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Real People. Real Connections.

A team rooted in thoughtful, neuroscience-informed care. We bring together a range of training and perspectives, while sharing a common commitment to connection, safety, and meaningful change.

Find Your Therapist

Meet Our Clinical Team

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Anika Edwards

Counsellor

Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

• Children

✓ In-Person  ✓ Virtual

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Ashlee Parker

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

• Children • Teens • Adults

✓ In-Person  ✓ Virtual

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Christina Lee Billyard

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Art Therapist (DTATI)

• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents

✓ In-Person  ✓ Virtual

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Courtney Chow

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Dance & Movement Therapist (R-DMT)

• Teens • Adults

✓ In-Person  ✓ Virtual

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Dallas

Therapy Dog

Canine Good Neighbour (CKC)

• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents

✓ In-Person  ✓ Virtual

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Hope McMaster

Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying (RPQ)

• Children • Teens

✓ In-Person  ✓ Virtual

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Katherine Borak

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Child & Youth Worker (CYW)

Doctorate in Education (PhD)

• Parents

✓ Virtual Only

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Kelly Cassano

Counsellor

Child & Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP)

Child & Youth Worker (CYW)

• Parents

✓ Virtual Only

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Nancy Marshall

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Doctorate in Education, Neurodiversity-Affirming Care (PhD)

• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents

✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual 

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Shaun Mazzocca

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC0

• Teens• Adults

✓ Virtual Only

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Sahana Karunakaran

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Master's of Social Work (MSW)

• Children • Teens

✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual

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Sophie Mihevc

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Master's of Social Work (MSW)

• Children • Teens

✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Lisa Marucci

Co-Founder

Clinical Director

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Ron Old

Co-Founder

Program Director

Thoughtful Matching Process

At Ripple, we believe therapy begins with quality connection, not a quick assignment. Our matching process to a therapist is guided by care, curiosity, and clinical judgment.

 

If for any reason your therapist doesn’t feel like the right fit, we will help connect you with another therapist within or outside of Ripple, at no additional cost.

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Our Vibe

Small, Family-Owned

We’re a close-knit team that cares deeply about the people we support. Our work is personal, thoughtful, and rooted in real relationships.

Human, Not Clinical

We keep things real and approachable. You don’t have to translate your experience into therapy language—we’ll meet you exactly where you are.

Supporting Mind and Body Together

We understand how stress and emotions live in the body. Our approach supports safety, regulation, and connection before anything else.

Inclusive and Whole-Person Focused

Every part of you is welcome here. We honour your full story, your identity, and your lived experience—never reducing you to a label or problem.

Why Choose Ripple Effect?

Relationship-Centred

Human Care

Whole-Person Support NOT One-Size-Fits-All

Grounded in Neuroscience research

backed by years of thoughtful practice

When You're Ready

Starting can feel like a big step. We’re here to meet you in it—begins with a free 15-minute consult, at your pace.

When You're Ready

Starting can feel like a big step. We’re here to meet you in it—begins with a free 15-minute consult, at your pace.

When You're Ready

Starting can feel like a big step. We’re here to meet you in it—begins with a free 15-minute consult, at your pace.

When You're Ready

Starting can feel like a big step. We’re here to meet you in it—begins with a free 15-minute consult, at your pace.

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