Newmarket Counselling Centre

At Newmarket Counselling Centre we offer years of expertise in psychotherapy services for children (ages 5+), adolescents, and adults. With focuses on individual, family and couples therapy.

A 15 minute free consult is available via phone call or video chat.
Please feel free to contact us 365.340.5677 or email info@newmarketcounsellingcentre.com

Raechel Philbert Raechel Philbert
MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Raechel’s approach as a Registered Psychotherapist is personalized to your specific needs. She understands that internal as well as environmental challenges can impact one’s ability to thrive. Raechel has experience working in a variety of settings with individuals and families ages 5 and older. Her priority is to facilitate the exploration of and to overcome life’s challenges through the use of behavioural modification, mindfulness, solution-focused, and client-centred approaches, among others. Raechel provides compassionate support in a confidential, non-judgmental, and safe environment to assist you with overcoming your personal challenges.

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Vanessa Ruffolo Vanessa Ruffolo
MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Vanessa’s approach is both holistic and personalized to meet each individual’s needs. She comprehends and respects different aspects of what may impact one’s mental health and life challenges. She joins the practice with a range of experiences in mental health in both hospital and local community settings. Vanessa will offer various treatment options including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Additionally, she specializes in Virtual Reality Therapy to treat symptoms for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, and phobias. Vanessa is looking forward to working with clients ages 5 years and up, bringing additional support to the community.

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Marta Chekhovich-Rubera Marta Chekhovich-Rubera
MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Marta’s passion for mental health began when her eldest son was diagnosed with ASD. This personal journey inspired Marta to support families facing similar challenges, guiding them through the complexities of diagnoses and mental health concerns. Beyond working with children, and families, Marta has extensive experience helping individuals cope with trauma. These experiences have shaped her approach to therapy, focusing on empathy, resilience, and a deep understanding of how trauma and life challenges affect individuals, couples, and families. Marta looks forward to working with you and supporting your therapeutic goals.

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Kristen Mercurio Kristen Mercurio
MCP, Registered Psychotherapist
Kristen utilizes a strength based and client-centered approach, which allows her to meet each client where they are at. She works collaboratively with her clients to help identify any unsupportive patterns of thinking and maladaptive behaviours. Kristen has experience working in diverse community settings, with her previous education in Child and Youth Work. Kristen utilizes techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. She strives to create a compassionate and welcoming space where clients can develop meaningful coping strategies.

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Robin Grossman Robin Grossman
Registered Social Worker, MSW
As a registered social worker and psychotherapist, Robin offers a warm, non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to feel truly heard and supported. Throughout her career, Robin has worked in community, hospital, and primary care settings supporting people from different walks of life. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT for Insomnia. By taking a thoughtful, personalized, and eclectic approach, she helps guide individuals to feel more grounded, build resilience, and move toward the life they envision.

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Diba Karimian Anaraki Diba Karimian Anaraki
MACP, Student Counselling Therapist
Diba is a graduate student in Counselling Psychology with a background in behavioural psychology and a strong commitment to supporting individuals facing a range of mental health challenges. Grounded in a trauma-informed and client-centred approach, Diba draws on evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strength-based strategies to empower clients in their healing journey. Her experience in both individual and group therapy settings has honed her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can heal, grow, and develop lasting resilience.
Elizabeth Schmidt Elizabeth Schmidt
Client Intake Coordinator
Elizabeth provides client and administrative support for our mental health services offered at our Newmarket Counselling Centre location. She is pleased to assist you and help you select the therapist to best suit your needs and introduce you to individual and group therapy and workshops/programs. She devotes her time to assist you with registration, provide bookings, change and manage any appointments, billing and most importantly, connect you with your individual mental health care practitioner. She looks forward to connecting with you.