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" Family Enrichment reaffirms its mission to enrich individuals, families, and communities through counselling, education, and advocacy. In particular, we turn our attention to the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq and Passamaquoddy peoples, the original caretakers of the unceded land on which we reside. We recognize our role in the work of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and commit ourselves to ongoing education, advocacy, and solidarity."
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About Us
Family Enrichment and Counselling Service Inc is governed by a volunteer
Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.
Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.
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Clinical Psychologist - Tom McAvity, Lic. psychologist
Tom is a psychologist who offers mental health counselling to people dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, hypertension, PTSD, and addictions. Before coming to Family Enrichment in 2005, Tom worked on the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Team with New Brunswick Community Mental Health and Addiction Services from 1989 to 2010. He has been practicing meditation and mindfulness since beginning with Transcendental Meditation in 1972, and has been practicing and teaching various forms of mindfulness and meditation based therapies since 1993. |
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Counsellor - Alexander (Sandy) Gordon, MSW, RSW
Sandy has worked part time at Family Enrichment since 2002. Before 2002, Sandy worked for 26 years with the provincial government in child welfare programs, primarily child protection. Sandy provides individual, couple, and family counselling. He specializes in men’s anger management and domestic violence issues. Sandy is committed to helping clients make sense of their lives and find positive solutions to situations of personal conflict and discouragement. Sandy facilitates the Changing Ways Program for men. |
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Clinical Supervisor - Counsellor - Bobby Ross, BA, M.Ed, CCC
Bobby provides counselling to people of all ages and specializes in counselling adolescents and in issues related to trauma and PTSD. |
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Counsellor - Liset Chevarria, B.Psych., M.Ed., CCC, LCT-C
Liset has nearly six years of experience working with children and families, both in schools and in a clinical setting. She is comfortable working with a range of issues including family relationships, behavioral issues, anxiety, stress and life transitions. She uses a mixture of cognitive-behavioural therapy and solution focused methods along with a mindfulness based approach, to help clients lead a more fulfilling life. Liset offers counselling in English, Spanish and French. |
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Counsellor - Yelena Birk - B.Psych., M.Ed., CCC, LCT-C
Yelena works with adults (ages 19+), couples, and parents navigating life's challenges. She takes a person-centred and culturally responsive approach, creating a welcoming space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, grief and loss, stress, life transitions, and personal growth. In addition to her counselling practice, she facilitates the Changing Ways Program for men. Counselling is available in English, Russian, and Hebrew, with conversational proficiency in Ukrainian. |
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Counsellor - Kay Angrove, M.Ed., LCT-C, CCC Kay uses a relational, person-centered foundation to help people 16 years and older identify their unique strengths and use them to find greater balance and fulfillment in their lives. She strives to create a supportive environment where her clients’ whole selves are seen, accepted and supported. Kay uses a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness, Narrative and Interpersonal techniques to support people experiencing life transitions, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Counsellor - Elizabeth Odiase, M.Ed., PhD., CCC (Lizzie)
Lizzie is a compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience in supporting individuals, couples, and families. She is dedicated to providing expert guidance and support, drawing from her extensive experience in helping clients navigate life's complexities. Her expertise spans couple and family counselling, with a particular emphasis on supporting clients through challenging times. Notably, Lizzie's doctoral thesis work with widows of fallen military personnel has granted her rich first-hand knowledge and insight into working with individuals experiencing depression, grief, and bereavement. This experience has deepened her understanding of the complexities of trauma, loss, and healing, allowing her to provide empathetic and informed support to her clients as they work towards meaningful growth and healing. |
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Counsellor - Megan Hilderley, BSW, MSW
Megan holds a Masters degree in Social Work. She utilizes a strength-based, trauma-informed approach and is committed to creating a therapeutic space that is non-judgmental and client focused. She has a strong understanding of burnout and compassion fatigue and has experience working with families in crisis, adults with diverse abilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, care workers, and older adults. If you would like to book an appointment with Megan, please call us at 506-458-8211 or email [email protected]. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathleen MacPhee - Chair
Melyssa Soucy - Treasurer
Sarah Michel
Kate Tingley
Ange Hill
Kathleen MacPhee - Chair
Melyssa Soucy - Treasurer
Sarah Michel
Kate Tingley
Ange Hill
356 Queen Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1B2 |
Reception
Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:15pm Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm *limited virtual evening appointments available* 
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MAIN: (506) 458-8211
FAX: (506) 451-9437 |