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About Us
" 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."
Family Enrichment and Counselling Service Inc is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director.
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Office Manager - Paula Poirier Paula has worked with Family Enrichment since September 2005. |
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Counsellor - Tracy Houlding, L.Lb., M.Ed., CCC Tracy provides counselling to individuals and couples. She has completed advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, as well as training in Gottman Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, working with survivors of sexual violence, the treatment of depression and anxiety, stress management and cognitive behavioural interventions for emotional eating. She particularly enjoys helping people work through major life transitions by helping them access their own strengths and resources. |
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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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Counsellor - Marilia Paulon, MSW, RSW Marilia is a Brazilian-born therapist who has a passion for helping individuals overcome the challenges of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in a relational model, which emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients. She has a special interest in youth-related issues and has worked extensively with young people and their families to promote mental health and wellbeing. Marilia offers services in both English and Portuguese. |
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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 - Shaunacey Murray, M.Ed., LCT, CCC Shaunacey takes a person-centered approach to counselling individuals 16 years and older with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, and relationship issues. Shaunacey practices with principles and techniques of both Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to support her clients. |
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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 - 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. |
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Counsellor - Carmen Wilkins, MSW, RSW. Carmen is a Social Worker who has several years of experience working with youth and families in supportive roles. She takes a warm, person-centered approach and is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their concerns. Prior to starting her Masters of Social Work she completed a year of an Indigenous Social Work program. Carmen works with people 12 years of age and older. |
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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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Yelena is a Counselling Intern who is completing her MED in Counselling Psychology. She brings
experience in parenting counselling and group facilitation, with a focus on fostering communication skills, empathy, and self-awareness. Yelena takes a compassionate, person-centered approach, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore meaning and purpose in their lives, gain insight, build resilience, and move toward personal growth and fulfillment. She offers counselling to individuals for $75/hr. If you would like to book an appointment with Yelena, call us at 506-458-8211 or e-mail [email protected] |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathleen MacPhee - Chair
Melyssa Soucy - Treasurer
Sarah Michel
Catherine McLatchie
Kate Tingley
Ange Hill
Ben McLaughlin
Kathleen MacPhee - Chair
Melyssa Soucy - Treasurer
Sarah Michel
Catherine McLatchie
Kate Tingley
Ange Hill
Ben McLaughlin
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 |