Our Team

We bring different perspectives and specializations to the table, and are united by a commitment to client growth and real connection.

Laura Roth

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Laura works with individuals, parents, & families to develop stronger communication skills and effective conflict resolution. Her treatment style is client-centred, and appreciation and respect for diversity is foundational.

RCC
Adults & Parent Support
Sessions in English & Cantonese.

Luis Zavala

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Luis works with youth, individuals, & couples, and offers special focus on Men’s Mental Health. Luis is dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals on their journey toward healing and personal growth.

RCC
Youth, Adults & Couples
Sessions in English & Spanish.
MPCC-P
Child & Youth

Kurina Plaha

As a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC-P) Kurina brings additional experience as a Community Support Worker and Child & Youth School Counsellor, offering an advanced understanding of the challenges youth face today.

Jonie Gore

MPCC
Adults & Family

As a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC), Jonie brings over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate challenges with effective, evidence-based practices.

RCC, RPN
Child & Youth, Adults
Sessions in English & Punjabi.

Arshia Sidhu

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychiatric Nurse, Arshia brings over seven years working with youth. She supports clients with developmental disabilities, ASD, and various medical and psychiatric illnesses or disorders..

Sarah MacDonell

MPCC, RPC, RST
Child & Youth Specialist
Clinical Director

As a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, Sarah helps children & teens cope with life’s difficulties while building confidence. She facilitates supervision at MFFS, and is a college instructor of Clinical Psychology.