Therapy and Counselling

Alyson Clark is a Registered Social Worker with an Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). Alyson has completed Certified Trauma Integration Clinician training through ATTCH Niagara and focuses her counselling on supporting children and youth to live happy and healthy lives while processing traumatic events.

Alyson has worked in the youth homelessness, human trafficking, domestic violence and disability sectors in Toronto and Niagara . She has also worked within the Indigenous community in Niagara, providing counselling for children and youth. Alyson works from a trauma-informed lens to explore life experiences and mental health/behavioural struggles in a safe and culturally appropriate space.

In her spare time, Alyson teaches yoga and spends time with her cat, Charlie. She enjoys travelling, reading, Raptors basketball, and going to the beach

‘I am a dedicated psychotherapist working with children, teens, and parents to help foster well-being, healing, and positive growth. I employ a variety of modalities and therapeutic techniques, including play therapy, CBT, narrative therapy and family systems, to effectively meet the unique needs of my clients. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, ensuring that I create a safe and supportive environment for all to express themselves and work through their challenges. 

In my practice, I engage children and teens through play and creative methods, helping them explore their thoughts and feelings in a comfortable and safe way. This trauma-informed approach empowers them to share their experiences, build confidence, and develop their own solutions. I recognize that each individual’s journey is unique, so I tailor my techniques to the specific needs of each child and teen while involving their parents to foster collaboration. 

I also provide valuable resources and support for parents, helping them understand their child’s emotions and behaviours in the context of trauma. By promoting open communication and teamwork, we work together to create a nurturing environment that encourages healing and growth. My holistic approach equips families with the tools they need to thrive, building resilience and confidence as they navigate their personal development journeys together.’

Justis Krar (BMus, MTA) is a Certified Music Therapist and professional musician. After completing an internship with a multi-disciplinary team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability in London, United Kingdom, he returned to Canada and began working with clients in one-on-one and group settings. 

His clinical experiences range from supporting clients in neuro-rehabilitation, complex long-term care and those with learning and physical disabilities.

Justis utilizes the guitar, songwriting and music technology in his clinical work to assist clients in communicating and expressing their thoughts and feelings.

A central tenant of Justis’s work is accessibility, particularly the need for diverse means and methods of creating music. His research on inclusion in community music has been published in the International Journal of Community Music and in the anthology Community Music at the Boundaries (Wilfrid Laurier University Press).

Before studying music therapy, Justis completed a diploma in Music Industry Arts at Fanshawe College and toured North America, the UK and Europe with the band Single Mothers. He loves to talk about guitar pedals and will happily deconstruct the rhythms of any Meshuggah song.