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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Daniela Shulman

Clinician

daniela@mackenzieclinic.ca

(905) 508-1967

Daniela Shulman is a clinical social worker with a Masters degree from the University of Toronto. Daniela is passionate about working with children, teens and their families and has over 10 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings such as health care, children's mental health, child welfare and schools.  Daniela uses collaborative and strength-based approaches to support her clients. She uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, narrative therapy, play therapy, art therapy and attachment based interventions. Daniela is fluent in Hebrew, Russian and English. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Expertise

Family Therapy
Individual Child Therapy
Parenting Support

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Alana Weinberg

Clinician

alana@mackenzieclinic.ca

(905) 508-1967

Alana Weinberg is a social worker with degrees in Social Work from Ryerson and Dalhousie Universities. Alana has been practicing social work for over 12 years and has worked as a clinical therapist in diverse settings.

Alana has specialized knowledge in child, adolescent and adult mental health and has extensive experience working therapeutically with youth and families who are involved in the child welfare and/or children’s mental health systems. She has participated in developing and delivering curriculum for families and children experiencing divorce and separation. Alana is experienced in facilitating therapeutic groups for varying populations to assist with emotional regulation to address a number of mental health challenges.

Alana has training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parent/child conflict, trouble at school, parenting, and general coping with stress at home and at work. She uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, as well as elements of narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy, emotion, focused family therapy, solution focused therapy and motivational therapy. Her work is grounded on the principles of attachment, trauma and neurobiology. Her approach is a balance of acceptance and change; ensuring client-centricity while challenging clients to move towards transformation. Alana will work with you to tailor a treatment program that meets your needs.

Outside of work Alana enjoys taking adventures with friends, family and her dog.

Expertise and Services Provided

Family Therapy
Individual and Child Therapy
Parenting Support

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Dan Goldberg

Legal Counsel

dan@mackenzieclinic.ca
905.508.1967

Until June 1, 2019, when he retired from the Ontario Public Service, Dan Goldberg was General Counsel, Office of the Children’s Lawyer, Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario. For 35 years Dan represented children in custody/access and child protection cases. Dan has organized numerous continuing legal educational programs (Law Society of Ontario, OBA, OCL, High Conflict Forum) and has been a speaker at CLE conferences both in Canada and the United States. Dan has presented to judges at judicial education conferences on various family law topics. Dan has been a guest lecturer on Family and Children’s Law at McGill University, Queen’s University, University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B. and LL.M. programs). Dan has appeared at all levels of court including before the Supreme Court of Canada successfully arguing on the issue of relocation rights of custodial parents (Gordon v. Goertz). Dan has written articles on parental alienation, parental relocation rights, grandparent-grandchild access, the impact of religion in custody/access disputes, judicial interviews of children, and on the legal representation of children in both child protection cases as well as custody/access disputes. In the fall of 2021, Dan joined the Mackenzie Clinic team bringing with him his extensive experience and expertise in family law disputes involving children.

Expertise & Services Provided

Parenting Coordination
Voice of the Child Reports
Independent Legal Representation for children in Parenting Plan (custody/access) Disputes
Consultation to lawyers, parents and mental health professionals on family law matters pertaining to children
Training/Continuing Professional Education

Erin Powley

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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