Our Staff

Directors

Pivot Point is guided by our two Directors; each contributing a different focus and area of expertise to the overall vision and performance of the agency. Our Directors have extensive histories in the social services, each spanning decades of service to children, youth, and adults with Alternate Abilities. The Directorship is united around our common vision of Pivot Point creating a meaningful and positive turning point for every person possible… for our clients and their families, for our staff and their families, and for our communities throughout British Columbia!

Steve Cunningham, MA

Executive Director

Steve.Cunningham@PivotPoint.ca

Steve is the founder and Executive Director of Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc. Click the link below to read more about WHY Steve started Pivot Point… and discover what’s behind the name.

I was raised in Vancouver, BC by a caring family, but I really struggled with the divorce and break up of that family when I was 9 years old. I made a few bad choices, and was running with a rather destructive group of kids. However, in the summers that followed, I went to Summer Camps where I discovered the power of positive role models… something I’d been craving throughout my first decade of life. I met older teens and young men in their early 20’s who lived with playfulness, courage and passion. They made learning fun, and invited me to try new things like canoeing, rock climbing, and building campfires… their belief in me sparked a turning point in my young life: I knew I wanted to be like them when I grew up! I knew I wanted a better future!

So by age 15 I was working at that camp as a Counsellor-in-Training. By 17 I was a counsellor, and leading cabin groups. I remember doing an activity where the counsellor would sit one-to-one with each camper and talk about home life, school life, and friends… then set goals for each. I was shocked to see that nearly every one of those 8 or 9 year old boys ended up crying as they shared about their Home/School/Family life back in the city. They were all struggling so much with their young lives!

One day, I was telling one of my young campers about the great things I saw in him, and how I believed in who he could become… and the spark returned to his tear filled eyes! That’s when it hit me that I had become that same role model from 7 years earlier! Camp created a turning point for me, and by age 17 I was doing that for others.

I’ve worked with children and their families for over thirty years since then, in various roles such Child Care Worker, Special Education Teaching Assistant, Respite Care Provider, Foster Parent and now I am a Clinical Counsellor specializing in Diverse Abilities of childhood. But throughout it all, I have been focused on that same powerful feeling… that “WOOSH!” of excitement that emanates from the core of my being when someone else discovers or creates their own turning point in life; when they shift back into alignment with their best and positive future.

That is why I created “Pivot Point”… a company dedicated to seeking and supporting that positive shift in others; In our clients, in our staff, and in our community partners. My degrees in psychology from Simon Fraser University, and a Masters of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University, may have added some clinical training to my decades of direct experience working with children… but really, whether it’s supporting families or managing Pivot Point’s staff, it has always come down to a matter of heart. I simply believe that at times, we all need others who can be playful with us; and we all need others to share their passions, to inspire our courage, and to invite us to believe in something better for ourselves.

I hope we can share this kind of meaningful relationship with every family we serve.

I hope our charismatic energy and sound clinical practices create a powerful force for positive change in the lives of everyone we meet.

I hope we can all eventually find a turning point in our lives… one that brings us back into alignment with our best possible futures, and one that inspires us to share that magic with others!

Crystal Thompson

Assistant Director

Behaviour Consultant

NVCPI Instructor

Crystal.Thompson@PivotPoint.ca

Crystal Thompson is the Assistant Director at Pivot Point Family Growth Centre. Click the link below to learn why Crystal chose a career in the social service sector and where her passion stems from.

Admin Team

Pivot Point’s staff of over 150 people provides local services and supports to families in 10 regions around the Province. Our virtual organization model is made possible by our highly skilled administration team at Pivot Point Head Office. Each of the following managers is committed to excellence in their own departments, and they are each passionate about the positive impact that Pivot Point can have on the lives of our staff and our clients. Read their stories below and learn more about our incredible Admin Team.


	Amanda Nickart Human Resources Manager HR@PivotPoint.ca Working with children and families is, and has always been, a passion and focus for Amanda. She completed her certification in Early Childhood Education specializing in Infant and Toddler Development and Special Needs. She then went on to achieve her BA in Family and Social Relations from the University of Windsor. Read MoreClose While going to school, Amanda worked in preschool and daycare facilities. Over the course of her career, she went on to become the site director of a large early childhood learning center. With over 17 years of experience working with families and 5 years in management, Amanda brings dynamic skills and abilities to her role as the HR Manager. When she’s not busy building relationships with staff and families, you can find Amanda adventuring outside with her friends, hitting up the local yoga studio, or baking the most amazing desserts you’ve ever tasted! (Seriously! They’re incredible!)
	Brenda Gould Resources Manager Resources@PivotPoint.ca Brenda, Pivot Point’s Resource Manager of nine plus years, ensures that our 8 remote offices across the Province have the supplies they need to effectively support the children, families, and individuals in our care. Read MoreClose Among other things, she produces our program binders, manages our training materials, and maintains our online archives. When it comes right down to it, Brenda keeps us all organized and on track. If she’s not busy balancing budgets or tracking orders at the office, you can find Brenda spending quality time with her grandkids and family.
	Connie Nelson Client Services clientservices@PivotPoint.ca Connie handles client services here at Pivot Point. Building relationships has always been important to Connie as it aligns with her core values Read MoreClose Having worked in Client Care and Accounts Management at a variety of different organizations over the past 20 years Connie brings excellent communication and interpersonal skills to Pivot Point in her role as the Client Services Manager. When Connie is not at the office, you can find her hanging out with family, entertaining with friends or enjoying time spent with her beautiful dog Maple.
	Cynthia Provo Administration admin@PivotPoint.ca Pivot Point is happy to welcome Cynthia Provo to Head Office admin team! Cynthia has worked in various capacities with organizations across Western Canada which deliver Adult Basic Education, Brain Injury Rehabilitation services, Literacy programs, Domestic Violence programs, and Seniors’ Housing. Read MoreClose Cynthia is most proud of having raised two terrific young adults and numerous shelter dogs. Over the years she has completed a BA, majoring in Psychology with a Sociology minor, and a Certificate in Business Administration. She also worked for an investment company for some years and is thrilled to be out of the corporate world, back on the west coast, and part of the Pivot Point team.
	Keith Fluet Accounting Manager Accounting@PivotPoint.ca Pivot Point is excited to have Keith Fluet on our Head Office admin team! Keith is the Accounting Manager, and holds responsibility for all aspects of the financial well being of the company. Read MoreClose He was born in Edmonton and moved to Saskatoon in grade 6. He made the shift to BC to train full time with the Canadian National Senior Baseball Team, after finishing his university studies at Mayville State University in North Dakota. He is now happily married with 2 sons, 13 and 15 years old. Keith’s career began just after his final year of professional baseball, when he joined a small event company in Gastown, Vancouver. I chose this profession because of a teacher I had in high school, Mr. Wilde. I loved going to his class and he instilled in me a passion for the numbers. Keith’s experience in the industry derives from a couple years of working at another non-profit. He has joined our team intending to bring that expertise to Pivot Point, helping to expand the operation into a major player in the industry.
	Caroline Doerksen Community Relations Manager Marketing@PivotPoint.ca Caroline handles our Community Relations and Marketing. Her days are full of social media updates, educating others through relevant materials, helping clients over the phone, event planning, graphic design and much more. Read MoreClose Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Simon Fraser University in 2018, with a major in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies and a minor in Labour Studies. While Caroline attended school, her Labour Studies professor inspired her to work as a Research Assistant for organizations that support folks with diverse abilities. Her passion for social justice and equity is what lead her to work at Pivot Point. *I love my job because everyday is different. I work with a wonderful team of people. I get to work on new and exciting projects, express my creativity and dedicate my time to an important cause.* Caroline advocates for marginalized communities and she actively works to challenge stereotypes and stigmas through education. Caroline has many years of experience working and volunteering with non-profit organizations. She has sat on boards, as well as headed committees that advocate for LGBTQ2S+ rights. Prior to working at Pivot Point Caroline worked as a Community Educator and Occupational Health and Safety Coach at a non-profit organization in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Behaviour Consultants

Pivot Point hosts a large team of professional Behaviour Consultants, most having reached the internationally recognized credential of being Board Certified (See BACB.com for more). Each consultant manages a caseload of client families within their local region, and is committed to designing and implementing the best possible treatment plan that will create the most positive change possible for each client they serve.

	Kelly Dancho, BCBA-D Clinical Supervisor Behaviour Consultant BCBA-D Region: Lower Mainland Kelly.Dancho@PivotPoint.ca Kelly Dancho is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and a Clinical Supervisor at Pivot Point. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Behavioural Science from the University of Kansas and began providing behavioural services as a direct care staff member at an intensive treatment facility in the United States in 1996. Read MoreClose During her 22 years of behavioural service, she has worked with typically and atypically developing children and adults ranging in age from 2-months-old to 65-years-old. She has experience with the assessment and treatment of problem behaviour including, but not limited to self-injurious behaviour, aggression, disruptive behaviour, elopement, pica, property destruction, and incontinence. Her current interests lie in the assessment and treatment of severe problem behaviour, the evaluation of procedures to increase appropriate behaviour, and crisis prevention.
	Alex Delange, MA Psych Behaviour Consultant BCBA & A Level RASP Region: North, South and East Fraser Alex.Delange@PivotPoint.ca Alexandra Delange, a Behaviour Consultant with Pivot Point, has been a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst since 2018, previously a BCaBA since 2011. Graduating with her BA from Simon Fraser University she went on to complete her coursework in Applied behaviour Analysis (ABA) through the Florida Institute of Technology and her Masters Degree in Psychology with specialization in ABA at Purdue University. Read MoreClose Alex is committed to clinical excellence and attends several workshops each year as part of her ongoing pursuit of using best practices and staying current in the field. Alex believes that respectful and genuine collaboration is an integral part of working with children’s families, schools and community partners to help each child reach their potential. She looks to research and experience to inform her when making recommendations about which elements of a treatment plan are best suited to a child and their family. She is committed to using best-practices for families, offering helpful support which leads to positive change and fosters long term growth. Alex has over 25 years of experience working directly with children with special needs. She started her career in community recreation coaching gymnastics and developed a program in North Vancouver to address physical activity for children with special needs. As she pursued her education, she started working as a Behaviour Interventionist and decided to change her career path as she discovered her passion for children who required specialized learning techniques. Alex has a very independent and spirited daughter and appreciates the challenges of being a modern parent in an increasingly fast-paced world.
	Sydney Wolstenholme Behaviour Consultant BCaBA Region: Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Sydney.Wolstenholme@PivotPoint.ca Sydney is a BC who studied at Thompson Rivers University, where she completed a Bachelors of Arts (2011) and Bachelors of Education (2013), followed by an advanced certificate in Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis (2015) from Douglas College. Read MoreClose While working in her home town’s Child Development Centre, Sydney began learning more about children with diverse needs as well as the support and training that would be crucial for the understanding, learning and development for these children. She knew in her heart that this was a path that would also be a passion. Thus began her pursuit in a career in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Since 2014 Sydney has had the privilege of working with children with diverse needs, specializing in Autism, throughout many communities in the Fraser Valley. In 2016 she joined the Pivot Point team and has enjoyed working as a Behaviour Interventionist, Child Care Worker, Tutor, Classroom Teacher, and now has her BCaBA designation.
	Nancy Reid, MSW Behaviour Consultant & Counsellor Region: Cranbrook Nancy.Reid@PivotPoint.ca I have worked in the human services field for 30 years in various capacities. After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 1997, with a concentration in psychology and directed studies in play therapy, I worked in a variety of human service, counseling, and management roles. Read MoreClose In August 2018, I completed my MSW and am now continuing my lifelong commitment to learning with coursework in pursuit of the BCBA Credential. I love connecting with individuals, family’s and organizations to identify needs and collaborating on which strategies best fit. I look forward to sharing my experience with the Pivot Point team!
	Nicole Branton, M. Ed Behaviour Consultant Region: Victoria Nicole.Branton@PivotPoint.ca I am a teacher who has recently returned to Victoria after 17 years overseas, primarily in Cairns, Australia. I have a BA in linguistics and a Masters in Teaching which has led me to work in a variety of roles with children. Read MoreClose I started working as a tutor for Lindamood-Bell learning processes working with children of all ages with learning disabilities on their reading, writing and numeracy using the LBLP programs. Once I moved to Australia, I worked in an Indigenous community in Far North Queensland as an English as a Second Language for Indigenous Language Speaking Students teacher, Learning Support teacher, Teacher Librarian and Special Needs teacher. I also worked as a centre based group teacher for 3-6 year olds which involved creating and implementing individualised goals in conjunction with speech therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists. I ran social skills groups, ran individual outreach programs and participated in School Advisory Visits for children of all ages. During this time I engaged in several professional developments to further my knowledge in working with children on the Autism Spectrum which I used in my planning and teaching. I am passionate about and look forward to continuing working with children with ASD as an Educational Consultant and by doing my Masters in ABA to increase my knowledge and experience to work as a Behavioural Consultant as well.
	Brittany Rolston, MA SpEd Behaviour Consultant Region: Cowichan Bay Brittany.Rolston@PivotPoint.ca Brittany completed her Masters in Special Education with a sub-focus on developmental disabilities and autism spectrum dirsorders in 2015. Read MoreClose Since finishing school, she has worked exclusively in the field of behaviour therapy, including jobs with CBI Monarch House, and the Burnaby School District. Her wheelhouse includes complex behaviours, aggression, speech, language, communication, and early intervention.
	Victoria Kan, MA SpEd Behaviour Consultant RBT Region: Lower Mainland Victoria.Kan@PivotPoint.ca Victoria graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics. She also completed a Speech and Language Pathology certificate program at Northern Arizona University and Autism and Behavioural Science Ontario Graduate Certificate program in Seneca College. Read MoreClose Victoria is currently enrolled in Master of Professional Education at Western University, specializing in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She is a registered behaviour technician (RBT) under the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board. She is fluent in English and Cantonese, and can provide services in Cantonese upon request.
	Candace Brady, MA SpEd Behaviour Consultant Region: Prince George Candace.Brady@PivotPoint.ca Candace is originally from New Brunswick and moved to BC in 2009. While in high school she took part in a co-operative education placement in a local elementary school and quickly realized that working with children and especially those with learning difficulties was something she really enjoyed. Read MoreClose Candace has worked with neurodiverse individuals since her move in 2009. With experience working in adult care homes, providing behaviour intervention to children and youth as well as volunteering with the Prince George RCMP Restorative Justice program. Candace received her Master’s in Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis from the University of Western Ontario in 2015 and has been on the provincial Registry of Autism Service Providers since June 2017. Her most recent pursuit is gaining supervision and experience to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. Working with individuals with autism is a true passion and calling for Candace. She is thrilled to be a part of NIBIS at Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc.
	Kiersten Beesley, MA SpEd Behaviour Consultant Region: Chilliwack Kiersten.Beesley@PivotPoint.ca Kiersten is originally from Manitoba where she completed a BA majoring in Linguistics at the University of Winnipeg. After completing her BA, Kiersten worked as a BI for 2 years in an Early Intervention program for children with ASD. Read MoreClose It was while working in this program that Kiersten discovered a passion for ABA and working with children with ASD, and decided to pursue a career in ABA. Kiersten graduated with her Masters degree in Behaviour Analysis and Therapy from the University of South Wales in December. Since graduating she has been pursuing her supervision hours towards becoming a BCBA. Since starting with Pivot Point in September she has been enjoying working with children and adults of all ages in the Chilliwack area.
	Alicia Gulati, M. Ed Behaviour Consultant Region: Abbotsford Alicia.Gulati@PivotPoint.ca Alicia completed her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Arizona State University. She has over 5 years of experience working with children and adolescents aged 2-19 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as other developmental disabilities. Read MoreClose Prior to becoming a Behaviour Consultant, Alicia worked as a Behaviour Interventionist in multiple settings, such has centre-based, home-based, and community-based settings. Alicia has also completed her Registered Behaviour Technician training. Her passion is working with children, youth, and families to help provide early, evidence-based intervention in order for them to reach their fullest potential. She also enjoys working with teenagers and adults to help them reach their full potential, and to be as independent as possible. Other than English, Alicia is also able to provide her services in Punjabi.
	Kymberley Kempe, BCaBA Behaviour Consultant Region: South Fraser Kymberley.Kempe@PivotPoint.ca My passions include facilitating life skills programs and watching my clients reach personal goals. I have been a Board Certified Assistant Behaviour Analyst since October 2018. I have worked directly with individuals diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities for the past seven years. Read MoreClose I completed my bachelor of arts in applied behaviour analysis with a focus on Autism at Capilano University, and my advanced diploma in behavioural science technology with a focus on Autism at George Brown College. I completed my 500 hour intensive practicum at PALS Autism School.
	Yu Na Lee, BCBA Behaviour Consultant Region: Burnaby Yuna.Lee@PivotPoint.ca Yuna is a Behaviour Consultant with Pivot Point. She has been a Board Certified Behavioural Analyst (BCBA) since 2019. She has her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Applied Behavioural Analysis from Arizona State University. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BA in Psychology. Read MoreClose She has extensive knowledge and experience working directly with children and youth with special needs using principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis in home, center, community, school, and group settings. Yuna is passionate about early intervention and providing social groups to address the individualized needs of each client. She is working towards becoming a “Category A” Behaviour Consultant on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).
	Michelle Parsons, BCBA Behaviour Consultant Region: Delta Michelle.Parsons@PivotPoint.ca Hi my name is Michelle! In 2016 I obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Read MoreClose I have been working for over 10 years as a community support worker, child care worker, special needs assistant and individualized support counsellor.
	Sarah Barnes, BCBA Behaviour Consultant Region: Vancouver Sarah.Barnes@PivotPoint.ca Sarah is a BI, CCW and tutor who recently completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Psychology and certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis at McMaster University. Growing up with a sister who has a dual diagnosis and is on the autism spectrum, Sarah quickly found her passion in the ABA field with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and their families. Read MoreClose Through having a variety of programs administered in her family home throughout her life, Sarah has a unique understanding of the interrelatedness and importance of a multidisciplinary team in order to help an individual reach their full potential. Sarah’s passion combined with her personal experiences allows her to establish trusting and sincere relationships with individuals with diverse abilities. Sarah recently moved to Vancouver and is excited to be a part of the Pivot Point team.
	Kelly MacGregor, BCBA Clinical Supervisor Behaviour Consultant Region: Abbotsford Kelly.MacGregor@PivotPoint.ca Kelly has worked as a Behaviour Consultant since 1990, when she completed her Master’s degree at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She has worked in centre-based programs for adults, youth and children, as well as in family homes providing behaviour support or home based programming. Kelly completed her coursework and supervision for her BCBA in 2007. She is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Read MoreClose She is interested in providing support and intervention for children and youth who have anxiety and autism, using a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approach. She lives in the Fraser Valley with her partner and a very naughty but cute orange tabby cat named Fearghus.

Counsellors

Pivot Point’s team of Mental Health practitioners is growing! We are adding new Counsellors and NeuroFeedBack trainers region by region throughout the Province. Many of the professionals listed below are available for individual as well as couples Counselling, and most are ready and available for online sessions via video chat.

Please view the bios of our staff, and check their availability on our online Session Scheduler anytime.

	Andria Weiser, MA Mental Health Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor Region: South Fraser & Fraser Valley Andria.Weiser@PivotPoint.ca Andria Weiser is a clinical counsellor providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Andria is committed to providing compassionate and competent treatment to her clients. She believes that therapy should be a collaborative process and should be individualized based on the goals and needs of each of her clients. Andria has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. She has several years of experience working in private practice, as well as public mental health settings. Read MoreClose While practicing with a master’s degree, she made the decision to continue her education towards becoming a registered psychologist. She is currently completing a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology through Antioch University in Seattle which has allowed her to develop advanced training in counselling theories and practices. It has also allowed her earn to a specialization in working with children and youth. Andria is currently registered as a Certified Clinical Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
	Lindsay Monier-Williams, MA Mental Health Program Manager & Counsellor Region: Victoria Lindsay.Monier-Williams@PivotPoint.ca I provide family and individual counselling services to youth, adults, and couples. With my clients, I strive to help improve their emotional and mental well being, develop self-awareness and build better relationships. Read MoreClose From my sessions, you can expect a client-centred approach where therapy is designed to suit your specific needs with the integration of empirically supported counselling theories and techniques. I do a blend of skills based training, solutions focused and depth therapy for a comprehensive counselling experience that not only addresses more acute needs, but also helps clients work through their past, present and future in order to create a plan for long-term change, proactive health maintenance and positive living.
	Mark Thomas, MA Counsellor & NeuroFeedBack trainer Region: South Fraser Mark.Thomas@PivotPoint.ca More information coming soon! Read MoreClose More information coming soon!
	Sarah Falk, BA, M. Ed Counsellor & Program Assistant Region: Kamloops Sarah.Falk@PivotPoint.ca Hello, my name is Sarah and I am thrilled to be joining Pivot Point! I am originally from Vancouver but I moved to Kamloops in 2014 to complete a master’s degree. Read MoreClose I graduated in 2017 and now have a Master of Education in Counselling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I have worked with children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities (primarily individuals on the autism spectrum) for over 6 years. I am extremely passionate about taking a collaborative approach to working with children and families and getting to the heart of the hopes, dreams, and goals that I can help families achieve.
	Nancy Reid, MSW Counsellor & Behaviour Consultant Region: Cranbrook Nancy.Reid@PivotPoint.ca I have worked in the human services field for 30 years in various capacities. After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 1997, with a concentration in psychology and directed studies in play therapy, I worked in a variety of human service, counseling, and management roles. Read MoreClose In August 2018, I completed my MSW and am now continuing my lifelong commitment to learning with coursework in pursuit of the BCBA Credential. I love connecting with individuals, family’s and organizations to identify needs and collaborating on which strategies best fit. I look forward to sharing my experience with the Pivot Point team!
	Sanpreet Samra, MA Counsellor Region: Chilliwack Sanpreet.Samra@PivotPoint.ca Sanpreet (Sunny) Samra is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. He is currently registered with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. Most recently, he completed an internship through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where he provided individual and group therapy to individuals with chronic mental illnesses. Read MoreClose Sunny has a demonstrated history of providing client-centered individual, family, and group therapy to clients from diverse backgrounds. He practices from an eclectic approach to counseling that blends dialectical and narrative approaches. Sunny has a passion for fostering lasting growth and change within his clients and hopes to one day complete his doctorate in clinical psychology.
	Jonas Breuhan, MA Counsellor Region: Duncan Jonas.Breuhan@PivotPoint.ca First, I recognize and acknowledge the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, in particular the Hul’qumi’num people, upon whose land I was born a visitor and currently live with my wife and children. As a counsellor, I strive to understand clients within their active resiliency and strengths. I operate as a multi-platform counselling professional that works to integrate skills, approaches, and techniques that best suit the dynamic range of client needs. Each person is complex, unique, and contextually embedded, and it is with this in mind that I offer counselling services tailored to suit each individual where they are at, and in a way that is culturally and socially respectful. Read MoreClose I have a background in Social Work, focusing on Addictions Treatment and Cultural Competency within Indigenous contexts and within communities. I also have a Philosophy degree with a minor in Applied Ethics, during which I focused on ethics of cross cultural engagement, biomedical ethics, and applied ethics within the field of social service. I was received into the Indigenous Communities Counselling Psychology Program at the University of Victoria. This was a counselling masters with all the mainstream classes, but taught in conjunction with Indigenous contexts and approaches. In addition, I was tasked with taking classes in Indigenous Spirituality, Cross Cultural Ethics and Practices, Art Therapy, Trauma Informed Practice, and Indigenous special topics. Due to my personal and educational background, I felt it was necessary to explore my own ancestral origins, and to engage with my role as a Settler on Indigenous territory. I find that my own sense of cultural identity enables me to aid in the recognition and incorporation of my client’s cultural and ancestral identities into therapy. My work as a non-Indigenous man working within Indigenous communities is based in an approach that respects and acknowledges the traditional ways and practices of Indigenous peoples and seeks to build partnerships within communities and families. I deeply enjoy therapeutic arts including carving, painting, drawing, crafting, and any use of my hands. I also feel that the involvement of the natural world is paramount in finding and returning to a balanced life.
	Kelly Chang, MA Counsellor Region: Burnaby Kelly.Chang@PivotPoint.ca Kelly Chang is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Masters of Counselling Psychology. She has an avid interest in play therapy and social and emotional development in children. She has extensive experience in developing and facilitating group and play therapy for children to foster their social and emotional learning and development. Read MoreClose Kelly views the client as the expert on his or her own life and believes that as a counsellor she can help create an environment where a client feels safe, empowered, and motivated to work through difficult emotions, behaviours, and thoughts. Client-centered and collaborative are the guiding principles in her work with clients. She also incorporates elements of several counselling approaches including solution-focused, narrative, mindfulness, and developmental theories.
	Austen Renaud, MC, BMT Counsellor Region: Port Coquitlam Austen.Renaud@PivotPoint.ca I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), with over five years of counselling experience in provincial healthcare, non-profit, and private practice settings. I have worked with a variety of clinical populations, including adults, families, couples, children, youth and older adults. Read MoreClose In addition to my role with Pivot Point Family Growth Centre, I currently hold a position as a Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician at Surrey Memorial Hospital (Fraser Health). I strive to provide every client with a warm, friendly and authentic counselling experience, grounded in evidence-based counselling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Educational Consultants

Nicole Branton, M. Ed

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Victoria

Nicole.Branton@PivotPoint.ca

I am a teacher who has recently returned to Victoria after 17 years overseas, primarily in Cairns, Australia. I have a BA in linguistics and a Masters in Teaching which has led me to work in a variety of roles with children.

Barb Mitchell

Behaviour Consultant

RBT

Region: Nanaimo

Barb.Mitchell@PivotPoint.ca

Bio Coming Soon

SERVICES

Our Staff

Directors

Steve Cunningham, MA

Executive Director

Crystal Thompson

Assistant Director

Behaviour Consultant

NVCPI Instructor

Admin Team

Amanda Nickart

Human Resources Manager

Brenda Gould

Resources Manager

Connie Nelson

Client Services

Cynthia Provo

Administration

Keith Fluet

Accounting Manager

Caroline Doerksen

Community Relations Manager

Behaviour Consultants

Kelly Dancho, BCBA-D

Clinical Supervisor

Behaviour Consultant

BCBA-D

Region: Lower Mainland

Alex Delange, MA Psych

Behaviour Consultant

BCBA & A Level RASP

Region: North, South and East Fraser

Sydney Wolstenholme

Behaviour Consultant

BCaBA

Region: Chilliwack, Fraser Valley

Nancy Reid, MSW

Behaviour Consultant & Counsellor

Region: Cranbrook

Nicole Branton, M. Ed

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Victoria

Brittany Rolston, MA SpEd

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Cowichan Bay

Victoria Kan, MA SpEd

Behaviour Consultant

RBT

Region: Lower Mainland

Candace Brady, MA SpEd

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Prince George

Kiersten Beesley, MA SpEd

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Chilliwack

Alicia Gulati, M. Ed

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Abbotsford

Kymberley Kempe, BCaBA

Behaviour Consultant

Region: South Fraser

Yu Na Lee, BCBA

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Burnaby

Michelle Parsons, BCBA

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Delta

Sarah Barnes, BCBA

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Vancouver

Kelly MacGregor, BCBA

Clinical Supervisor

Behaviour Consultant

Region: Abbotsford

Counsellors

Andria Weiser, MA

Mental Health Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor

Region: South Fraser & Fraser Valley

Lindsay Monier-Williams, MA

Mental Health Program Manager & Counsellor

Region: Victoria