The Creating Solutions Team

Amy Cardinal, MA

Registered Psychologist

Amy currently has daytime availability for new clients, Monday through Friday.

She provides therapy for individual adults, couples, and families, offering a supportive and collaborative approach to help clients navigate life's challenges and strengthen relationships.

Brandi Smith, MA

Registered Psychologist

Brandi often has a waitlist for new client. Please contact the office for more information.

She provides counselling and assessments for adults, children, teens, and families, partnering with clients to navigate life's challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Kenneth Guye, MSW

Clinical Social Worker

Kenneth currently has daytime availability for new clients, including Saturdays.

He supports adults, children, and families by creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore concerns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward their personal goals.

Nadia Ivanchikov, MA

Certified Canadian Counsellor

Natalie currently has daytime availability for new clients, Monday through Friday.

She provides a welcoming and supportive environment for adults, children, couples, and families to explore challenges, enhance self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and develop strategies for lasting well-being.

Shauna Karasick-Franks, MA

Registered Psychologist

Shauna currently has daytime availability for new clients, Monday through Friday.

She partners with clients to address life's challenges, build on existing strengths, and support meaningful growth through an individualized therapeutic approach.

Rebecca Laarz, MEd

Registered Psychologist

Rebecca currently has morning and daytime availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

She believes therapy should be tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals. Working with adults, children, and families, she helps clients build skills, overcome obstacles, and create healthier patterns for the future.

Natalie Mereniuk, MA

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Brandi often has a waitlist for new client. Please contact the office for more information.

She provides counselling and assessments for adults, children, teens, and families, partnering with clients to navigate life's challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Dania Al-Sultan

Psychology Intern

Nadia currently has daytime and evening availability on Thursdays.

She offers a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy, helping adults, teens, and families develop practical tools, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting positive change.

Athira Johnson

Front Office Administrator

Athira is one of the welcoming faces of our clinic, helping ensure every client's experience is as smooth and comfortable as possible. As our Front Office Administrator, she supports clients through the intake process, assists with scheduling, and helps answer questions about billing and administrative procedures.

Athira understands that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. She is committed to providing a friendly, compassionate, and organized experience for every client.

Alicia Huniak

Accounts Administrator

Alicia is our accounts administrator and supports the Creating Solutions’ team with many things not typically seen by others. She works with our large list of third party payers so clients don’t need to worry about payments and can focus on healing. She also maintains our Jane administrative system so services run smoothly.

Alicia is constantly working to improve Creating Solutions’ internal systems, making our office responsive to clients’ and therapist’s needs.