Staff

Natasha joined Family Service PEI in April of 2022. She is an experienced program manager and adult educator with experience working in mental health and financial empowerment programs. As a person living with a mental illness, she is passionate about increasing understanding and the supports for mental wellbeing for all and is guided by the belief that every door should be an open door for finding help.

Natasha has a BA in History from UPEI, a certificate in Volunteer Management from Humber College and a Masters in Adult Education and Community Development from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto where she focused on Workplace Learning and Social Change.

Originally from PEI, she has spent most of her career in Ottawa and Toronto and is happily living on the Island again closer to her family and saltwater. One of her favourite past times is going for a run, she has completed two marathons to date in Chicago and Berlin and is hoping to complete PEI Marathon.

 Ashley holds a Master degree in Social Work from the University of Waterloo, and has a decade of experience as a Registered Social Worker on PEI.  Ashley has worked in areas of child protection, autism, mental health and addictions.  She has experience in working with children, teens, families, couples, adults, seniors and with groups.  Ashley has additional training certificates as well in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.  

Outside of counselling Ashley loves to spend time with her family and mini poodle.  She loves to read, bake and make elaborate cakes. 

Joy is a full-time clinical therapist at Family Service PEI. She does work with individuals, children, & couples. Joy obtained her B.Ed at UNB and later her Master of Education in Counselling from the University of Ottawa. Joy is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).

Before joining us, Joy worked with youth at Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services in Ottawa. Previously she worked at a private practice with individuals who have experienced stressful life events, who are survivors of trauma, and with clients from other cultures- people who have bravely faced many changes.

Joy loves to use her creativity. She listens attentively to each person’s story. She’s amazed every day at the resilience that she sees in her clients. She feels honored and privileged to be able to do this work.

Justin is a full-time Clinical Therapist working at both FSPEI offices in Charlottetown & Summerside.  He works with individuals, youth, & couples. Justin holds a Master of Counselling from Athabasca University &  is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).

Robyn is a full-time Clinical Therapist working at both FSPEI offices in Charlottetown & Summerside. She does work with individuals, children, & couples. Robyn holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology & is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA).

Elaine is a part-time Clinical Therapist at the FSPEI Charlottetown Office. Elaine holds a Master of Divinity from Tyndale University & is a CT with the CCTPEI. Elaine works with individuals, youths, couples, & families.

Kaitlyn is a part-time Clinical Therapist at the FSPEI Charlottetown Office. Kaitlyn holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology & is a CT with the CCTPEI. Kaitlyn does work with individuals, youths, & couples.

Cathy is FSPEI Charlottetown's Financial Empowerment Worker. With nearly 40 years of banking experience, and four years as a nonprofit credit counsellor, Cathy brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience to the field of financial empowerment.  She has completed Financial Literacy training through Prosper Canada and Financial Coaching training with Momentum.  In 2024, Cathy became a certified practitioner in the Trauma of Money.

Sheela is FSPEI Summerside Office's Financial Empowerment Worker. Sheela is a Financial Empowerment Worker with Family Service PEI’s Summerside office. With more than 30 years of experience in business management and 5 years in employment services, she brings a unique combination of financial knowledge, practical experience, and a passion for helping people build greater confidence in their financial lives. She has completed Financial Literacy training through Prosper Canada and Momentum and is a certified Trauma of Money practitioner.

Nouhad is the Program Coordinator and Facilitator at both FSPEI offices in Charlottetown & Summerside.

Katie was born & raised in Halifax Nova Scotia & now calls Charlottetown home. Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dalhousie University & completed her office administration course through NBCC in Saint John New Brunswick. Her role at Family Service PEI is as Administrative Assistant.

Shaeya is a Counselling Psychology Intern at the FSPEI Charlottetown Office.

Kathleen is a Counselling Psychology Intern at the FSPEI Charlottetown Office.

Sophie (she/her) is a Student Art Therapist and mixed‑media artist. With an educational background in Psychology, she is currently completing a master’s‑level diploma at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute (DTATI Candidate). She works with individuals and groups to explore emotions, process experiences, and build self‑understanding through art, using a trauma‑informed, client‑centered, and anti-oppressive approach. 

As a white-settler, neurodivergent member of the queer community, Sophie's lived experience informs her dedication to creating therapeutic spaces that are inclusive, anti-colonial, and queer‑affirming. She brings empathy, curiosity, and cultural humility to her work, co-creating environments where people feel seen, supported, and empowered. 

Sophie believes creativity is a powerful tool for self-expression, reflection, and growth, and values collaboration, honoring each person as the expert of their own lived experience.