Anastasia Machan, R.E.C.E., B.A., M.A.
Counsellor | Trainer | Psychometrist | Educator
My name is Anastasia Machan and I work with children, youth, and families to overcome roadblocks by using effective techniques and strategies that are tailored to their unique family unit. My counselling and coaching practice takes on a feminist approach that is attachment-focused, child-led, and rooted in our natural environment
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I hold an undergraduate degree in psychology, a master of arts degree in women's and gender studies, am an early childhood educator and am a candidate for a master of arts degree in counselling psychology. My specialties include identity formation, intersectionality studies, neurodiversity, parenting and family coaching, positive behaviour encouragement, women's issues (e.g., body image, maternity, postpartum, motherhood), fatherhood, child development, and child and youth psychology.
As a mother of three children under the age of seven, one of whom is neurodiverse, I understand firsthand the trials and tribulations that go along with a diagnosis and I have compassion toward parents who are struggling to "make it work". My goal is to provide mental health services and support that honours an individual's ability, gender identity, sexuality, class, race, culture, and well-being. I strive to enhance teaching and parenting styles, integrating the latest educational and counselling strategies, that put families first.
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I opened Second Nature to help families just like mine. I hope that my team can make a differencein your family's life!
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Meet the Team
Second Nature is proud to collaborate with mental health and wellness professionals who share our vision of helping children, youth, and families.
Contact
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613-884-6272