OUR TEAM
Empowering you to thrive today and tomorrow.
Melissa Donohue
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist | MSW, RSW, LCSW
Melissa Donohue is an internationally trained and licensed psychotherapist who’s passion is to help individuals process trauma. She is the founder of Striving for Synergy Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic…
Kaitlyn Serediuk
Registered Psychotherapist | MA, RP
I received my Bachelor of Science degree with Honours, from the University of Toronto, where I specialized in the study of psychology. I then went on to complete a graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health at Durham College, where my passion for mental health grew even stronger. …
Meagan Swed
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist | MSW, RSW
I am most passionate in working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and sexuality concerns, personality disorders, caregiver burnout, and stressed-out mamas. I have worked in mental health for almost a decade. I have worked in both hospital and community settings…
Allyn Boyes
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist | MSW, RSW
I thoroughly enjoy helping humans understand their brains, including thought processes, emotions and behaviour. I am passionate about engaging with clients to work toward a deeper understanding of themselves and to develop insight into challenging circumstances and experiences…
Stephanie Barbosa
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist | MSW, RSW
My therapeutic approach is person-centred and trauma informed. It is my goal to provide a safe space free of judgement and bias in order for you to feel comfortable sharing parts of your life story with me. My career has enabled me to gain invaluable experience in community mental health settings, the healthcare sector and private practice…
Kseniya Bulat
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist | MSW, RSW
Hello, I am Kseniya, and in my practice, we will embark on a collaborative journey, fostering a safe and comfortable environment where vulnerabilities are embraced, and growth is nurtured. My ultimate mission is to empower you to unveil the underlying threads of your thoughts and behaviors…
Meghan Bird
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist | MSW, RSW
At every step of the journey, I provide a therapeutic space that is collaborative, non-judgemental, encouraging of exploration, curiosity, and self-awareness. I am dedicated to promoting mental wellness and advocating for social justice both within and beyond the therapy room. I believe that a supportive and empowering approach…
Angelica Saragosa
Client Care Specialist, Research & Development
I’m a biopsychology specialization student, which has provided me with a unique interdisciplinary perspective to approach the field of neuroscience. I am a researcher and operations assistant at Striving for Synergy. I am currently a student at Queen’s University, on track to obtain a Honours Bachelor of Science degree in spring 2024.
Klever Freire
Chief of Business Development, Research & Development