Our Circle

Registered Social Worker (MSW, BSSW, RSW)

Emily founded Maternal Health Niagara (est. 2017) to build a circle of support for individuals and families during the perinatal period and beyond. Emily's clinical focus is infertility, surrogacy, pregnancy and infant loss,  birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, and healing from childhood trauma. Emily enjoys working with birth and health care professionals as they navigate the intricacies of the field, and she is a therapists therapist. 

During her perinatal journey of pregnancy loss and pregnancy complications, Emily's lived experience sparked her passion for maternal mental health. Emily had hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), which affected her physical and emotional wellness. From her challenges during the perinatal period, Emily recognized the service gap and was determined to build a circle of support for others. Combining lived experience and extensive professional skills allows Emily to bring her clients a unique clinical lens of empathy, validation, and healing. She is down-to-earth, nurturing, realistic and accepting.   

Emily has been in the profession for 19 years. She obtained her Master's in Social Work from Ohio State University and is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario. Emily is trained in EMDR levels 1 and 2, advanced perinatal EMDR, Maternal Mental Health Now, Postpartum Support International advanced perinatal training, and FLASH. Emily often says therapy is an art and blends different skills into her therapy with clients. She uses her intuitive connection to help guide her work. 

Embracing all parts of yourself is something Emily deeply values, and lives true to this by embracing her ADHD as a superpower.  Emily can connect themes with her clients, use her creatively to explore topics and go to a deeper level. Emily values accepting all people for who they are, and strives to be inclusive. 

Developing community capacity and awareness is essential in helping individuals and families build their circle of support. Emily has facilitated perinatal mental health training for healthcare professionals and provides clinical consultation and mentorship to other therapists in periantal mental health. 

When she is off work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family. She is a mom of two active kids and is often at the baseball diamond.  She would describe herself as an HSP and loves to have some quiet time to reset. Her favourite things are going for walks, sending handwritten cards, diamond art or cuddling with her furbabies!

Associate Therapist

Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) 

Jessica is a trauma therapist who is deeply passionate about working with individuals during the prenatal and postpartum periods. Her clinical focus revolves around the intersection of trauma and perinatal experiences, addressing issues such as infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, birth trauma, NICU trauma, and childhood trauma.

With over 15 years of experience, Jessica has worked with diverse populations seeking therapy to heal from a wide range of traumatic experiences. She specializes in perinatal therapy. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with survivors of violence, childhood trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges. She is dedicated to helping trauma survivors honour their experiences as they journey toward self-discovery and healing.

Since 2021, Jessica has been a valued associate at Maternal Health Niagara, where she demonstrates a deep commitment to her work and brings both compassion and humor to her practice. 

Jessica holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies from the University of Guelph (2010), a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto (2012), and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University(2014). She has received further training in trauma-specific interventions and has devoted most of her career to supporting parents.

Jessica practices anti-oppressive and trauma-informed care. She employs an integrated, evidence-based approach to nurturing self-compassion and healing. Her therapeutic techniques include cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, somatic experiencing, mindfulness-based stress reduction, cognitive restructuring, and narrative therapy. She has also completed Levels 1 and 2 of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

In her practice, Jessica emphasizes that you are the expert of your experiences and needs. Together, you will explore a blend of therapies that feel safe and validating as you compassionately nurture your wounded parts. She offers individual therapy in a virtual environment, focusing on strategies tailored to promote your well-being as you embark on the rewarding healing path.

Outside of her professional life, Jessica enjoys spending time with her children and pets. She loves playing soccer, walking, indulging in donuts, and tending to her plants.

AVAILABILITY:

Monday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

Location

Ontario

Virtual Only

Maternal Health Niagara associate since 2021

Associate Therapist

RP (Qualifying) &  Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

Lisa Marie's journey to joining Maternal Health Niagara was shaped by her 15 years in the education sector, where she worked closely with youth. These experiences ignited her desire to transition into a counselling environment where she could work with individuals, couples, and families on a more personal level.

She obtained her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in 2018. She completed her thesis in couples counselling, which focused on restoring relationships to the foundation of effective communication. Lisa Marie also received her Level 1 certification in EMDR and has a heart for working with individuals and couples to find strength and healing. 

At the core of Lisa Marie's counselling philosophy is a belief in a client-centred approach. She sees individuals as active participants in their healing process. Lisa Marie empowers her clients through techniques such as cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, EMDR, and the Gottman method for couples. 

Lisa Marie's counselling practice is inclusive and versatile. She is adept at working with youth, adults, and couples, providing support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and marriage or family concerns. Her understanding of the intricacies of post-partum allows her to provide empathetic support to new moms on their journey through motherhood. 

Behind the scenes, Lisa Maire is a ray of light and loves to laugh and have fun! She keeps things real and shows up for her colleges by small acts of kindness.  When Lisa Marie is not counselling, she is a busy mom of three who spends time in the rink, gym, or studio. She enjoys choreographing musical productions, working on puzzles, or spending time near the water. 

AVAILABILITY:

Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm *virtual

Location

Ontario

In-Person & Virtual

Assocaite since 2024

Associate Therapist

Registered Social Worker (BA, BSW, MSW, RSW) 

Randi is a compassionate and experienced Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over a decade of helping individuals and families through life's most challenging moments. She works extensively in supporting people who have experienced trauma or are navigating the impact of painful life experiences. 

With a focus on trauma, grief and loss, relationships, attachment, and parenting, Randi brings warmth, compassion, humour, and creativity to her work. She collaborates closely with individuals to help them connect with their inner strengths and pursue self-led goals. Randi is passionate about resourcing individuals with information and approachable strategies that they can take away from sessions that support nervous system regulation and promote overall healing. 

Randi holds a Master of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University (2020), a Bachelor of Social Work from the same institution (2019), and a Social Service Worker diploma from George Brown College (2015). She has completed additional training in trauma treatment and trauma-informed modalities. Since beginning her career in 2013, Randi has nurtured a strong passion for maternal and perinatal mental health and continues to grow in this field. 

A lifelong learner, Randi remains committed to ongoing study in attachment, trauma, and evidence-based interventions. She recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of all people and works to highlight each individual's strengths, resilience, coping strategies, and intuitive knowing. 

Randi firmly believes that healing is possible, downtime, and she is deeply committed to exploring the unique meaning of healing with each individual she meets.      

In her down-time, Randi enjoys practicing yoga, reading and has recently taken up gardening!  

AVAILABILITY: 

Tuesday: 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm

Location:

Ontario

Virtual only

Maternal Health Niagara associate since 2023

Associate Therapist

Registered Social Worker (BSW, RSW)

Krystin is no longer accepting new referrals.

Maternal Health Niagara associate since 2023