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ABOUT US
1000 Islands Bridge, Mitchell Beattie
passionate about nurturing mental health,
fostering healing in relationships,
& compassionately supporting those with addictions
A husband-wife team
Joseph Aslaner
Clinical Director
Co-Founder
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Joe is a Registered Psychotherapist. He provides support to individuals and couples facing various mental health challenges, marital conflicts and trauma. He offers a range of services, drawing from his extensive experience in agency and private practice work.
For more information on the mental health and counselling services he provides, visit the "Individual Therapy" and "Couples Therapy" page.
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Joe's expertise lies in treating various forms of substance-use and behavioural addictions. He has experience treating addiction in an in-patient and out-patient treatment center setting. Joe's model for treating addiction is: exploring the underlying causes, while integrating strategies to regulate emotions and prevent relapse.
Joe also holds a certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Joseph employs the "Facing the Shadows" model developed by Patrick Carnes to address sexual addiction.
For more information on the addiction services he provides, visit the "Addiction Treatment" and "Sex Addiction" page.
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With a Bachelors of Religion, a Masters of Divinity in Clinical Counselling, and over 10 years experience in faith-based organizations, Joseph is well versed in integrating faith with treatment. If this is of interest, please inform him during intake.
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(343) 305-1136 | joe@brockvilletherapy.ca
Carrington Aslaner
Founder
Registered Psychotherapist
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Carrington, a proud Brockvillian, founded Brockville Psychotherapy to provide meaningful support to the community she has always called home.
With nearly a decade of experience, Carrington specializes in women’s mental health (ages 13+) and assisting individuals and families through challenging life transitions.
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Carrington expanded her clinical expertise by earning a Level 1 Brainspotting certification to better support individuals struggling with trauma. The following year, she advanced her skill set by obtaining a Certificate in Family Mediation from Herzing College, enabling her to help families resolve conflicts and develop effective, child-centered parenting plans for separating or divorced individuals.
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Her work with women and families led Carrington to pursue Couples Therapy training through the Gottman Institute, enhancing her ability to guide couples through challenges and foster healthier, more resilient relationships.
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Carrington’s areas of expertise include:
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Women’s mental health (ages 13+): anxiety, depression, self-esteem, postpartum concerns, parenting, marital support, family dynamics, domestic violence, and issues pertaining to faith & spirituality
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Brainspotting: trauma treatment
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Life Transitions: separation and divorce, parenting/co-parenting, retirement, grief and loss, and end-of-life concerns.
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Grief and loss: loss due to terminal illness, suicide, infant loss, as well as the loss of marriage, family, friends, or pets
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End-of-life concerns: death anxiety, family dynamics
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Family Mediation: conflict resolution, developing child-centered parenting plans
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In her free time, Carrington enjoys kayaking on the St. Lawrence River or satisfying her curiosity through documentaries and non-fiction books.
(343) 309-9890 | carrington@brockvilletherapy.ca
Eliisa Bruder
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Intern​
Eliisa joins Brockville Psychotherapy with a wealth of experience, having spent 25 years in the social services field. She has supported individuals and families in a variety of teaching and counselling roles, including:
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Parenting: parenting, co-parenting, and parallel parenting
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Children's mental health: emotional regulation, communication strategies, behaviour, and attachment work
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Individual mental health: stress, anxiety, depression, and resiliency skills, among others
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Women's health
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Emotional eating
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Group facilitation
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Eliisa applies her expertise in social work and psychology as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), completing her practicum at Brockville Psychotherapy.
Eliisa's clinical interests include working with couples and families, as well as children and adolescents. Additionally, Eliisa is interested in working with individuals on addiction (both behavioral and substance-related) as well as exploring healthy sexuality.
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Known for her warm and approachable nature, Eliisa enjoys engaging with others through friendly conversations, jokes, and sharing photos of her son and pets. At home, she’s a “foster-fail” parent to 4 dogs, 2 cats, and 9 chickens, all rescued and with special needs.
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As a natural connector, Eliisa is driven by a desire to leave the world better than she found it.
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Eliisa is pleased to provide therapy services to individuals, families and children (age 7+) at a reduced rate. Please reach out to learn more.
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(343) 305-1136 | eliisa@brockvilletherapy.ca