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NORTHERN ELM

About Us

Learn about how we started, our services, values, and principles.

The Story Behind Northern Elm

Northern Elm Assessment and Treatment was founded by Lynn and Jordan Benrubi. As neurodivergent individuals themselves, Northern Elm was created to support individuals and families in the community. As professionals in the field of Psychology, the founders recognized that shorter wait times and increased access to treatment and assessment services was an area of need. This presented Jordan and Lynn with the perfect opportunity to bring their dream to life. Northern Elm.

Specialized Services

Northern Elm specializes in providing services to individuals and families with neurodivergent learning styles, such as ADHD, ASD, and learning/Intellectual disabilities, identity exploration, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Services and care are provided in the form of treatment and assessments.

Strength-Based

At Northern Elm Assessment and Treatment, we understand the importance of empowering individuals through their strengths. Our team works with you to uncover those hidden assets that can help reach your goals while supporting optimal well-being - because everyone has something special within them!

Evidence-Based

Northern Elm uses an Evidence-Based approach/practice, which integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to inform practice and improve outcomes. The use of reliable and trustworthy information helps to guide, develop, and evaluate interventions for complex problems.

Collaborative

At Northern Elm, we prioritize building strong partnerships with our clients. Our approach includes, active listening, providing guidance and support, and understanding your individual needs, goals, and lived experiences. We invite and encourage clients and their support systems to collaborate with us in reaching their desired goals and outcomes.

Our Principles

Learn about our Principles and the Fundamental Elements of our Practice.

Our Mission

To provide compassionate, inclusive, and affirming mental health care that honours the full spectrum of neurodivergent experiences. We are committed to fostering a safe and empowering environment where individuals can explore their identities, access support, and thrive on their own terms.

Our Vision

We envision a world where neurodivergent individuals are celebrated for their unique ways of thinking, being, and interacting. Our clinic strives to be a leading force in reshaping mental health care by promoting acceptance, dismantling stigma, and supporting authentic self-expression.

Our Values

At Northern Elm, our core values encompass several fundamental principles and philosophies. They guide our approach to providing and revolutionizing mental health care as a clinic.

Neurodivergent-Affirming

We embrace the neurodiversity paradigm, recognizing neurological differences as natural diversity within the human experience—not deficits to be corrected.

Accessibility

We prioritize equitable access to care through sensory-friendly spaces, adaptive communication, and individualized support.

Anti-Stigma & Inclusion

We actively work to dismantle ableism, obstacles to accessing appropriate care, and other barriers that marginalize neurodivergent voices.

Trauma-Informed Care

We provide support that is sensitive to the impact of trauma, including systemic and diagnostic harm, often experienced by neurodivergent individuals and the general public.

Authenticity & Belonging

We foster a culture where both clients and staff are encouraged to share their true selves—without masking, fear, or judgment.

Education & Advocacy

We educate our communities and advocate for systemic change, with the goal of improving how lived experiences surrounding mental health are understood.