Psychotherapy at Essence Chiropractic

Your overall health concerns both your mind and body. The team at Essence Chiropractic shares a space with psychotherapy professionals. They’re here to assist you when you need support, guidance or a listening ear. Read more about us below!

Meet Our Psychotherapists

Essence Chiropractic Therapist and Clinical Social Worker, Angela Thompson

Angela Weber-Thompson, BSc. MSW RSW, Therapist and Clinical Social Worker

Angela doesn’t want practice members to waste another day feeling sad, stuck or overwhelmed. “I have 10-plus years of experience as a therapist/clinical social worker, and I would love to support you in transforming your goals into meaningful and long-lasting growth and change.” Angela exudes warmth and genuineness and knows that great therapy cannot happen without a strong relationship between client and therapist.

Angela works with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and draws heavily on the following:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques

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She specialises in the management of anxiety and traumatic stress disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and provides Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

To prepare for her career, Angela earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2007. She is a registered member with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

For more information about Angela’s services, please visit her website.


Tina Lackner

Tina Lackner, BACYC, MSc, RP (CPT) (RCYT) (RYT)
Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Play Therapist

Tina is a seasoned professional in the field of mental health with over three decades of experience. As a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Play Therapist, Adult/Children’s Yoga Teacher, and Mindful Meditation Specialist, Tina brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Beyond her clinical work, Tina is deeply committed to education and serves as a full-time Professor at Humber and an Adjunct Professor at WLU. Her teaching extends to mental health diploma/degree and Master level programs. While navigating her own journey of pursuing a PhD and raising three teenage daughters, Tina understands the importance of life balance. She incorporates practices into her daily life that contribute to her own wellness.

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If you’re grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, burn-out, chronic pain, relationship issues, self-esteem/confidence challenges, or childhood/inner child issues, Tina is here to support you. Employing a holistic approach to healing, she collaborates with individuals to help them discover the most effective path toward living their best and most authentic life. Tina firmly believes in the significance of a healthy, therapeutic, and supportive relationship as the foundation for effective mental health work. She is dedicated to working in partnership with you to overcome any challenges you may be facing.

Tina’s passion extends across the lifespan, and she currently works with individuals ranging from the age of four to seventy-eight!

For more information, or to book an appointment with Tina, please visit her website.

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Contact our team today to schedule your appointment. We look forward to meeting you soon!
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