Meet Our Clinical Team
Anika Edwards
Registered Psychotherapist,
Qualifying (RPQ)
Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
• Children
✓ Virtual Only
Ashlee Parker
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Master's in Social Work (MSW)
• Children • Teens • Adults
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Christina Lee Billyard
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Art Therapist (DTATI)
• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Courtney Chow
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Dance & Movement Therapist (R-DMT)
• Teens • Adults
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Therapy Dog
Canine Good Neighbour (CKC)
Dallas
• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents
✓ Virtual
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Master's of Social Work (MSW)
Fareezeh Avari
• Children • Teens
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying (RPQ)
Hope McMaster
• Children • Teens
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Master's of Social Work Student
Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW)
Hugo Pesa
• Children • Teens • Adults
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Katherine Borak
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Child & Youth Worker (CYW)
Doctorate in Education (PhD)
• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents
✓ Virtual
Kelly Cassano
Counsellor
Child & Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP)
Child & Youth Worker (CYW)
• Children • Teens • Adults •
✓ Parents ✓ Virtual
Nancy Marshall
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Doctorate in Education, Neurodiversity-Affirming Care (PhD)
• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Shaun Mazzocca
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
• Teens • Adults
✓ Virtual Only
Sahana Karunakaran
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Master's of Social Work (MSW)
• Children • Teens • Adults
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Sophie Mihevc
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Master's of Social Work (MSW)
• Children • Teens
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Stephanie Van Egmond
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Art Therapist (DVATI)
• Children • Teens • Adults • Parents
✓ In-Person ✓ Virtual
Meet Our Leadership Team
Lisa Marucci
Co-Founder
Clinical Director
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.
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.