Meet The Team
We pride ourselves on making sure that we are working with you, the person, every step of the way.
We are a team of compassionate, collaborative, experienced, and highly trained therapists who are ready to support you to get to where you want to be.
Jeweley Smith
MACP., RP (Qualifying)
At a Glance
Pronouns: She/Her
Services Offered:
Individual Therapy
Insurance information:
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Supervised by a Registered Psychotherapist.
Treatment Specialties:
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Grief, Relationship Difficulties, Self-Esteem and Confidence, LGBTQ+ Focused Issues, Stress, and Life Transitions
Therapeutic Modalities:
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma Informed
Tim McCurdy-Myers
MSc., RP
At a Glance
Pronouns: He/Him
Services Offered:
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy
Insurance information:
Registered Psychotherapist,
Supervised by a Registered Social Worker.
Treatment Specialties:
Relationship difficulties, Intimacy and Connection, Communication breakdowns, Infidelity, Gender Identity, Anxiety, Depression, Pornography Use, Life Transitions, Work Stress and Burnout, Family Relationships, and Parenting Stress
Therapeutic Modalities:
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT); Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Collaborative Dialogic Therapy
Sarah Potvin
MA, RP
At a Glance
Pronouns: She/Her
Services Offered:
Individual Therapy, Youth Therapy (14-18 years old)
Insurance information:
Registered Psychotherapist
Treatment Specialties:
Grief, Anxiety, Trauma, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, Depression, Stress, Burnout, Anger Management, Spirituality
Therapeutic Modalities:
Relational Psychotherapy; Solution Focused Therapy (SFT); Mindful Self-Compassion Therapy; Somatic Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Jason Carrasco
MSc., RP, RMFT
At a Glance
Pronouns: He/Him
Services Offered:
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy
Insurance information:
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
Treatment Specialties:
Relationship difficulties, Intimacy and Connection, Communication breakdowns, Infidelity, Men's issues, LGBTQ+ focused issues, Anxiety, Depression, Coping Skills, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Trauma and PTSD
Therapeutic Modalities:
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT); Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Carling Mashinter
MSc., RP
At a Glance
Pronouns: She/Her
Services Offered:
Individual, Couple/Relational Therapy, Youth (14-18 years old), Sex Therapy & Personal Growth Work
Insurance information:
Registered Psychotherapist, Supervised by a Registered Social Worker.
Treatment Specialties:
Concerns in romantic/intimate relationships, LGBTQ+ and non-monogamous/polyamorous focused issues, transgender mental health and gender identity, self-development and personal growth, challenges with sexual connections, porn/sex addiction, self-esteem and confidence, codependency.
Therapeutic Modalities:
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Queer and Feminist Informed Approach.
Our Team:
Behind the Scenes
Natasha Lacelle
Office Manager & Administrative Support
Pronouns: She/Her
Hours: Monday - Friday
10:00 am EST - 6:00 pm EST
As the office manager at Relationship Matters Therapy Centre, you will see Natasha in the office throughout the week as she works closely with our therapists and clients to ensure that everyone feels welcomed and at home whether that is in the office or over the phone.
As a former Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), Natasha brings a deep level of understanding of childhood development and family (relational) dynamics! She also has education in ECE resource consulting, Pedagogical leadership and Desktop Application Support. Natasha was working in the childcare field for 14+ years before joining our team.
She is compassionate, understanding and is always looking for ways to lend a helping hand. Feeling a little nervous about coming to therapy? No need to fret! Natasha loves to chat while you wait for your therapist! She has always enjoyed working with the public and strives to make you feel both comfortable and at ease.
Cassandre Quan
Research & Communications Intern
Pronouns: She/Her
My name is Cassandre Quan and I am in my last year at York University. I am majoring in psychology and hoping to pursue a career in psychotherapy later on. I am extremely passionate about mental health and wellness and I aspire to support and uplift others as much as I can!