ABOUT US
Individualized care, grounded in everyday life.
Counselling & Behaviour was founded on the belief that every person has a unique combination of experiences, strengths, relationships, and challenges. We know that meaningful support starts by recognizing no two people experience the world in the same way.
Our practice is shaped by a disability-informed perspective which values flexibility, collaboration, and practical solutions. We adapt our approach to the individual, help clients apply therapy beyond the therapy room, and when appropriate, work alongside families, educators, physicians, and other professionals to create coordinated support that extends into everyday life.
Today, we support children, teens, adults, and families across a wide range of mental health, developmental, and behavioural concerns.
While many people come to us because other approaches have fallen short, they stay because they feel understood. Our goal is not simply to help people feel better, but to help them live better.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the way people experience mental health care.
We strive to make therapy more practical, more connected, and more responsive to the realities of everyday life. By supporting individuals, families, and the professionals around them, we aim to strengthen not only mental health, but participation, relationships, confidence, and quality of life.
We are committed to removing barriers to care, sharing knowledge with our communities, and building stronger connections between mental health, education, healthcare, and disability services. We believe that when people are understood, supported, and surrounded by coordinated care, better outcomes become possible.
OUR
ETHOS
INCLUSION FIRST
We create safe, accessible spaces where all identities and abilities are respected.
FLEXIBLE CARE
Virtual or in-person, weekday or weekend—we make therapy work for your life.
EVIDENCE-INFORMED
Our therapists use proven therapeutic models like CBT, DBT, ACT, and ABA—all tailored to your needs and personal goals.
NEURODIVERSITY-AFFIRMING
We honour different ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating. Whether you have ADHD, ADD or ASD—no “fixing,” just support.
REAL LIFE SUPPORT
We lead with empathy, curiosity, and compassion to support you in relationships, daily interactions and through tough transitions.
meet the team
COUNSELLING & BEHAVIOUR
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Michael R. Goldberg
BA, MA, MSW, RSW
Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Founder -
Sabrina Propper
BA, MSW, RSW
Social Worker, Psychotherapist -
Tamara Schwartz
BSc, MEd, MSW, RSW
Social Worker, Psychotherapist -
Natalie Links
BA, MSW, RSW
Social Worker & Psychotherapist -
Joey Florence
BA, MSW, RSW
Social Worker & Psychotherapist -
Abby Wise-Till
BA, MSW, RSW
Social Worker, Psychotherapist -
Ash Tabak
Child and Youth Worker
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Oliver the Dog
Therapy Companion
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Elyse Goody
Co-founder and
Chief Brand Officer
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