Dr. Chantelle Quesnelle is a Psychologist and Coordinator of Psychotherapy Services at Riverwise. She works with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. Chantelle supports clients in making sense of what they’re experiencing, building practical coping skills, and moving toward lives that feel more manageable, meaningful, and aligned with who they are (or want to become).

Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Chantelle brings a collaborative, down-to-earth style to sessions, combining evidence-based strategies with curiosity, warmth, and a focus on what matters most to each person. Together, this might involve untangling difficult thoughts and emotions, strengthening helpful patterns, or clarifying goals and direction during times of change.

Chantelle also provides psychological and psychovocational assessment services. She approaches assessment as a supportive, strengths-based process that helps people understand their learning, daily functioning, mental health, or education/career direction more clearly.The aim is to build clearer self-understanding and a stronger sense of direction, alongside practical strategies and next steps to guide school, work, and life planning.

Outside of her professional role, Chantelle enjoys outdoor adventures with her family and their dog, June, early morning walks, good coffee, and ending the day with a great cooking show.

Dr. Quesnelle offers the following services at Riverwise:

• Psychoeducational / psychological assessments

• Psychovocational assessments

• Counselling / psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults

• Parent consultation / coaching

• Clinical supervision to practicum students

• Workshops and group programs

Education:

• Ed.D. in Counselling/School Psychology, University of Toronto (2024)

• M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology, University of Calgary (2011)

• Additional training in psychological assessment, school-based interventions, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotion focused skills training, humanistic solution-focused approaches, vocational/career counselling, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Registration and Memberships:

• College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

• Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

• Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)