About Us

Crossroads Collective Learning Center was born from a recognized need for educational training in the following areas:

Practical Counselling

Comprehensive Practical Counselling Practicum Programs with Private Practice and Supervision integrated into the curriculum.

Play Therapy

Play Therapy Programs with practical discussion, theoretical orientation integration, and Supervision.

High-Conflict

High-Conflict Separation and Divorce Programs with access to Training and Supervision.

The impact of COVID-19 resulted in most institutions closing their doors or no longer offering their Play Therapy and High-Conflict Resolution programs. The programs that used to be available and the few still active were antiquated and have no practical component.

Our Core Team

Lisa Moore, MA, RCC, CCC
Owner

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Play Therapy Team

Lisa Moore has her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and has her RCC (Registered Clinical Counselling) and CCC (Canadian Clinical Counselling) certifications. Additionally, Lisa has experience working as a Senior Executive in Sales and Marketing, which allows her to combine her knowledge of human development with her business acumen to serve her clients in our local community.

Lisa Moore has her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and has her RCC (Registered Clinical Counselling) and CCC (Canadian Clinical Counselling) certifications. Additionally, Lisa has experience working as a Senior Executive in Sales and Marketing, which allows her to combine her knowledge of human development with her business acumen to serve her clients in our local community.

Lisa specializes and supervises in the Child and Youth Therapy Program and is certified in the Play Therapy program at the Collective and provides counselling to a variety of age groups ranging from kids, youth and adults. Her passion for helping children stems from her personal narrative and journey raising her neurodiverse kids. Lisa derives great joy to support neurodiverse families and advocating for their needs and rights. Holding this noble vision at heart, Lisa partnered up to open her very own multi-disciplinary clinic and ensured the place offered all kinds of services for the betterment of health and wellness for one and all.

Lisa recognized that there was not enough education or training in the areas of play therapy and supervision which thus led to the idea of creating a Learning Institute where she can share her knowledge with others. It is also a great joy to her to also connect others with other practitioners who also specialize in this area and help share their knowledge as part of her educational programming.

Marianne Cottingham, MA, BHSc
Owner

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High Conflict Team

Marianne works with people who desire to get themselves “unstuck” from their current situations and better themselves. Her expertise extends to working with court-involved clients and families to ensure the best outcomes in these situations. She approaches clients with various psychoeducation interventions and different ideas, perspectives, and modalities. She then challenges them to think critically about how these may fit in and assist them in reaching their goals.

During her research on high conflict separation and divorce, Marianne was most surprised that parents often do not believe the professionals or the research when we explain how their actions and behaviours are damaging their children. Her efforts to inform her clients helps them create new modes of living and helps them to adapt.

As Crossroads clinical director, Marianne is a lifelong learner and continues to add to her skills set. Yet, she is also aware that therapists can’t know everything. However, she attends multiple conferences and continuing education opportunities in-person and online every year, primarily focused on court-involved work.

It was from attending these workshops that she also noticed there was a gap in education to help therapists work with parents and children in this area.  Her High Conflict Divorce and Separation program was developed from this need to ensure that these families are seen by qualified trained therapists who specialize in this area.

Darlene Matthews, MA
Clinical Supervisor

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Intro Video

In my practice, I emphasize creating a trusting professional relationship using compassion, empathy and understanding your circumstance more clearly. With added support and education, we can alleviate the current intensity of the struggle or difficult situation.

In my practice, I emphasize creating a trusting professional relationship using compassion, empathy and understanding your circumstance more clearly. With added support and education, we can alleviate the current intensity of the struggle or difficult situation.

I am a Registered Clinical counsellor and a Registered Social Worker and have been in private practice for over 20 years.

I practice and value the client centered model knowing that you have your own answers. At this time in your personal or professional struggle, you may simply require different and unique questioning to come to a clearer understanding of your current situation. The single most important first step is to align with someone you will quickly know, like and trust so that you can be as open and honest as your forge a new path for yourself.  I am intuitive, astute and personable and would be honored to join you on your journey to a deeper understanding of your resilience and personal development.

Geri-Lynn Rempel
Clinical Supervisor

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Intro Video

Counselling is tricky work. It is rewarding–supporting people to create the change they want or need– but it can be complicated and delicate as well. I have been in the helping professions since 2007, working in Mental Health and Addictions, Probation, Trauma Counselling and, more recently, Generalist Counselling. This wide range has allowed me to experience employment in various sectors with many populations—in government and non-profit, with voluntary and involuntary clients, doing group and individual counselling.

Counselling is tricky work. It is rewarding–supporting people to create the change they want or need– but it can be complicated and delicate as well.

I have been in the helping professions since 2007, working in Mental Health and Addictions, Probation, Trauma Counselling and, more recently, Generalist Counselling. This wide range has allowed me to experience employment in various sectors with many populations—in government and non-profit, with voluntary and involuntary clients, doing group and individual counselling.

While I became a counsellor in 2013, I began my experience in clinical leadership in 2017 when I became Clinical Lead of a non-profit. In this role I supported a variety of colleagues, including students, new and experienced counsellors and fellow employees in other support roles. We debriefed stressful incidents, worked through ethical dilemmas, consulted on sensitive domestic violence files and problem-solved challenging clients and client situations.

Since 2013, I have provided in-services and workshops to various organizations. The titles of these presentations included Trauma-Informed Practice, Supporting Clients Experiencing Relationship Abuse, Assessing Highest Risk and Domestic Violence and the Early Years. I have also spoken at length about the importance of proper information management in our line of work.