At Rooted in Counselling, we believe that finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of the healing journey.
Our team is made up of Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, and Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) — each bringing their own training, lived experience, and clinical approach to their work.
Not sure who to book with? Contact us at hello@rootedincounselling.ca and we will help match you with the right therapist for your needs.
Our Team
Registered Social Workers
Natasha Rykaszewski MSW, RSW
Hi, I’m Natasha — a Certified EMDR Therapist and Registered Social Worker — and the founder of Rooted in Counselling. I work with adults, particularly those in helping and high-accountability roles, navigating trauma, attachment wounds, burnout, and the patterns that persist despite insight and self-awareness. My clients include therapists, healthcare workers, first responders, educators, and others who spend their working lives supporting people in distress — often while carrying significant weight of their own. My approach integrates Certified EMDR therapy, attachment-focused work, and parts-based approaches (IFS-informed). This is depth-focused work — not just coping strategies or symptom management, but therapy that goes to the root. Before founding this practice, I spent over six years in the field of social work across diverse communities and settings. My own inner work continues to inform and deepen how I show up for the people I work with. I offer sessions virtually across Ontario and in limited in-person capacity in Bracebridge, Muskoka.
Elly Mowers MSW, RSW
Hi, I’m Elly. I’m excited to meet you! I hold a Master of Social Work from York University (2011), along with an Honours Bachelor of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Diploma in General Arts and Science.
While my academic background provided the foundation for my profession, my life experiences have been my most powerful teachers.
My personal journey has equipped me to support you in discovering your authentic self, embracing your worth, aligning your actions with your values, and facing life with courage. Together, we can create meaningful change and work toward your goals.
I use a client-centered, collaborative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), play and arts-based therapy, exposure therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
I support individuals — particularly teens — with a wide range of challenges, including: addiction, ADHD, anxiety, body image concerns, legal issues, depression, emotional dysregulation, gender and sexuality concerns, grief, low self-esteem, OCD, parenting, relationship struggles, school avoidance, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and spiritual concerns.
If you’ve read this far, it means you’re ready to find the right fit. Let’s connect for a complimentary 15-minute consultation and see if this journey is right for you.
Veronica Giannini MSW,RSW
Hey! I’m Veronica, a client-centered and neuro-affirming counsellor with over 15 years of social work experience supporting children, youth, adults, and families.
Clients often describe me as empathetic, authentic, and down-to-earth. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, creating a safe space for sensitive, overwhelmed, and insightful folks seeking greater self-awareness and meaningful change. After years of counselling in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary settings, I’ve developed a strong understanding of the challenges facing young people and parents today. I also support adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and women’s health concerns.
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach drawing from CBT, DBT skills, ACT, IFS- informed, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-informed and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
With younger clients, I incorporate art and play-based techniques to support self-discovery, emotional expression, and resilience. I believe each person has the capacity for healing and growth, and that therapy should feel approachable, personalized, and grounded in your strengths and goals. If this resonates with you, I’d love to connect.
Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying)
Elise Delorme, RP
Hi there! I’m Elise. I hold an MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Queen’s University. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
I work with children, youth, and adults, supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, addiction, anger management, OCD, BPD, ADHD, and ASD.
My approach is client-centered and holistic, honouring each person’s lived experience. I am committed to ongoing learning and to creating an open, supportive therapeutic relationship. Through empathy, collaboration, and acceptance, I aim to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Allison Jones , RP
Hi, I’m Allison. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience working in the field of child and youth mental health.
I have extensive training in providing assessment and treatment to individuals, children and families who are struggling with anxiety, relational concerns, emotion regulation, attachment and parenting, behavioural issues and the impact of trauma.
Therapy is a uniquely personal experience and there is no one “right” approach. I create a safe space to explore your challenges and help you feel understood. Using a family systems lens, I believe that a child/youth’s struggles should be viewed in the context of their environment and that family members have a significant role in the healing journey.
It takes courage to ask for help and I provide a safe, non-judgemental space to support you. If you are ready for some help, you are worried about your child’s mental health, or you are experiencing your own stress or mental health challenges, you’ve come to the right place.
Wendy Hogarth, RP
Hi, I’m Wendy – a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychospiritual Therapist.
I bring a wealth of professional and lived experience that helps me hold space for a wide range of wounds, conflicts, and questions. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, grounded in evidence-based practice and a deep respect for the mystery and meaning woven through our lives.
Whether you’re navigating relationship or family challenges, work stress, grief, spiritual uncertainty, or major life transitions, I offer a caring place to work through the hard stuff of living. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches—IFS, CBT, ACT, somatic, and narrative therapies—tailored to meet your needs.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an educator, business owner, and spiritual care provider—experiences that continue to shape how I show up: open, attuned, and unafraid of complexity. Outside of my work, I enjoy quiet mornings, good questions, and time spent in nature. I’m a mom, a wife, and a fellow traveler—still learning, still becoming—with some insights that may enrich our time together.
Daniel Simon, RP-Q
Hi, I’m Dan – a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and creativity. I work with individuals and couples navigating challenges around ADHD, relationships, anger, identity, grief, and anxiety. My work draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment theory, and narrative practices, with an emphasis on helping people move through stuck patterns toward more meaningful, values-aligned living.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked for over a decade as a designer. That path taught me to explore problems from multiple angles and design solutions that are both effective and personalized. That lens continues to shape my practice today: therapy, like good design, should support the way you are built, not force you to conform to an ideal that doesn’t fit.
As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent person, I bring a deep appreciation for the ways our brains, histories, and environments shape our stories. I strive to meet all of those with compassion, not judgment.
I work primarily with adults (18+), and occasionally with youth 16+ when appropriate. I also work with couples across a wide range of backgrounds and identities.