Eva Wiseman, CYC, RSW
Child, Youth & Family Therapist
Eva Wiseman (She/Her) is the founder of WellNest and is a Child, Youth & Family Therapist and mother of two. Eva is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) She graduated from Ryerson University’s Child and Youth Care (BA CYC) program as well as holds an CYW Advanced Diploma. Eva has worked in childrens mental health for the past 15 years and started her full time private practice in 2019. Her educational background is focused on designing and implementing developmental, preventative, and therapeutic programs for children, youth and families. Eva is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).
Eva has worked with various child welfare agencies, school boards, private schools, and has provided direct work with children/youth (infants through young adults) and their parents, caregivers, and other professionals. Eva’s years in the nonprofit sector has helped her develop a holistic approach in guiding people through complex situations such as, parenting challenges, homelessness, advocacy with social service support and court, family issues, schooling and health related crisis’.
Eva spent five years supporting children and their parents within a large school board. Her focus was dealing with many childhood/youth challenges, such as behaviour needs, anxiety, grief and loss, family dynamics, toileting issues, social skill acquisition, emotional regulation, and self esteem (just to name a few!). Working with parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals, Eva creates customized support plans with proven success.
Eva believes in meeting families and individuals “where they are at.” Parents and children have their own set of unique abilities, perspectives and wisdom. By recognizing these strengths, Eva is able to help parents and children shift practices, develop new skills and set attainable goals. Treatment modalities may include aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, as well as other evidence based practices. With children a play and arts based approach may be used. Support is tailored specifically for the individual child/youth and family and aims to build on existing strengths.
Eva receives ongoing clinical supervision from a Registered Social Worker/MSW to help support her and all WellNest clients. Eva often participates in professional development courses to further her knowledge in the field of child, youth and family mental health.
Eva’s additional qualifications include:
Certificate in Working with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth- Sick Kids Learning Institute
Certificate in Trauma Counselling for Mental Health Professionals- Sick Kids Learning Institute
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Program (ASSIST)- Living Works
Undersanding and Managing Agressive Behaviour (UMAB)- UMAB Canada
Bandit, Support Dog
Bandit has been supporting WellNest in person children & youth clients since 2020. Bandit began as Eva and her families foster dog who they quickly adopted because of his gentle, calm and loving nature. Bandit has a love for playing fetch, running and swimming. Although very active outside, inside Bandit wants nothing but to comfort, be pet and to take a nap on your feet. He’s not shy and will gently ask for attention in the sweetest of ways. Bandit has helped many children and youth work through their fear of dogs in sessions. When he sees a child or youth who is struggling emotionally he intentionally comes to give comfort and support. He truly loves his job and being with children and youth of all ages. If your child/youth is coming for in person sessions you will be asked on the intake form if you’d like them to be given the option to have Bandit in sessions.
David Sevigny, MSW, RSW
Clinical Supervisor
David Sevigny (He/Him) is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and father of one. He is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. David completed his Masters of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University and has nearly 15 years of experience in children and youth mental health services. David provides clinical supervision and consultation for WellNest. He does not see clients directly through WellNest.
David began his private practice in 2016 providing psychotherapy for individuals and families. David specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, stress, school performance, stress related to gender and sexuality, and parenting. David uses an integrated strength-based approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT and Narrative Therapies to empower individuals and families.
David currently works as a Social Worker and Attendance Counsellor at a specialized needs secondary school, having previously worked for the suspension and expulsion program for his school board. David has worked as a clinical consultant, crisis response and classroom support worker for numerous school boards during his career. His vast experience of frontline work, including five years in residential mental health treatment and open custody, have informed his clinical practice as well as the group and individual programming he has designed and implemented.
Adrienne Côté, CNP, CNNP
Holistic Nutritionist
Adrienne Côté (She/her) is a Certified and Registered Holistic Nutritionist (CNP, CNNP), Birth Worker, and Mother. She also holds a degree in Sociology from Carleton University and a Social Service Worker Diploma from Sheridan College and has worked with children and families in diverse roles for over 15 years.
Beginning with her time as a Counsellor within a nonprofit accredited children’s mental health centre for young parents in Toronto, she learned the importance of prenatal and postpartum health care, especially for those who are vulnerable. She went on to complete her training and certification as a Prenatal and Postpartum Doula and Birth Educator and continues to work with families providing birth and postpartum support and education in this capacity.
Adrienne’s time spent working with parents and babies in these roles naturally fueled her desire to support families even further. This led her to study Holistic Nutrition and become a Certified Nutrition Practitioner, specializing in Prenatal, Postpartum, and Family Care.
As a Mother herself, she understands the importance of practical and easy ways to support our health when we have so little time and energy to devote to it. As a Holistic Nutritionist, she works with parents and families to not only provide the science behind nutrition but how to incorporate it into everyday life with ease. Her goal for her clients is for them to feel heard, nurtured, supported, and confident in implementing their health plan while finding joy in eating and food with their families.
