Carolinda Simoes Velt

About Us

" I have worked for over fifteen years with young people, families, couples and individuals, helping them to sort out and make sense of the many stressors of the world today. I help clients understand the impact of past history, identify strengths and resources, internal and external, and consider how clients, their families, and/or their community support systems can offer help and hope when working together. I have extensive experience working with many issues, including behavioral issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, blended family/adoption issues, womens issues, life transitions, infidelity, and juvenile sexual reactivity. ", " Often parents feel frustrated and defeated, unable to make sense of their childs behavior, unsure of how to help. Children feel blamed, misunderstood. This can create tension among adult caregivers, straining their relationships and compromising their ability to work together. Improving communication and rebuilding connections are the first steps. ", My focus is on creating a safe space in which clients can develop insight and understanding of themselves and each other, and work toward changing patterns of thinking, behaving and relating to others in positive ways. My approach is compassionate and challenging, gentle and direct, serious and humourous, and hopeful.