Our Mission
Our collaborative mission is to provide compassionate and evidence-based assessments and treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and families living in the Ottawa Valley or surrounding communities. We are eager to collaborate with school staff, physicians, and other treatment providers in the circle of care for yourself or your child. We offer therapy services in English and French (Marie-Christine only).
Psychologists
Dr. Alisha Henson, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and Clinic Director
Dr. Len Gignac, Ph.D.,
Clinical Psychologist
Psychotherapists
Melissa Oleynik, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Erin Oakie,
MA, Registered
Psychotherapist
Janet Cullen,
MA, Registered Psychotherapist
Amanda Urbanski, MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Social Workers
Marie-Christine Bois, MSW, Registered Social Worker/
MTS, Travailleuse sociale inscrite
Abby Doner,
MSW, Registered Social Worker
Olivia Richardson, MSW, Registered Social Worker
Debra Woodfine, MSW, Registered Social Worker
Child & Youth Workers
Laura Demont,
Child & Youth Worker
Melissa Throop, Child & Youth Worker
Psychotherapy and Counselling Students
Skylar Reed, BA, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Student
Catherine Brennan, BA, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Student
Catherine Brennan is a psychology student who currently works alongside Dr. Alisha Henson as her assistant. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Ottawa, where she developed a strong foundation in psychology, research, and ethical practice.
In January 2027, Catherine will join Pembroke Psychological Services for her Yorkville University clinical placement under the supervision of Melissa Oleynik. We look forward to supporting Catherine as she continues to develop her clinical knowledge and practical skills.
Rebecca Dickson, BA, Counselling - Student
Rebecca Dickson is currently completing her final semester at the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling while working under the supervision of Dr. Alisha Henson. She brings six years of experience supporting Canadian Armed Forces members and has developed strong organizational, communication, and client-support skills. Rebecca also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography from Nipissing University.
Rebecca recently served as the coordinator for the Respite Canada Forum and will begin co-facilitating therapeutic groups in fall 2026. Following graduation, she will join Pembroke Psychological Services as a counsellor under Dr. Henson’s supervision.