About Us

Meet Our Therapists

At Napanee Psychotherapy, we strive to bring you counselling and psychotherapy services that meet

your unique needs. We are committed to person and family-centered care that works with you as the

expert of your life. Collectively, we strongly value collaboration, compassion and innovation as we

endeavor to bring you meaningful and transformative care. Napanee Psychotherapy is a group of

independent psychotherapists who work together to create a safe and inviting space for you to access a

wide range of mental health counselling and therapy services to the community.

Cassandra Millen MSW, RSW

Co-Lead

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Certified EFFT Therapist , Certified Trauma Specialist, Eating Disorder Specialist

Cassandra is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist and specializes in trauma, eating disorders and family therapy with additional focus on anxiety, grief, emotion processing, perfectionism, OCD and supporting caregivers of loved ones with mental health challenges. Cassandra offers individual therapy for individuals ages 12 years +.

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Stacey is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, grief, emotion processing and stress management. Stacey offers individual therapy for individuals ages 11 years+. Stacey also offers clinical supervision.

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Deborah is a registered psychotherapist with CRPO and has been providing clinical services in urban and rural areas for 20yrs. She specializes in addiction, stress, anxiety, and depression and has recently focused on farmer mental health for the past 5 years.

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Stephanie is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. Stephanie specializes in Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Anger Management, Addiction Concerns, Stress and Relationship Difficulties. She works with individuals, couples, kids/teens

and welcomes those in the LGBTQ+2 community.

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Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a master’s degree in counselling psychology. Tara wants to support you in creating your path toward self-discovery and healing and help you regain control and power in your life. She draws from 18 years of varied experience, including roles as a Clinical Therapist, Police Constable, Correctional Officer, and Child Protection Worker. In therapy, she focuses primarily on emotion regulation, stress and burnout, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship/work/school/social challenges. Tara works with adults, youth (12+), couples, and families.

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Heather is a registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) who uses a blended, client-directed and trauma-informed approach to therapy, acknowledging that the client is the expert of their experience. Some approaches Heather uses include somatic approaches, emotion focused therapy, and trauma informed approaches. Heather has over 5 years prior frontline experience working in a counselling capacity and comes with a vast knowledge of trauma. Heather works with clients on navigating anxiety, complex family dynamics, emotional regulation, disordered eating, and more. Heather works with youth, individuals and couples, and is on site with us Monday’s & Friday’s. Heather also offers virtual therapy.

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Mackenzie is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Mackenzie joins Napanee Psychotherapy with experience in crisis mental health. Mackenzie works with children, adolescents and adults, however, has a special interest in working with youth and their families. Mackenzie has experience providing support with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, patterns of disordered eating, self-esteem, and grief. She is on site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with evening availability!

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Nicole comes to Napanee Psychotherapy with prior experience working as a behaviour therapist with both children and adults. She has a Bachelor in Behavioural Psychology and a Masters in Counselling Psychology. Nicole focuses on emotion regulation, anxiety, mood challenges, relationship issues and is highly experienced in working with ADHD and Autism as well. Nicole utilizes a trauma informed and integrated approach that will tailor your therapeutic experience to your needs. Nicole is onsite Mondays and Wednesdays, including evenings, and may be available other times upon inquiry.

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Emily has a degree in Behavioural Science as well as a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and is now completing her Master's in Counselling Psychology. Emily has over five years previous experience in the field and also works with younger children! Emily embraces an integrative, person-centered and trauma-informed approach. Emily is dedicated to her role as a psychotherapist and is available to support you with anxiety, low mood, trauma processing, emotion regulation, perfectionism and more. Emily has daytime and evening appointments for children, youth and teens.

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Alex is completing her internship under the supervision of Cassandra Millen. She is currently completing her Masters of Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University and has a Bachelor of Arts with majors in psychology and sociology. Alex has previous work experience in the field of mental health in community settings including behaviour analysis and intervention. Alex offers an integrative approach to therapy intended to explore your unique needs with compassion and curiosity. Alex has a passion for supporting clients with emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma and emotion processing. Alex works from a blend of modalities including cognitive-behavioural approaches, emotion focused approaches, attachment focused approaches and somatic and poly-vagal work. Alex currently offers services for individual adolescents and adults as well as couples and families and has daytime and evening availability both in person and virtually.

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Kaitlyn is a practicum student in the Master’s of Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO and aRegistered Social Service Worker, she has over nine years of experience in social work, specializing in child protection. Having lived and worked in KFLA her entire life, Kaitlyn deeply understands the community's unique strengths and challenges.

Kaitlyn is committed to supporting individuals on their journey of growth and self-discovery by creating a warm and empowering space to explore experiences, build self-worth, and navigate life transitions. Kaitlyn has daytime and evening availability for youth, adolescents and adults and focuses on trauma, stress and burnout, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and life changes. Kaitlyn is passionate about helping her clients strengthen the tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Olivia is a practicum student supervised by Stacey Dowling as she completes her internship under the Master of Counselling Psychology program through Yorkville University. Olivia is passionate about learning and helping others to meet their goals. Olivia is Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO and also holds a Bachelor's degree in Behavioural Psychology. Olivia strives to provide a supportive environment where you feel heard and respected, while also offering practical tools to help navigate life’s challenges and foster meaningful progress. Olivia embraces a person-centered approach that is oriented towards personal strengths and goals.Working collaboratively with each person to use elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to support challenges and curate positive changes throughout daily life.

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Karlie is a practicum student completing her Master of Social Work under the supervision of Cassandra Millen. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Psychology and brings over eight years of experience working in corrections, primarily as a Behavioural Technologist.

Throughout her experience, Karlie has supported individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance use concerns, and complex mental health challenges. She has experience conducting assessments and providing crisis, suicide intervention, and group services. 

Karlie takes a trauma-informed, integrative, and holistic approach to her work, recognizing that each person’s experiences, strengths, and needs are unique. She is passionate about creating a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard and supported. Karlie will be available for counselling services as well as same-day/next-day consults and practical support Monday to Friday at both locations. 

Haley is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University under the supervision of Cassandra Millen. She is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and brings nearly ten years of frontline experience supporting individuals through crisis, trauma, and difficult life circumstances. Her previous work with Victim Services and in police crisis response has shaped a calm, compassionate, and practical approach to care. 

Haley strives to create a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and comfortable moving at their own pace. She has a particular interest in supporting first responders and frontline professionals, as well as individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, stress and burnout, life transitions, emotion regulation challenges, or feelings of being overwhelmed or stuck. 

Her integrative approach draws from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies, tailored to each client’s individual needs and goals. Haley currently offers individual counselling for adolescents and adults, with daytime and evening appointments available both in person and virtually.