Amanda Urbanski, BA, MA, RP (Q)

Graduate Yorkville University, Fredericton NB (MA); The University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto, ON (BA)

Approach (in-person or virtual)

I believe meaningful change happens within safe, trusting relationships, and I strive to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted.

My approach is integrative, attachment-focused, and grounded in nervous system awareness. I understand that behaviors are often adaptive responses to stress, overwhelm, or unmet emotional needs. With curiosity, compassion, and respect, I help clients make sense of their experiences and develop practical tools for regulation and growth.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including Trauma-Focused CBT, DDP, narrative therapy, DBT, ACT and other strengths-based modalities. Sessions with children and youth often include therapeutic art, play, and creative expression to support emotional processing in ways that feel natural and safe.

Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and paced according to each child's unique needs. My goal is to help young people build insight, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive - both inside and outside the therapy room.

Education & Experience

I completed my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media Studies and Image Arts at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto, Ontario, and recently completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. My academic background reflects both analytical training and creative exploration — two foundations that continue to inform my therapeutic work today.

I have received specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and I continue to deepen my clinical knowledge through ongoing professional development. With a multi-disciplinary art background, I will be pursuing my art therapy degree to further integrate creative modalities into my private practice.

Beyond formal education, my lived experience deeply shapes my work. As a military spouse of 14 years and a parent of two children, I understand firsthand the complexities of family life, prolonged absences, reintegration, and the ways transition can impact family structure and emotional wellbeing. Having lived and worked in both large cities and small towns across Ontario — and calling the Ottawa Valley home for the past 13 years — I value community connection and accessibility of care.

As someone who is neurodivergent (and affectionately refers to my office as the “spicy brain club”), I bring both professional knowledge and personal insight into the realities of ADHD and neurodivergent parenting. I strive to create a space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. Outside of the therapy room, you can often find me spending time with my family likely outside, reading with a cup of coffee nearby, or making a mess with whatever art medium I’m currently exploring.