Joy Pekar

Intern Therapist
MACP (candidate), RP (qualifying)

Affordable therapy for individuals and adults

• Grief
• Chronic Illness & Pain
• Older Adult Issues
• Intellectual, Developmental, and Learning Disabilities
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, & Infertility
• MAID
• Neurodiversity

Lorna Stahl

Intern Therapist
BCYC, MACP (candidate), RP (qualifying)

Affordable therapy for individuals and adolescents

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Boundaries
• Mindfulness
• Stress Management
• Self-esteem

Rufaro Gundu

Intern Therapist
MACP (candidate), RP (qualifying)

Affordable therapy for individuals, couples, and adults

• Anxiety
• School Issues
• Racial Identity
• Codependency
• Coping Skills
• School Issues
• Self-esteem
• Sexual Abuse

Kate Harding

Intern Therapist
MACP (candidate), RP (qualifying)

Affordable therapy for individuals and adults

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Addictions
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders

Marissa Martins

Intern Therapist
MACP (candidate), RP (qualifying)

Affordable therapy for individuals and adults

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Substance use
• Grief & loss
• Intimate partner violence
• Identity, gender & sexuality
• Sexual violence
• Chronic health issues

Lyba Sultan

Intern Therapist
MACP (candidate), RP (qualifying)

Affordable therapy for individuals and adults

• Trauma
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Stress and burnout
• Family conflict
• Life Transitions
• Mind-body connection
• Mindfulness, meditation & spirituality

Meg Boulanger

Associate Therapist
MACP, RP

Relationship & individual therapy for adults and adolescents

• Anxiety & Stress
• Depression
• LGBTQ+
• Self-Esteem
• Family Conflict
• Addiction & Substance Use
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Varsha Narwani

Associate Therapist
MA, RP (qualifying)

Relationship & individual therapy for adults

• Infidelity
• Burnout
• Stress
• Mindfulness0Based INterventions
• Personal Values
• Gottman Method Couples therapy
• Narrative Therapy

Rachel Warner

Associate Therapist
MA, RP (qualifying)

Individual therapy for adolescents and adults

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Body Image & Self-Esteem
• Career Challenges
• Religion and Spirituality
• Solutions-Focused
• Stress & Burnout

Robyn Floyd

Associate Therapist
MACP, RP (qualifying)

Individual therapy for adults

• Boundaries
• Anxiety
• Life Transitions & Goal Setting
• Trauma
• Mindfulness
• Narrative Therapy
• CBT

Sarah Stockall

Associate Therapist
MACP, RP (qualifying)

Individual therapy for adults

• Chronic Pain & Illness
• Stress & Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Difficulties
• LGBTQIA+ Friendly
• Mindfulness
• CBT
• Somatic Therapy

Susan deJonge

Associate Therapist
MACP, RP (qualifying)

Individual & relationship therapy for adults

• Anxiety
• Assertiveness
• Depression
• Gender Identity
• Sexuality
• Neurodivergence
• Parenting & Caregiving
• Relationships
• Self-Esteem
• Teacher Support

Alyssa Howard

Associate Therapist
MACP, RP (qualifying)

Individual therapy for adults

• Racialized Identity
• Gender
• Sexuality
• Burnout
• Personal Values
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Relational Cultural Therapy

Megan Bouck

Associate Therapist
MACP, RP (qualifying)

Individual & relationship therapy for adults & adolescents

• Anxiety & Stress
• Life Transitions 
• Burnout 
• Grief
• Relationship & Couples Therapy and Coaching 
• Body-Image and Self-esteem 
• Gender
• Sexuality 
• Coming out 

Cavan Edwards

Associate Therapist
MACP, RP (qualifying)

Individual therapy for adults

• Stress & Anxiety
• Depression
• Mindfulness & Meditation
• Mind-Body Connection
• Parenting
• Social Anxiety & Isolation
• Students & Academic Stress
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Informed Practice

Kayleen Edwards

Clinical Director
MA, RP, (cert-S)OAMHP

Individual & Relationship therapy for adults

• Perinatal Issues
• Parenting
• Gender Identity and Sexuality
• Anxiety
• Stress and Burnout
• Life Transitions
• Mindfulness
• Trauma-Informed Practice

Clinical Supervision for Students and Qualifying Professionals

Jennifer Lane

Clinical Director
MACP, RP, CPT, (cert)OAMHP

Individual & Relationship therapy for adults

• Gender Identity
• Sexuality
• Sexual Issues
• Relationships & Sex
• Polyamory & Consensual Non-Monogamy
• Identity Issues
• Life Transitions
• Stress & Burnout

Clinical Supervision for Students and Qualifying Professionals

Christy Dash

Administrative Volunteer
MACP (candidate)

Facilitating peer support groups for the LGBTQ+ community

Christy is a volunteer with Roots in Wellness, assisting with administrative duties as well as facilitating peer support groups for the LGBTQ+ community alongside RIW staff.

Eric Atkinson

Intake Coordinator & Administrative Support
SSW Student

Gathering resources and support for the mental health community

Eric is a student in the Social Service Worker program. His role during his time at Roots in Wellness involves both administration as well as cultivating resources for the community.