His desire to learn led him to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria. He obtained his Master of Social Work degree in 2012 from Memorial University. Derek has provided therapy to a variety of different populations over the past 20 years. He has worked in child welfare, criminal justice, addictions, and mental health settings. Derek has experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions, but his passion is working with simple and complex trauma. Derek feels privileged to be able to support others, and he enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

He then completed his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He has worked in various clinical settings including a community-based treatment programs for youths and adults, a residential assessment and treatment program for adolescent mental health, a residential substance abuse treatment program, a pediatric medical office, and a classroom-based treatment program. At present, Dr. Brazeau’s focus is primarily on providing assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults. He also trains other clinicians in working with youth Tourette’s Syndrome and Tic Disorders. He has experience in various treatment approaches including cognitive behavoiural therapy, dialectical behavoiur therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and attachment/family systems approaches.

Her experience in the field of mental health began with the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team in Halifax, followed by her work at the Nova Scotia Operational Stress Injury clinic. Upon returning to PEI, Amanda continued her journey in Community Mental Health, further strengthening her ability to provide mental health support to individuals in Rural PEI.With advanced specialized training in trauma-oriented treatments such as EMDR, Flash Technique, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and certification in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Amanda is highly qualified to address the complex needs of individuals who have experienced trauma. She has a particular interest in working with adult survivors of childhood abuse, first responders, and military personnel but welcomes clients from all walks of life who are seeking support.Amanda believes that no matter the form trauma takes, it does not have to define one's story. She understands that being stuck in past or present pain can be overwhelming, but she is here to support you on your journey towards healing and transformation. Her client-centered and trauma-informed approach creates a safe and empathetic space where you can explore difficult emotions, process memories, and discover a renewed sense of well-being.

New Brunswick working with community addictions and mental health teams and in private practice. Danny began his career working with the multidisciplinary child and youth team in Saint John working with complex cases involving children, adolescents, and their families and with the Burbridge & Associates Psychology group. Danny’s areas of interests include working with complex developmental trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, learning challenges, disruptive behaviours, and delivering workshops for vicarious trauma and trauma-informed care. In addition to providing individual therapy to children, youth, and adults, Danny also provides comprehensive assessments including psychoeducational assessments and diagnostic mental health assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Danny’s specialized area of focus at this time includes providing individual therapy to the policing community and providing critical incident stress management debriefings to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Danny’s individual and group therapy approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). In addition to working in private practice, Danny is also the President of the Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island (PAPEI).

He moved back to PEI and worked in addictions and in the school system for 3 years. Peter moved to Wolfville to complete his degree in music therapy at Acadia University. He stayed in the Wolfville area to work with children, adults, and seniors with various physical, mental, and emotional needs. Peter then moved back to PEI and opened a private practice working with a wide range of special needs, mental health, and palliative care. During that time Peter decided to pursue his MSc in Mental Health Counselling to allow him an opportunity to provide mental health supports in addition to music therapy to the community. Peter left his private practice and took the position of Executive Director of the Catholic Family Service Bureau. He got the opportunity to pilot Triple P for PEI. After the one-year pilot the government was so impressed with the positive impact it had on families the government decided to roll it out Island wide. He then became a Triple P trainer for Canada in 2015. In July 2020 Peter moved to Serene View Ranch to provide supports for adults, youth, and families. Currently, Peter moved his practice to Charlottetown Psychological and Therapeutic Services in Charlottetown. He continues to work with adults, youth, and families.

She comes with a wealth of experience working as a medical secretary for numerous doctors in Charlottetown as well as an administrative assistant at Catholic Family Services Bureau. With over twenty years in the field of health as well as a period of time at Career Development Services, Glenda demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality and warmth. She is delighted to be in her new position at CPATS. She believes everybody needs help sometimes and she is happy to help guide you on your journey.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Biology and Psychology from the University of Prince Edward Island in 2023. Maria brings valuable experience in working with children and youth across diverse settings including the public school system and community programs. Maria’s studies in psychology provide her with the foundational knowledge in cognitive, social, and behavioral development. Within our practice, Maria works with children and adults providing psychoeducational testing and assessment services to measure our clients’ cognitive functioning and academic abilities. As a member of our team, Maria ensures validity and precision in the testing process, leading to accurate diagnoses and effective interventions. She is passionate about working with neurodiverse individuals and sees the profound impact that support and accommodations make in creating an even playing field for all learners.

Kinley’s background is in music and in more recent years has found herself working on exciting community projects with the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre (PEIRSAC). Always wanting to help the community in a positive and meaningful way, Kinley is very excited to be in the company of the incredible professionals of CPATS.

She is on track to becoming a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) as well as a Registered Counselling Therapist (CT). For 8 years Jess taught children, adolescents, and adults in various countries and cultures and has a lifelong passion for helping and connecting with people. With an integrative, person-centered approach to counselling, she likes to use cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques, which help with several issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and self-esteem. The client is the expert in their lives, and Jess believes in facilitating an empathetic, supportive space where the client is empowered in their journey of self-exploration and well-being. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds, cultures, and genders.

Jevan has been employed in each county of PEI over the past decade, working with various presentations of mental health conditions across all age ranges. This experience has led Jevan to become interested in resolving trauma through a collaborative process paying close attention to the clients perspective and capacity for growth. Jevan is pleased to be able to support members of the local community in their pursuit of resolution, comfort and well-being.

During that time, he was struck by how mental and emotional health were such critical aspects of pediatric care, and how so many physical complaints had a rich emotional underlayer that deserved to be explored. He also noticed that there were wide variations amongst families in their abilities to form secure attachments. During a leave of absence to recover from the stress of his hospital career, he found himself drawn to learning about neurodevelopmental issues, attachment, emotional regulation, and mental health challenges. This new knowledge has led him to start developing an approach that honours the scientific rigor of the medical profession, but focuses on an individualized, child-led approach to problem solving. He looks forward to helping as many children and their families as possible.