Sarah Breckenridge, M.A., C. Psych

As a school psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, and their families to identify sources of strength and use those strengths to improve areas of need. I believe in the importance of early intervention to reduce challenges later in life and because families know their children best, intervention is most effective when we work as a team!

 

At WonderTree, I provide assessment and treatment for a range of developmental, learning, and mental health needs that can impact academics, social skills, and/or emotion regulation. I work with children and adolescents who are neurodivergent in many ways (autistic, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, anxiety, depression, and behaviour dysregulation). Relationships are important to me, so I strive to create an environment with my clients that celebrates their individual backgrounds, unique experiences, and goals for intervention. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each person, drawing from evidence-based interventions like CBT and ACT, along with the humanistic lens of person-centered therapy. With the client’s goals in mind, I also support executive functioning and the development of social skills, life skills, and behaviour plans.

 

Outside of the clinic, I work as a school psychologist for the Peel District School Board, focusing much of my work on advocacy for autistic students and developmental delays. Previously, I worked in the mental health and addictions field counselling women in residential treatment. Outside of work, I enjoy being active – spending weekends at the gym, exploring nature, or taking my fur baby, Oliver, to the dog park.

 

*Sarah also works at the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and is unable to see students currently registered at PDSB as this is a conflict of interest.