Clinical & Forensic Social Work Services

Marice Hart

Clinician

marice@mackenzieclinic.ca
905.508.1967

Marice is a clinical social worker who has more than ten years of experience working with children, youth and families with a focus on helping families navigate crises and challenging situations. Following the completion of a Master of Social Work degree at Carleton University, Marice's primary field of work was child abuse and neglect through her work at SickKids Hospital and a local child welfare agency. Through years of conducting investigations and extensive training, Marice has developed a deep understanding of the impacts of high conflict, exposure to conflict/violence, abuse, neglect, addiction and mental health issues on child and youth development and well-being. Her years of work with families experiencing significant post-separation conflict have provided Marice with the skills to help children and youth identify and communicate their preferences while working with parents to de-escalate conflict and develop skills for effective co-parenting. Marice's compassion and knowledge of child development theory, attachment theory and family systems theory serve as the foundation for her thorough assessments and strengths-based treatment and service plans.

Expertise

Parenting Plan Evaluations
Voice of the Child Reports
Adult/Child Counselling

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Jessica Furman

Clinician

jessica@mackenzieclinic.ca
905.508.1967

Jessica Furman is a clinical social worker with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work from McMaster University and Ryerson University. Jessica has been practicing social work for over 15 years and has worked as a clinical therapist in diverse settings including children's mental health settings and social service community settings.

Jessica has specialized knowledge and experience working in and alongside the child welfare system. She has experience running group programs for women and children exposed to domestic violence, as well as child focused groups for parents and children experiencing anxiety. Ms. Furman is a licensed “Caring Dad’s” facilitator with experience running groups for fathers with a history of domestic violence with a focus on parenting post-separation and divorce.

Jessica also worked in the priority access for child welfare program while working in children’s mental health, providing therapeutic intervention for families with complex needs.

Jessica offers client-centered therapy using an attachment-informed and trauma-informed lens. Working from an attachment-informed lens means Jessica values relationships and connection. Working from a trauma-informed lens means Jessica understands how your history and lived experiences impacts your beliefs, values, and attitudes. Jessica utilizes various modalities to help you make meaning of your experiences. including: Narrative, Cognitive Behavioural, Solution-Focused, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness approaches.

Jessica has lived and worked all over the world including Sweden, Israel, Ireland and Finland. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Expertise & Services Provided

Family Therapy
Individual and Child Therapy
Parent Counselling for Fathers

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Maytal Michaelov

Clinician

maytal@mackenzieclinic.ca
905.508.1967

Maytal is a registered clinical social worker who brings 10+ years of experience working with children and families. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master’s degree in Social Work and is an accredited family mediator and parenting coach.

Maytal’s primary area of focus is dispute resolution and supporting clients in high conflict situations, separation, and divorce. She has always worked to prioritize the voice and perspective of children through her work in child protection and has extensive experience working with children at different developmental stages. Maytal has led investigations of child abuse and neglect, specializing in creating agreements that set the groundwork for productive and child-focused post-separation family relationships.

In addition to her direct work in child welfare, Maytal brings expertise in delivering clinical services and coaching to support individuals and couples in high-conflict situations.

Maytal is fluent in English and Hebrew. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dogs. She also has a passion for musicals and theater.

Expertise

Family Mediation
Parent Coordination
Voice of the Child Reports

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Chelsea Kellner

chelsea@mackenzieclinic.ca
905.508.1967

Chelsea holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University. She is a registered social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, youth, and families. Her work focuses on nurturing safe and healthy relationships, supporting emotional wellness, and promoting positive children’s behaviour.

Chelsea’s experience leading child welfare investigations has given her a deep understanding of family dynamics and the skills to navigate complex situations, with a special focus on co-parenting following a separation or divorce. She is passionate about helping families manage the nuances of different developmental stages and understand each member’s uniques needs. In her private practice, Chelsea employs attachment-focused parenting approaches to guide families in setting effective and compassionate boundaries. She integrates various therapeutic modalities and a strengths-based approach to create a supportive environment that promotes holistic healing, resilience, and access to personal-growth and wellbeing.

Outside of her professional life, Chelsea enjoys exploring new restaurants, spending quality time with her family and friends, practicing yoga, and playing fetch with her dog.

Expertise

Individual and Child Therapy
Parenting Support
Family and Reunification Therapy

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Erin Powley

erin@mackenzieclinic.ca

Erin has been working as a clinical social worker for over 10 years. She has experience in various settings including hospital emergency departments, inpatient mental health units, sexual assault and violence services, correctional facilities, and child welfare. Erin has worked with families involved in the court system experiencing parent-child contact problems post-separation. She has received training by leading experts in the field on managing parent-child contact problems. Her career has been multifaceted and has included working with individuals and couples, facilitating groups, and providing support and psychoeducation to families. Erin expertly selects therapeutic approaches and treatments to empower her clients by fostering self-awareness and teaching skills that can change problematic thinking patterns and behavioural responses.  Erin draws from a variety of treatment modalities including DBT, CBT, brief solution-focused therapy, trauma focused, family systems, and culturally sensitive therapy.  She works within an Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression framework.

Expertise

Individual and Child therapy
Parental support and psychoeducation
DBT
Voice of the Child Reports
Multi-Faceted Family Therapy

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Jennifer Gottesman

jen@mackenzieclinic.ca

(905) 508-1967

Jen Gottesman is a social worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University in New York.  Jen has been practicing social work for over 20 years; she has worked as a clinical social worker, group worker, student supervisor, and program coordinator, in a variety of settings. 

Jen provides supportive counselling around healthy relationships, separation & divorce, parenting, self-identity & life transitions. Jen has specialized knowledge in domestic violence, including working with women and children who have experienced violence in their homes, families and relationships. 

Jen utilizes evidence-informed practices in her work with clients. Using a strength-based perspective to support her clients, Jen believes that each individual is an expert of their own life. Her goal is to empower individuals to live their life as they want to live.

Areas of Expertise

Parenting Support
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy for Teens & Adults
Domestic Violence

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Eve Chapnik

eve@mackenzieclinic.ca
905.508.1967

Eve works with children affected by separation and divorce, offering a compassionate and client-centered approach to counselling. Her practice is firmly rooted in attachment and trauma-informed perspectives, focusing on fostering skills that promote resilience to empower children and their families. Eve holds a Master of Arts in Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from Western University and has received training in therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other Mindfulness-Based approaches. With years of experience at The Child and Adolescent Psychology (CAP) Center, Eve has developed an understanding of the complex factors contributing to adjustment difficulties in childhood. Eve integrates a systems-based perspective into her practice. This ensures that treatment plans are personalized to the unique needs and circumstances of each child and their family, taking into account broader contexts and systems influencing the lives of her clients. Her primary goal is to provide children and families with compassionate guidance to promote social-emotional wellbeing for children across all developmental stages.

Expertise

Individual and Child Counselling
Parenting Support and Psychoeducation
Family Counselling

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