Our Acorn & Anchor Team of
Experienced Therapists

Michelle L. Guy, MSW, RSW, CYCP, Psychotherapist, IFS-Therapist (L2), Founder/Director

Michelle has specialized in working with gifted, twice-exceptional (2e), talented, and intense-minded individuals since 1994.  She also draws on her lived experience to meet clients with compassion and understanding.

With over 30 years of experience working with Kids, Teens, Adults, and Families in a variety of settings, Michelle established Acorn & Anchor in 2019 with a relational-focused, neuro-affirming, & trauma-based lens in mind. 

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Michelle is trained in a variety of modalities, including Infant and Early Years Mental Health (and development), Trauma-based CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Neuroscience, Self-Regulation, Polyvagal Systems, Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute trained - L2) and other client-focused and trauma-informed approaches.

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Michelle also provides training, mentoring, learning/practice groups, and clinical supervision to our Acorn & Anchor Therapist Team and outside professionals.

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Annie McEvoy, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Annie has 8+ years of experience working with neurodivergent children, youth, and adults. Their experience in early childhood education informs a relational, attachment-centred practice that emphasizes client-led, experiential learning to build on each individual’s unique strengths and interests.

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They use Acorn & Anchor’s relational, integrative approach to support social-emotional skill development, self- and co-regulation, and strengthened relationships while working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages who identify with experiences of giftedness, intense-mindedness, twice exceptionalities, ADHD, and ASD.

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Andrea Chang, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Andrea is a Registered Social Worker who supports children, youth, and their families navigating neurodivergence, giftedness, twice-exceptionality, and mental health challenges. 

Andrea practices using Acorn & Anchor's relational, integrative approach and incorporates elements of IFS, DBT, play-based and art-based interventions, and emotional regulation strategies to meet each individual's unique needs. She values connection, creativity, and cultural responsiveness in her work.

Andrea creates a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where children, youth and adults feel understood, supported, and empowered to explore their emotions, build self-awareness, and develop skills that work for them.

Trishna Panchal, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Trishna has 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. Trishna uses Acorn & Anchor's relational, integrative approach to provide complex clients with individualized care that meets their unique needs.

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Trishna supports a relational, connected approach using brain-body integration, mindfulness, skill-building (CBT, DBT), and internal thought exploration. She creates a welcoming, accepting space for people to be who they truly are, inside and out.

Trishna supports those experiencing heightened sensitivity, anxiety, and depression; grief and loss; sexuality and gender spectrum; and those with complex trauma.

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Trishna speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi.​

Allison Torrance, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Allison has over 10 years of experience supporting folks who are facing challenges such as existentialism, overwhelming thoughts and expressing big emotions. 

Allison uses Acorn & Anchor's relational, integrative approach and focuses on each individual's unique needs. She is a certified trauma professional (CATP & CCPT) and integrates elements of IFS, CBT, EFFT Art, Play, and other approaches in her work with her clients. ​She supports those with complex minds, self-esteem issues, and those who have experienced trauma.

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She is committed to providing individualized care to meet her clients respectfully and with understanding, connection, and compassion.  

Rachel Luk, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Rachel works with kids ages 7+, teens, young adults, and parents

Rachel practices using Acorn & Anchor's relational, integrative approach and blends professional and personal experience to prioritize the unique needs of each person. She is IFS-Informed and integrates elements from emotion-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, and somatic processing modalities to support her clients.

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She creates a non-judgmental space for life stressors, big emotions, relationship difficulties, and mental health to be explored.

Violeta Dubov, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist,

PhD Candidate

​Violeta has over 10 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families. At Acorn & Anchor, she uses our relational & integrative approach and incorporates elements of CBT, Narrative Therapy, attachment-based, mindfulness, and more. She is an IFS-informed Therapist.

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She helps clients who experience anxiety, depression, phobias, suicidal ideation, parenting challenges, and other life challenges.

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Violeta speaks English, Hebrew, and Russian.

Kanwar Partap-Singh, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Kanwar has 5+ years of experience working with kids (10+with some flexibility), teens, and Adults.

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At Acorn & Anchor, he uses our relational & integrative approach and incorporates elements of CBT, regulation skills, and self-awareness with clients. He supports the exploration of self and the complexities of the mind using compassion and care. He specializes in work with male-identifying clients at the Centre.

As a former intern at AATC, he has extensive research knowledge and client experience working with GTIm, ADHD, and other complex issues. 

Hannah Louie MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Hannah has over 10 years supporting kids, (8+), teens, parents, and individual adults.  

Hannah practices using Acorn & Anchor's relational, integrative approach focuses on each individual's unique needs. She integrates elements of IFS, CBT, DBT, and self-regulation tools to support her clients. ​She supports those who are experiencing challenges with daily life, burnout and issues with self-esteem.

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She is committed to building a collaborative, trusting therapeutic relationship to support children, youth and adults attain their goals. 

Pam Ross, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

Pam has over 30 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in working with gifted, twice-exceptional, talented, and intense-minded individuals, using a relational, trauma-informed, integrative, and neuro-affirming approach.​ Pam is IFS-informed.

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Pam has extensive training in family therapy, parent coaching, psychoeducation, mindfulness, attachment-based approaches, trauma-informed care, and neurodiversity. She has also received specialized training and consultation in supporting individuals with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, OCD, learning disabilities, and other developmental and mental health concerns.

Ashley Nutter, RSSW, BSW Student

Client Care & Intake Coordinator

​Ashley is your friendly first point of contact at Acorn & Anchor. As an aspiring MSW & Psychotherapist, Ashley values helping clients find the right fit with a therapist. Ashley has a keen eye for detail and an inherent understanding of our GTI-m, neurodivergent, Gifted, Twice-Exceptional (2e) population. Ashley understands how important the right fit for a therapist fit is and works with you to help you find the perfect match.  Ashley demonstrates an authentic desire to make each person’s first step toward healing welcoming and supportive. 

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Ashley is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality in line with Ontario Privacy Law (PHIPA) and regulations set forth by the OCSWSSW.

Acorn & Anchor Interns

 Our current Interns can provide support services in addition to our current clients' therapy sessions, as well as supporting program development at the Centre. All of our Interns are mentored by Founder, Michelle L. Guy, in the "Acorn & Anchor Approach" and are fully supervised in their practice with clients.

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Interns can enhance support with clients and groups and offer resources to clients at the Centre

More Experienced Interns can offer 1:1 Therapy, including reduced-fee and low-cost therapy sessions, once they are approved and vetted by our Founder. Ask about this option!​