Welcoming You

Astoria Counselling & Assessment is located on the east side of Saskatoon. When you visit Astoria, you will see that we have created a space that is approachable, elevated, and warm.

"Authentic connections are vital to us, and we will make you feel like you belong. We believe that in order to function and live optimally, counselling and assessment should be part of your self-care and wellness routines, making you the best version of you. "

Olivia & Rachelle

Founders, Astoria Counselling & Assessment

Meet the Team

Registered Psychologists

Olivia Dangas (she/her)

M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #1001
Founder of Astoria Counselling & Assessment

Services Provided: Counselling
Populations: Youth (16+), adults
Areas of Interest: Anxiety, panic, depression, stress, self-regulation, goal setting, personal growth, communication, relationship issues, self-care & wellness, grief, boundaries, problem solving, body image, self-esteem/confidence, ADHD
Therapy Modalities: CBT, Elements of DBT, Solution Focused

*Olivia is not currently accepting new clients

Rachelle MacSorley (she/her)

M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #1000, APE
Founder of Astoria Counselling & Assessment

Services Provided: Psychoeducational assessment
Populations: Children (7+), Youth, Adults
Areas of Interest: ADHD, specific learning disorders, anxiety, depression

Nicole Vaagen (she/her)

M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #1004, APE

Services Provided: Psychoeducational Assessment
Populations: Children (6+), Youth, Adults
Areas of Interest: Learning disabilities/Specific learning disorders, ADHD, Intellectual developmental disorders/Intellectual disabilities, Anxiety, Depression

Alanna O'Quinn (she/her)

M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #1088, APE

Services Provided: Psychoeducational and clinical assessments including specific learning disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma related disorders (e.g., PTSD), autism assessments (ages 16+)
Populations: Children (7+), Adolescents, and Adults
Areas of Interest: Psychological assessment services (psychoeducational and clinical)

Kristin Collevy (she/her)

M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #1037, APE

Services Provided: Psychoeducational Assessments, Autism Assessments
Populations: Adults
Areas of Interest: Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Anxiety, Depression

Jolissa Simon (she/her)

M.Ed., Registered Psychologist #1187, APE

Services Provided: Psychological Assessment & Counselling
Populations: Children (age 4+), Youth, Adolescents
Areas of Interest: psychological assessment, child counselling, youth counselling, anxiety, depression, mental health, childhood trauma, behavioural disorders, ADHD, developmental disorders, learning disabilities, parent education, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy

Registered Social Workers & Counsellors

Emily Ermel (she/her)

BSW, Registered Social Worker #1668

Services Provided: Individual Counselling
Populations: Adults (18+)
Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Stress, Self Care, Boundaries, Chronic Health Conditions, Caregiving, Grief/Loss, Self Esteem, Life Transitions
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Carol Metcalfe (she/her)

MSW, Registered Social Worker #1058

Services Provided: Counselling
Populations: Youth (age 13+), Adults, Families
Areas of Interest: Eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, self-harm/suicidality, grief and loss, trauma, intergenerational trauma, family of origin, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, burnout, vicarious trauma, PTSD
Therapy Modalities: Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, Eye Movement Rapid Desensitization (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Self-regulation

Brady Boehmer (she/her)

BSW, Registered Social Worker #7671

Services Provided: Individual Counselling, Parent Coaching & Support
Populations: Children (age 5+), Youth, Adolescents, Parents & Caregivers
Areas of Interest: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Emotional Literacy and Interoception, Self Regulation, Separation anxiety, Behavioural challenges, Parent support and coaching, Trauma support, Family System changes (e.g., divorce)
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Play-Based and Art-Based Therapy techniques, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

Brady is an NIHB Approved Provider!

Lynn Thera (she/her)

MSW, Registered Social Worker #2377

Services Provided: Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling
Populations: Youth (age 16+), Adults
Areas of Interest: Anxiety, stress, trauma, healing from intimate partner/family/sexual violence, relationships, communication, emotional regulation, depression, grief & loss.
Therapy Modalities: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Therapy, The Gottman Method.
Lynn is an NIHB Approved Provider!

Hildy Bennett (she/her)

M.Ed., Ed.D., Canadian Certified Counsellor, #10004320

Services Provided: Individual Counselling, Parent-Child Counselling
Populations: Children, Youth, Parents and Caregivers, Adults
Areas of Interest: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Behaviour concerns, Depression, Divorce and separation, Emotional-regulation, Grief and loss, Parent support and coaching.
Therapy Modalities: Arts-based Therapy interventions (e.g. drawing, clay, sand tray), Play-based Therapy interventions, Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Corinne Bodner (she/her)

B.Sc., M.Ed., School & Counselling Psychology (November 2026), Associate Counsellor

Services Provided: Counselling
Populations: Individuals 16+, Parents, Indigenous Peoples
Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Care, Interpersonal Relationships/Conflict, Technology/Device Use, Identity Exploration, Emotional Regulation, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), Indigenous Psychology
Therapy Modalities: Person-Centred, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Elesha Wiens (she/her)

Master of Education (M.Ed.), School and Counselling Psychology (November 2026), Associate Counsellor

Services Provided: Individual Counselling (ages 16+)
Populations: Adolescents (16+), adults, parents
Areas of Interest:Anxiety, Depression, Neurodevelopmental Differences (e.g., ADHD, Autism), Emotional Regulation, Caregiving and Parental Support/Coaching
Therapy Modalities: Person-Centered, Strengths-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Pre-Licensed Clinicians

Allie Perrin (she/her)

M.E.d., Pre-Licensed Clinician, student in the Masters of Education (M.Ed.,) School & Counselling Psychology Program at the University of Saskatchewan

Services Provided: Counselling & Psychoeducational Assessment
Populations: Youth 16+, Adults
Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Substance Abuse/Addictions, Trauma, Relationship Difficulties, Parenting-related issues, assessment of ADHD & specific learning disorders.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing

Brooke Shoforost (she/her)

Administrative Assistant, B.A., Pre-Licensed Clinician, student in the Masters of Education (M.Ed.,) School & Counselling Psychology Program at the University of Saskatchewan

Services Provided: Counselling, Psychoeducational Assessment
Populations: Children (age 5+), Youth, Adolescents, Young Adults
Areas of Interest: ADHD, anxiety, childhood trauma, depression, stress, emotional- regulation, goal setting, communication, relationship issues, self-care & wellness
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy

*Brooke is not yet accepting clients

Appointment Information

Astoria does not offer direct billing to insurance; however, we are happy to provide you with a detailed receipt for your service that you can submit for reimbursement. You should always check with your insurance provider prior to booking to determine your coverage and to ensure reimbursement. For payment of your services, Astoria accepts all major credit cards, as well as debit.

At Astoria, we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule more than 24 hours before your appointment, you may do so by emailing us or by logging into your Jane online booking account. There is no fee for cancelling MORE than 24 hours before your appointment. Cancellations LESS than 24 hours before your appointment and no-shows will be charged the full cost of the appointment.