Meet Our Team of Therapists and Allied Health Professionals

Welcome to a place that puts your family first.

At Attuned Families we believe that every family deserves to enjoy healthy relationships and mental wellness. All of our therapists take a client-centred approach and use research-based methods to support children, families and their relationships.

When you are ready to book, our Client Care Coordinator will ensure that you find the right fit in a therapist, and have a positive experience with us from start to finish.

Our Team

Julia Swaigen

MSW, RSW

Founder & Director; Adjunct Lecturer, UofT

  • Julia is passionate about helping parents move from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to feeling empowered and confident, drawing from her own experience as a busy mom and the many families she's supported in building happier lives together.

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Dana Feniak

MSW, RSW

Clinical Lead; Registered Social Worker

  • Dana has worked with children and families for over 10 years. She brings transparency and authenticity to her work, which helps to put children and parents she is working with at ease. This is especially helpful for anyone who is feeling apprehensive about meeting with a Therapist.

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  • Accepting returning clients only

  • Virtual & In Person

    SSP, Theraplay, EFFT

    Trauma-focused 

    Families with Children with Special Needs

    ADHD

Rhiannon Petrycka B.A.

B.A.

Child and Youth Worker

  • Rhiannon is a dedicated child and youth worker with over five years of experience supporting children, youth, and families, particularly in autism and developmental support. They have worked in diverse settings, including northern reservations and urban classrooms, fostering trust and resilience while empowering families to navigate life’s challenges and build lasting connections.

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  • Accepting new clients for our Intensive Family Support Program

  • Virtual & In Home

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    ADHD
    School Challenges

    Anxiety

    Depression 

    Suicidal Ideation

Anne-Marie Nowina

B.Sc, BSW

Clinic Manager

  • Anne-Marie is a highly skilled and warm-hearted member of our team who oversees day-to-day office administration and scheduling. She works closely with clients and associates so that your overall experience with Attuned Families is both positive and meaningful.

M.A., M.Psy., Psy.D. C.Psych.

Clinical & School Child/Adolescent Psychologist

Dr. Labao

  • Dr. Andre Labao believes that the best approach to client care involves a thorough and sound understanding of both psychological and neuropsychological factors that contribute to individual health. For this reason, he values the assessment process and utilizes theoretical assessment knowledge to provide the best care and evidence-based services for his clients.

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  • Accepting new clients for Psychological Assessments

  • Virtual & In Person

    Learning Challenges

    ADHD

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Anxiety 

    Depression 

    Giftedness

Cathy Iu

B.Mus, MMT, RP (Qualifying)

Music Therapist; Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • Cathy specializes in supporting the mental well-being of children, youth, and adults by integrating music into conventional talk therapy. As a musician and certified yoga instructor, she strongly believes in the healing power of music and mindfulness for individuals of all ages.

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  • Currently accepting:

    • Child Therapy

    • Youth Therapy

    • All ages

  • Virtual & In Person

    Music Psychotherapy

    ADHD

    Learning Differences

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Anxiety

B.A., (Hons)

Client Care Coordinator

Samantha Georgiou

  • Samantha is a compassionate and energetic team member who will be your first point of contact at Attuned Families., connecting clients with the right therapist and treatment to help them achieve their goals.

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Emilie Nelson

OT Reg.(Ont.)

Occupational Therapist

  • Emilie has experience supporting children and families from the Neonatal-ICU to later teenage years. She takes a warm, family-centered approach to care, ensuring you remain informed each step of the way. Emilie comes with knowledge and interventions related to early developmental milestones, gross & fine motor movement, feeding & picky eaters, chronic pain, brain injury rehabilitation, and ADHD support.

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  • Currently accepting:

    • Infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults

  • Virtual & In Person

    In Home & In Office 

    Fine & Gross Motor Skills

    Feeding Challenges 

    Learning Differences

    Attention & ADHD Support

    Chronic disease & Brain Injury

M.Ed, M.Sc, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Laura Greenberg

  • Laura has over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and their parents to better understand and cope with “big feelings”. She is passionate about working with parents to navigate and respond to their children’s emotions and to promote parent-child relationships.

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  • Accepting returning clients only

  • Virtual & In Person

    ADHD

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Learning Disabilities 

    EFFT, EFST

Charlie Hoskins B.A.

B.A.

Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Charlie takes the lead on community outreach to fulfill our commitment to prevention and early intervention in child and family mental health. She also assists with research and client care.

Michelle Conner

MSW, RSW, RP (Qualifying)

Registered Social Worker; Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • With over 10 years of experience working with children and families, Michelle uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and draws on various evidence-based approaches to create a therapeutic environment that is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on meaningful change. Michelle is now able to bring her passion for the arts into her work by offering Art Therapy.

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  • Currently accepting:

    • Parent Coaching 

    • Child Therapy

    • All ages

  • Virtual & In Person

    Art Therapy

    Trauma-informed 

    Families with Special Needs

Ankita Mathur

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

  • With a professional background in community mental health and school settings, Ankita supports children and families with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. She works closely with her clients to navigate life’s challenges, and to support them in recognizing their strengths and in reaching their desired goals.

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  • Accepting returning clients only

  • Virtual & In Person

    SSP 

    DIRFloortime

    EFFT

    Theraplay

    Autism Spectrum Disorder 

    ADHD

Ejemen Iyayi

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

  • Ejemen has over 11 years of experience working with children, youth, and families within a variety of community and hospital-based settings. She has worked on multi-disciplinary teams in in-patient and out-patient mental health services, has a certificate in mediation from the Justice Institute of British Columbia, and has done extensive group facilitation work with youth and caregivers.

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  • Currently accepting:

    • Virtual Appointments only

    • Parent Coaching with focus on all ages

    • Youth and young adults

  • Virtual & In Person

    EFFT, EFIT

    Trauma-Informed

    ADHD 

    Identity Struggles

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Tin Wing Tam

  • Tin Wing has over 6 years of experience working with children, youth, and parents facing social, emotional and relationship struggles, as well as trauma and crisis. Lydia’s training in Play Therapy, as well as her Clinical Training through The Garry Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health at SickKids, have equipped Lydia with the expertise and skill set needed to navigate complex challenges in children and families.

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  • Currently accepting:

    • Parent Coaching 

    • Child Therapy

    • All ages

  • Virtual & In Person

    Play Therapy

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    ADHD

    Speaks Mandarin & Cantonese

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Melissa Hanlon

  • Melissa is a registered social worker with 20 years of experience supporting the mental health and well-being of infants, children, youth, and families in a variety of community and education settings. She is passionate about helping clients navigate a range of life challenges such as anxiety, low mood/depression, behaviour concerns, and parenting concerns. Melissa has also has a special focus on sleep difficulties.

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  • Currently accepting:

    • Parent Coaching 

    • Child Therapy

    • All ages

  • Virtual & In Person

    Sleep Support age 0-5

    Anxiety & Low Mood

Melisa Genovese (Carrillo)

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

  • As a Registered Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in working with children and families in community mental health settings, Melisa brings empathy and compassion to her client-centered and strengths-based approach to working with children, youth, and parents.

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  • Accepting returning clients only

  • Virtual & In Person

    Perinatal Mental Health

    Speaks Spanish

Christina Lanteigne

MSW, RSW, PMH-C

Registered Social Worker

  • Christina brings warmth and compassion to her work with young families, as well as new and expecting parents. She is highly trauma-informed, with a special focus on Infant and Perinatal Mental Health. She will work diligently to ensure that her relationship with your family will be a place of comfort and safety.

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  • Accepting returning clients only

  • Virtual & In Person

    Pre and Post Partum Mental Health 

    Grief & Loss (child & parent & pregnancy loss)

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jessica Henry

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

  • Jessica specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, identity issues, autism, and family conflict. Through therapeutic processes, Jessica will work with you to develop the essential skills and insight needed to lead your life with more joy.

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  • Currently accepting:

    • Parent Coaching

    • Youth 14+ & Young Adults

  • Virtual ONLY

    SSP

    DIR

    Theraplay 

    EFFT 

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Anxiety

Cashew

Certified Therapy Dog

Cashew helps kids and grown-ups feel more at home and at ease in our already child and family-friendly therapy settings. A popular visitor at schools, he helps us learn about non-verbal communication, nervous system responses, and reading subtle social cues. When not working, Cashew enjoys forest walks, fetch, and napping.

Join the team

At Attuned Families, we’re always looking for passionate and skilled professionals who share our commitment to helping children and families thrive. If you're interested in joining a supportive, collaborative team, contact us!