Next Step Counselling

Relationship Issues

Separation & Divorce, Breakups, Family Relationships, Parenting

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Anxiety Disorders

Depression, Anxiety, Postpartum, ADHD, Stress, Coping Skills

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Abuse and Trauma

Addiction, Alcohol Use, Substance Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD

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Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Krista Gatti

Krista Gatti is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist in Ontario. Krista is a member of Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers. She obtained her bachelor degree from The University of Manitoba and obtained her Masters of Social Work from the University of Windsor. Krista Gatti has a certificate in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

Krista started her career by providing support to individuals struggling with life challenges. She has experience working with a variety of areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, separation, and self-esteem.

Krista is trained in Self-compassion, Mindfulness, Grounding Techniques, DBT, Brainspotting, Reiki and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Krista's approach uses a unique blend of evidence-based modalities to fit the individual needs of the patients she works with. She views mental health as a part of life that we all experience over the course of a life span. Krista uses an empathetic and non-judgmental approach in order to ensure the patients she works with feel safe.

Krista enjoys working with individuals with concerns related to any life challenges they experience that impacts their well-being.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and taking them fishing with her.

Registered Social Worker

Chantelle Smith

Chantelle Smith is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist in Ontario. Chantelle is a member of the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Chantelle completed her Bachelor Degree of Social Work from the University of Windsor and then completed her Masters Degree of Social Work from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
She also has her diploma in Child and Youth Care from St. Clair College.

Chantelle has been in the field for over 23 yrs. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, separation, trauma and also various mental health diagnoses. Chantelle uses an eclectic approach in therapy recognizing there is no one size fits all.

Chantelle has certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Brain Spotting and training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Grief/Loss, Parenting, Self-Compassion, Internal Family Systems and Reiki.

Chantelle believes mental health is just as important as physical health and focuses on providing compassion, empathy and support to all of her clients so they can have a safe space to work on themselves.

In her free time Chantelle likes spending time outdoors.

Registered Psychotherapist, Social Worker

Becca Fryer

Please welcome Becca!

Becca is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Social Service Worker. Becca completed her Masters in Arts and Counselling with Yorkville University, bachelor's degree from the University of Windsor, and Social Service Worker with St. Clair College. In Becca's practice she utilizes a very person-centered focus working with individuals where they are at. More specifically, evidence-based practices including Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), solution-focused, strengths-based approaches, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and Gestalt’s therapy. Becca has experience working in many areas including substance use, abuse, complex trauma, posttraumatic stress disorders, and many more. Outside of work, Becca spends her time with her dogs and being outdoors. Becca looks forward to working with you!

Registered Social Worker

Gabriella Krystia

Please welcome Gabriella!

Gabriella Krystia is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario. Gabriella is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She obtained her bachelors degree from The University of Windsor in Social Work combined with Women and Gender Studies.

Gabriella has experience working in several areas including anxiety, depression, substance use, and abuse.

Gabriella believes you are the own expert of your life and she uses a supportive and validating approach to help build a safe space to discuss all of life struggles and support you in finding ways to effectively cope.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Kyra Breshamer

Please welcome Kyra!

Kyra is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Her academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Windsor and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She has experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults with various issues including general and social anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, OCD, and more.

Kyra strives to create an environment where you feel comfortable being yourself and exploring your identity. She employs person-centred and trauma-informed methods, taking an integrative and holistic approach that incorporates skills from CBT, DBT, IFS, and other therapeutic approaches to tailor therapy to your individual needs. Her method, however, goes beyond simply treating symptoms; it also focuses on cultivating a deep sense of self-awareness and growth.

CAHP® Certified Aromatherapy Professional

Laura Stainer

Please welcome Laura!

Laura takes an evidence-based, holistic, and intuitive approach to custom aromatherapy, using essential oils to create personalized treatments. After experiencing burnout during her 20-year nursing career, she became dedicated to supporting women—especially those in caregiving roles—to feel understood and valued. With deep empathy for individuals facing prolonged stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, Laura is passionate about supporting the nervous system to promote optimal health. She is also trained in The M-Technique®, a gentle hands-on treatment that quickly brings deep, restorative relaxation, similar to meditation. Paired with the emotional healing benefits of aromatherapy, these two modalities form her signature offering, called Aromatic Relaxation.

Pricing

Your sessions may be covered by insurance. Please check your insurance coverage to see if it covers one of the following designations:
Registered Social Worker
Psychotherapist

Individuals

$130

Appointment

50-minute session

Couples

$165

Appointment

75-minute session

Counselling Options

In-person sessions
Virtual sessions
Walk-and-talk sessions
Phone sessions
Also offering Reiki and Aromatherapy services

Sliding Scale

Yes

Appointment

Open for Appointments

+1 (226) 526-5526

We are here to help you

We believe that challenges arise during our everyday life that can often be overwhelming for us to cope with. It might be hard for us to express how these challenges impact us and hard to adjust to these new transitions.

We create a safe and warm space so that individuals are able to express themselves and fully explore their thoughts without judgement. Next Step Counselling was created with the mindset of taking the Next Step towards your healing journey.

We are committed to finding new and creative approaches to promote well-being for each individual’s specific needs.

We have worked in the field of Social work for over 23 years and have learned many valuable life lessons from the individuals who have crossed our paths. We are passionate about assisting individuals meet their full potential and to live their best life possible.

+1 (226) 526-5526