Cali Shimkovitz
Cali Shimkovitz
Assessment Clinician & Client Care Coordinator
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Cali holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She works with youth and young adults facing a variety of concerns, helping them recognize their strengths, work through life’s challenges, and create meaningful growth.
Meet Cali
Cali understands that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable and, at times, uncomfortable. As the Client Care Coordinator and Assessment Clinician, she is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment to support you as you begin your journey. By listening to your story with care and intention, Cali helps match you with a therapist whose approach aligns with your unique personality, goals, and challenges.
As a psychotherapist herself, Cali values the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, collaboration, and acceptance. She brings an empathetic and compassionate presence to her work, helping you feel heard, valued, and supported throughout your therapy journey. Cali believes in your inherent strengths and will support you in identifying and building on them while developing coping skills to navigate life’s challenges.
Cali has experience working with individuals facing a variety of challenges including but not limited to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, relationships, and emotion regulation. Cali takes a client-centered approach and integrates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion. She recognizes that each person’s journey is unique and works collaboratively to create a therapy experience tailored to your needs. Her goal is to foster a warm, non-judgemental space where you feel empowered to deepen your self-awareness, compassion, and personal growth.
Education
Master of Counselling Psychology, University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, Queen’s University
Book a Discovery Assessment with Cali
Our comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments provide a well-rounded understanding of your child’s mental health. Cali will develop a personalized care plan and thoughtfully match your child with a therapist aligned with their goals and needs.