Meet Our Dedicated Therapy Team

Jessica is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and the founder of Raising Families Therapy. With extensive experience in Attachment, Children’s Mental Health, Play Therapy, Birth Trauma, Childhood Trauma, Complex Behaviours, and more, Jessica passionately supports parents and children in her practice. She incorporates modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, and Perinatal Mental Health into her sessions. Jessica holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, postgraduate coursework in Behavioural Science from Florida Institute of Technology, and advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International.

Tanya Opoku is a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting parents, children, and families navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and parent-child connection and attachment. She is passionate about helping parents strengthen emotional connection, build confidence, and nurture themselves and their families through every stage of parenthood. Tanya integrates trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), and mindfulness-based practices. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and has a background in psychology, autism and behavioural science, developmental/ intellectual disabilities, and challenging behaviours.

Samantha is a registered social worker who has been providing trauma-informed psychotherapy for over a decade. Driven by a passion to support individuals and couples, Samantha completed her Master of Social Work at York University and the Advanced Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies through the University of Guelph. After becoming a mom herself, Samantha was drawn to complete training to support perinatal mental health populations and continues to build support systems for other parents in her community. Samantha uses an integrative approach in her work as she applies strategies best suited for her clients. Samantha also believes in providing tools, resources and reflection questions for clients to engage in as she recognizes most work and change occurs in between sessions.

Sam is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, and families virtually across Ontario. With over 5 years of experience supporting individuals and working in marginalized communities, Sam incorporates modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) into his sessions. He holds a Masters of Divinity in Counselling from Tyndale University and is a Certified Anger Management Specialist and a Certified Domestic Violence Specialist.

Rachelle is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with extensive experience supporting children, youth, and parents. Bringing an attachment and trauma-informed lens, she is especially passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating the perinatal period, from pre-conception to early childhood. Rachelle holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and is certified in Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH), with training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Brief Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and the Gottman Method.

Marijka is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) who collaboratively works with individuals, couples, and families. With over 4 years of experience in social services, Marijka has a special interest in mental health and trauma. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and works from a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, creating a warm and welcoming space for clients to express their needs and goals.

Kate is an exceptionally trained and client-focused Therapist with several years of experience working with culturally diverse client populations across the lifespan. She works from a trauma-informed attachment-based lens, guided by therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Kate holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Windsor, a Degree in Adult Development from the University of Guelph, and a designation as a Recreation Therapist (R/TRO) from Georgian College.

Janna Earls is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive. With specializations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), she loves equipping her clients with practical tools for a fulfilling life. As a mom of three boys, Janna understands the unique challenges of parenthood and the importance of self-care. Holding a Master’s in Social Work and serving as a registered social worker in community and clinical settings, she combines her professional expertise with personal experience to offer exceptional care to clients.

Beth is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) who compassionately supports individuals and families in her counselling practice. With a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and five years of experience providing counselling and support in Guelph and Toronto, Beth incorporates modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focussed Family Therapy (EFFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Strength-Based therapy models into her sessions.