We are Jennifer Lynne Walker & Associates, and we are
Here for You
Our Mission
Our goal is to welcome children in the midst of their learning, growing & feeling. We love those big feelings & messy moments . In quiet connections made through play and interactive sessions in the office, children & families can shift their patterns of reaction to response. In growing a child's emotional intelligence and teaching a family about co-regulation - it is our privilege to support the growth of strong and healthy families. As we connect with parents and explore family patterns & belief structures - it is our responsibility to support growth, learning and wellness in caregivers. When parents or children feel they are at their worst, it is our work to teach, to extend support, to build rapport and create connection within the family.
Meet Our Team
Allysa Pappas BSW, MSW
Welcome! My name is Allysa and I am a Registered Social Worker (BSW, MSW) who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families, through evidence-based practice. As a parent myself, I understand the notion of wanting to do what is best for our children during the challenges life throws our way.
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Positioned from an attachment-based framework, I strive to create a judgment-free environment where we can work together to support big emotions, build on resilience, and develop coping strategies, through play and mindfulness. My aim is to provide skills and tools that enhance emotional regulation, and cultivate self-confidence.
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Having over a decade of experience working in the social services field I understand the difficult and complex nature of living within our educational, judicial, and various social systems, and the impacts they have on us. With a love of nature and animals I have pursued further training in Animal Assisted Play Therapy with hopes of integrating animals into my future practice.
Jennifer Walker MSW RSW
As a Child & Family Therapist, my goal is to extend authentic & empathic support to children and their families. It is my heart’s work to connect with children in their toughest moments & biggest feelings. My non-directive & child centered, curious approach builds connections, grows wellness and supports family growth, often through play.
My play based approach, and focus on emotional intelligence, allows children to explore the full range of their feelings in a safe and supportive setting.
I am especially interested and skilled in supporting children and their families as they navigate the challenges associated with divorce & separation, loss & blended families. Another part of my practice focuses on supporting co-parenting dynamics, sibling connections and parent-child communication.
It is truly my dream job to support children & their families as they explore & experience their life transitions, developmental milestones, their environments, their relationships & ALL the emotions that come along for the ride.
Dua Fatima RSW MSW
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) Candidate in Critical Leadership at McMaster University (expected November 2025). I also have an Honours Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Psychology. I have many years of experience supporting the mental health and well-being of children, youth and families. I have worked across community organizations, including mental health crisis response services and school-based programs.
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My practice aims to emphasize client-centred and strengths-based approaches, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities. I aim to help children build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and work through challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. I also have a particular interest in how technology and screen use affect children’s development, an area where I have completed extensive research. Combining research with practice allows me to implement evidence-based strategies that equip families and children with tools to foster long-term growth and resilience. I also make it a priority to stay updated on current trends impacting children and youth, ensuring that my work remains responsive to their evolving needs.
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I strive to make sessions engaging and collaborative, ensuring that children feel welcomed, heard, and supported, and that families leave with practical strategies they can carry into daily life.
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Caroline O'Brien MSW RSW
I’m a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Work. As an Ontario Certified Teacher, I'm skilled in supporting the social and emotional health of children and adolescents within the context of their home and school environments.
In my practice, I use a child-centered, strengths-based approach and draw on techniques from several therapeutic modalities to support young people and their parents experiencing challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and self-confidence, emotional self-regulation, and life transitions. It is my heart’s work to create a safe, non-judgmental, neurodivergent-affirming space that fosters self-understanding, self-compassion, and confidence.
I’m also deeply passionate about the therapeutic benefits of animals, which can calm the nervous system and increase the body’s production of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, supporting a sense of comfort and connection. As such, I’m pleased to offer animal-assisted interventions for children, adolescents, and adults with my temperament-tested therapy dog, Gus.