Our Team

Clinical Director | Behaviour Analyst

RASP Level A

Can offer services in French and Arabic (in a pinch).

Jemana holds a bachelor of art's degree in psychology and history from Simon Fraser University, a post undergraduate citation in disability and applied behaviour analysis from Douglas College, a Master's in Education from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Laurier University. 

As a certified SMiLE trainer, Jemana is especially interested in promoting literacy skills amongst children, youth and adults who have previously been deemed unable to learn to read. Jemana has completed specialised coursework in trauma and trauma informed services and is certified by Trauma Institute International as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist Individual (CCTS-I).

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Jemana's conference experiences include sitting on panels to discuss the impact disability has on the neurotypical sibling, presenting at the First Annual Canadian Social Thinking Conference in 2014 and co-conducting a two-day workshop for the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) on SMiLE in 2018. 

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In her spare time, Jemana enjoys reading, travelling, knitting, true crime podcasts (always lock your doors!) and spending time with her daughter, husband and two wiener dogs.

Areas Served: North Vancouver Island, Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley

Not currently accepting new clients

Behaviour Analyst .  

Brenda has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Western Ontario as well as a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University College and a professional British Columbia teaching certificate. Brenda also has a Master of Science in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Montana State University. 

As a teacher and behaviour analyst, Brenda has extensive experience supporting children learn a variety of academic and functional skills. Furthermore, as a behaviour analyst, Brenda has experience supporting children and youth in homes, schools and in other community facilities such as group homes. 

Brenda has worked with children with special needs since 2005 and has experience supporting people with complex needs including ASD, FASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, brain injury, learning disabilities, and Fragile X.

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In her free time, she enjoys the great outdoors and regularly walks the Westwood Lake trails with her poodle.  She also enjoys just relaxing at home with her two teenage sons and husband.  

Remote (online) Services Only

Currently accepting new clients.

Behaviour Analyst 

RASP Level A

Keri has worked with children and adults with special needs since 2007.  She completed her undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University, has a certificate in School and Community Support Work from Vancouver Island University, and a Masters of Science with a specialization in Behaviour Analysis from Saint Josephs University.  

She has worked in a variety of different settings, including learning centers, home teams and group homes. She has worked with a wide variety of children with a range of abilities and particularly enjoys addressing challenging behaviours that prevent people from being included in their communities. 

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Keri is a born and raised Vancouver Islander and enjoys spending her time exploring the island with her daughters and her husband. When not by the water, you can find Keri perfecting her gardening skills and tending to her vegetables.

Areas Served: Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Ladysmith

Currently accepting new clients

Counsellor / Behaviour Consultant 

Kate has supported children, youth and adults with a variety of needs for over a decade. She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria and obtained a Master's in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle. 

Kate's gentle, kind and supportive approach allows her to forge meaningful connections with the clients she supports.

When not working, Kate spends her time with her son and husband listening to music, dancing and hiking. 

Behaviour Analyst 

RASP Level A

Can offer services in Polish. 

Magda holds a bachelor of art's degree in geography from Simon Fraser University, and a Master's in Education in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities from the University of British Columbia. 

As a behaviour analyst, Magda enjoys teaching social language skills, supporting families and schools with challenging behaviours, and providing individuals with self advocacy, executive functioning and emotional regulation skills. Magda specializes in utilizing Precision Teaching and Direct Instruction for skill acquisition, and progress evaluation, and is a member of the Standard Celeration Society.

Magda has presented at the Association for Behaviour Analysis- International, at UBC and at learning centres across the mainland.

In her spare time Magda enjoys listening to the CBC, reading new to her e-books, travelling, camping and exploring trails and small towns on the west coast. Magda spends her time with her husband, daughter and gracefully aging feline named Toothpaste. 

Areas Served: Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley, Gabriola Island, Saltspring Island

Currently accepting new clients

Behaviour Analyst

Can offer services in French.

Caitlin Lamothe has worked with children with special needs since 2014. She completed her undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care at Vancouver Island University, her behaviour analytic coursework through the Florida Institute of Technology and is a Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA). 

Caitlin has worked with children as young as two through adolescence and has supported children and families in their homes, in the community and in foster care/ group home settings. Caitlin enjoys finding creative ways to teach people with disabilities and support their families.

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An avid animal lover, Caitlin enjoys spending her down time exploring the island, spending time with her partner and her cats and experimenting in the kitchen.

Areas Served: Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo

On Leave until October 2021

Behaviour Consultant

Nicole Sara has worked with children with special needs since 2005. She completed her undergraduate degree in linguistics with a minor in psychology (concentration speech sciences) at the University of Calgary. Nicole holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from Simon Fraser University and is working towards completing the requirements to become certified as a behaviour analyst. 

Nicole enjoys working with children and youth to develop their social and language skills as well as encouraging positive behaviour change in order to better support community inclusion. Based out of Calgary, Nicole is able to offer online support to families in remote and underserved communities. 

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When not working with children and youth, Nicole enjoys painting, snowboarding, going on runs with her dogs and chasing after her twin sons and husband. 

Areas Served: Remote (online) Services Only

Currently accepting new clients.

Senior Behaviour Interventionist /      Junior Behaviour Consultant

Tess Spackman has worked with children and adults with a variety of special needs since 2012. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Victoria.  Tess is enrolled in a master's degree in Professional Education through Western University with the long term goal of becoming a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA). 

She has worked with children as young as two through to adolescence in a variety of settings, including preschools, learning centres, clients' homes as well as in the community. She has also worked with adults with special needs within a home support care setting.

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When she isn't camping and exploring Vancouver Island with her fiancé, Tess enjoys yoga and arts and crafts.

Areas Served: Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville

Not currently accepting new clients

Senior Behaviour Interventionist /      Junior Behaviour Consultant

Gabriella has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vancouver Island University and has worked in mostly residential settings supporting youth in developing their independence skills and in promoting community inclusion. 

Gabriella is currently enrolled in the Capilano University post undergraduate program in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is working towards certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst (BCaBA). 

When she isn't collecting unusual jewelry, Gabriella enjoys travelling and exploring the beaches, parks and attractions on Vancouver Island alongside her son.

Areas Served: Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley

Currently accepting new clients

Senior Behaviour Interventionist /      Junior Behaviour Consultant

Shelly has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Thompson Rivers University in Psychology and is currently enrolled in a master's degree in Professional Education through Western University and is planning on pursuing certification as a Behaviour Analyst. 

Shelly has worked in early intervention and with older children and youth supporting people with various needs. She is a creative consultant who focuses on building capacity through the strengths of her clients.

When Shelly isn't working she can be found developing her macrame skills in her home on the north island. 

Areas Served: Woss, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Port Hardy

Currently accepting new clients

Senior Behaviour Interventionist /      Junior Behaviour Consultant

Tina has worked with children and youth with a variety of needs in school settings, on home programs and in the community in Ontario and in British Columbia. 

Tina has certificates in Signed English, and Structured Teaching through the Geneva Center of Autism.  Tina also has a diploma as an Educational Assistant and has worked has supported children in both school and community settings. She has taken the Autism Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate through Mohawk College in Ontario. Tina is currently in the process of completing her undergraduate degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis with Capilano University, where she is working towards becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst.

Tina enjoys spending time with her husband and making jewlery with her dog Nika (who isn’t very helpful). 

Areas Served: Comox Valley, Qualicum, Parksville, Nanaimo

Not currently accepting new clients