Real change is closer than you think
It never ceases to amaze me how powerful the human spirit is – even in the face of extreme challenges, distress and trauma. Through our work together, we can find new ways of protecting the self, while also realizing the amazing capacity of our brain and body.
Carrie Nyitrai MSW, RSW, EMDR, Expressive Art Therapist (EXAT)
I’m a registered Master of Social Work (MSW) Counsellor, Certified Expressive Arts Therapist (EXAT), EMDR‑Certified Therapist, and EMDRIA‑Approved Consultant based in Northwestern Ontario.
As a clinical social worker and trauma therapist, I draw on extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages through anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and attachment challenges. I tailor each therapeutic journey to the unique needs of my clients, integrating a range of modalities to facilitate meaningful healing and growth.
EMDR is one of my primary approaches. I am proud to be one of the few therapists in Thunder Bay that has received advanced training with children and adolescents in EMDR. I receive clinical supervision under Jillian Hosey, MSW, RSW—an internationally recognized EMDR trainer, researcher, and author in both Canada and the U.S. I apply EMDR with children, youth, and adults, and I actively support fellow clinicians as an EMDRIA‑Approved Consultant. I also train practitioners through the AGATE Institute’s EMDR basic programs and the intensive children’s EMDR workshops led by Ana Gomez, Therapist, teacher and author.
My practice is truly integrative. Beyond EMDR, I incorporate Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), clinical hypnosis, parts work (IFS), and ego-state therapy—all aimed at deep healing, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation. My background in expressive arts therapy equips me to bring creative, non-verbal, and embodied techniques into sessions—offering new pathways for expression and transformation.
When working with families, I collaborate with parents and caregivers to build connection, structure, consistency, and predictability with their children and teens. By establishing these foundations, I help people feel safe, empowered, and ready to flourish as their best selves.
Sadie Mallon, MSW, RSW
Years ago, I was a client at my first therapy appointment, and looking back, I’m so thankful I took that step. I felt completely lost at the time, but therapy helped me figure things out and start healing. My own journey has fueled my passion for this work, as I understand what it’s like to be a client, and that empathy guides me in helping others find their way.
I have a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Fine Arts degree. When working with children, I love bringing creativity into our work together. Art can be a powerful way to help children express big feelings, learn new skills, build confidence, and navigate challenges. By combining creative approaches with evidence-based therapy, I help kids explore their inner world in a way that feels engaging and safe.
With adult clients, I use an eclectic approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs, while drawing from Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my job is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood. Wherever you are in your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you.