The Team | CHM Therapy Services

Meet the Team.

Our Team consists of an amazing group of individuals with a variety of backgrounds. This allows us to provide services for a wide range of issues and at a variety of price points.

Candice Hamilton-Miller BA, BSc, MSc, CCC, RP

With a Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology from the University of Cape Town in South Africa and another from York University here in Canada; and a Master’s Degree in Family Relations and Human Development from the University of Guelph, Candice brings experience and in-depth knowledge to her treatment plans. She also has extensive specialized training.

Candice has worked internationally with children and families for over 20 years, as a non-regulated Mental Health Professional and now as a Registered Psychotherapist through various roles in the social service and health sectors over the years, she has supported individuals of all ages, including autism, speech and language problems, families new to Canada, children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD and other serious diagnoses.

Candice is a member of various self regulating associations including the Ontario Association of Counsellors, Consultants, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists; the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy; and the Ontario and American Associations for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Certified Cogmed Coach.

Candice is available in person in Milton at both offices, and virtually.

"Therapy should always be a lifeline, not a life sentence. The goal is to build self awareness of why we make the choices that we do, once we have that awareness, change becomes a choice."

Adrienne Pringle, MMT, RP, MTA

With twenty years of experience working in health care and community settings Adrienne has a rich and diverse experience supporting individuals across the life span. Her approach towards healing and personal growth draws upon a range of traditional techniques such as CBT, narrative and solution focused therapies, and trauma work; and creative techniques including breath work, meditation, imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, singing, music therapy, to support you in exploring inner feelings and drawing upon your own creativity, inner strengths and calm center. Adrienne provides psychotherapy and/or Music Psychotherapy as best suits the needs of her clients. Adrienne has a special interest and many years of experience in supporting individuals with a new medical diagnosis, chronic or advanced illness, terminal illness and bereavement support.

Registered with the College of Psychotherapists in Ontario and certified Music Therapist by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.

Adrienne is available in person in the Milton office on Martin street or virtually.

"By creating a safe, comfortable, positive environment, therapy strives to build your tools and strategies, in order to reflect and connect to your inner resources to help you quickly resume optimal life balance."

Polina Fedotenko, MA, RP

Polina is a Registered Psychotherapist. She has completed Bachelor of psychology at University of Waterloo and Master’s in counselling psychology at University of Yorkville. Polina is passionate to provide a supportive environment where clients can explore and determine what change they want to bring into their lives. She believes that clients are the experts in their lives and know how to resolve any of the difficulties in the lives; her role is simply to guide. In line with her values Polina uses approaches that highlight client’s agency and capability for change such as Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy and Emotional Focused Therapy. In addition, Polina is highly trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and calls for its application when necessary. She love working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and work/school related stress. Polina also provides couples Therapy.

Polina is available in person in Milton at Martin street, and virtually.

"We are responsible for the ones we tame."

(The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

Kelly Medeiros-Thompson, CYC, RP (Qualifying)

Kelly is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Child and Youth Care practitioner. She completed her diploma in child and youth work at George Brown College and her Bachelor’s degree in child and youth care at Toronto Metropolitan University (when it was formally known as Ryerson). Kelly recently finished her Master’s of counselling psychology with honours from Yorkville University.

Kelly believes that each client is the expert and she is dedicated to providing a space where individuals can be free of judgement and thrive. She is happy to be a part of your journey as you learn about yourself, attempt various strategies and gain supports throughout your time together. Kelly has adapted an eclectic approach which includes Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Kelly enjoys working with children, youth, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and various mental health diagnoses.

Kelly is also a certified Geek Therapist, bringing her personal interests and passions to her professional world in new and innovative ways. Check out Geek Therapy under our services to learn more.

Kelly is supervised by Candice Hamilton-Miller.

Kelly is available in Milton, in both offices and virtually.

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but we often look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us"

(Helen Keller)

Leah Hunter, MTA, RP (Qualifying)

Leah is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and Accredited Music Therapist. She has completed a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University as well as a Master of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Leah believes in supporting clients as they discover and connect with strategies, supports and new perspectives that can help them thrive.

She uses an eclectic approach, including aspects of Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, and Music Therapy.

Leah is passionate about working with individuals with depression and anxiety, trauma, autism, behavioural challenges and grief.

Leah is available in person in Milton at both offices, and virtually.

“It’s okay if you don’t have the words. Let me take your coat and this weight off of your shoulders.”

(Two, Sleeping at Last)

Karen Manning Slocombe

Karen has worked with Children with Autism and Special Needs and their families for over 3o years. She has extensive experience and training in understanding the needs of both the individual and the family. Her role at CHM is to guide families through education, support, and coaching. She has a long and impressive career in providing a variety of supports to families and she is always beloved by her clients.

Karen is not covered by traditional Mental Health Benefits as she is not a registered psychotherapist. Karen's Services include parent support, coaching and assisting children with special needs to work on emotional regulation. She does not provide ABA services. Karen's services are often billed in a package format that includes a personalized blend of sessions, support sessions and on call support services. Call us today to figure out the best services to meet the needs of your Family.

"True family support helps children and their families to empower themselves to achieve their personal goals so they can be the best version of themselves."

Nicole Dow, RP(qualifying), MACP

Nicole is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); she completed a Bachelordegree in Psychology at York University and graduated with distinction from Yorkville University with a Master degree in Counselling Psychology.

Nicole works to create a safe, judgement free environment for clients to truly feel comfortable and at ease. She works to understand and support clients through the areas in life they are struggling with and emphasizes the importance of developing self awareness. As she is a strong believer that Knowledge Is Power, Nicole emphasizes the importance of providing her clients with the tools and knowledge they need to grow and succeed. Nicole's approach is eclectic in nature and often consists of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

Nicole enjoys working with children, teens and adults and has a particular interest in ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress management, and various mental health concerns.

Nicole is supervised by Candice Hamilton-Miller and is available virtually and in Milton at the Commercial Street location.

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.”

Amelia Earhart

Giselle Young, RP(qualifying), MACP

Giselle is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and current graduate of the MACP program at Yorkville University. She completed her Bachelor’s degree at Wilfrid Laurier University in Sociology and a Graduate Certificate from Conestoga College in Mental Health and Substance Use.

Giselle believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. She works to create a collaborative space where we can explore your experiences and work together to find what feels right for you. Giselle is here to support you on your journey of self-discovery as you learn about yourself, try out different approaches, and build a stronger sense of self.

Her therapeutic approach draws from client-centered, narrative, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) principles, often prioritizing mindfulness and self-compassion. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and adults, and has a particular interest in supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem issues.

Supervised by Candice Hamilton-Miller, Giselle offers both in-person sessions in Milton and virtual appointments for your convenience.

“The more you know yourself, the more patience you have for what you see in others.”

Erik Erikson

Ruihong (Bill) Yuan, RP(qualifying), MACP

Bill is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Physics at University of Toronto, he obtained his Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Within a safe, nonjudgmental, and calming environment, Bill works to help his clients flesh out and understand the life stories they are living, whether consciously or unconsciously. As a firm believer in the power of meaning making and storytelling, Bill encourages his clients to view their lives as evolving narratives and to claim their authorship. Once a meaningful path emerges, the actions, plans, decisions, and the rest follows.

Bill’s approach to therapy is essentially eclectic, centring around Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Bill enjoys working with teens and adults, with a particular interest in identity issues, mental health concerns related to immigration/acculturation, addictive behaviours, depression, anxiety, and grief.

Bill is supervised by Candice Hamilton-Miller and is available for online sessions and in-person sessions at the offices in Milton.

“Those who have a why to live can bear almost any how.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

Sarah Morrow

Sarah provides support to our team as our office manager. Not only is she bringing her incredible organizational skills to our team, but she also runs her own amazing photography business. To celebrate, Sarah’s offering a special deal for anyone who books a session through our services! Head over to her website and book your session (be sure to tell her that we sent you)!

www.sarahmorrowphotography.ca

"Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right."

Email us today to book with our amazing interns.

Our Interns are completing their placements for the Yorkville University Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology Program. They each bring a diverse background in helping professions to therapy and we are excited have them joining us for this part of their journey.

Yorkville MACP interns provide supervised psychotherapy services to individuals over the age of 7 and older. They may also runs groups. MACP Interns are supervised by Candice Hamilton-Miller. They are typically in their final placement prior to graduation, and usually have already registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

From time to time, we also have Music Psychotherapy Students from Wilfred Laurier University. Music Psychotherapy Interns are supervised by Candice Hamilton-Miller and Adrienne Pringle. They are usually not registered with the College yet, and as such, may not be covered by Insurance Benefits.

Current Supervised Psychotherapist Interns

Service Options

Our team offers a variety of service options. Sessions can be done in person, video sessions online or over the telephone. Some services are offered in your own home. Our offices are located in Milton, ON. Availability depends on the individual therapist that you are seeing, but we have therapists available Mondays to Saturdays with daytime and evening appointments.

Psychotherapy services online are currently limited to Ontario residents only. Out of Province requests may be accommodated online by request.

Workshops, trainings and Cogmed services are available for individuals both locally and internationally.