Erica Djossa is a registered psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health with over a decade of experience, and the founder of Momwell. As a mother of three rambunctious young boys, Erica understands first-hand the challenges of motherhood. After her own battle with postpartum depression, Erica realized how difficult it is to seek support, care, and mental health services. She founded Happy as a Mother, which has now evolved into Momwell, to provide mom-centered virtual therapy services and mental health literacy for moms at every stage of their motherhood journey.

Erica is also a regular media contributor. Her work has been featured in the Toronto Star, Breakfast Television, Scary Mommy, Medium, Pop Sugar, and Romper. Her graphics have been shared by celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Ashley Graham, Nia Long, Hilaria Baldwin, Christy Turlington and Adrienne Bosh.

Erica is passionate about maternal mental healthcare and putting moms back on the priority list.

Johanna is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology. She has been working in the field of mental health and trauma for the past 13 years, and after the birth of her two children, Johanna has developed a passion for working with families through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Johanna’s approach to therapy is very client-centered, and she will work along side you to ensure the right approach to fit your needs. She is experienced with different challenges relating to birth trauma, sexual wellness and trauma, body image and self confidence, postpartum depression and anxiety, loss of identity, and other unique challenges that arise as you transition into motherhood.

Johanna uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, as well as being able to offer EMDR therapy online.

Johanna is currently on leave and is not accepting any new clients at this time.

Jodie is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Master of Social Work degree with a clinical specialization. She is also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist.

Jodie has 10 years of experience working with adults, children, youth, and families in various social work settings and has experience in both frontline and supervisory roles.

Jodie has two young children and developed a passion for working with families in the pregnancy and postpartum periods after the birth of her first child. She has advanced training from Postpartum Support International (PSI) and combines this knowledge with her own experiences as a mom. Jodie has experience supporting individuals with perinatal mental health concerns, birth trauma, family and relationship challenges, pregnancy loss, postpartum self-esteem, identity challenges, and parenting support.

Jodie draws from different evidence-based approaches, such as EMDR therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness based therapy, solution-focused therapy, and interpersonal therapy. She ensures the therapeutic process is collaborative and tailored to each person's specific needs.

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Jodie is not currently accepting new clients.

Kamy Bhatti is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and British Columbia with over 16 years of clinical experience working within the healthcare and community setting. Her experience includes working at the Women’s Mental Health Clinic alongside psychiatrists with a focus in perinatal and postpartum depression providing one-on-one therapy. Additionally, she has facilitated group-based therapy, working with individuals that have various mental health diagnoses such as, personality disorders, bipolar, anxiety and depression, etc. Over the years, Kamy has worked within diverse demographic therapeutic settings such as elementary schools, post-secondary settings, and hospital inpatient and outpatient settings.

Along with her Masters of Social Work, Kamy is committed to ongoing training. She has completed the Perinatal Mental Health Certification and evidence-based therapeutic approaches and is passionate about working with mothers. She uses an array of therapies to best meet the individuals needs such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, mindfulness, solution focused, emotion regulation therapy, and crisis intervention.

Kamy is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful space. With creativity, flexibility and intention she creates an approach that works best for her client. Kamy is also able to provide counselling services in Punjabi.

In her personal life, Kamy is a wife and a mom to a very active toddler and loves spending time with her family and friends. Kamy is an avid traveller and enjoys experiencing different cultures and foods. She enjoys going hiking, spinning, biking, and spending time with her three fur babies.

Kristin Reinhart is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Masters degree in Social Work. She is also certified in Eye Movement Integration (EMI) therapy. She has been working in the field of mental health since 2006. She developed a passion for perinatal mental health after a lived Neonatal Intensive Care experience following the birth of both of her daughters. It was through this experience she became acutely aware of the need for adequate and timely support and resources for women during the perinatal period.

She utilizes a collection of mindfulness cognitive behavioural therapy, somatic experiences and narrative approaches to cultivate a space where you safely enter your life story to explore present & past areas of pain that contribute to undesired thoughts, behaviours and relational struggles in the perinatal period.

She has advanced training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and is committed to reducing stigma, isolation and shame around perinatal mental health. She also enjoys and takes great value in volunteering as a coordinator with PSI, where she offers peer support, information, resources, referrals & a sense of hope to families.

Kristin is currently only accepting new clients in Saskatchewan.

Matea Kosar is a compassionate and culturally sensitive Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, bringing years of experience to her work with mothers and individuals. She feels deeply honored to accompany her clients on their healing journeys, offering a safe and non-judgmental space for them to explore the experiences that may be holding them back from achieving natural healing. Matea has completed a specialization in Women’s Reproductive Mental Health through the Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, ON and training in treating Perinatal Loss and Perinatal Mental Health at the Centre of Perinatal Excellence, Australia. She is an active member and volunteer with Postpartum Support International.

Adopting a collaborative and strengths-based approach, Matea draws from a wealth of educational, professional, and life experiences. As a single mother herself, she understands the emotional challenges that motherhood can bring. Her childhood during the war has profoundly shaped her understanding of trauma and resilience. As a mother, war survivor, and immigrant, she brings a unique and valuable perspective to her work, empowering clients to navigate their own difficult experiences.

By focusing on her clients' strengths and resilience, Matea uses a client-centered, integrative approach, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and enriched with narrative, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. She is currently in the consultation phase of her EMDR training, further expanding her therapeutic toolkit.

Matea works together with mothers to bring calmness and understanding toward events that happened and helps move toward a healing process and a better quality of life.

Marii is a registered psychologist in Alberta specializing in maternal mental health and parent support. She has been working with families, children, youth and adults in various settings for almost a decade.

Marii discovered her passion for maternal mental health after the birth of her first daughter five years ago when she struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety. Since then, she has completed advanced training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and improved her therapy skills by achieving Level 3 in TEAM-CBT and completing EMDR training. Recently, she had her second daughter and by using the knowledge and skills she has gained since the birth of her first daughter, she has been enjoying her second postpartum experience.

Marii believes that successful therapy is based on a trusting relationship and the client feeling heard.

Dr. Nicole Mowbray is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working in the mental health field for the last 10 years. She has extensive experience providing therapy and assessments to adults, children, and families with various challenges and diagnoses. Dr. Mowbray has two young children and developed a passion for working with families during their pregnancy and postpartum journey after the birth of her first child. After the transition to motherhood, she realized the need for support and resources during this critical time in one’s life. Dr. Mowbray became inspired to further train in Perinatal Mental Health and help families navigate this transition. Dr. Mowbray is passionate about helping clients achieve the life they want to live with her warm and empathic nature. Her background combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques creates a safe environment for clients to express their needs and challenges.

Nicole offers In-network services in Pennsylvania.

Melissa is a seasoned mental health professional with a Master's degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. Over the years, Melissa has dedicated her career to supporting parents and pregnant or parenting mothers, offering both group and individual therapy. She is passionate about the profound influence that parenting has on one’s identity, relationships, and overall life, and considers it a privilege to facilitate mental health care that supports this significant journey.

Melissa creates a warm and safe environment for her clients, promoting growth and movement towards optimal health and wellness. Her therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and supportive psychotherapy. Depending on individual needs and focus areas, therapy with Melissa may emphasize self-care, boundary setting, self-esteem enhancement, interpersonal relationship improvement, and management of mental health symptoms.

In her leisure time, Melissa enjoys spending quality moments with her husband, reading, practicing yoga, and managing the joys and challenges of parenting two young children.

Melissa both cash pay and insurance services in California.

Starting her academic journey at Dartmouth College, Erin majored in English, drawn to the deep insights into human connections. This unique beginning shaped her understanding of people and led her to a career in psychology. She earned a Ph.D. in Clinical and Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on how maternal mental health affects the development of infants and toddlers.

After completing her training with a clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychology at West Virginia University, she has helped numerous clients in her private practice. She addresses a wide range of issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and challenges related to motherhood.

Her therapy approach is both scientific and flexible, mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which combines thoughts and actions to help improve feelings and behaviors. Above all, she values respect and partnership with her clients, believing that a strong, collaborative relationship is key to effective therapy.

When not working with Momwell clients Erin can be found on the farm working with horses to support clients with Equine assisted psychotherapy services, traveling, cooking or spending time with her husband and two teenage children.

Macie is dedicated to helping moms overcome anxiety, embrace motherhood with confidence, and empower themselves to navigate life's transitions. She believes in a personalized approach that tailors treatment to your unique needs and goals. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, Macie will work with you to develop effective coping strategies, strengthen your resilience, and cultivate lasting positive change.

As a mother of two children 2 yrs and under Macie understands what it is like to be in the trenches of parenting. As someone who has struggled with people-pleasing, being overly worried about how things go and needing to hyper-control to feel comfortable for a majority of her life she wasn't surprised when she then experienced even more anxiety becoming a mother. Through this lived experience Macie is able to connect with her clients on a deeper level, understanding their current struggles and fostering a fullness surrounding their healing journey. She believes that healing has to involve both the mind and the body and incorporates a lot of somatic work within sessions to support holistic healing.

Macie's commitment to helping women thrive is rooted in her education and training. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from William Jessup University and a Master's degree in Counseling from Western Seminary. Through her professional experience, she's honed her skills in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions that empower individuals to overcome adversity and lead fulfilling lives.

Cassie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. Cassie has worked with parents and moms, specifically, in a variety of capacities throughout those fifteen years, including residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment, medical social work for families experiencing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit admissions, and most recently, mental health therapy to support moms, parents, and families.

Cassie has been on her own parenting journey for the past ten years, courtesy of her own three children, and is humbled daily, especially considering she seemed to know everything there was to know about parenting *before* having kids.

Parenting has provided invaluable context, compassion, and understanding of the need for support at any point in this journey, from considering it to living it to to reflecting on it. Cassie sees the therapy space as an opportunity to put perhaps (and likely) jumbled thoughts and feelings out into a non-judgmental space as an entry point to identify logistical and emotional needs and work toward internal integration and external alignment.

The triggers on a parenting journey can be surprising and overwhelming, and Cassie's hope is to normalize and support you wherever you are on this journey. Cassie is trained Eye-Movement-Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and utilizes concepts from Internal Family Systems (parts work), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy to provide context and encourage self-compassion as you grow into this next season in your life.

Self care for Cassie looks like yoga, scrapbooking/crafting, and giving herself permission to say no.

Cynthia Castillo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from New York University and over six years of diverse clinical experience. As a Latina therapist, Cynthia is passionate about advocating for BIPOC individuals, ensuring culturally responsive and compassionate mental health care for all.

Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Cynthia has extensive experience supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals, addressing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients process trauma and move toward healing.

Cynthia provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions and work through life's challenges. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and a collaborative, client-centered approach, she supports individuals on their path to improved mental health and well-being. As a mother of 2, Cynthia understands the complexities of navigating motherhood and believes that having support during this time can make all the difference. Her goal is to be that source of support, providing guidance and care to those who need it.

Cynthia offers services in both Spanish and English.

Dianna is a dedicated mental health professional committed to supporting individuals and families navigate the complexities of life. With a focus on perinatal mental health, she brings a compassionate and understanding approach to her work. Her extensive experience in school settings, community mental health, and private practice settings has equipped her to provide tailored support to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Dianna's passion lies in helping women and families during the perinatal period. Drawing from her personal experiences navigating the challenges of postpartum during the pandemic, she offers a unique perspective and empathy to her clients. Her educational background in child development and attachment allows her to provide valuable guidance on bonding and connection.

Utilizing a strength-based, trauma-informed, and compassionate approach, Dianna empowers her clients to overcome emotional challenges and realize their full potential. She specializes in helping individuals heal their inner child, break negative cycles, and navigate traumatic experiences. As an EMDR-trained therapist, she offers evidence-based techniques to support clients in processing past events and moving forward.

In addition to individual and perinatal mental health support, Dianna also offers couples therapy. She understands that navigating the complexities of a relationship requires open communication, empathy, and a shared understanding of each other's needs. Dianna utilizes a collaborative approach to help couples strengthen their bond, resolve conflicts, and cultivate a deeper level of intimacy.

When she's not supporting her mom clients you can find her watching Disney movies with her family and enjoying the outdoors in beautiful California!

Brooke Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience in the field. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Her career has been rooted in supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as working with youth and teens facing mental health challenges and crises. Additionally, she has extensive experience in school social work, spanning a decade in roles that involve working closely with children, teens, and families.

A significant turning point in her life occurred seven years ago when she became a mom. This transformative experience reshaped her perspective on mental health and deepened her passion for supporting other moms. Now a mother of 3, Brooke has come to understand how motherhood can profoundly alter our sense of self and the expectations we hold.

Brooke now dedicates her practice to walking alongside moms through every stage of their journey offering empathetic support and practical strategies to help navigate the complexities of motherhood through therapy.

Brooke is looking forward to connecting with you!

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Vanessa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field.  Vanessa has worked in various settings supporting individuals across the lifespan.  

Vanessa enjoys working with Moms through a collaborative and strengths-based approach utilizing evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems.  

As a new mother herself, Vanessa strives to create a warm and supportive environment to help mothers find ways to improve their overall well-being through a holistic approach. She especially enjoys working with individuals in setting healthy boundaries and communicating needs to others.

In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys yoga, reading a good mystery novel, and testing out new recipes she found on Pinterest.

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Doralie 'Dora' Sukhavong is a compassionate mental health counselor specializing in supporting mothers and couples. With a deep commitment to fostering emotional well-being, she helps clients navigate challenges such as postpartum transitions, parenting stress, and relationship dynamics. Drawing on evidence-based approaches and a nurturing demeanor along with her personal experiences as a mother of three, Dora empowers individuals to build stronger connections, improve communication, and cultivate resilience. Her work is centered on creating a safe, judgment-free environment where clients feel heard and supported in their journey toward healing and personal growth.

Her work with mothers emphasizes managing stress, embracing self-care, and finding balance in the often-overwhelming demands of motherhood. She also specializes in helping couples strengthen their relationships, resolve conflicts, and rekindle their connection through effective communication and deeper understanding.

She is passionate about empowering mothers and couples to heal, grow, and thrive in their personal and relational lives.

As a Latina therapist, Dora offers sessions in English and Spanish.

Nadia Gonzales is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in infant-parent mental health and maternal mental health and wellness. Nadia obtained her Master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work and has over ten years of experience supporting women and families with navigating concerns related to relational conflict, parenting stress, trauma, perinatal mental health, insecure attachment, and mood disorders.

Nadia has post-master’s training in Parent-Infant Mental Health and Trauma from Adelphi University, Family and Couples Therapy from Ackerman Institute for the Family, and advanced training through Post-Partum-Support International (PSI). Nadia provides a safe space to heal from the aftermath of trauma and painful histories. She is rostered in Child-Parent- Psychotherapy and has extensive experience working with children and families who have experienced interpersonal violence, including domestic violence and relational abuse.

After the birth of her first child in 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Nadia and her husband decided to move from their home of ten years in Brooklyn, New York to her hometown in Los Angeles, California. She then pursued a deeper focus working in perinatal-mental health as she realized the huge gaps that exists in support for women and mothers during the perinatal period.

Nadia utilizes a range of approaches in treatment, including psychodynamic therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Nadia is deeply committed to empowering women and family systems by providing a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, relational, and anti-oppressive approach to the healing journey.

Nadia offers services in both Spanish and English.