Our Team

Liam Cyr

Founder/President/Counselling Lead

  • My name is Liam Cyr! I’m a husband, father, brother, and Battle-Born (Skyrim reference for all the geeks in the house). My wife (see below) and I have a hobby farm with chickens, ducks, parrots, dogs, and chameleons, but we haven’t seen the chameleons for some time.

  • I have moved through the different chapters of my life with an incredibly challenging stutter, Generalized Anxiety, C-PTSD, and addiction. I am grateful for my lived experience, and it is a constant reminder of “just because we carry it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.”

  • As an R.P.C.-C., A.A.C., Psychology student pursuing a Doctorate, volunteer firefighter, husband, and father of four children, my goal in navigating this company with my team is to ensure the values of its bones remain authentic to furthering the healing of our generations.

Katie Cyr

Founder/President

  • My name is Katie Cyr, I’m a mother, wife to (see above), and connoisseur of the avian variety (chickens, ducks, conures, and ESPECIALLY emus). I genuinely can’t wait to own an emu. Just thought I’d share that.

  • My nan used to say, “when people show you who you are, believe them.” This goes for the negative qualities, it also speaks for the positives. I’m hoping in the transparency I offer (along with my team), I can provide a safe space for your authentic self to speak.

Matt Hickey

  • My name is Matthew (He/Him), but feel free to call me Matt. I live in a homey, quaint apartment with my loving partner and two mischievous cats. Most of my down time is spent consuming media, playing with my cats, or talking with my teammates.

  • I have lived with ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder since my early school years. Moving through day-to-day activities has always been a struggle for me, but through therapy, medication, and building an incredible support circle, I have been able to reach a point where I no longer struggle with my mental health, I live with it.

  • As the Growth and Development Lead, my primary role is to continue the growth of the company, my teammates, and the people who entrust us with helping them on their healing journey. I do my best to represent North Aster in a professional, yet approachable manner wherever you may find me.

Growth & Development Lead

Dawn McKelvie

Program Coordinator

  • Hi there, my name is Dawn. In addition to counselling, I’m passionate about vintage collections, the Blue Jays, and curling. I’m a mother and Grandmother to many!

  • I have been a registered Counselling Therapist since 2011; recently focusing on boundaries and identity.

  • As the Counselling Lead, it is my role to ensure that through the Coalition Counselling service, all Counsellors maintain ethical practice, and ensure beneficence is followed throughout ones therapeutic journey.

Kaylee Beaton

Expression & Connection Lead

  • Hello! My name is Kaylee. I’m an active existentialist, and an expert procrastinator.

  • I have been navigating life with a compass gradually patched together with fragments of my experiences. So far, despite the burdens and barriers, it hasn’t led me astray.

  • As the Expression & Connection Lead, I will help connect you with a pathway that works best for you in the time you seek it. I share my thoughts in our company journal from time to time.