OUR TEAM
The team at ACT Learning Centre is comprised of dedicated therapists with unique backgrounds and specialties.
Cindy is a Speech Language Pathologist and co-founder of ACT Learning Centre and ACT’S sister company, CommuniCare Therapy. Cindy’s area of clinical focus is the provision of assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delays. Cindy holds a post-graduate certificate in DIR/Floortime, and is the only Master Trainer for The Play Project in Canada…
Jocelyne is the Director of Operations at ACT Learning Centre. Jocelyne graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2009 with…
Caitlin is a registered Occupational Therapist with the province of Ontario. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from McGill University in 2009 and…
Rebecca Nishimura is the director of Speech-Language Pathology and the PLAY Project. She is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the province of Ontario.
Kristy is a Registered Behaviour Analyst and holds a Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Arizona. Kristy began working in the field of ABA 20 years ago as an Instructor…
Marnie graduated with a Master of Social Work from Carleton University in 2007. Her career has focused on supporting 2SLGBTQIA folks and their families and families supporting individuals with lifelong chronic illness or disability.
For the last 10 years, Marnie has worked with individuals and families with autism and other neurodivergent needs. She strongly believes building relationships is the foundation for positive working relationships with staff, families and the greater community.
Marnie speaks both English and French and is certified in ACT, DBT Skills, CBT and Mindfulness.
“I really like the fact that ACT brings together supports for families from a multidisciplinary perspective.”
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Hawaii
If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, what would it be?
Honey Badger
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chocolate, obviously
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Sabina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a passion for working with children and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree in applied science from the University of Guelph, with a major in Child, Youth and Families studies and a minor in Psychology. She is presently completing the placement hours needed to graduate from her master’s program in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
Sabina is certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and has extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum and their families. She is skilled in facilitating play therapy using the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and has supported many families thorough the PLAY Project, here at ACT. Sabina also has experience providing respite care for individuals with neurodiverse backgrounds and working in a group home with adults.
In addition to her therapy work, Sabina has also supervised visits between children and their families at a visitation center. From a young age, she knew she wanted to work in a field that would allow her to support members in her community. She firmly believes in equipping clients with the tools that they need to navigate their challenges independently.
Sabina is proficient in English, and regularly hones her writing and speaking skills in French and Polish. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks and hikes, playing with her dog, relaxing on the beach, and having game nights with some friends.
“I have always had a passion for working with children. ACT gives me the chance to make a difference in the lives of local families while giving me opportunities to grow personally and professionally.”
If you could have any exotic animal as a pet, what would it be?
Elephant
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Perogies
What’s your favourite holiday?
Thanksgiving
This post is also available in: French
This post is also available in: French