Our Team
At TGI, we believe healing begins with connection—to ourselves, to others, and to the support we receive along the way. We host the services that our dedicated team of professional independent practitioners offer. These Associates and Affiliates bring compassion, expertise, and authenticity to every aspect of care, addressing a spectrum of wellness needs. We’re honoured to support you!
Warmly,
Krista Helman
Founder and Director of TGI
Associates
Meet our Wonderful Team
Associates
All of our social worker and psychotherapist associates are specially trained in trauma and grief, while also supporting clients with a range of other needs. They work closely within the Trauma & Grief Institute model and are part of our independent integrated clinical team.
Services include Safe & Sound Protocol, nutrition support, and psychotherapy with EMDR, IFS/parts work, Brainspotting, CBT, and Art Therapy.
Virginia Thurston, RCAT, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, ON
Clinical Supervisor
Registered Canadian Art Therapist
Registered Music Teacher
T'ai Chi Instructor
Psychotherapy:
Individuals age 17+
Couples
Families
$0 Online Consultation (15 min)
$195 (60 min)
$292.50 (90 min)
Areas of Expertise:
Trauma, complex grief, chronic illness and pain, dissociative disorders, cultural dislocation, first responders, incest and other sexual abuse
Modalities:
Art Therapy, SSP, IFS, MBCT, Movement and Breathwork, Transpersonal Therapy, EMDR
Languages:
English
Alexander De Zorzi, BSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, ON
Psychotherapy:
Individuals age 10+
$0 Online Consultation (15 min)
$180 (50 min)
$270 (80 min)
Areas of Expertise:
Parenting support, Developmental trauma, Abuse (sexual, physical, emotional), Neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD), Grief, Anxiety; Depression, Attachment, Work stress & burnout;, Divorce, Major life transitions
Modalities:
Brainspotting, SSP, CBT
Languages:
English
Marie Jakalicia Guignard, MC, RCC, RP (qualifying)
Registered Clinical Counsellor, BC
Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), ON
Psychotherapy:
Individuals age 13+
$0 Online Consultation (15 min)
$180 (50 min)
$270 (80 min)
Areas of Expertise:
Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Addiction
Modalities:
EMDR, IFS, SSP
Languages:
French
Haïtien Créole
English
Kevin Sparks, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, ON
Psychotherapy:
Individuals age 17+
Couples
$0 Online Consultation (15 min)
$170 (50 min)
$255 (80 min)
Areas of Expertise:
Autism, Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Suicidality, Relationship Challenges, Family Conflict, Work Stress, Burnout
Modalities:
Gestalt Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Approaches, SSP
Languages:
English
Courtney Walsh, BBA, RHN
Registered Holistic Nutritionist
Elemental Breathwork Facilitator
Yoga Instructor
Holistic Nutrition Support:
Individuals age 18+
$0 Online Consultation (15 min)
$175 initial consult (60min)
$65 follow-up (30min)
$95 follow-up (45min)
Areas of Expertise:
Gut health, mood, stress, depression
Modalities:
Breathwork, holistic nutrition
Languages:
English
Affiliate practitioners operate independent practices within the TGI community space. While they are not part of our associate clinical team or internal training model, they bring valuable psychotherapy expertise.
Affiliates
Trauma & Grief Institute
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