Meet Our Dedicated Therapy Team
We are a team of passionate mental health professionals committed to supporting you and your family. Our therapists specialize in various areas, including pregnancy and postpartum mental health, disability and chronic illness, relationships, child behaviour and more. We are here to provide you with the compassionate, evidence-based care you deserve.
Jess VanderWier
Registered Psychotherapist
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.
Get Started with a 15-Minute Consultation
We invite you to take the first step towards a happier, healthier family life by scheduling a 15-minute consultation with one of our caring therapists. During this consultation, we’ll discuss your needs and determine how we can best support you and your family.
The Raising Families Therapy Team
Sam Allison
Registered Psychotherapist
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.
Marijka Lorn
Registered Social Worker
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.
Kaitlyn Duquette
Registered Social Worker
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.
Elisabeth Aerts-Ives
Registered Social Worker
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.
Brooklyn Marx
Registered Psychotherapist
Brooklyn is a disabled Registered Psychotherapist who practices with individuals and families virtually across Ontario and locally in Guelph. With over five years of experience in the mental health field, supporting diverse and marginalized communities, Brooklyn takes a client-centred, intersectional, and identity-affirming approach to meet unique needs and experiences. She incorporates modalities such as Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) into her sessions. Brooklyn holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Janna Earls
Registered Social Worker
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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our services, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
You can contact us at hello@raisingfamiliestherapy.com
At Raising Families Therapy, we’re committed to helping you build stronger, more resilient relationships within your family. Let us be your partner in navigating the joys and challenges of raising a family.
