Heather knows firsthand how complex and multifaceted the journey to and through parenthood can be. As a mom of three pre-teens and teens, she’s faced the intense challenges of infertility, loss, postpartum anxiety, and medical trauma—experiences that now fuel her passion for helping others navigate similar challenges with resilience and compassion.

Heather has focused her practice on supporting clients as they move through the emotional chaos of infertility, process their grief around experiences like birth trauma, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and child loss, and as they navigate the postpartum period. She’s deeply committed to helping individuals explore their identities in motherhood, offering a compassionate space for them to reclaim themselves while working through feelings of shame, guilt, and self-doubt. She is committed to challenging the idea of the "perfect" mom, and to bringing realness back into how we talk about motherhood and parenting. 

As a Registered Social Worker and Owner and Clinical Director of Bloom Psychotherapy, Heather brings over two decades of experience, and a passion for personal transformation. Her approach blends specialized care with empathy and authenticity, working with clients not only through the many emotions experienced on the fertility, pregnancy, and adoption journeys, and the demands of parenthood, but toward self-discovery, resilience, and growth in all aspects of their lives.

Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health, and certifications in Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. Whether helping clients work through profound loss, supporting them on the path to emotional wellness, or fostering growth and self-compassion, she is honoured to walk beside them on their unique journeys.

Renata is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) who specializes in working with birth trauma. She has an Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and a Masters degree in Social Work from York University. She is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She has also completed specific training in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International. Renata became passionate about specializing in maternal mental health after becoming a mother herself. To overcome her overwhelm with the pressure of perfection and the overshadowing influx of doubt and worry in early motherhood.

Renata realized the key to her journey was finding her own balance, her own way, and her own joy, by connecting to herself first and foremost. She is passionate about walking alongside other women as they too find more balance and joy in their motherhood journeys.

Renata has worked in the mental health field for over 8 years and with an eclectic style of different counseling modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Mindfulness. She offers a variety of strategies that help other women and mothers find their own path. She is here to listen, explore, and collaborate with compassion and non-judgment, to ensure their stories are heard and continued with intent.

By connecting with ourselves, our values, and our loved ones, she believes that we can find an authentic and grounded path with many joyful moments to embrace during the unpredictable, demanding, and emotional journey of motherhood.

Carrie-Lynn is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist who offers individual, couples and group therapy. She is passionate about supporting those who are experiencing pregnancy loss (or pregnancy after loss), termination, TFMR, NICU parents, parents of babies with complex health concerns as well as parents experiencing overwhelm and burnout. Carrie-Lynn is also deeply passionate about supporting couples/parents in reconnecting, rebuilding the foundation of their relationship, and navigating conflict in new and meaningful ways.

Her own experience with loss, postpartum anxiety/depression and caring for a baby with complex health needs highlighted how lonely and isolating the journey through Motherhood can be. Carrie-Lynn understands that seeking support from loved ones can sometimes lead to dismissive or hurtful responses and is dedicated to creating a warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment where every feeling, emotion, and circumstance is accepted and valued.

Carrie-Lynn incorporates a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities and body-based, somatic practices in supporting clients to deepen their self-awareness and inner wisdom and to formulate strategies to increase confidence, establish balance and help you feel empowered in all areas of life.

Carrie-Lynn works from an attachment, trauma-informed, and LGBTTQIA+-affirming perspective. She understands how difficult it can be to share your experience and process the complex feelings that arise along this journey. Now that you are here, Carrie-Lynn would love to work with you to process your emotions and make meaning of your unique experiences so that you can integrate them into your lives, heal and thrive.

Jessica is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and has a Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton University. She has been working in the field of mental health and crisis intervention for more than 10 years. She uses a mixed modality of solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioural techniques, always meeting clients with warmth, compassion, and empathy. Her own journey of motherhood has inspired her passion to support others along their path.

Many times, we expect our story to unfold in a certain way and so often this contrasts with the reality of our experience. Together we can create a safe space to navigate your experience. With a gentle and supportive approach, we can begin to understand your story and work together to address your personal goals for therapy.

Some things we may explore include negative or scary thoughts, self-esteem, challenges arising in motherhood, such as loss of identity, social isolation, not enjoying your days, working with difficult emotions, and overwhelming thoughts. Using self-care, mindfulness, and coping strategies, we will build confidence in your parenting role, resiliency, and empowerment to overcome the contrast between reality and experience, working towards a holistic view of self, sense of peace, and personal well-being.

Kayla Deverson is a compassionate social worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto and a dual Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University. Her education became the foundation for this longstanding passion to provide care that is both empathetic and transformative.

Kayla has fourteen years of experience working in a variety of settings, primarily in healthcare. She began her career working in a fast-paced hospital emergency department, where she gained expertise in trauma, grief, and loss. These experiences have deeply informed her work with individuals and families facing moments of crisis and change. She has continued to build her career working with individuals and families during moments of crisis, trauma, and change in a variety of different contexts within the healthcare realm.

Kayla discovered her passion for women’s health in 2015 when she began counselling families during pregnancy and postpartum. This interest was further enriched when she gained firsthand experience of becoming a parent, welcoming her daughter in June of 2022. Her personal journey with pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and sleep deprivation has deepened her love of perinatal work and she is passionate about providing an empathic, judgment-free space for women and couples as they transition into parenthood. She sees each stage of reproduction as a life transition that is as unique as each individual. She believes that this is a profound and challenging time for every parent and is honoured to hold space for her clients as their family evolves.

Kayla has worked closely with individuals and couples in all reproductive life stages. She has a wealth of experience with issues surrounding infertility, pregnancy, medically complex pregnancies, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, adoption and surrogacy, and postpartum mood disorders. She is trained in perinatal mental health, which enables her to offer specialized care to clients experiencing mood disorders related to pregnancy and postpartum. She has also worked closely with individuals and families during times of big life transitions, whether returning to work after mat leave, facing a medical diagnosis, being a care giver for a sick loved one, or standing in the darkness of grief, she is grateful to be able to support you. Kayla believes it is essential to meet people on their own terms and to provide a safe and supportive space for their growth. Kayla’s approach is client-centred, supportive, empathetic, and focused on creating a safe space to promote client growth and well-being.

Natasha is a wounded healer who welcomes you and all of your parts. Wherever you find yourself, whatever is happening, you are welcome and embraced here. Natasha holds the belief that people are resilient, and have the power to heal within themselves. She considers it a great privilege and honour to help you access the answers and healing that you are seeking.

Natasha’s passion for working with clients in the perinatal period was born out of her own struggles with infertility, medically complex pregnancies, birth trauma, and postpartum anxiety. Natasha has a particular interest in working with parents navigating high-risk pregnancies, pregnancy loss, NICU trauma, colicky babies, and parenting spicy or neurodivergent children. Natasha’s passion also extends to supporting couples during the perinatal period, and helping them to move from barely surviving to thriving together.

Natasha is an IFS-informed therapist, who uses an integrative therapeutic approach in her practice. She draws deeply from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Attachment-based models. Natasha is also uniquely equipped to integrate faith into sessions for those who are interested. Natasha’s goal is that you would feel safe and comfortable in her presence, and leave empowered with skills to thrive.

Natasha is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and is a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist.

Beyond the office, Natasha enjoys time spent with her young family, good coffee, and getting lost in greenhouses.

Gabrielle’s interest in perinatal mental health is a product of her own reproductive journey, specifically pregnancy losses, postpartum depression, a secondary infertility diagnosis, and subsequent IUI and IVF treatments. Because she’s walked this road herself, Gabrielle understands the mix of hope, grief, resilience, and uncertainty that can come with building a family. Gabrielle has a particular passion for working with individuals and families experiencing infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, birth trauma, and complex reproductive experiences, including those who are single parents by choice or by circumstance.

Gabrielle is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) where she is completing ongoing training regarding mental health and counselling considerations for assisted reproduction. Additionally, Gabrielle has completed training in perinatal and maternal mental health through both Postpartum Support International and Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings.
 
Her therapeutic approach is integrative, combining cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to meet clients where they are. She works collaboratively with clients in their journey; holding space for their experiences and bringing genuiness and compassion to the therapeutic relationship. Her presence is both grounding and empowering, allowing clients to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Julia’s path to counseling began in the delivery room. During her years in Midwifery education, she supported countless families through labour and birth, and witnessed moments of profound joy, resilience, sorrow, and transformation. During long hours and on-call to facilitate deliveries, she also guided clients through NICU stays, perinatal complications, trauma, and stillbirth. Julia witnessed firsthand how deeply these experiences can impact the emotional health of both birthing parents and their partners.

Julia recognized that while the hospital attended to physical needs, often anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and trauma were under-supported. Grounded in this knowledge, she was led to pursue a Master’s in Psychotherapy and Counselling, where she now focuses on helping individuals navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and many other life transitions.

Her interests extend beyond birth, with passions encompassing areas of reproductive health such as endometriosis, PCOS, menopause, and other hormonal conditions that often affect identity and daily functioning. Julia also has a special interest working with neurodivergent populations, with a direct focus on empowerment, navigating healthcare systems, and strength-focused goal setting. With a background rooted in both medical understanding and emotional care, she strives to hold an empathetic space where clients feel supported, informed, and advocated for.

Julia focuses on a strengths-based, solution-focused lens in her work, integrating trauma-informed, person-centred, and somatic approaches. Her growing skillset draws on elements of dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), with a strong emphasis on preventative mental wellness, emotional regulation, and resilience building. She is committed to fostering a safe, collaborative space where clients feel understood, empowered, and supported in their goals. Julia offers flexible availability and a reduced rate.

Tara is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. She has additional training in perinatal mental health and is currently working on obtaining her Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Certificate.

Tara is a mom of three and became passionate about maternal mental health after experiencing postpartum depression, severe sleep deprivation, and several pregnancy losses throughout her fertility journey. It was after the loss of her own mother when her third child was a newborn that she realized how alone, isolating, and overwhelming parenthood can be and became eager to provide those with the support and understanding that is so lacking in our communities. Tara has a special interest in supporting those who have suffered from miscarriages, grief, infertility, and birth trauma. She strives to create a brave, non-judgmental space where clients can feel validated, empowered, and safe to explore their experiences, become more self-aware, and discover new perspectives.

While Tara draws on many different modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and mindfulness, She takes a client-centred approach rooted in warmth, empathy, and the belief that everyone has the potential to change and thrive. She works collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals and be their best selves by listening, holding space, and bringing genuineness and compassion to the therapeutic relationship.

Isabelle is a Registered Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families. Originally from East Africa, she identifies as a Black African-Canadian woman and now lives in Saskatchewan, where she is raising her three wonderful children.

Her passion for perinatal mental health is rooted in her own lived experience. After the birth of her youngest child, Isabelle struggled quietly with her mental health for years—unable to speak openly in a community where stigma made it difficult to ask for help. It wasn’t until attending a perinatal mental health conference in 2018 that she realized she wasn’t alone. That moment of connection and validation began her own healing journey and inspired her to support others through theirs.

Isabelle’s approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, and anti-oppressive values. She draws from modalities including attachment-based work, Circle of Security Parenting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She has completed the Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Certificate through Postpartum Support International and is currently pursuing her Perinatal Mental Health Certification.

Isabelle brings not only compassion and cultural understanding, but also structure and clarity to the therapy process. Her sessions are a blend of meaningful insight and practical tools you can take with you into daily life. You won’t just feel heard—you’ll leave with real strategies you can start using right away. Isabelle considers it a true honour to walk alongside others in their healing journey.

Outside of her work, she nurtures her own well-being through family time, prayer, meditation, gardening, reading, mentoring, cooking, and travelling whenever she can for what she lovingly calls “Vitamin Sea.”

Shannon is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Shannon values the courage and vulnerability of those seeking support during the most tender times.

Shannon approaches sessions from a non-judgemental standpoint, offering support and curiosity regarding clients' journeys. From a client-centered perspective, Shannon seeks to create a welcoming, safe place for clients to discover more about themselves and ways to reach the areas of change they desire.

Shannon has developed a specific interest in supporting those walking through a season of infertility and motherhood. This interest ignited after her long journey of infertility, birth trauma and postpartum depression/anxiety. Shannon has experienced firsthand the roller coaster of emotions these seasons bring and how challenging it can be to walk through them. Shannon has engaged in training, consultations, and reading to develop herself further and support those navigating the same.

Shannon practises a trauma-informed attachment approach and is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Shannon uses her training to help inform her practice and believes everyone has unique experiences they bring to a session. Shannon has worked in the mental health sector for over 20 years, supporting individuals and families across different walks of life; she has felt grateful to have had the opportunity to come alongside many journeys and see the change process unfold.  Shannon embraces “the hard” and celebrates the many joys that can be a part of our discovery.

When Shannon isn’t working, she spends time in the busyness of motherhood with her three young children, enjoys hot coffee and sunshine, and tries to soak up both quiet moments and those full of adventure.

Cecilia is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician with more than 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. She offers support to individuals and couples navigating worry, stress, grief, loss, depression, relationship challenges, PTSD, and birth and medical trauma.

Cecilia’s commitment to perinatal mental health is both personal and professional. As a mother of three teens, her journey into motherhood began with an unexpected medical diagnosis during her first pregnancy. She deeply understands the emotional distress and sense of isolation that can arise from receiving a medical diagnosis and caring for a baby requiring medical support in the postpartum period and beyond. Her personal experience inspired her to support parents navigating similar challenges with compassion, understanding, and optimism.

In addition to her work with individuals, Cecilia is passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships through better communication, deeper connection, and more effective conflict resolution. She has received her Gottman Level 2 training and with empathy and structure, she provides a supportive framework for healing emotional wounds, rebuilding trust, and fostering stronger, more connected relationships.

Cecilia draws on a range of evidence-based approaches (CBT, SFT, EFT) and integrates mindfulness and body-based practices to help clients feel calm, grounded, and emotionally regulated. Her sessions are tailored to each individual or couple's unique needs and goals, combining emotional support with practical tools for managing stress and emotional overwhelm. Originally from Denmark and fluent in English and Danish, Cecilia offers a culturally sensitive perspective and understands the challenges of building a life in a new country.

Outside of her clinical work, Cecilia enjoys CrossFit, yoga, meditation, and spending time in nature. She offers evening appointments and weekend sessions to accommodate busy schedules.