Amy@ Durham Lamaze

Amy@ Durham Lamaze

Mental Health Therapist
Ajax, Ontario
20 years of experience
About me

Free Refugee Nursing & Mental Health Support Program is here for you — virtually, safely, and with care that understands your story. Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, NICU stress, and adjusting to a new country can feel overwhelming. Many refugee families are far from family, unsure where to turn, and carrying fear and loneliness. We are here to walk beside you. Our free virtual services include: • Prenatal & postpartum education • Childbirth preparation classes • Baby care education (feeding, bathing, sleep, safety) • Breastfeeding & pumping support • NICU guidance and emotional support • Mental health counselling & psychotherapy. A safe space to talk when you feel scared, alone, or overwhelmed. • Ear acupuncture for addiction and anxiety • Get prescriptions for smoking cessation products, contraceptives, vaccinations, and APNO (all-purpose nipple ointment) • Guidance on vaccinations, contraceptives, and pregnancy planning • Connections to trusted community resources, clinics, and newcomer programs You deserve special care and someone who listens. We’re here for you — every step, every question, every moment. Reach out today and get the support you deserve. Please note that Manulife and Carrot also cover some of our services. Contact us for details.

Certification and training

CAPPA Faculty Childbirth Educator (2012)

Lamaze Childbirth Educator (2017)

CAPPA Postpartum Doula (2014)

CAPPA Certified New Parent Educator (2020)

Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (2010)

NADA Acudetox Specialist (Acupuncture for addiction) (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

Credentials
CCE CPD LCCE
Specialties
Addictions Attachment problems Auricular Acupuncture Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Childhood Growth and Development Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Contraception and Family Planning Early Parenting Educator Family Planning Infertility Mental Health Natural Childbirth Panic Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Preconception Pregnancy Complications Psychotherapy Reproductive Mental Health Sexual Health Anxiety and Depression Caring for Special Needs Children Couple Counseling Fathers' Issues Health Coach Latch Issues Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Prenatal Lactation Education Solution Focused Therapy Telehealth
Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), English

Service introduction

We offer infertility counselling, prenatal education, newborn care education, breastfeeding support, parenting strategies for 0 to 5-year-olds, psychotherapy for anxiety and depression, and addiction affecting attachment with your loving family, essentially from preconception to preschoolers, we've got you covered!

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