Meet the Oak & Sands Counselling Team

Get to know the warm, compassionate therapists behind Oak & Sands Counselling Services. Supporting individuals, couples, youth, and families across Alliston, Simcoe County, and Ontario.

meet the team

Therapy with a Human Touch

At Oak & Sands Counselling Services, we believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. Our team of registered therapists brings together evidence-based care, real-world empathy, and a down-to-earth approach that helps clients feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, parenting stress, or major life transitions, our clinicians are here to walk alongside you with compassion and professionalism. Serving clients in Alliston, Newmarket, Simcoe County, York Region, and across Ontario through virtual and in-person therapy, Oak & Sands is proud to offer a soft place to land for every stage of life.

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Emily MacIver

Clinical Director & Registered Psychotherapist

Emily MacIver is the founder and Clinical Director of Oak & Sands Counselling Services. Known for her warm, approachable presence and “coffee with a friend” energy, Emily is passionate about making therapy feel accessible, supportive, and genuinely human. She works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Emily’s approach blends evidence-based therapies with authenticity, humour, and deep compassion, helping clients feel safe enough to explore difficult emotions while building meaningful resilience and growth.

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Alexandra Rogers

Registered Psychotherapist

Alexandra Rogers supports clients through anxiety, stress, emotional regulation challenges, relationship concerns, and personal growth journeys. She brings a calm, compassionate presence to therapy while helping clients better understand the patterns and experiences shaping their lives. Alexandra values creating a safe, judgement-free environment where clients can explore emotions openly and develop practical coping tools that support long-term healing and confidence.

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Rebecca Crawford

Registered Psychotherapist

Rebecca Crawford works with individuals navigating anxiety, self-esteem concerns, emotional overwhelm, stress, and life transitions. She approaches therapy with warmth, empathy, and curiosity, helping clients feel supported while learning healthier ways to cope with difficult emotions and experiences. Rebecca focuses on creating collaborative therapeutic relationships that empower clients to move toward meaningful and sustainable change.

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Ashley Keveza

Registered Psychotherapist

Ashley Keveza provides compassionate support for individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship stress, emotional dysregulation, and challenges related to self-worth or personal identity. Her approach emphasizes emotional safety, self-understanding, and practical skill-building. Ashley works collaboratively with clients to help them feel more grounded, connected, and confident in navigating everyday life.

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Cassandra Teaca

Registered Psychotherapist

Cassandra Teaca is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves while building healthier coping strategies and emotional resilience. She supports individuals navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, and relationship concerns through a warm, non-judgemental approach rooted in empathy and evidence-based care. Cassandra believes therapy should feel approachable, validating, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences.

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Valeriya Demydenko

Registered Psychotherapist

Valeriya Demydenko works with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, stress, trauma, and life transitions. She creates a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to process difficult emotions at their own pace. Valeriya combines compassion with practical therapeutic tools to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, self-awareness, and confidence.

Registered Psychotherapist

Isabella Rohner-Tensee

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Isabella Rohner-Tensee supports individuals seeking help with anxiety, emotional stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and personal growth. She brings a compassionate, collaborative style to therapy, helping clients feel comfortable exploring difficult thoughts and emotions without judgement. Isabella’s goal is to create a safe and empowering therapeutic space where healing and meaningful change can unfold naturally.