You Weren’t Meant To Solve Every Problem On Your Own
Because struggling to feel better on your own can be a lonely battle. And sometimes, you need to reach out and ask for help.
Whatever brought you here today know that you are not alone and you are one step closer to feeling better.
“We know how hard it is to ask for help. It takes courage. To contact someone you’ve never met and share that you’re struggling. But we encourage you to take that first step. Because we know what’s waiting for you on the other side.
A better way to live.”
Mary Joan Brinson MSW, RSW
Certified EFT Therapist & Clinical Director
We Believe Getting Help Should Be Easy
Because we understand how discouraging and stressful life can be when you don’t have
the support you need. Getting help shouldn’t be difficult too.
You want to feel safe and secure with people you can trust. That is why you can request a therapist or have one carefully chosen for you. Each therapist is trained with expertise in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, perinatal mood disorders and couples therapy.
Our Team is Built Around A Common Desire to Help
We share a joint vision to offer a safe place where people can do this important work.
Mary Joan Brinson MSW, RSW
Certified EFT Therapist & Clinical Director
Mary Joan has a Masters of Social Work and is a Certified EFT therapist and supervisor in training. She has recently transitioned from providing therapy to supporting and expanding our team to serve even more people in our community.
Deborah Crewson
Client Care Coordinator
Deborah is one of the kind faces and warm voices that will greet you in person or by phone when you reach out to The Relationship Centre. Her primary goal is to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Makaila Evans
Client Care Coordinator
Makaila is one of the first people who will greet you when you reach out to The Relationship Centre. Her goal is to put you at ease and assist you in getting the support you need.
Katie Lobe MSW, RSW
Therapist
Katie has a Master’s degree in Social Work and worked in community agencies for the past 25 years with people across the lifespan. She has a unique gift for hearing people’s stories.
Lori Eaton MACP, RP
Psychotherapist
Lori is a a registered psychotherapist with a Masters in Counseling Psychology. She has 20 years of clinical experience with children, youth, adults and families and appreciates the power of self discovery through therapy.
Krista Armstrong MSW
Therapist
Krista is a a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master’s Degree. She has worked in healthcare and in the community focusing on care for depression, anxiety, grief, relationship dynamics, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and end of life.
Heather Baker MSW, RSW
Therapist
Heather has a Master’s Degree in Social Work is a Certified Trauma Clinician, Certified Concurrent Disorders Specialist, and Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist. She specializes in grief, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Jennifer Moore MSW, RSW
Therapist
Jennifer is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work. She is passionate about helping people heal and grow and has worked for the past 26 years with children, adolescents, adults and families.
Tara Gingrich MSW, RSW
Therapist
Tara is a Registered Social Worker who received her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto in 2004. Much of Tara’s therapy experience outside of private practice has been working with adolescents and families in Children’s Mental Health.
Breighan Savage MSW, RSW
Therapist
Breighan is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University. She has over 15 years of experience in the social work field.
Michael Wade MSW, RSW
Therapist
In working in mental health and providing counselling and therapeutic services to adults over the past 10 years, I have been consistently reminded of the strength and resiliency every client possesses who finally chooses to seek help, and to find change.
Julie Wiltshire, B.Sc., RP
Psychotherapist
Julie has a B.Sc in Health Sciences and is a Registered Psychotherapist with 19 years experience in mental health, working with children, youth, and their families. She has worked individually with adults, as well as with individuals with special needs.
Heather Van Starkenburg MSW, RSW
Therapist
As a Registered Social Worker (MSW), Heather specializes as an EMDR therapist. She also has EMDR training specializing with Indigenous/First Nations people. Heather’s focus is on working with adults who have the experience of trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Mary Broeders MSW, RSW
Therapist
We all have good reasons for how we cope and survive through life’s challenges and sometimes it can be helpful to receive extra support navigating life. As a therapist, my goal is to provide this support in a way that empowers you to move towards your unique goals.
Glenda O'Reilly MSW, RSW
Therapist
Improving the emotional health and wellness of individuals, couples and families is Glenda’s passion. She is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Memorial University and a Masters of Social Work degree from McGill University.
Jenni Beaver MSW, RSW
Therapist
Jenni grew up in the Belleville area, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Calgary, obtained her Master’s of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, and now lives in the Kingston area.
The Relationship Centre is committed to:
Providing a safe place where everyone is welcome.
Treating everyone with respect.
Maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
Take That First Step
Asking for help puts you one step closer to the happy life you deserve.