Karah Pegg

MSW, Registered Social Worker

“Hi there! My name is Karah (she/her) and I am a Registered Social Worker. As your therapist, I believe that you are the expert in your own life and experiences, and my role is to walk alongside you and help you build on the skills you already have. Through my work, I hope to change the stigma around accessing therapy and make the therapeutic space less stuffy and more welcoming.”

Rita Onwunali

MSW, Registered Social Worker

“Hi, I’m Rita. I work from a client-centered, strength-based and culturally sensitive approach with a focus on individual development. I recognize that people reaching out for mental health support are already going through a lot, so I meet you where you are at and hold space for you as we figure out how to get you to your desired destination. My practice centres on supporting healthy relationships we have with ourselves, which is foundational in influencing relationships with people around us. In partnering with me in your journey towards healing, I embrace and support the cultural dimensions of everyone to foster strength, empowerment and confidence.”

Abimbola Orukpe

MSW, Registered Social Worker

I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative, and non-pathologizing therapeutic atmosphere to work with you ensuring you are seen, heard, understood, and respected. I operate from a lens of intersectionality, anti-oppressive practice, and a curious mindset while honouring my client’s stories, strengths, resilience, and autonomy. I do not think therapy should be rigid, so I endeavour to create a relaxed and welcoming space filled with warmth where we can work together on your journey towards optimal health and wellness.”

Rebecca Bartlett

MSW, Registered Social Worker (On Leave — Not Accepting New Clients)

“At some point in life, you might face unexpected roadblocks or have experiences that make you feel disempowered, afraid, and hopeless. I know how important it is to acknowledge and address what we may have experienced in order to eventually transform those feelings into feelings of empowerment, strength, and hope for the future.”

Rached Alame

MSW, Registered Social Worker

My approach to therapy is rooted in a person-centred and anti-oppressive practice, meeting you as the client where you are at to best serve your individual, community, and relationship needs, in both the short and long-term. Maintaining a trauma-informed and safe space is foundational to my practice and includes cultural and religious humility, social justice, enhancing communication and understanding, and social-emotional wellbeing.”

Erin Leech

MSW, Registered Social Worker (Not Accepting New Clients)

I believe in therapy that comes from a place of humanity, in knowing we are all just walking each other home. I seek to be an empathetic companion along your journey as we create an atmosphere where you feel seen, heard, accepted, and believed, as I personally know the healing power of being accepted for your authentically flawed self.

Lara Sheppard

MSc, Registered Social Worker (Not Accepting New Clients)

“Hi, I’m Lara and I’m a registered Social Worker at DiveThru. I’ve had the privilege of working in the Mental Health field for more than 20 years with at risk young people and their families in a variety of settings. I bring hope and authenticity into my work and I will strive to build a therapeutic alliance with you in which you feel safe, understood and a partner in our work together. I believe everyone has strengths but sometimes life’s challenges make it difficult to recognize them. Together, you and I will explore your strengths and discover new possibilities for how to tackle life’s challenges and create the future you desire.”