Meet Our Team
Thoughtful care. Skilled clinicians. Lasting change.
At Dr. Karma Guindon, RSW & Associates, our team brings together advanced clinical training, extensive experience, and a shared commitment to trauma-informed, evidence-based care. We work collaboratively with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, offering therapy that is carefully paced, relationally attuned, and responsive to complexity.
Our clinicians draw from approaches such as Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and somatic and attachment-based models. This integrative foundation allows us to tailor therapy to each person’s unique nervous system, history, and goals.
Each member of our team holds master’s or doctoral-level training in social work or psychology, with advanced specialization in trauma, attachment, couples therapy, and neurobiologically informed care. We combine clinical skill with warmth and respect, creating a safe and supportive space where meaningful healing can unfold over time.
Whether you are seeking support for trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or life transitions, we are here to walk alongside you — with clarity, compassion, and care.
Dr. Karma Guindon, MSW, PhD, Social Worker
(she, her)
Dr. Guindon is a registered social worker with master’s and doctoral degrees in social work and over 25 years of clinical experience. She is a certified couple and family therapist and has worked extensively with children, teens, adults, and couples across a wide range of presenting concerns.
Her work is grounded in trauma- and attachment-informed care, with a strong emphasis on neuroscience-based approaches, including Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and EMDR. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Guindon provides consultation, supervision, and training to mental health professionals and emergency service workers.
She is known for her careful pacing, depth of clinical understanding, and ability to work thoughtfully with long-standing and complex presentations.
Sibylle Foppa, LicPhil, Psychological Associate
(she, her)
With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, Sibylle specializes in supporting adolescents, young adults, and families with challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, self-harm, and relationship concerns. She draws on evidence-based approaches including DBT, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed therapy to help clients reconnect with their strengths and resilience. She is passionate about restoring hope and creating healing relationships that foster lasting change.”
Allison Jones, MSW, RSW,
Social Worker
(she, her)
Allison specializes in trauma therapy for individuals and couples, drawing on approaches like EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her passion is helping people move beyond obstacles, rediscover their strength, and create lasting change in their lives.
Shannon Edwards, MSW, RSW
Social Worker
(she, her)
Shannon works with adults, children, and youth to support healing from depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and grief. She also supports parents and families as they navigate the challenges of family life. With training in DBT, CBT, EMDR, and parenting approaches, she offers a collaborative, compassionate space where you and your loved ones can feel supported, understood, and empowered to grow.
Kathy Guindon, MSW, RSW
Social Worker
(she, her)
Kathy is a psychotherapist registered in Ontario and Nova Scotia, and for over 20 years she's supported people on their journeys toward healing and resilience. She works with teens and adults in individual therapy, drawing on approaches like EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, CBT, and ACT to help with challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and grief.
She is available for online therapy in Ontario and Nova Scotia and for in person sessions in Newmarket and Bolton, Ontario.
Tanja Thani, MSW, RSW
Social Worker
(she, her)
Tanja is a social worker and psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, families, and groups on their journey of growth and healing. Drawing from approaches such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Gestalt, and somatic therapies, she supports clients navigating trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Guided by curiosity, care, and respect, she creates a collaborative space where healing in therapy extends into everyday life and relationships.