Heather Ratych  BASc, MSW, RSW, C.Hyp., PMH-C

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 Christen  BA (Hons), MSW, RSW

Renata Christen 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 Adam  MSW, RSW, PMH-C

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 Pattemore  MSW, RSW

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  MSW, RSW

Kayla Deverson is a compassionate social worker, registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2010. She 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.

Clinically, 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 (PMH-C) 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.

She offers weekend and evening hours to accommodate busy schedules.

Kim Thompson  MSW, RSW

Kim is a clinical social worker and is passionate about supporting individuals and couples who have experienced grief, loss, infertility, birth trauma, miscarriages, and stillbirth. Kim has a deep understanding of the impact that these challenges, struggles, changes, and transitions can have on a couple and an individual’s mental health, sense of self, relationships, and well-being.  Kim works to empower her clients with the skills to generate internal strength, calm, and confidence and reduce stress, anxiety, fear, and depression.

Kim is here to listen with compassion and without judgment and will help you gain insight, achieve growth, and experience peace and happiness. Her goal is for you to feel supported and heard and she is deeply committed to helping you to develop the tools you need to address your difficulties, understand yourself more fully, and live a more fulfilling life.

Kim’s personal experiences with multiple miscarriages and birth trauma ignited a passion and drive to support women and their partners as they navigate their own personal challenges and struggles.  Kim has been practicing as a social worker for over 20 years and has worked with individuals and families in various clinical settings spanning all stages and ages of life. Kim holds specialized training in Infertility Counselling, Birth Trauma, and Pediatric Grief & Bereavement.  She sees adults and couples for evening sessions. 

Natasha Longmire  MEd, RP, PMH-C

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.

Alison Sanford-Thomas  MSW, RSW

Alison is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist currently practicing in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Alison has a collaborative, client centered approach to therapy and aims to provide a welcoming space where clients truly feel heard. She believes in drawing on each person’s unique strengths, offering practical skills to manage life’s challenges and turn down the volume on painful thoughts and feelings.

Alison’s own journey to motherhood at the beginning of a global pandemic and personal experience with postpartum depression has influenced her passion towards maternal mental health and the perinatal period. She has specific training and experience in the area of perinatal and maternal mental health, and offers support for concerns such as birth and reproductive trauma, attachment trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship and parenting challenges. The journey to and through parenthood can be filled with so many transitions and challenges to navigate at once, while also learning how to care for yourself through this process. Alison aims to help you embrace the range of emotions that can present during this time, build support and connection in a way that matters to you, and increase confidence to be true to yourself.

Alison graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Calgary with a specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice. She practices from a trauma informed and attachment lens, using modalities such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), also drawing on other approaches such as EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).

Gabrielle Woychesko  MACP, RP (Qualifying)

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 (Qualifying) 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 Fors  RP (Qualifying)

Julia’s path to counselling began in the delivery room. As a student in Ontario’s Midwifery Education Program for over three years, she saw firsthand how deeply mental and emotional wellness shape the perinatal experience - not only for clients, but for care providers themselves. After an emergency medical leave in her fourth year of studies, Julia decided to transition from birth work to the field of counselling and psychotherapy; inspired to support individuals through life transitions with the same compassion, steadiness, and respect she valued in birth work.

Today, Julia is a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MACP) student at Yorkville University (graduating in April 2026) and holds an undergraduate honours degree in Psychology. With her unique background in both birth work and mental health, she is working to offer a holistic perspective that honours the mind-body connection.

Julia focuses on a strengths-based, solution-focused lens in her work, integrating trauma-informed, person-centred, and somatic approaches to best help clients based on their primary needs. 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.

Whether walking alongside clients in moments of uncertainty, navigating the challenges and joys of the infant stage, or helping clients rediscover strengths, Julia is dedicated to building trust, nurturing self-compassion, and supporting meaningful change.  Julia offers flexible availability and a reduced rate.

Courtney Kloosterman  MSW, RSW

Courtney is a Registered Social Worker, wife and mother of 2 little boys. After her own experience with infertility and challenges moving into motherhood, she developed a passion for supporting those who are at all phases of their fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood journeys. She is deeply invested in providing a secure and safe space to support those who are navigating through infertility while also committed to holding space for women who are struggling with the transition to motherhood. Courtney also has a special interest in working with those struggling with postpartum anxiety and OCD as well as those learning that their unborn child has a medical condition.

Sessions with Courtney will feel collaborative and empowering and the hope is that you will leave feeling as though you can comfortably move forward knowing what you need to do next. Courtney truly believes that she is meant to walk alongside her clients through their struggle with infertility and motherhood and will be there to hold space during the hard times and also to celebrate with them when things are feeling good. Courtney uses an integrative approach in her work and draws from her knowledge of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, and CBT. She is trauma informed and views the world through a feminist lens which intimately informs her practice. Courtney also welcomes the opportunity to incorporate faith into sessions should that be of interest.

Courtney is passionate about her work and is always seeking new ways to grow both personally and professionally. She has completed training in Maternal Mental Health, Infertility, Pregnancy Loss and Reproductive Trauma and she completed her Masters Degree in Social Work in 2013. When Courtney is not working you can find her hiking with her family, playing tractors with her boys, or helping out on the family farm! 

Tara Funston  MACP, RP (Qualifying)

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 Dena  MSW, RSW

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.”

Evening and Saturday appointments are available.

Shannon Clarke  RP

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.

Cynthia Wickert  MSW, RSW

Cynthia is a Registered Social Worker with her Masters of Social Work from Wilfred Laurier and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Psychology from McMaster University. Her counselling career started in the field of trauma and domestic violence, then shifted to working within a hospital supporting a wide range of individuals. She pulls from various modalities when supporting clients and is trained in Gottman Couples Training Level 1 & 2, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing, while being trauma informed.

She strives to create a safe and comfortable space for clients where they can openly discuss their struggles, challenges and goals. Throughout her career she continues to be inspired by how resilient people are and how meaningful it is to witness people realize their inner strengths and learn new skills. She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling to start a family, have experienced loss and couples who want to improve their communication and foster a deeper connection. Her own experience with pregnancy loss, anxiety, caring for a colicky baby and parenting a highly sensitive child has sparked a passion and understanding for this field.

When Cynthia is not working, you can find her cuddling her foster kittens, hiking, swimming at the beach and horseback riding. She sees individuals and couples in Ontario and has daytime and some evening availability.

Chloe Houlder  RP 

Chloe is a compassionate psychotherapist specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health, trauma recovery, and eating disorder treatment. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges that parents face, especially in today’s social media-driven culture, Chloe provides trauma-informed, client-centered care to support clients in managing perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, self-esteem issues, and eating disorders.

As a mother who navigated her own journey through pregnancy during the pandemic while coping with hyperemesis gravidarum, Chloe understands firsthand the pressures and complexities of modern motherhood. This experience fuels her commitment to normalizing the very real difficulties that parents encounter, often hidden behind the “perfect mother” portrayals on social media. Chloe believes that acknowledging and embracing these challenges is essential to fostering resilience and well-being.

With specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Chloe integrates various approaches—including parts work and inner child healing—to help clients address childhood trauma and reconnect with their core strengths. This holistic, empowering approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, heal past wounds, and cultivate healthy coping mechanisms. Chloe is passionate about supporting parents in embracing imperfection, finding balance, and experiencing parenthood with authenticity and self-compassion.

Cecilia Bonnevie  M.Sc, RSW, PMH-C

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.