COS takes pride in offering a diverse staff who each have a diversity and multitude of techniques, training, and counselling experience coming from a variety of perspectives. This helps the agency to serve individuals and families in ways that speak to their own unique needs and supports growth and well-being from many angles. The quality of trainings, staff morale, and professional atmosphere at COS is unique and creates a welcoming feeling for both staff and clients alike.
The CVYS Team
Michelle Bell, BSW M Ed Leadership
Executive Director
Milah Smith, BSc, MA
Youth & Family Counsellor – Team Leader
Wendy Montgomery, BA Psy, MA
Youth & Family Counsellor
Christine Hall, MA, RCC
Youth & Family Counsellor
Danyel Knapp-Fisher, BA Psy, MA
Program Manager (LRP)
Trina McDonald, BSW
Group Facilitator (LRP)
Karen Edwards
Group Support (YEMP)
Kerri Anderson
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Sophia Yeh, BA, BSW, RSW
Youth & Family Counsellor
Kerry Moon, BA CYC
Youth & Family Counsellor
Jayde Martins, BA
Girls Empowerment Group Facilitator
Shannan Hazard, BA Psy
Group Facilitator (LRP)
Tracy Tidsbury, BA Psy, MA (Candidate)
Facilitator/Program Manager (YEMP)
Cassidy Anderson
Admin & Program Support
Sonder Haven, BA, MA, RCC
Youth & Family Counsellor
Sophia Palmer, MSW, MFT, CAS, RCC
Youth & Family Counsellor
Rachel Winter, BA CYC
Girls Empowerment Group Facilitator
Katie Ralphs, BSW
Group Facilitator (LRP)
Autumn Wood, Counselling Cert.
Facilitator/Employer Liaison (YEMP)
CVYS Therapy Dogs
Bear,
Therapy Dog