Meet the Team
Compassionate professionals dedicated to helping you create meaningful connections and navigate life’s challenges.
Yasmeen Rafiq, MSW, RSW
Founder & Clinical Director
Social Worker & Therapist (She/Her)
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Location: In-Person & Virtual
Population Served: Adults, Couples, Interracial/Intercultural Couples.
Meet Yasmeen:
Yasmeen believes therapy should be a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment.
She works with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, ADHD, cultural and family dynamics, and life transitions.
Her warm, collaborative approach helps clients gain practical tools, strengthen their relationships, and feel more confident moving forward.
Cody Ellis
Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying (She/Her)
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Location: In-Person & Virtual
Population Served: Teens, Adults, Couples
Meet Cody
Cody believes that therapy is a place where you can be genuinely yourself—without judgment.
She supports teens, adults, and couples who may be struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, stress, or questions about identity and purpose.
With a compassionate and person-centred approach, Cody works alongside clients to build confidence, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change at their own pace.
Eunice Bueno
Registered Psychotherapist (She/Her)
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Location: Virtual
Population Served: Teens (14+), Adults, Couples,
Interracial/Intercultural Couples
Meet Eunice
Eunice brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals and couples through difficult and often deeply personal life experiences.
She creates a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, relationships, and challenges at their own pace.
Her areas of support include anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, and cross-cultural relationship challenges.
Maryam Lawrence
Administrative Assistant (She/Her)
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Location: Virtual
Meet our Administrative Assistant
Providing friendly and thoughtful support behind the scenes, our Administrative Assistant helps make your experience with Meaningful Connections Halton as smooth and welcoming as possible.
From responding to inquiries and coordinating appointments to assisting with day-to-day communication, they are here to make the process simple and comfortable for every client.