Rebecca Lindsay
Hon. B.A. Psych., CCPP. Teacher, Parent Coach, NLP, TLT, CHt
In addition to her role as Clinical Intake Director, Rebecca has been teaching and working with children for over 30 years. Rebecca works closely with Jennifer Kolari and has been dedicated to Connected Parenting since 2007. Drawing from 30 years in the classroom and many years of training in the Connected Parenting method, she supports families in a variety of ways. Rebecca works with children individually offering a wide range of support from homework and school-based anxiety to social skills and social emotional health, and teaches parents how to implement the Connected Parenting model in their homes.
Barrett Kolari
Parent and Child Therapist
Barrett has been working with children and families for over 30 years. He began his career as a Child and Youth Worker where he and Jennifer first met. He has worked integrally with Jennifer on the Connected Parenting approach and has worked with children and families using this approach for many years. Barrett also enjoyed a long, successful career in Education, centered on Special Education, working with children who are Gifted and children with Behaviour difficulties and Learning Disabilities. As a recently retired Principal, Barrett is focusing all of his experience on Connected Parenting and its clients.
Zoe Kolari
B.A, Certified Coach (NLP, TLT, CHt). Director of Social Media & Marketing
Zoe is a board certified coach specializing in Adult and Paediatric Neurolinguistic Programming, TimeLine Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. She helps facilitate positive change through a combination of NLP, TLT, Hypnotherapy and Connected Parenting techniques. Zoe is Jennifer Kolari’s eldest daughter. She shares her passion for helping others. Zoe specializes in working with kids — her energy, rapport, and warm smile create an exceptionally welcoming environment.
Natalie Syrmopoulos
Hon. BA Psychology, BA Education, IFS & DBT Therapy
Natalie is a certified coach, educator, best-selling author, and speaker. With a background in psychology, business, and education, she has worked with 1000’s of parents, teachers and children world-wide. She gently guides parents to break through generational patterns and bridge the gap between being the parent they’ve always envisioned with the reality of meeting everyday challenges. Working closely with anger, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and conditioned trauma has equipped Natalie to fully support her client’s needs. Natalie lives in Toronto with her husband, their two super-strong-willed gladiator kids and pup Zeus.
Tricia Lee
M.S.W., R.S.W., Parent and Child Therapist
Tricia is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with parents, children and youth. Directly mentored by Jennifer, Tricia is a trained Connected Parenting Therapist. She is inspired by the effective and practical nature of the Connected Parenting model and has personally witnessed transformations in families that have embraced its core tenets. Tricia has a thoughtful, warm and responsive therapeutic approach. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two children and their beloved pup, Humber.
Amanda Green
M.S.W., R.S.W., Connected Parenting Therapist
Amanda graduated from Concordia University with a B.A. in Specialization Psychology, with a focus on attachment and child development. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from McGill University and has been working with children and families for nearly 20 years. In 2017, Amanda was introduced to the Connected Parenting approach and witnessed indescribable positive change in her own family. She is now trained under the mentorship of Jennifer Kolari. Amanda resides North of Toronto with her husband and three children.
Lisa Seward
A.O.S., Hon BA
Lisa has an Associates Degree in the Arts and an Honours Degree in Psychology from York University. Her experience in pioneering Drama Therapy programmes since 1986 led to founding the Yonge Street Players theatre school in 1987. Lisa has been in private practice since 1997 and specializes in children experiencing difficulties from Autism, Aspergers, Selective Mutism, LD & Behaviour therapy. She also facilitates corporate sessions in Improvisation & Creativity.
Ulrica Jobe
Child & Family Counsellor; Honours BA, Psychology & Family Science; MEd
Ulrica is a passionate educator, counsellor, coach, speaker and workshop facilitator who works with children, families and educators. At Connected Parenting, Ulrica’s warmth and compassion set the stage for parents to feel at ease, gain trust and be motivated to explore new perspectives. She believes in the Connected Parenting philosophy because it is inclusive and accessible — heart-centred while also grounded in brain science. Ulrica lives in Toronto with her partner, Dan, and her daughter, Caia.
Andrea Gálvez
Psych, M.A., Individual and Family Therapist (Bilingual)
Andrea finished her degree in Clinical Psychology at Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala City and stayed for 8 years as a Professor of Developmental Psychology. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology specializing in Child Development from Ball State University. In 2019, she founded Con.ciencia, an organization that fuses psychology, development and education to support families. Her purpose is to help create a more peaceful world, one family at a time. Now she is part of the Connected Parenting team as a bilingual therapist.
Jessica Kraft
Certified Parent and Pediatric Practitioner
Jessie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Emory University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and a Master’s degree in Integrative Health Studies & Behavior Change from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her thesis focused on cultivating social-emotional well-being and emotional resilience in children. She is directly trained and mentored under Jennifer Kolari. Jessie was born and raised in Boston, MA and currently lives in Tel Aviv.
Carolyn Agnew-Hall
M.S.W., R.S.W., Parent and Child Therapist
Carolyn has been a Social Worker and Family Therapist in the Niagara Region for 12 years and is now bringing the Connected Parenting Model to Niagara. She has extensive background and training in the therapeutic use of Mindfulness and in Narrative Therapy. She has experience working with children, youth and adults and has a special interest in parenting issues. Carolyn lives in St. Catharines with her husband and their two young children.
Sonia Cacciacarro
RP (Registered Psychotherapist)
Sonia is a dedicated Registered Psychotherapist and Connected Parenting Coach in private practice based in Toronto. She integrates holistic and conventional therapies, drawing from extensive experience in supporting others in areas including anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, Anorexia, caregiving, bereavement and grief. As both a widow and mother of three, Sonia’s work is grounded in deep empathy and understanding, enriching her ability to connect with and support her clients.