Our Team
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & SEX PSYCHOTHERAPY, PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION & SUPERVISION, PSYCHEDELIC-ASSISTED THERAPY
Dr. Virginia South, C. Psych.
Dr. South was born and raised in Sarnia, ON and is happy to be providing mental health services to her community. Dr. South has always been interested in human behaviour and knew she wanted to be a psychologist after meeting one at just 10 years old and spent much of her childhood trying to analyze her siblings. Dr. South firmly believes that therapy is healthcare and takes great joy in helping others on their healing journey. She has a passion for and specialized training in helping 2SLGBTQ+ folks, in particular, trans folx discover and become their true selves.
Dr. South completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology-Chigaco and completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral licensure hours at The University of Texas at Austin, Counseling and Mental Health Centre, continuing to work there afterwards as a licenced Psychologist until she returned to Ontario in 2009.
Dr. South is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario to provide clinical and counselling services to adults, adolescents, and couples and has been operating her own private practice since 2010. She provides psychodynamic, insight-oriented, relational, cognitive behavioural, and EMDR therapy. She has a special interest in sex therapy and psychedelic assisted therapy.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Carly Roberts, MSW, RSW
Carly has been interested in human behaviour since she was young and this interest brought her to the helping field, where she later earned her Master of Social Work at Lakehead University. Carly holds registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. Carly finds great strength in working with her clients and seeing how resilient they are in the face of adversity.
Carly has been working as a therapist since 2016 and prior to joining the team at Dr. South & Assoc. worked at multiple community agencies throughout Sarnia, supporting folks experiencing primarily addictions and trauma. Carly is trained in and uses a variety of therapeutic modalities during her sessions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing. Carly continues to expand her practice through ongoing professional development to broaden her therapy tools.
Carly is a passionate community supporter and sits on the boards of St. Clair Child and Youth Services and Sexual Assault Sarnia-Lambton where she has been Board Chair since 2021.
(Carly is currently on Maternity Leave)
PSYCHOTHERAPY, EMDR
Jess Campbell, RP (Qualifying)
Emily Fithern, MSW, RSW
Emily has always been inspired by those who help others, which led her to pursue a career in mental health. Emily completed her Bachelor of Social Work at University of Waterloo, and Master of Social Work at Western University. Emily is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. What Emily values most about the therapeutic process is the mutual collaboration with clients.
Emily believes there is always more to learn in this field, and seeks out professional development to expand her practice. Emily implements evidence-based therapy modalities, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with coping skills for daily stressors. Emily also enjoys using Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and exploring Attachment to enhance self-awareness. Emily’s approach with couples is Gottman Method Couples Therapy, supported by decades of research on healthy, satisfying relationships.
Emily prides herself on meeting clients where they are, and adjusting her therapeutic approach to suit each individual’s unique strengths, challenges, and mental wellness goals.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
PSYCHOTHERAPY, EMDR, PSYCHEDELIC ASSISTED THERAPY
Elyse Kettle, MA, RP
Elyse Kettle has always been drawn towards helping fields and worked in multiple different social service areas and came to see that she could use her skills to do more than she was able to in past professionals. As a result, she decided to pursue her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
Elyse is passionate about her career as a Psychotherapist. She considers being with people on their healing and growth journey to be fulfilling and rewarding and she looks forward to sharing this experience with clients as she learns alongside the Psychotherapists at the practice.
Kate McKeon, MSW, RSW
Kate’s approach to working with her clients starts with a belief in everyone’s intrinsic ability to heal themselves and that a good therapist provides guidance and support to unlock one's own potential to do so. Kate earned her Master of Social Work from Laurier University and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Kate has over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds to address a variety of challenges and, in particular, she has extensive experience working with people who have experienced abuse and interpersonal violence as well as children who are experiencing mental health challenges. Kate is passionate about working with and supporting folks who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, folx from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and those who find themselves struggling to cope with life’s challenges.
Kate is an EMDR practitioner and uses EMDR, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT, and other modalities within a relational approach in her therapy sessions with clients.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Kayla S., RP (Qualifying)
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jamie Shilson
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Rebecca Nettleship,
MACP, RP, CCC
Faith-Based and Non-Faith-Based Therapist | Specialization: Trauma
Rebecca Nettleship is a compassionate and skilled Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Canadian Counsellor who specializes in trauma-informed care. She supports individuals navigating life’s challenges by fostering resilience and personal growth. With expertise in evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and psychedelic-assisted therapy, Rebecca offers a comprehensive approach to deep healing.
As a senior therapist at Dr. Virginia South’s office, Rebecca provides therapy for adults (18+) in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Her work is informed by her faith while remaining inclusive for clients seeking either faith-based or secular therapeutic approaches.
Rebecca is available to see clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
