Joey is the Clinical Manager at Counselling & Behaviour. He specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, autism, developmental disabilities, and learning exceptionalities, drawing on experience in schools, private practice, community services, and camps.

Joey has a particular focus on anxiety and emotional dysregulation at home and at school, supporting both the people who experience them and the parents, educators, and caregivers around them. He presents simulation-based workshops and professional development to elementary and secondary school educators across the GTA. Rather than lecture-style training, these sessions place educators in realistic scenarios where they practise recognizing anxiety and intense emotions as they happen and responding in ways that help students feel safe and regulated. Joey also presents directly to students on online safety and healthy social media use.

Joey brings extensive experience in the disability and developmental sector, having designed and led vocational, employment, and community-based programs that help individuals find meaningful work, build social connections, explore new hobbies, and strengthen life skills.

He is trained in Mindfulness Therapy, using present-moment awareness, mindful breathing, and meditation to help clients observe and accept thoughts and emotions without judgment. His approach is warm, collaborative, and authentic. Joey prioritizes trust and engagement, believing that meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, heard, and supported. As an ally and advocate, he often weaves opportunities for connection and belonging into his work.

Beyond direct practice, Joey has contributed to the wider conversation on disability and inclusion through articles published in ABILITIES magazine and his work with the Canadian Abilities Foundation. His practice is strengths-based, person-centred, and guided by the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth, resilience, and meaningful participation in their community.

I wrote “healthy social media use” instead of just “social media” so the sentence makes clear what students get out of it. If the talks are more about risks, like privacy and online exploitation, change it to “online safety and social media awareness.”

The student talks could also become something schools book. If C&B doesn’t have a page for them yet, it may be worth adding them to the workshops list next to the educator sessions.

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Social Worker, Founder & CEO

Michael has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in working with individuals with complex mental health diagnoses, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and learning exceptionalities, within private practice, schools, camps, and service organizations.

As a psychotherapist, Michael uses techniques from a number of evidence-based approaches to provide treatment and strategies for clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation.

Michael graduated with a BA in Psychology, and a Masters of Critical Disability Studies from York University and then went on to pursue a second Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Toronto.

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Natalie Links, BA, MSW, RSW, is a Toronto-based psychotherapist and social worker with a robust background in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based care. Currently serving as a Shift Lead with the City of Toronto’s Shelter, Housing, and Support division, she brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges.

Natalie’s academic journey includes a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University. Her professional path has encompassed roles such as Assistant Team Lead at St. Michael’s Homes, where she contributed to addiction recovery programs, and a Social Work Intern at the Toronto District School Board, focusing on youth mental health.

At Counselling & Behaviour Services, Natalie provides accessible and inclusive psychotherapy, specializing in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), disabilities, and complex diagnoses. Her practice emphasizes evidence-based treatments tailored to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation, adapting to the unique needs of each client.

Natalie’s approach is grounded in empathy and a strength-based perspective, aiming to empower clients to cultivate healthy coping skills, manage stress, and enhance self-worth. Her dedication to bridging gaps in mental health services reflects a commitment to fostering resilience and well-being within diverse communities.

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Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director

Sabrina brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work as a therapist. With over 20 years of experience in the developmental and mental health sector, she supports teens, adults, caregivers, and families navigating a wide range of challenges, including neurodiversity, anxiety, trauma, parenting stress, life transitions, and relationship dynamics.

Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real connection. Sabrina places a strong emphasis on building a therapeutic alliance rooted in trust, authenticity and engagement, recognizing that meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely supported.

Sabrina is trained in a number of evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and social-focused practices. She draws on these approaches flexibly and thoughtfully, tailoring her work to each individual’s needs and goals. Her practice is deeply strengths-based, helping clients connect with their own values, skills, and inner resources—even when they may not immediately recognize their own strength and resilience.

She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in New York City, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto. Sabrina began her career in the developmental sector and remains passionate about societal inclusion—not just in theory, but in practice. She brings a well-informed understanding of neurodiversity and the resources available within the Greater Toronto Area, always open to learning and growing alongside the people she supports.

Sabrina understands the vital importance of being surrounded by “your people” and developing a trusted, supportive network. This belief in the power of community and connection remains at the core of her work. Her personal experience growing up with a sibling with a developmental disability shaped her appreciation for inclusion, advocacy, and a deep understanding of how the layered complexities of family life can shape one’s perspectives.

Clients often describe Sabrina as grounded, compassionate, and refreshingly real. She’s not afraid to bring a little humour into the room when it helps lighten the load—after all, sometimes the most therapeutic moment is the one where you can finally exhale and laugh.

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