Emma is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is passionate about providing psychotherapy services to children and adolescents. Prior to joining Riverwise in May 2024, Emma worked as a Registered Midwife and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), providing support to birthing families in Toronto, Barrie, and across Muskoka.

With a focus on collaboration, Emma meets children and adolescents where they are developmentally to explore the issues that are important to them. Emma’s approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive. At Riverwise, Emma is supervised by Maaike Canrinus.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending time with her family, reading novels, and running with her dog, Coco.

Emma offers the following services at Riverwise:

• Counselling / psychotherapy

• Parent consultation / coaching

• Workshops and group services

Education and Training:

• M.A. in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (in progress)

• B.HSc. in Midwifery, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) (2014)

• B.A. in Women and Gender Studies, St. Francis Xavier University (2006)

• Additional training in emotion coaching for parents from the Gottman Institute, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), narrative therapy (NT), childhood anxiety, and other modalities

Registration and Memberships:

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

• Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association