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New to Cultivate Mental Health? Please book a FREE 20-Minute Online Consultation to get started. If you’re unsure who to book with, email hello@cultivatemh.ca or call (613) 683-0551, we’re happy to help you find the right fit!
Therapist’s Availability:
- Victoria is accepting new clients.
- Mehr is accepting new clients.
- Julianna is accepting new clients.
- Simon is accepting new clients.
- Geneviève is accepting new clients.
- Matt is accepting new clients.
- Lily is accepting new clients.
- Heather is no longer accepting low-cost counselling clients. Email hello@cultivatemh.ca to join the low-cost counselling waitlist. Booking will open in May.
- Adrianna has LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
- Crystal has LIMITED AVAILABILITY and is welcoming new NIHB clients to her schedule.
We encourage clients to book a few sessions ahead to maintain continuity of care. If you have a favourite day and time, let us know and we can set up recurring appointments for you.
Low-cost counselling spots are currently full. Please email hello@cultivatemh.ca to join the waitlist for May 2026.
Crystal Tierney
(She/Her/Hers)
- Approach: Trauma, Attachment, Somatic, Interpersonal, Compassion-Focused
- Specialties: Relationships & Interpersonal Issues, Childhood/Complex Trauma, Self-Esteem
- Population: Teens, Adults, Groups
‘My bread and butter is all things relationships’
Crystal supports adolescents and adults impacted by childhood, interpersonal, and complex trauma through individual and group therapies.
Areas of exploration may include developing healthy boundaries, addressing negative self-talk, and navigating heightened feelings, bodily sensations, or numbness. She works from a trauma-sensitive, somatic, and relational-cultural framework. She is an NIHB and VQRP+ provider and offers her clients direct billing.
Crystal is also an evaluator with the competency to assist in evaluations of social and health programs and policies, especially those related to child welfare, domestic and family issues, gender-based violence, and mental health. Crystal is also experienced in providing Trauma-Informed Workspaces workshops and training.
Approach: Trauma, Attachment, Somatic, Interpersonal, Compassion-Focused Specialties: Rel... Read More
Mehr Gill
(She/Her/Hers)
- Approach: Child Centred Play and Drama Therapy, Trauma-Informed care, Attachment (Child Parent Relational Therapy), Interpersonal, Compassion-Focused
- Specialties: ADHD, Autism, Anger and Control Issues, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, BPD, Trauma, ODD and OCD
- Population: Children (3+), Pre-Teens and Parent-Child Relationships
‘In my playroom, children lead the way to discovering their own strength, joy, and healing through play and creativity.’
Do your kids struggle with making friends, anger issues, anxiety, depression, grief, or control issues that affect their life at school, at home or with relationships?
Do they feel upset, angry, hurt or alone because of their grades, trying to fit in, being bullied? Do you hope that you’re able to get through to them and understand them even when they don’t use words and have lots of emotions? Now more than ever, children and pre-teens are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, unseen and unheard about overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, and finding their place in life.
I believe that children will be able to process emotions better and heal through their grief and traumas. I offer Drama and Play Therapy for children and pre teens. We’ll start with consultations with the parent and child to figure out client goals. At the beginning, we’ll check in and gauge the work that needs to be done and we will be able to gradually progress further towards set goals. I offer client-centred drama and non-directive play therapy, with trauma-informed care so your children are able to feel safe, feel heard and are then able to express their emotions better.
Drama Therapy is my passion. It allows clients to express themselves without using words necessarily. It is a creative arts therapy that is able to help clients from all walks of life. Let me help your child process feelings and feel heard. Book online today for a free 20-minute consultation and we’ll get started together.
Note: I bring a social justice perspective into my work and strongly believe that you cannot be a therapist and be apolitical. I advocate for a Free Palestine, Sudan and Congo. Being an Indian immigrant, I believe immigrants make this country strong and that LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights.
Approach: Child Centred Play and Drama Therapy, Trauma-Informed care, Attachment (Child Paren... Read More
Victoria Caldwell
(She/Her)
- Approach: CBT, DBT, ACT, Play-Based, Compassion-Focused, Interpersonal, Trauma-Informed, EMDR
- Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Peer Conflict, School-Related Issues, ADHD, Divorce, Attachment Challenges, Work Stress, Life Transitions, Childhood Trauma, Women’s and Men’s Issues
- Population: Children (7+), Teens, Adults, & Families
‘I love all things growing up, whether it’s challenges from the past, or it’s challenges in the present, I’m interested to hear it all.’
Whether you’re a child, teen, or young adult impacted by anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or self-esteem struggles, or perhaps school feels overwhelming, focus is difficult, and relationships with peers or family feel tense or confusing—know you’re not alone. You may also be seeking relief from past experiences, wanting better emotional regulation, and hoping for tools to feel safer, more confident, and more in control. Therapy can be a supportive space to begin exploring these experiences and building skills for change. Both the past and the present can feel heavy, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. By taking hold of your mental health, or supporting that of a loved one, life can begin to feel more manageable, with renewed meaning and purpose.
I offer trauma-informed therapy for children (7+), teens, young adults, and parents using CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and emotion-focused approaches. Sessions are collaborative, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate. Together, we will build coping skills, emotional insight, and resilience.
Therapy can help you feel calmer, more grounded, and less impacted by past and present experiences. In our work together, I provide a warm, safe, and supportive space for healing that is grounded in science. If this resonates with you, I invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation to explore what working together could look like.
Approach: CBT, DBT, ACT, Play-Based, Compassion-Focused, Interpersonal, Trauma-Informed, EMDR... Read More
Simon Eldaoud
(He/Him/His)
- Approach: DBT, CBT, ACT, Trauma-Informed, Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Specialties: Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Spirituality & Meaning
- Population: Teens, Adults, & Couples
‘I draw on various tools, but lead with being warm, empathetic, and down-to-earth.’
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a lack of meaning in your life? Do you often feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the weight of your worries and responsibilities? Are you tired of feeling dissatisfied with your life without fully understanding why or how to change it?
I believe it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and make meaningful, lasting changes in how you think, feel, and live.
I offer cognitive-behavioural, emotion-focused, interpersonal, acceptance and commitment, and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to adults and adolescents from all walks of life. We begin by exploring your concerns and life history. From there, we work on addressing anxious thoughts and painful emotions. As therapy progresses, we focus on deepening your understanding of yourself and identifying ways, both in and out of session, to engage more meaningfully with others and the world around you.
Throughout this process, I strive to offer warmth, compassion, and a non-judgmental presence. Together, we work toward creating powerful and positive shifts in how you see yourself and live your life. Book a free 20-minute consultation with me today!
Salut, je m’appelle Simon et je travaille avec les adultes, les adolescents et les couples qui vivent de l’anxiété, de la dépression, le trouble obssessionnel-compulsif, le trouble de la personnalité limite et les difficultés relationnelles. Mon style est chaleureux, facile d’approche et authentique. Je n’ai pas peur d’être expressif, d’utiliser de l’humour au bon moment et d’être honnête avec vous. Mon objectif est de créer un environnement sûr et accueillant où vous vous sentez soutenu(e) et compris(e).
J’adopte une approche fondée sur des données probantes, en utilisant des traitements appuyés par la recherche et en empruntant de différents modèles thérapeutiques afin d’adapter la thérapie à vos besoins et à vos objectifs uniques.
Selon ce que vous cherchez, notre travail peut prendre différentes directions. Nous pourrions explorer votre passé et les mécanismes sous-jacents qui influencent vos difficultés actuelles afin de vous aider à développer une meilleure compréhension de vous-même. Ou bien, nous pourrions nous concentrer plus directement sur les problèmes du présent en développant des compétences concrètes pour gérer l’anxiété, réguler les émotions intenses et faire face aux situations difficiles. Et parfois, ce dont vous avez le plus besoin est simplement d’un espace sécuritaire pour vous exprimer librement et vous sentir véritablement écouté(e). Cela aussi, je vous l’offre.
Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur moi et sur la façon dont nous pourrions travailler ensemble, vous pouvez réserver une consultation gratuite de 20 minutes.
Approach: DBT, CBT, ACT, Trauma-Informed, Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy ... Read More
Julianna Korpi
(She/Her/Hers)
- Approach: EFT, EFCT, DBT, Trauma Informed, Compassion-Focused, Mindfulness
- Specialties: Relational trauma, distress and disconnection, strengthening emotional bonds, emotion regulation, self-esteem, life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-compassion
- Population: Couples & Adults
As you move through life, it’s natural to experience moments of disconnection, uncertainty, and emotional strain, especially during times of change and within close relationships. These experiences can feel exhausting, scary, and lonely, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed by thoughts and choices, unsure where to begin. You are not alone in any of this. I’m often inspired by the words of Anaïs Nin: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
My work is grounded in trauma-informed, compassion-focused approaches, with a strong emphasis on emotion regulation and relational healing. I support individuals and couples in better understanding their emotional world, cultivating self-compassion, and building healthier, more secure relationships both with themselves and with others. Whether you’re navigating past trauma, current relationship challenges, or patterns that feel difficult to shift, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. I see therapy as a collaborative process: you are the expert on your life, and together, at a pace that feels right for you, we explore what has been shaped by past experiences and what may be possible moving forward. My aim is to create a space that is warm, respectful, and non-judgmental, where all parts of you are welcome. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin, just a willingness to take the first step.
Approach: EFT, EFCT, DBT, Trauma Informed, Compassion-Focused, Mindfulness Specialties: Re... Read More
Geneviève Fontaine
- Approach: Trauma-Informed, Attachment, Mindfulness, Relational, Emotion-Focused, Compassion-Focused
- Specialities: Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Self-Esteem, Identity, Burnout, Grief
- Population: Adults, 2SLGBTQIA+ Identifying-Individuals
‘My approach is warm and grounded as I work alongside you, meeting you where you are and supporting you through all of life’s seasons.’
Do you struggle with anxiety, relational difficulties, or past experiences that continue to affect your sense of self and well-being? Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward? Do you wonder what it might feel like to navigate life with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance? Now more than ever, many individuals are experiencing heightened stress, self-doubt, and emotional fatigue as they try to manage life’s demands and maintain meaningful relationships.
I believe that healing begins with awareness and connection, with yourself, your story, and the people around you. I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach that draws from relational therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), psychodynamic and attachment theories, as well as mindfulness-based practices for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. In our work together, we’ll begin by exploring what brought you to therapy: your current challenges, inner narratives, or past experiences. Through this process, we’ll identify patterns, develop insight, and build greater emotional resilience.
I aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where you can process difficult emotions, gain perspective, and reconnect with your authentic self. Supporting others in their journey toward greater self-awareness and emotional well-being is central to my practice. Together, we can work toward cultivating a sense of stability, connection, and inner peace.
If this resonates, I invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation. Let’s begin the conversation.
Approach: Trauma-Informed, Attachment, Mindfulness, Relational, Emotion-Focused, Compassion-F... Read More
Lily Luber
(She/Her/They/Them)
- Approach: Narrative, Compassion-Focused, ACT, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppressive, Strengths-Based
- Specialties: Identity & Gender Exploration, Relationship with Self and Others, Self-Esteem/Self-Talk, Burn Out, Anxiety, Grief
- Population: Adults, teens (13+), 2SLGBTQIA+ Identifying-Individuals
‘As a queer-identifying psychotherapist, I welcome any and all looking for support!’
My name is Lily, and I wanted to share my favourite thing about therapy with you: I believe that therapy helps you confidently move through the world by knowing and accepting yourself. This is a life skill I aim to help foster, and one that I believe may support your therapeutic needs!
I have experience helping clients navigate concerns including anxiety, relationships (with yourself and others!), identity, gender, self-talk, grief and more. I also enjoy existential conversations about life, purpose, and self. In my approach, I emphasize collaboration: This means figuring out together which of my tools and approaches are best suited to your needs. Not only will we explore and work on therapy goals, but I always leave room to celebrate your progress. I’m also just as ready to witness your tears as I am to join in with your laughter.
I aim to develop long-term relationships with clients, where I can be a grounded and dependable resource for support and reflection throughout different concerns, stages, and moments of life. My hope is that together, we can create meaning, foster resilience, and build confidence by developing tools and insight that you can carry with you always.
Please book a free consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together, and I really look forward to meeting you!
Approach: Narrative, Compassion-Focused, ACT, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppress... Read More
Matt Baker
- Approach: CBT, ACT, Emotion-Focused therapy, Attachment, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapy
- Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Acceptance/Esteem, Identity Development, Relationship Challenges
- Population: Teens & Adults
‘No matter what your goal is, I’m here to help you achieve it.’
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, identity development, or challenges in your relationships? Do these struggles affect your mood, your sense of self- worth, or your ability to connect with others? Does this leave you feeling hurt, tired, or frustrated because you don’t feel like you’re ever enough? Do you wish that being yourself could be easier? Now more than ever, we are all feeling more and more pressure to live up to society’s standards and the expectations of others.
I believe that embracing our authentic selves is the key to living a life of fulfillment, happiness, and inner peace. I offer an integrative, trauma-informed, client-centered approach that draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), attachment theory, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy for individuals who are 13 years of age or older.
We’ll start by creating a therapeutic relationship, identifying your reason for seeking therapy, and outline what your goals are for our work together. We will then explore all relevant aspects related to your reason for therapy, including past experiences and current challenges, followed by identifying and integrating steps you could take to achieve your therapy goals.
For me, therapy is all about providing an empathetic, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe and heard. My passion is supporting you through whatever life throws your way by helping you find fulfillment and confidence in who you are. Book online today for a free 20- minute consultation and we’ll get started together.
Approach: CBT, ACT, Emotion-Focused therapy, Attachment, Narrative, and Solution-Focused ther... Read More
Heather Bungay
- Approach: CBT, Somatic, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Compassion-Focused, Yoga Therapy, Self-Transcendence
- Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Dissociation, Trauma, Spirituality, Relationship Issues
- Population: Youth & Teens (13+), Adults, Couples, Groups
‘I’m here to help you explore the depths of your being and embrace your most authentic self.’
Do you or your child feel like the brightness of life has faded under the shadow of trauma? Maybe anxiety shows up as racing thoughts or constant worry. Maybe depression has taken away motivation, joy, or connection. Maybe dissociation leaves you or your child feeling disconnected, “numb,” or far away from the world. Do you ever wonder if things could be different? If it’s possible to feel safe, whole, and connected again? Sometimes it can be hard to see a path forward, but you’re not alone. Many young people today are navigating these challenges.
I believe that healing is possible, and that no one should have to carry these struggles alone. I use a culturally sensitive, compassion-focused, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based CBT to work through the cognitive and behavioural aspects of trauma. Alongside this, I implement practices such as mindfulness, yoga therapy, and spiritual inquiry to address the somatic impact of trauma and support reconnection with the self.
In therapy, my first priority is creating a safe and supportive environment where trust can grow. From there, we’ll work together to build coping skills for the present moment while also exploring the deeper wounds of trauma in ways that feel gentle and respectful. Once we stabilize, process, and reconnect, therapy can also become a space for growth where we focus on building resilience, discovering new insights, and moving toward what I call self-transcendence: living authentically as your highest self.
Supporting youth through their most difficult moments is my passion. I am committed to guiding them out of the shadow of trauma and back toward the light of their truest selves, their resilience, and their hope for the future. Book a free 20-minute consultation today, and let’s find the light together.
Approach: CBT, Somatic, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Compassion-Focused, Yoga Therapy, Self-... Read More
Adrianna Côté
(She/Her/Hers)
- Approach: CBT, Trauma-informed, EMDR, ERP (can be offered in combination with EMDR), Solution-Focused, Somatic, Neuro-Affirming
- Specialties: Mood Disorders, Trauma, OCD, Phobias, Parent-coaching
- Population: Children, Youth, Adults, Families
‘Let’s find a new way to look at life!’
Do you struggle with self-regulation and negative self-talk that impacts your relationships and confidence? Do you feel overwhelmed or defeated by how hard life seems to be? Do you wish everyday life, your confidence, and your resilience could feel better?
Now more than ever, children, youth, and neurodivergent individuals are feeling anxious and overwhelmed by day-to-day life and the world we live in. I believe that change is possible—and that life can feel good again. I offer CBT, trauma-informed care, ERP, and EMDR therapy to help you build resilience, develop self-regulation and co-regulation skills, and set healthy boundaries, all in a supportive, non-judgemental space.
We’ll start by identifying your strengths and needs. Together, we’ll co-create a skill-building or action plan and adjust it as things evolve. I offer a safe and supportive space to process emotions, develop practical skills, manage somatic symptoms and use EMDR therapy to help you feel more in control of your story.
Let’s work together to uncover your resilience, strengthen your confidence, and build lasting tools for self-regulation and connection. Book online today for a free 20-minute consultation and we’ll figure out your first steps together.
Approach: CBT, Trauma-informed, EMDR, ERP (can be offered in combination with EMDR), Solution... Read More
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