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Kerri Dool

Owner

Kerri Dool has been working in the field of social work for seventeen years. She has gained experience in the area of mental wellness with a wide range of populations (i.e. children and families, young adults, out-patient psychiatry and the education sector).

She has worked with diverse populations and promotes a culturally sensitive approach within her Wellness team and services. 

Her areas of specialization include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, family relationships, attachment, trauma, loss and life transitions. 

She also worked in a Mental Wellness Leadership position for seven years.

She is skilled in the development of Corporate wellness planning, team leadership and service delivery. She can also offer public speaking engagements pertaining to holistic health and its importance in people’s lives. 

Kerri completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology and English from Queen’s University.

Following this, she also completed a post-graduate diploma in Psychology from the University of Melbourne as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Her thesis at the University of Melbourne investigated depression in young adults and help-seeking behaviours.

Kerri returned to Sault Ste. Marie in 2004 and obtained a Master degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. She maintains active registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers.

Kerri’s therapeutic certifications include: Emotion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,  Attachment Theory,  Art Therapy and Mindfulness.

Kerri has created a Wellness team with expertise in many areas. Her practice lends itself to greater  healing, achievement of life goals and personal empowerment for clients.

In her spare time, Kerri enjoys spending time outdoors, biking, hiking with her dogs, in addition to travel, expressive arts and enjoying the little things in life!

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Irene Adavastro

My name is Irene Adavastro, a Registered Social Worker working in Children’s Mental Health and a therapist with K.Dool Social Work Professional Corporation. 

I graduated University with a Bachelor of Social Work from Laurentian University under the Native Human Services Program and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a Child & Youth Work Diploma.

I have been fortunate to have gained over 25+ years of experience working with children, youth, parents & families in various areas of need including anxiety, depression, behaviour management and emotional regulation for children, youth and adults, & parent coaching.

I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment and a safe space for healing. I utilize a strength-based, person-centred approach and typically draw from integrated theories including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. 

Integrity is one of my key values and guides me in supporting my clients in developing personalized, practical, and therapeutic strategies to achieve optimal health and wellness.

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Renee Delarosibil

I am a registered social services worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as well as a registered member of the Ontario Social Services Worker’s Association. 

I have been working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for over eighteen years, skilled in counselling, court support, advocacy, safety planning, empowerment and developing healthy coping skills to deal with anxiety and depression. 

I also assist with parenting supports for families by offering specific parent therapy and  for couples, with marital therapy. 

  • I am fluently bilingual in both written and oral French and English
  • Trained in Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Trained in Post Traumatic Stress 
  • Trained in Impact Therapy
  • Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

My main objective is to help individuals to live a life free of violence. To assist in empowering individuals and guiding them towards positive change, self-care and emotional resiliency. 

I enjoy spending time with my family, my spouse of 28 years and being a mother to three adult children. I  enjoy the outdoors, being physically active, running, playing music and camping.

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Josh Hull

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

I hold a Master Degree in Applied Psychology from Laurentian University. I have also attained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, and graduated Cum Laude with an Honours Bachelor Degree in
Psychology from Laurentian University.

I have worked with diverse populations of individuals, couples, families, and small groups throughout my 14 years in the Mental Health and Addictions field.

As a Métis, I have found it particularly rewarding to have worked as Mental Health Therapist with an Indigenous Community Health Centre for the last six years.

I utilize a holistic approach, and various treatment modalities that are both client-centered and values-based, to help clients approach their respective challenges, and move towards personalized goals in more personally meaningful and impactful ways.

I have additional certified training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and Indigenous mental health.

In my leisure time, I enjoy spending time at the cottage with my spouse, our two children, and three Siberian Huskies. As an avid outdoorsman, I understand and appreciate the importance of balance in life.

Jacob Mitchell

I am registered with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, have my Master of Social Work degree. 

My goal as a counsellor is to support you with navigating life’s challenges. I am passionate about providing a holistic service that allows you to feel heard and seen. I have diverse experience providing therapy to a variety of populations including children and youth, adults, and families. I also have extensive experience working within the realm of athletics and providing therapeutic services to athletes at various skill levels to support their performance related goals.

My service offerings are rooted in allowing people to find meaning within their individual journeys of life through collaborative and solution-focused approaches to therapy. I incorporate various therapeutic modalities including Emotion-Focused, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, Dialectical-Behavioural, and Narrative therapies. I recognize that the path to healing is not linear, and looks different for every individual.

Through collaborative problem solving approaches, I aim to empower you to find meaning within your individual healing journey while feeling supported and connected to the service you are receiving. 

In my spare time I enjoy time with my family and coaching fitness. 

I look forward to working with you.

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Bree Petten

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I am also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. 

I received my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology locally from Algoma University. Additionally I have received my Masters of Science in Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University. Currently, I am completing my practicum for my Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. 

I strive to cultivate a warm and welcoming space while fostering growth and resilience. I have a strong interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and experience delivering therapeutic care to foster children. 

I am looking forward to offering the Stress Rescue and Self-Compassion programs to our clients as a compliment to their ongoing therapy experience this year!

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my dogs, being outdoors, and exploring. I especially enjoy and strive to continue learning.   

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Shawna Thomas

I have been a therapist for more that 20 years.

In 1994 I graduated from Lake Superior State University with a BSc in Psychology and minor in Substance Abuse Counselling, I completed a practicum at the Salvation Army Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre and knew I found my calling.

I have worked building skills across social services in various capacities from Program Worker in a Day Treatment School Program at CAMH in Toronto, to Youth Worker at Ontario Works, to Child Welfare, to Adult Addictions and Mental Health Assessment and Counselling, to most recently, School Mental Health as a School and Attendance Counsellor.

My practice has been focused typically with older youth and adults; however, I have worked with clients from young children to seniors, of diverse backgrounds and genders with wide ranging needs. 

An area of specialization is in addictions. I have worked in various capacities in this field including Harm Reduction, Overdose Prevention, Opioid Case Management, Addictions Assessment and Counselling, (GAIN Q3MI Certified Trainer) Anger Solutions, and as a Therapist working with clients where they are at in their Recovery Journey. 

I utilize a trauma informed, person-centred, strengths-based approach to care using a variety of approaches to best suit the individual’s needs. 

Mental wellness and addictions have been passions that have driven my career – not just the impacts on the individual but the interconnectedness and impacts on the whole family system.

Joining K. DOOL SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION has offered me the opportunity to continue my passion of helping using my years of acquired skills and knowledge as part of a collective team of  experts, focusing on the whole person as well as family wellness in their healing journey.

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Desiree Veillieux

I am a registered Social Worker with experience in providing mental health services to children, adolescents and their families. I have worked with a wide range of diverse populations and strives at utilizing a holistic and strength based approach. I utilize a variety of therapy modalities based on my client’s needs. My passion is supporting my clients in achieving their own personal health and wellness goals when facing difficult or major life changes.

I graduated in 2013 with an Honours Bachelor of Art in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Ottawa. I continued my education and received a diploma in Behavioural Science Technology in 2015 from St. Lawrence College.

In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, hiking and being on the water. I express my creative side by doing projects around the house or being in the kitchen baking. I look forward to working with you!

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