY COUNSELLOR
CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST
TRAUMA & EMDR CERTIFIED
As the founder of this clinic, I am deeply committed to helping individuals heal from trauma, PTSD, and the emotional struggles that often accompany them, such as depression and anxiety.
My name is Sue,
and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist,
and certified in Trauma, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for the treatment of trauma and PTSD.
Rates
Individual: $190 / 60 min
EMDR $ 225 / 75 min
Couples $ 225 / 75 min
Families $ 245 / 75 min
CLINICAL FOCUS
Trauma, PTSD, EMDR, Couples Counselling and Family Counselling
Maria Yarde
Director of Operations & Client Care
As White Brick Therapy’s Director of Operations & Client Care, I am the first point of contact for clients beginning their therapy journey. I provide a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where individuals can share what they are going through and feel genuinely heard. During the initial intake process, I help clients explore their needs, preferences, and goals, and thoughtfully connect them with the therapist best suited to support them. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain where to begin, or unsure which therapist may be the right fit, I am here to help guide you through the process with care and empathy.
Sarah Rae, MSc, PhD (c)
In addition to my work with teens, I’m currently pursuing my PhD and working as an addiction counselor at an addiction treatment center. I also founded a tutoring company, which allows me to merge my love of learning, education, and mental health. My goal is to integrate these passions as I work toward my psychotherapy designation and continue to support clients in holistic, impactful ways.
If you or your teen is struggling with mental health challenges, I’m here to help navigate the path toward healing and success. Let’s work together to empower your journey.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
THERAPIST-IN-TRAINING
Hi there! I’m Sarah. I’m passionate about helping teens navigate mental health challenges and empowering them to thrive emotionally, academically, and socially.
I believe in supporting young people in building resilience, improving self-awareness, and finding balance in their lives.
Rates
Individual: $150/60 min or $175/90 min
Families: $195/90 min
CLINICAL FOCUS
Adolescent mental health
Rachel Metcalfe
I support the whole family, including siblings, in navigating care, schooling, and changing developmental and educational needs. I’m trained in VB-MAPP, PEAK, and ABLLS-R, and can guide you through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), funding options, treatment choices, and what’s actually necessary (and what isn’t) so you don’t feel overwhelmed.
I’ve worked closely with York/Durham and Tri-County school boards and can assist with IEPs, rights, and advocacy to ensure your child is supported both at home and at school.
I understand ASD from the inside out, and my goal is to support your family in a way that honours mental health, family dynamics, and your child’s unique strengths and development.
CHILD BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
I’m a clinician and parent with 30+ years of experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), autism, and early intervention.
Alongside my formal training, I bring lived experience - my son is 18 and has ASD, ADHD, and an intellectual delay - so my approach is holistic, compassionate, and rooted in real life.
I’ve worked within the system, including at Kinark, and the Geneva centre for Autism and I know how challenging it can be to wait for services, feel stuck on lists, or worry your child is losing valuable time. You don’t have to wait anymore - the help is available now.
Rates
Individual: $150 / 60 min
CLINICAL FOCUS
Children & Young Adults
Julie Stevens, MA, RPq
I believe our emotional wellbeing changes across the lifespan, and that therapy can offer meaningful support during periods of overwhelm, transition, growth, and self-discovery. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and genuine connection.
Alongside my professional training, my work is shaped by lived experience as a parent of neurodiverse teens, previous work in gender equality and child protection, and more than a decade living in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the many ways people navigate identity, relationships, adversity, and change across cultures and life stages.
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)
I’m Julie, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
I support people navigating life’s more difficult and uncertain seasons; whether you’re a young person managing school stress or early adulthood, a parent overwhelmed by caregiving or adjusting to an empty nest, or someone trying to make sense of the emotional and physical shifts that can come with perimenopause and menopause.
CLINICAL FOCUS
Women’s Emotional Health Across the Lifespan, Life Transitions, Neurodiversity,
Parenting, Perimenopause
Rates
Individual: $160 / 60 min
Paul LaFave, RCC, CAC
I have worked extensively in men’s treatment facilities, supporting individuals through some of the most challenging seasons of their lives. My approach to addiction counselling is grounded, direct, and compassionate, helping clients understand the roots of their substance use while building sustainable strategies for long-term recovery.
Together, we also explore the deeper experiences and relationship patterns that may be impacting present-day struggles, including anxiety, emotional disconnection, family-of-origin wounds, self-worth, and unhealthy coping patterns.
INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES COUNSELLOR
CERTIFIED ADDICTION COUNSELLOR
I’m Paul, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Addiction Counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the field of addiction recovery and relational healing.
Clients often describe my presence as warm, genuine, steady, and easy to talk to. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe, respected, understood, and supported without judgment.
I also specialize in couples counselling and am trained in the Gottman Method, supporting partners in improving communication, rebuilding trust, navigating conflict, and strengthening emotional connection.
Rates
Individual: $160 / 60 min
Couples: $225 / 75 min
CLINICAL FOCUS
Addiction Counselling
Individual & Couples Counselling
Lesley Whiffing, MA, RPq
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
(QUALIFYING)
Hi, I’m Lesley! As a neurodiversity-affirming, queer therapist. I support teens, adults, couples, and parents in building greater self-compassion, authenticity, and connection.
I work with teens, particularly those who are neurodivergent or identify as LGBTQIA+, as they figure out who they are, learn to navigate emotional intensity or anxiety, and develop skills to create the life they want to live.
I’m also passionate about supporting individuals and families through the perinatal period, including fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, identity shifts, and relationship changes. I bring both specialized perinatal mental health training and lived experience as both a gestational and non-gestational parent to this work.
Rates
Individual: $160 /60 min
Couples: $ 225 / 75 min
With couples, I practice Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), helping partners better understand negative cycles, strengthen communication, and rebuild emotional connection.
In session, we can work toward your goals using DBT, EFIT, IFS, psychodynamic, or
mindfulness-based methods (or a combination!). Regardless of the technique, my
approach is always trans-affirming, accepting of all neurotypes, and rooted in authentic
connection.
CLINICAL FOCUS
Teens | LGBTQIA |
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
| Couples Therapy | Perinatal
I’m deeply passionate about my work and the relationships I build with clients. My approach is trauma-informed, inclusive, and grounded in meaningful change at your pace.
Saxon Elmore, BA, RPq
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST QUALIFYING (VIRTUAL ONLY)
Hi. I’m Saxon.
I work with individuals, couples, teens, and families across emotional and relational concerns including identity and self-worth, grief and loss, infidelity, substance use, trauma, and complex family dynamics. I support clients in navigating boundaries—whether that involves no-contact, low-contact, or reconnection—while exploring how patterns such as attachment wounds, people-pleasing, communication challenges, and the need for external validation shape their relationships.
This work is deeply meaningful to me. I feel a strong sense of purpose in sitting with people through their lives and growth, and I approach it with care, presence, and respect for the process.
Rates
Individual: $160 / 60 min
CLINICAL FOCUS
Young Adults
(Virtual only)
Susan Mason-Apps, MSc
As a trained Quantum Biofeedback Specialist, I use advanced techniques based on quantum physics to assess and restore the body’s energetic state. This non-invasive method delivers specific frequencies to the body to regulate stress responses, promote healing, and enhance emotional regulation. It’s especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and more.
My holistic approach integrates mind, body, and spirit, helping clients regain control of their emotional and physiological well-being. Whether in-person or remotely, I provide transformative feedback to restore balance and empower your body’s innate ability to heal.
BIOFEEDBACK SPECIALIST
CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST
I’m Susan, a unique blend of science and energy healing with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through stress, trauma, and emotional challenges.
Holding a Master of Science degree from the University of Toronto, I spent 10 years as a Forensic Scientist before transitioning to Quantum Biofeedback, driven by my deep curiosity about the mind-body connection and a desire to help others heal.
Rates
Biofeedback $245 / 90minutes
Hypnotherapy $245 / 90minutes
CLINICAL FOCUS
Biofeedback / Hypnotherapy
Eileen Starkman, RPC, CAC
My approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based therapies, offering a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing and recovery. I work with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that empower them to regain control and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward recovery, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR
CERTIFIED ADDICTION COUNSELLOR
I’m Eileen, a Certified Addiction Counselor and Registered Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience.
I specialize in helping individuals overcome addiction, manage anxiety, and address the depression that often accompanies these challenges.
Rates
Individual: $150 / 60 min
CLINICAL FOCUS
Addiction
Susanne Müller
My work is rooted in creating a safe, attuned space where clients can slow down and reconnect with themselves. I support individuals in moving out of patterns of tension and reactivity, and into a more settled, regulated state where clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of self can emerge.
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In addition to my one-on-one work, I facilitate monthly workshops where clients can experience guided breathwork and somatic practices in a calming, supportive environment.
BODY-MIND PRACTITIONER
I am an Integrative Body-Mind Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in yoga therapy, energy healing, coaching, and body-based approaches. I incorporate somatic EMDR-informed techniques and hypnotherapy to support individuals in regulating their nervous systems, reconnecting with their bodies, and shifting patterns of stress and overwhelm into greater calm, presence, and lasting inner balance.
Rates
Individual: $150 / 60 min
$ 195 / 90 min