Kendra Stone

*Accepting clients ages 10 and up only*

As a neurodivergent and highly sensitive person, I understand what it is like to experience the
world with greater intensity. I have always had a keen interest in human relationships; reflecting on how the various “filters” on our brains create unique life experiences. My lived experience with mental health challenges has only intensified my goal to provide an accepting and empowering space for clients throughout the counselling journey.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2018 from the University of Victoria.
During my undergraduate degree, I participated in the Child Development Lab’s research of
childhood ADHD alongside Dr. Sarah Macoun. Throughout undergrad, my professional
experience ranged from supporting children, adolescents and then families with neurodivergence, disabilities, behavioral and complex social and mental health needs through educational, socio-emotional, and community advocacy. In 2019, I began working on the acute pediatric unit with child and adolescent mental health patients. My role ranged from crisis intervention to stabilization, brief counselling and performing daily assessments to track treatment progress.

Patients often struggled with comorbid challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm and suicidality, bipolar, borderline personality, obsessive compulsive and eating disorders, and complex trauma. As a part of a hospital team, I gained greater understanding of the barriers individuals and families face in accessing effective and sustainable mental health care. Upon completing my Master of Arts in Counselling through Yorkville University in 2021, I was hired as a counsellor by Pivot Point Family Growth Centre. My counselling skills and competencies have further developed through both individual and group modalities with children, youth and caregivers. Working alongside behavioral and educational consultants, social workers and a variety of housing arrangements, I aim to bring the client’s voice forward and provide flexible and realistic interventions that can become a part of their daily lives.

Finally, my passion for strengthening attachments and providing clients with a toolbox to navigate life’s challenges has led me to further training in both emotionally focused family and dialectical behavioral therapy.

I look forward to connecting with you and welcome any questions you may have.