Serah B. Mantey

About Serah:

Expertise/Training

Serah B. Mantey is an emerging addictions and mental health professional, multidisciplinary
maternal and family wellness practitioner, and community advocate with a professional
background in holistic care, psychosocial support, reproductive wellness, client education, and
culturally responsive practice.

She is the Founder and Lead Practitioner of W.O.M.B Holistic Maternal and Family Wellness
(Wisdom of Motherhood & Beyond), an organization dedicated to advancing maternal mental
health, family wellness, health equity, and accessible, trauma-informed support for individuals
and underserved communities.

Serah brings a combination of professional doula certifications, specialized maternal wellness
training, client consultation experience, care planning, psychoeducation, and community-based
program development. Her work emphasizes the relationship between psychological well-being,
trauma, family dynamics, social determinants of health, and individual resilience.

She is currently undertaking specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health while completing her
Addictions and Mental Health placement at The Counselling House.

Through this placement, Serah will contribute to the Addictions and Alcohol Counselling
Program, focusing on understanding addictive and compulsive behaviours, promoting recovery-

oriented support, strengthening healthy coping strategies, and developing foundational
counselling competencies under clinical supervision.

Her professional interests include addiction recovery, mental health promotion, trauma-informed
practice, maternal mental health, behavioural change, family relationships, and the intersection
of substance use with reproductive and family wellness.

Serah’s approach is grounded in compassion, cultural humility, professional accountability,
ethical practice, and a commitment to empowering individuals and families through education,
advocacy, and collaborative support.

She completes her placement under the clinical supervision of Dr. Laurie Ponsford-Hill, a
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Social
Worker, and experienced clinical supervisor.
Qualifications and Clinical Specialties

Professional Qualifications and Training

• Addictions and Mental Health — Placement Student
• Perinatal Mental Health — Specialized Training in Progress
• Certified Doula Practitioner — Multiple Doula Certifications
• Registered Member — Association of Ontario Doulas
• Founder and Lead Practitioner — W.O.M.B Holistic Maternal and Family Wellness
• Maternal and Family Wellness Consultation
• Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Support
• Childbirth Education and Perinatal Psychoeducation
• Maternal Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy
• Community-Based Wellness Program Development
• Maternal Health Equity and Culturally Responsive Care
• Client Consultation, Assessment Support, and Individualized Care Planning

Clinical Knowledge and Developing Competencies

• Addictions and Substance Use Counselling Foundations
• Alcohol Use and Compulsive Behaviour Awareness
• Trauma-Informed and Person-Centred Support
• Motivational Interviewing and Behaviour Change Principles
• Harm Reduction and Recovery-Oriented Practice
• Relapse Prevention and Recovery Planning
• Mental Health and Substance Use Screening Foundations
• Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Concerns
• Biopsychosocial Assessment and Case Conceptualization
• Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills Psychoeducation
• Family Systems and Relationship Dynamics
• Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Awareness
• Crisis Recognition, Safety Protocols, and Appropriate Referral
• Professional Ethics, Confidentiality, and Therapeutic Boundaries
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Referrals

Professional and Administrative Skills

• Therapeutic Communication and Active Listening
• Client Engagement and Rapport Building
• Structured Client Intake and Consultation
• SOAP and DAP Clinical Documentation Development
• Progress Notes and Case Summary Preparation
• Client-Centred Goal Setting
• Individualized Support and Care Planning
• Psychoeducational Resource Development
• Program Coordination and Service Delivery
• Client Progress Monitoring and Outcome Tracking
• Reflective Practice and Clinical Supervision
• Evidence-Informed Research and Health Education
• Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
• Health Equity Advocacy and Systems Navigation
• Professional Reporting and Quality Improvement

Addictions and Alcohol Counselling

Breaking Cycles of Compulsive Behaviour

Supporting individuals in understanding addiction, identifying behavioural patterns, developing
healthier coping strategies, and working toward improved emotional well-being, personal
stability, and sustainable recovery.

Serah’s placement responsibilities and counselling-related activities are undertaken within her
authorized student scope, demonstrated competence, and the supervision and policies of The
Counselling House.

Professional Philosophy

Serah believes that effective mental health and addiction support requires understanding the
whole person, including their lived experiences, relationships, cultural identity, environment, and
individual strengths.

Her professional commitment is to integrate compassionate care, evidence-informed knowledge,
ethical accountability, and culturally responsive practice to promote meaningful and sustainable
well-being.

Clinical Supervision: Dr. Laurie Ponsford-Hill, PhD
Professional Affiliation: The Counselling House
Email: serah@thecounsellinghouse.ca

Serah is an Addictions and Mental Health Placement Student working under clinical supervision.
Clinical competencies identified as developing represent areas of supervised learning and
professional growth, rather than independent clinical certification or licensure.