Meet the Youth Development Team
Team Lead - Education and Support
Lacey Mitchell
Email: Lacey@TherapyWorksBC.com
Lacey is TherapyWorks Team Lead for the Tutoring and Youth Development Team. She brings strong lived and professional experience and a very well developed Neuro-affirming approach to client care. Lacey is a Certified Educational Assistant, who understands creative approaches to tutoring and educational support, and helping anxious or reluctant students reengage with learning.
Lacey is available during the day to support adult and youth clients with educational needs, executive functioning strategies, life skills, and case management support.
Facilitator
Maeve Newton
Maeve has joined the TherapyWorks team as a facilitator for our youth development services and social engagement programs. Maeve's previous experience includes facilitating discussion groups for teens. She is compassionate and caring and able to make quick, genuine connections with the youth she works with. Maeve has an encouraging approach that is well received, even by clients who experience demand avoidance and anxiety.
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Maeve has shared that her work at TherapyWorks has inspired her to pursue additional studies in the field of Human Services. Maeve has interests in art, social justice, and neurodivergence and anything Matcha.
Facilitator
Stephanie Branham
Stephanie is a TherapyWorks facilitator and supports group and individual programs. Stephanie has a deep understanding of the challenges that students face when they do not have access to learning approaches that match their needs. She brings this knowledge to her work with youth. She is a calm and steady presence that helps put others at ease.
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Stephanie is a graduate of Thompson Rivers University where she completed a BA in Psychology. She is currently applying to graduate programs to continue her post secondary studies, with the goal of becoming a counsellor in the future. Stephanie has interests in all things nerdy and wonderful.
Facilitator
Kelsey Avril
Kelsey has been with the TherapyWorks team for a number of years and supports our Social Engagement Group programs. Kelsey has a background in Early Child Development and also brings her lived experience in supporting our clients who are neurodivergent.
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When not at work, Kelsey enjoys singing as part of the Serious Options choir, spending time with family, and playing board games.
Facilitator / Dungeons and Dragons Lead
Andrew Robertson
Andrew leads TherapyWorks Dungeons and Dragons social engagement groups for teens and adults. He is a Kamloops writer, actor, comedian, musician, wallflower, dungeon master, and Health Navigator at ASK Wellness. He is a member of the Freudian Slips, and is the co-author of several plays and films.
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Andrew has deep interest in Dungeons and Dragons and brings the breadth of his expertise to create extensive and engaging campaigns.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Isaac Matrosov
I’m excited to join Therapy Works BC as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA). I am a third-year Honours Life Sciences student at McMaster University, with a background in psychology and an interest in pediatric care. I am hoping to apply a well informed background to client care, having been involved in clinical research, as well as hands-on experience working with children in a psychotherapy setting, including children with ASD, ADHD, and a range of other support needs. I also enjoy helping others learn, with volunteer experience teaching guitar to university students. Working with children has been a meaningful part of my experience so far and has helped shape my goal of becoming a pediatric Occupational Therapist in the future. Outside of school and work, music has always been my biggest passion, as something I love to listen to, share with others, play, and write. My favourite genres include classical music, Midwest emo, alt metal, and almost anything from the 1990s. I would also love to record an album of my own someday! When I’m not playing guitar, you can usually find me skateboarding, reading, going to the gym, or spending way too much time exploring random places on Google Maps.
Clinic Orderly
Jackson
Jackson has recently joined the TherapyWorks team to support us in maintaining a clean and safe environment, restocking supplies and keeping things running smoothly. He also has a role in supporting team members with the projects that keep our services fun and engaging. Jackson will be joining one of our youth engagement programs in a support role to the Facilitators.
If you are creating in your sessions, there is a good chance that Jackson has had an hand in making sure you have what you need to make that happen.
Jackson is a student at a local Kamloops high school. His interests include exploring around Kamloops, spending time with friends and family and finding interesting things to learn about online.
Facilitator
Sydney Wade
Sydney currently supports young children to meet their developmental goals. She has a previous background in Early Childhood Development and is pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Psychology and Adventure Studies.
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In her free time, Sydney enjoys outdoor activities and sharing experiences with her friends.