Kelly J Morgan, Hon. BA, MA, RP
President & Owner
Registered Psychotherapist
705-472-9090
morgan@themorgancentre.com
Kelly J Morgan is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO and has been in practice for 19 years. Kelly holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and developed the first Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Clinic in Northern Ontario. Kelly is a CRPO Clinical Supervisor and Approved Clinical Practicum Placement and Supervisor for Yorkville University Masters of Counselling Psychology Practicum Program and Athabasca University Master of Counselling Practicum Program. Kelly has also completed the MindSetting PEP Program, Critical Incident Debriefing, and a qualified psychometrist for Psychological Assessment.
Her areas of interest, research and therapeutic concentration are First Responders and Operational Stress Injury (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) and Moral Distress and Injury prevention, treatment and recovery. She utilizes evidenced based therapeutic modalities in an integrated model including Psychodynamic, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems: Parts Work, and Cognitive Behavioral Exposure Therapy. Kelly is a direct and genuine therapist who continues to provide clients a path toward reconciliation of self amidst traumatic, operational, cultural, and systemic association.
In her off time, Kelly has a passion for architecture and design, HIT work outs and spending time at the cottage.
Dr. Christian Wyss, PhD. C. Psych
Consulting Psychologist
705-472-9090
Dr. Steiner
Registered Neuropsychologist
Dr. Steiner, a Registered Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, has many years of experience with MVA, WSIB, Veteran's Affairs and NIHB clients in providing assessments and mental health services to those in need. Psychological assessments provide diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and alternative services to promote optimal functioning and health.
Candice Preston
Administrative Assistant
Candice has been an administrator for the past six years and she is grateful for the opportunity to make a positive difference every day within the community. Candice has a goal to make every person feel welcome, respected and comfortable from the very first hello.
Candice is excited to bring personal experience, her heart, and her dedication to create a positive environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
Here's to new beginnings and growing together!
Olivia has completed a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology through Nipissing University. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. Olivia’s passion for mental health, wellbeing, and the navigation of challenging life circumstances drove her early on in the pursuit of her studies. Working from a client-centered stance and an integrated approach of treatment models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-based practices, Olivia strives to support individuals in accomplishing their goals and empowering them to tell their own stories. In her free time, Olivia enjoys exploring new hobbies, taking her Labradoodle for walks, and spending time with friends and family.
Olivia Rhyno
Hon. BA, MA, Registered Psychotherapist
Shana Couvrette
Registered Social Worker
Shana Couvrette is a Registered Social Worker, specializing in mental health recovery. She has worked in mental health for over 20 years and is passionate about self care and living life to its fullest.
Shana has worked in both a hospital and community mental health settings, supporting folks living with mental illness.
Shana will work with you to develop treatment goals, and improve your mental health recovery.
Shana loves spending time with her Family and Friends, and nature walks with her Dog.
Philippa has a strong background in wellness, physical rehabilitation, and mental health strategies. A former National-level Karate athlete and provincial soccer player, her sports career ended due to injury. She then pursued a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Hons) at Brock University, where she recognized the significant impact of mental strategies in high-performance sports. This led her to complete a Master of Arts in Intervention Consultation in Sport, Physical Activity, and Health Promotions at the University of Ottawa.
Philippa has worked as a counsellor in Northern Ontario communities, including Bear Lake, and alongside the Canadian Forces for over 10 years in various roles at CFB Wainwright, 22 Wing North Bay, and 14 Wing Greenwood. Since 2016, she has been the Mental Skills Consultant for the CISM National Women’s Soccer Team.
Known for her practical and intuitive approach, Philippa has worked with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, using a disarming method to create a comfortable environment for effective counselling. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and two dogs, including yoga, curling, hiking, biking, gardening, and reading.
Philippa S. Arbiter
Hon BA, MA
Sonya Solman
Registered Social worker
Sonya Solman graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Laurentian University. She is a registered social worker and has over 25 years of experience working both in community and hospital settings. Sonya works with individuals and families in optimization of function and health using integrative and holistic approaches.
Sonya is passionate about about her family and her community. She is a volunteer board member for the Ontario Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada supporting and working towards the betterment of lives for those living with chronic kidney disease.
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Elizabeth Allingham
RN, CNP (Certified Nurse Psychotherapist)
Elizabeth Allingham is a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Psychotherapist with nearly three decades of experience in healthcare. She graduated in 1997 and spent over 20 years working in critical care in Toronto, alongside eight years in psychiatric nursing.
She currently works as a Mobile Crisis Nurse, responding alongside city police to complex community calls for service. In this role, Elizabeth supports individuals and families navigating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, medical trauma, mental health and addictions, and suicidality. She is deeply committed to community-based care, coordinating with local resources and services to connect clients with meaningful, practical supports and to provide compassionate crisis intervention.
Elizabeth is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and brings a strong foundation in multicultural awareness and cultural humility to her practice, recognizing the unique contexts and lived experiences each client brings to therapy.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has worked with people on what are often the worst days of their lives. From this, she has learned that holding a safe, steady space is pivotal—not only for processing the moment, but for offering the tools clients and families need to move forward with grace and resilience. Her approach is empathetic and client-centered, guided by a simple belief: our story can have a happy ending—we just have to get through the yuck first.
She is also inspired by the words of Maya Angelou: “People may forget what you said or did, but never how you made them feel.”
Married for nearly 30 years and the mother of a busy teenager, Elizabeth brings both professional depth and lived experience into her work. She understands the complexities of raising a family while navigating personal and shared challenges. Outside of her clinical practice, she is a musician and photographer who finds meaning in creativity and human connection. She also volunteers with Children’s Aid Services (CAS), providing comfort and connection to infants in care.
Micaela Davidson
Mental Health Counsellor
Micaela holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree in Psychology from Nipissing University and an Early Childhood Education Diploma from Niagara College, and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University.
Micaela's personal experiences navigating mental health and her early background in disability support and developmental services ignited a deep commitment to accessible, trauma-informed care — particularly for children and youth. Working from a person-centred stance and an integrated approach to treatment, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Arts, and Somatic and Grounding Techniques, Micaela strives to meet clients where they are and support them in authoring their own stories.
Micaela works with children, youth, and adults across a diverse range of presentations, with a specialized focus on supporting young people through trauma, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and significant life transitions. She is passionate about early intervention and hopes to pursue doctoral studies to further her work in child and youth mental health services. In her free time, Micaela enjoys spiritual practices such as Reiki, hiking, the gym and spending time with her two daughters and loved ones.
Megan South
Social Service Worker Student
Megan is a second-year social service worker student at Anishinabek Educational Institute with a strong passion for mental health advocacy, community support, and holistic approaches to healing and wellness. Her personal experiences have played a meaningful role in guiding her toward Social Service Work and continue to shape the compassion, empathy, and understanding that she brings into both her education and everyday life.
After reconnecting with her culture later in life and learning more about Indigenous knowledge and teachings, Megan developed a deep appreciation for a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, recognizing the value in both Indigenous and Western perspectives when supporting healing, growth, and well-being. She believes that bringing these approaches together can help create more inclusive, balanced, and supportive spaces for people from all backgrounds.
Megan’s experiences as both a student and parent have strengthened her commitment to connection, self-growth, and community care. Outside of her studies, she enjoys spending time at the gym, practicing yoga, and finding inspiration in creativity, design, and mindful spaces, all of which play an important role in her personal wellness journey. She hopes to continue using her education and lived experiences to support others in feeling heard, empowered, and supported in their own paths toward healing and growth.
Sarah Gauthier
BScN RN, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
Sarah Gauthier is a Registered Nurse with over five years of experience in the mental health field, currently practicing in a forensic psychiatric setting. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nipissing University and is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Sarah is also a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), integrating her nursing background with psychotherapy training to support clients from a holistic and compassionate lens.
Sarah has a longstanding interest in understanding the complexities of the mind and human behaviour. Her clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care. She aims to create a space where clients feel respected, heard, and empowered, while working collaboratively toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Drawing on her experience in mental health and the legal system, Sarah is particularly attuned to issues related to autonomy, resilience, and navigating complex life circumstances. She values meeting clients where they are at and tailoring interventions to align with each individual’s strengths, goals, and lived experience.
Outside of her professional role, Sarah enjoys spending time in nature, especially camping, as well as connecting with family and friends. She also finds joy in reading and baking, which help her stay grounded and balanced in her day-to-day life.