Robyn Evans

Robyn’s passion for Nova’s Ark and supporting our participants and their families began during her internship in 2018. Robyn has taken on various positions within Nova’s Ark throughout the years and is thrilled to be our full-time master- level social worker. Robyn firmly believes that every individual possesses unique strengths and can achieve their full potential in a supportive environment that listens to and meets their needs. Robyn has felt the positive impact that Nova’s Ark can provide through the unique and therapeutic environment and looks forward to supporting many more individuals and their families.

Robyn’s primary focus is providing mental health support to individuals and groups, helping them work toward their personalized goals. In addition to offering one-on-one counselling, Robyn facilitates group therapy sessions that help participants connect with others in a safe environment, build coping strategies, and develop social communication skills. She embraces "out-of-the-box" approaches to therapy, using a person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed lens. At Nova’s Ark, therapy may involve play, conversations, activities, animal interactions, and more, allowing for a variety of creative, meaningful experiences.

Robyn loves connecting with families and forming relationships with all those who support our participants. Robyn believes that supporting a person extends to the entire family unit. Drawing from her previous experience within the school board, Robyn understands the importance of collaborating with schools and other agencies involved in a participant’s life. These connections foster consistency, encourage the sharing of ideas, and promote advocacy in partnership with participants. Robyn is a strong advocate and is always aiming to ensure our participants’ voices are heard. Additionally, Robyn provides mentoring to university social work students working towards their master's degrees and future careers.