Meet our team
Our compassionate team at Expanding Horizons Therapy brings expertise in occupational therapy, social work, and physical therapy to clients throughout Ottawa and surrounding areas.
We provide personalized assessments and interventions in both English and French, ensuring that each client receives the care they need, in the language they are most comfortable with.
For additional information regarding each therapist, view their profile by clicking their picture.
Occupational Therapists & Psychotherapists
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Meg is the founder of Expanding Horizons and has many years of experience working with children and youth. She strives to enable her clients to reach their full potential in life, school, and play.
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Mark brings many years of experience from a hospital based setting in addition to completing psychometry in private practice to his psychotherapy practice. Mark offers services in English and French.
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Lauren is a passionate & hardworking OT whose positive attitude & inquisitive personality aid her in harnessing new skills & honing her expertise. She has a special interest in working with children and youth in the areas of sensory processing, sensory regulation and fine and gross motor skills.
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Carolyn is an enthusiastic OT working with children and youth in the community, schools and mental health settings. Her interests include fine-motor assessment and teaching self-regulation strategies.
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Alyssa is passionate about working with teens and pre-teens in acute mental health setting. She has years of experience volunteering with kids with chronic pain. She loves to work with kids of all ages in areas of mental health, self-regulation, pain management as well as fine and gross motor skills.
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Emilie has experience working in a school setting with students from kindergarten to grade 12, with a wide variety of diagnoses and abilities. She loves working with children and youth in areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, self-regulation, mental health and sensory processing.
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Holly is committed to creating a space that cultivates each of her client’s strengths and passions and prioritizes self-efficacy, autonomy and agency in therapy and beyond! She is excited to add to her ‘OT toolbox’ and more specifically, expand upon her knowledge on feeding, self and emotional regulation, sensory processing and gross and fine motor skill development.
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Estefania is a motivated occupational therapist who has worked with individuals of all ages and various needs. She loves helping her clients engage in activities that are the most meaningful, important and helpful to their everyday life. Estefania has worked in hospital, private practice and rehab settings.
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As an occupational therapist, Caitlin’s special interest in the area of child and youth mental health brought her to Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy. Caitlin’s experience and interests also include working with children and youth diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, genetic conditions, mental health concerns, and sensory-related concerns. She also has experience working with adults and youth in managing post-concussion syndrome.
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Nick is a keen and inventive OT, dedicated to the profession and the individuals he works with. His lived and work experience equips him with skills to support mental health &
wellbeing, social-level challenges, difficulties at school and at home, and meaningful belonging for all identities. Nick has learned and worked in a variety of clinical and community settings, in English and French, with pre-teens, at-risk youth, adults, and older adults.
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Sonia is a creative and supportive occupational therapist with a passion for helping children and youth reach their full potential. Sonia has gained diverse experience working with children, youth, and adults in a private clinic setting, hospital, in the community, and in a children’s health centre. Sonia is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care, taking joy in being a part of her clients’ journeys toward growth and success.
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Chris is a motivated bilingual OT with a Master of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy from the University of Ottawa. Fluent in French and English, Chris has a background in psychology and social work and has worked with children, teens, and youth. He focuses on enhancing clients’ engagement in meaningful activities and occupations, with strong interests in mental health, sensory integration, self-regulation, and motor skills.
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Victoria obtained a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University. Victoria is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing through meaningful activities and believes in taking a holistic, evidenced-based, collaborative, and relationship-centred approach.
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Denise is a friendly, supportive, and attentive Occupational Therapist, with a diverse background working with clients of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. She is enthusiastic about helping her clients reach their goals, no matter how big or small. She has been an occupational therapist serving the Ottawa-Gatineau region for over 10 years. Denise is bilingual and offers services in both official languages.
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Megan is motivated and passionate about helping individuals of all ages participate in their meaningful occupations. Megan has experience working with children, youth, and adults. Her recent experiences include hospital, rehabilitation, and private practice settings. Megan is interested in working with children in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, sensory processing, and self regulation.
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Stéphanie is a graduate from the University of Ottawa offering OT services in both English and French. She is especially interested in child and youth mental health, self-regulation as well as sensory processing.
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Giuliana is a compassionate and patient OT who believes in the importance of connecting with children and youth in such a way that therapy sessions are not only beneficial, but also enjoyable. She strives to create a supportive, safe environment where all feelings and emotions are valid. Giuliana has a strong background in mental health, but enjoys working with children in all aspects of their lives.
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Julie is a friendly, caring and enthusiastic OT who is passionate about helping her clients achieve their meaningful goals and reach their full potential. She has experience working with individuals of all ages in a variety of practice settings. She offers services in English and French.
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Jessica is passionate and committed about working in pediatrics to help support children and their families. She has many years of experience working with children and youth with a variety of abilities, within the settings of hospitals, schools, and clinics. Her interests include Autism Spectrum Disorder, mindfulness, sensory processing, developmental milestones, learning disabilities, and fine and gross motor skills.
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Hi, I’m Amelia! I’m an OT with diverse clinical experience in school, hospital, and community settings. I’m passionate about helping people of all ages and stages engage in their unique meaningful activities. I enjoy creating engaging and individualized therapy plans, whether it be to target self regulation, fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, or others. I look forward to collaborating with new clients and families to create personalized OT plans that are fun and meaningful to support growth, goal achievement, and lasting positive changes!
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Phoebe is our new therapy dog candidate! She is mild mannered and loves to participate in therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapist Assistants
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Abby is an enthusiastic and motivated student working towards her masters of Occupational Therapy. She is dedicated to creating supportive and positive environments for the kids she works with, and is passionate about helping others become as independent as possible in their own life.
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Elizabeth (she/her/elle) is a university student working towards obtaining her masters in Occupational Therapy. She thrives to create a safe, enriching and fun space for kids to learn, play and grow. She is bilingual and happy to offer support both in French and English.
Physiotherapists
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From paediatrics to geriatrics, Jon strives to provide a fun, movement-based approach within his physiotherapy practice to help individuals of all ages achieve their goals. As a physiotherapist, his goal is to enhance movement, function, and well-being through a combination of manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, and education on both injury management and prevention.
Admin
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Megan is an enthusiastic Health Sciences graduate from Carleton University where she specialized in disability and chronic illness. Megan strives to combine her academic background in health with her years of professional experience in administration to provide friendly, efficient, and supportive care for all clients at Expanding Horizons.
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Social Workers
Patrick is a registered clinical social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). He has completed a Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Ottawa and Western University, respectively. Patrick has extensive experience working with at-risk youth, teens, and young adults, as well as their immediate families and friends, and takes pride in creating and nurturing an open, safe, trusting, and welcoming environment in every session.
Hodan’s work extends beyond traditional boundaries, as she also serves as a mental health therapist, where she focuses on fostering growth within Francophone and immigrant communities. This dual capacity allows Hodan to offer comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of these groups. She believes that by working together, we can create a supportive environment that promotes mutual understanding and effectively addresses mental health challenges.
Marie-Pier is a clinical social worker dedicated to guiding individuals toward a healthier, and more fulfilled life. She offers services in French and English. With a rich background spanning hospital, school, and community settings, she brings a wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of mental health, family dynamics, life changes, and relationship challenges. Her passion lies in understanding the unique journeys of her clients and empowering them to make positive changes.
Kate (She/Her) is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Kate completed her BSW and MSW at Carleton University. She has experience in working with youth, young adults, and their families. Kate strives to keep her services empowering and inclusive to youth and young adults in regard to their mental health.