Clinical Psychologist, PhD, Master of Public Health
(she/her)
Dr. Jessica Zucker
@ihadamiscarriage
(she/her)
Kate Borsato
@theperinatalcollective
licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy
director, RSW, full spectrum doula
@vanessaandxander
Melissa Medjuck
(she/her)
Founder + director, RCC, PMH-c
@kateborsato
the co-hosts
(she/her)
Vanessa Marin
Xander Marin
(He/Him)
Registered Social Worker, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Perinatal Mental Health Clinician,
(She/Her)
Rita Girn
@ritagirnwellness
Sociologist, Consultant, Educator, & Founder of Remasculine
(he/him)
Dr Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartman
remasculine.com
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
(She/Her)
KerriAnne Sejour
@Therapyinmotionnyc
Clinical Psychologist, PhD
(She/Her)
Venus Mahmoodi
columbia psychiatry
Registered Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
(She/her)
Samantha Copithorne
@sam_r.psych
Licensed Professional & Clinical Mental Health CounseloR, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
(She/Her)
Kate Kincaid
@okatekincaid
Master of Advanced Studies in Infant-Family Practice, Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
(she/her)
Michelle Charriere
@babiesandbrains
LMFT, Founder & Executive Director of Cactus In Bloom
(She/Her)
Ebony Williams
@cactus_in_bloom
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Postpartum Doula, PMH-C
(She/Her)
Sam Welsh
@samwelsh.ca
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
(He/Him)
Justin Brass
vitalitycollective.ca
Founders of MamaPsychologists, Registered Psychologists
@couplestocradlescounselling
(she/her)
Caitlin Slavens
Chelsea Bodie
(she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
(She/Her)
Kailynn Klepfer
@evolvetxtherapysvcs
Registered Provisional Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
(she/her)
Melissa Kaur Hanson
@melissa.psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellors, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Providers, Co-Founders of Illuminate Counselling
@illuminate_counselling
(she/her)
Alexandra Stewart
Ruth Skutezky
(she/her)
Practice Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
(She/Her)
Marissa Gray
@graytherapygroup
Doctor of Social Work, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Master of Theological Studies
(she/her)
Dr. Julie Franks
@nurturingthesisterhood
Registered Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, Yoga Teacher
(She/Her)
Briar Culbert
@briar.culbert
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist & Certified Sexologist
(She/Her)
Taylor McConnachie
@embodiedsexualwellness
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider & more
(she/her)
Avril Ferguson
@perinatalparentinginstitute
(she/her)
Anita Gill
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor
(She/Her)
Hilary Evans
@hilary.a.evans
Registered Pharmacist, Reproductive & Fertility Care Specialty Pharmacist
@HerWellnessRx
Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice Founder
(she/her)
Bridget Jones
@drbridgetjones
(She/Her)
Mila Arsenijevic
Registered Social Worker
(She/Her)
Kaitlin Wolfe
@Kaitlinwolfecounselling
Registered Social Worker, Founder and Clinic Director of Toronto Therapy Practice
@torontotherapypractice
@hg.canada
Ontario Certified Teacher, Co-Founders of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada & MORE
(she/her)
Julia Russell
Maria Castrellon
(she/her)
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
(she/her)
Ella Moynihan
@moonrise.therapy
Master of Human Kinetics, Professional Kinesiologist
(She/Her)
Jessie Mundell
@jessiemundell
Registered Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
(she/her)
Stephanie Borgen
@pillarperinatal
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Co-Founder of Nurture19
(She/Her)
Erica Rose Cummings
@nurture_19_
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinic Director, Author
(She/Her)
Martina Nova
@novacaretherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
(she/her)
Gabriella Bores
@momsmindmatters
Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Co-Creators of your human therapists AND Peace Project Mental Health Counseling
(she/her)
Casandra Musumeci
@yourhumantherapists
rn, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, Founder of HER: the motherhood shift
(She/Her)
Kristina Soetaert
@thehershift
Andrea Rockefeller
(she/her)
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the perinatal mental health conference 2025
conference kick off
Kate Borsato is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and founder of The Perinatal Collective. Melissa Medjuck is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Certified Doula (DONA). Both hold master's degrees in their fields and specialize in perinatal mental health. They provide individual counseling, create educational resources for perinatal professionals, and share free resources online. Their vision is to build an accessible, honest mental health hub for parents and professionals in the perinatal space.
Founder, RCC, PMH-C, conference co-host
Kate Borsato
(She/her)
Melissa Medjuck
(She/her)
RSW, MSW, CD(DONA), conference co-host
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What We Don’t Say Hurts Us: Shame, Stigma, and Silence in Perinatal Mental Health
live presentation
Dr. Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning books NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives and I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement. Jessica is the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Vogue, and Harvard Business Review, among others. She’s an advisor for the tech company Empathy and has been featured on NPR, CNN, The Today Show, and Good Morning America. Jessica earned advanced degrees from New York University and Harvard University.
Clinical Psychologist, PhD, Master of Public Health
Dr. Jessica Zucker
(She/her)
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A pre-recorded interview exploring strategies for helping couples deepen connection and strengthen their sex lives.
interview
Vanessa and Xander Marin are the New York Times bestselling authors of Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. Vanessa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in sex therapy, and Xander is her candid, comedic co-host in both life and work. Together, they bring humor, honesty, and practical tools to conversations about intimacy, relationships, and sexuality. They’re the creators of the Pillow Talks podcast and the popular Instagram account @vanessaandxander, where they share relatable, step-by-step guidance to help couples deepen connection and improve their sex lives.
licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy
Vanessa Marin
(She/her)
Xander Marin
(He/Him)
registration options
What’s Going On for Dad? Understanding the Shifting Emotional and Masculine Landscape of Modern Fatherhood, And How Providers Can Help
seminar
Dr. Brendan K. Hartman is a Sociologist and Consultant specializing in the social-emotional development and well-being of boys and men, and how this connects to the well-being of all genders. He is the Founder of Remasculine and works with schools, organizations, and families across North America, equipping educators, parents, and leaders to more effectively support boys and young men while navigating gender-related challenges with confidence and care.
Sociologist, Consultant, Educator, and Founder of Remasculine
Dr Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartman
(He/Him)
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Holding the Holder: Clinical Supervision in Perinatal Mental Health Through an Ethical and Decolonized Lens
seminar
Rita Girn, RSW, CCC, is a therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant in Training with EMDRIA, and founder of Rita Girn Wellness. She is certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care, EMDR Clinician, Canadian Birth and Reproductive Trauma and Canadian Grief and Loss Therapist. Her work centers on perinatal mental health, trauma, and supporting clients and practitioners with a focus on working with BIPOC populations. She brings a decolonized lens to clinical care, integrating science-based modalities with ancestral wisdom and embodied practices to create spaces for healing, growth, and professional learning.
Registered Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician, EMDR Clinician and Consultant-in-Training
Rita Girn
(She/her)
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Moving Beyond Survival: Centering the Mental Health for Black Birthing Mamas in Clinical Practice
seminar
KerriAnne Sejour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, Doula, Adjunct Professor, and Maternal Health Consultant dedicated to supporting Black women in cultivating identity, self-esteem, and self-confidence. She specializes in guiding new and expecting Black mothers through life’s transitions, offering compassionate care for mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and postpartum adjustment.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, Adjunct Professor and Doula
KerriAnne Sejour
(She/her)
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olding the Story: Tools to Support Clients in Processing Their Birth Experience
workshop
Alison is a Registered Psychotherapist, mother of four, and the creator and host of The Born Identity podcast. Passionate about sharing real and varied birth stories, she blends her professional expertise with lived experience to create a warm, insightful space for parents and birth professionals alike.
Registered Psychotherapist
Alison Chisholm
(She/her)
registration options
Queering Reproductive Trauma: What We Know, Who Gets Seen, and What Comes Next
workshop
Olivia Scobie is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario specializing in perinatal mood, reproductive trauma, and parental mental health. While she has a subspecialty in provider burnout, her work spans multiple areas. Olivia is the Co-Founder of Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings, maintains a private practice where she offers therapy and clinical supervision, and is currently completing her PhD in Health Policy and Equity. Her research focuses on the reproductive trauma experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ birthers. Above all, Olivia believes in telling your story, eating dessert every day, and ensuring barrier-free access to mental health support.
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate
Olivia Scobie
(She/her)
registration options
Trauma Bombing or Storytelling? Holding Safer Space in the Era of Oversharing
WORKSHOP
Amber Sperling is a trauma therapist certified by the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association, a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, and the Director of a thriving group practice in Ontario. As Co-Chair of her regional Perinatal Mental Health Task Force, she blends clinical care with systems advocacy to improve emotional safety and access to support for mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Registered Social Worker, PMHC, Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Amber Sperling
(She/her)
registration options
Hormones After Birth: Unpacking the Mental Health Impact
mini session
Samantha Copithorne is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Lead at Pine Integrated Health Centre in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. A Doctoral Student in Psychology, she is Perinatal Mental Health Certified and specializes in Birth Trauma, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and Postpartum Mental Health. Samantha presents and publishes on the topic of Women’s Mental Health and integrates evidence-based therapies in her clinical practice.
Registered Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Samantha Copithorne
(She/her)
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Perinatal Mental Health in Muslim Women: Predictors, Clinical Relevance, and Implications for Care
WORKSHOP
Dr. Venus Mahmoodi is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and a clinician in the Women’s and Reproductive Mental Health Program. As a Whitaker Scholar of Developmental Neuropsychiatry, her research examines cognitive functioning during pregnancy. An expert in Perinatal Mental Health in Muslim communities, she has treated women, conducted research, and developed Islamically-Integrated Interventions to improve care.
Clinical Psychologist, PhD
Venus Mahmoodi
(She/her)
registration options
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and EMDR for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Workshop
Kate Kincaid is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Executive Business Coach with group private practices in Arizona and Utah. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trained in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy, and utilizes Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in her clinical work. Kate also trains other clinicians in these modalities. She is passionate about perinatal mental health and advocates for innovative psychiatric treatments for PMDD and postpartum depression. Kate is the Co-Creator of Southwest Love Fest and an author of Polyamory Journal: A Relationship Book and a contributing author to Queering Psychedelics.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Kate Kincaid
(She/Her)
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Therapy Is Political: Providing Perinatal Psychotherapy in an Uncertain World
WORKSHOP
Dr. Suzanne Mungalez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Education Specialist, and Trained Doula. As a Black, Congolese-American, queer mother, her identity deeply informs her work. She is tender with people, tough on systems, and committed to collective liberation. Dr. Suzanne specializes in supporting new and soon-to-be parents in birthing and raising babies in unprecedented times.
Clinical Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, Certified Lactation Educator Specialist
Suzanne Mungalez
(She/They)
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Relationship Strain is a Health Issue: What Perinatal Professionals Can Do Without Doing Couples Therapy
workshop
Autumn Fowler is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and relationship expert who helps couples navigate the challenges of parenthood. Having experienced firsthand how demanding the transition to parenthood can be on a relationship, she has made it her mission to create accessible resources that strengthen connection during the perinatal period. Autumn offers individual and couples therapy, couples retreats, and online education programs designed to reduce conflict, balance the mental load, and enhance relational well-being. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, exploring the Salish Sea with her family, and playing Cribbage with her husband.
Canadian Certified Counsellor + Relationship Therapist
Autumn Fowler
(She/her)
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Unseen No More: Doula Support for Black Mothers
seminar
Dr. Dani is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Colorado, specializing in maternal mental health. With over five years of experience, she supports mothers navigating the emotional challenges of early motherhood. Drawing on her background in juvenile justice, school-based services, and crisis intervention, she provides compassionate, culturally attuned care. Dr. Dani is deeply committed to helping mothers care for their mental health while balancing the complex demands of parenting.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Dr. Danielle Alexander
(She/her)
registration options
Cactus In Bloom: Supporting Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse & Sexual Abuse As Adults Who Are Perinatal & Parenting (An Overview)
Seminar
Ebony is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a trauma specialist, and the founder of Cactus In Bloom, a project that works to fill the gap in care for survivors of childhood sexual abuse/ sexual violence as adults who are family planning, perinatal, and parenting. Cactus In Bloom takes a system wide approach to shifting culture and disrupting the cycle of intergenerational childhood sexual abuse.
LMFT, Founder & Executive Director of Cactus In Bloom
Ebony williams
(She/her)
registration options
The Importance of Attachment: How Early Relationships Shape the Developing Brain
Seminar
Michelle Charriere holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Infant-Family Practice and is a trained facilitator in Circle of Security Parenting. She is an Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and a proud mother to a three-year-old, with another baby on the way. After more than a decade of supporting families in her community, Michelle founded Babies and Brains to deepen her mission of promoting mental health during the critical birth-to-five window. Through accessible educational resources and content, she equips families with the tools and knowledge to foster secure attachment, emotional connection, and lasting resilience.
Master of Advanced Studies in Infant-Family Practice, Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator
Michelle Charriere
(she/Her)
registration options
Couples'-Adjacent Therapy: Strategies for Addressing Relational Dynamics while Working Individually with Perinatal Clients
seminar
Sam is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with The Perinatal Collective, specializing in couples therapy from conception through the postpartum period. With a focus on attachment, communication, and relationship dynamics, she supports partners as they navigate the chaos, intensity, and connection of early parenthood. As a parent of two boys, Sam brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work, helping couples stay connected and feel seen during this transformative season.
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Postpartum Doula, PMH-C
Sam Welsh
(She/Her)
registration options
When ADHD Meets Motherhood: Implications for Mental Health and Family Functioning
seminar
Caitlin Slavens and Chelsea Bodie, Registered Psychologists and Co-Founders of MamaPsychologists and Couples to Cradles Counselling, specialize in maternal mental health, parenting, and family support. Both mothers and Co-Authors of the book Not Your Mother’s Postpartum, their work has been featured in major outlets including TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and HuffPost, where they advocate for accessible, inclusive care for families.
Founders of MamaPsychologists, Registered Psychologists
Caitlin Slavens & Chelsea Bodie
(She/Her)
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Building Families Through Surrogacy: Gay Men’s Mental Health and Parenting in the Perinatal Stage
Seminar
Justin Brass is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a sex and couples therapist based in Vancouver. His research and clinical work focus on LGBTQ+ mental health, perinatal well-being, and queer family-building through surrogacy. Justin brings a trauma-informed lens to supporting diverse families across the lifespan, with a focus on identity, intimacy, and the transition to parenthood.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Justin Brass
(He/Him)
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From Guilt to Grace: Supporting Moms in the Journey from Shame to Strength
Seminar
Kailynn Klepfer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Supervisor and trauma-informed therapist based in Houston, Texas. With over a decade of clinical experience, she owns a virtual private practice supporting mothers across the state. Kailynn is passionate about helping new moms navigate identity shifts, reduce guilt and shame, and find grounding in their daily lives. Outside of her work, she enjoys staying active with her lively preschooler, spending time with family and friends, and embracing the joys of motherhood.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Kailynn Klepfer
(She/Her)
registration options
“Do I Really Want Another?” Helping Clients Navigate Ambivalence & Uncertainty in Family Planning
seminar
Alexandra Stewart and Ruth Skutezky are Registered Clinical Counsellors and Co-Founders of Illuminate Counselling in North Vancouver, specializing in perinatal mental health and relationship support. With a foundation of clinical expertise and personal experiences navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and motherhood, they bring both depth and empathy to their work. Their approach is rooted in a shared commitment to helping parents feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Registered Clinical Counsellors, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Providers, Co-Founders of Illuminate Counselling
Alexandra Stewart & Ruth Skutezky
(She/Her)
registration options
Breaking the Silence: South Asian Women’s Voices in Perinatal Care
seminar
Melissa Hanson is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta, providing care at Beaumont Wellness Centre in Beaumont and Century Park Pain & Health Clinic in Edmonton. Informed by her Punjabi heritage, motherhood, and lived experience, Melissa is passionate about perinatal mental health and is dedicated to supporting BIPOC individuals, particularly South Asian women, through compassionate, client-centred care.
Registered Provisional Psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Melissa Kaur Hanson
(She/her)
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The Motherhood Identity: Using Narrative Therapy to Support New Moms
SEMINAR
Marissa Gray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting women, children, and families through transitions, overwhelm, and identity shifts. She founded Gray Therapy Group to address the specific needs of women’s mental health through individual psychotherapy and group-based workshops. Marissa specializes in anxiety, motherhood, relationships, and the mental load, offering compassionate, evidence-informed care tailored to each stage of the parenting journey.
Practice Owner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
Marissa Gray
(She/Her)
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Co-Creation of a Document: The Grounding Power of Writing in Perinatal Sessions
seminar
Briar Culbert is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, specializing in spiritual psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and integrative mind-body approaches. She honours each individual’s unique relationship with spirituality and brings a holistic lens to both her client and supervisory work. A mother of two, partner, and nature lover, Briar draws on her background in movement, nutrition, biochemistry, and ceremony to support healing and connection across the perinatal journey.
Registered Psychotherapist, Spiritual Director, Yoga Teacher
Briar Culbert
(She/her)
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Sexual Wellness Throughout Parenthood and Beyond
SEMINAR
Taylor McConnachie is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), based in Simcoe, Ontario. She is the Founder and Owner of Embodied Sexual Wellness and Psychotherapy, where she and her team provide holistic, trauma-informed sex therapy and sexual wellness support. Taylor is deeply committed to helping individuals transform and redefine their relationships with sex and sexuality. Taylor founded Embodied Sexual Wellness and Psychotherapy to address the significant gaps in sexual wellness services.
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, Certified Sexologist
Taylor McConnachie
(She/Her)
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Before the Bump: Supporting Fertility Struggles in Perinatal Mental Health Work
SEMINAR
Anita Gill is a Pharmacist Clinician with a passion for fertility, hormone health, and whole-person wellness. With a background in both sociology and pharmacy, she brings a unique lens to her work, blending clinical expertise with an understanding of the systemic barriers that impact health and access to care. At My Fertility Labs, Anita provides compassionate, evidence-based support, empowering individuals throughout their reproductive journeys. Outside of work, she enjoys strength training, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her husband, toddler, and dog.
Registered Pharmacist, Reproductive & Fertility Care Specialty Pharmacist
Anita Gill
(She/her)
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Perinatal Mental Health at the Margins: Northern, Rural, and Remote Realities
SEMINAR
Avril Ferguson is a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of a private practice specializing in perinatal mental health. She holds certifications in Perinatal Mental Health, Grief and Loss, and Birth and Reproductive Trauma. Deeply committed to improving access to care across Ontario, Avril leads Norfolk County Counselling & Psychotherapy, a rural in-person clinic in southwestern Ontario, and Northwell Counselling, a virtual clinic serving northern and remote communities. She is also the Founder of the Norfolk Perinatal & Parenting Institute. In partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, Avril develops and facilitates continuing education programs to expand practitioner knowledge and improve care for families.
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, Certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Provider & more
Avril Ferguson
(She/Her)
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Running on Empty: Burnout in Parents of Kids with Complex Needs
seminar
Hilary Evans is a Clinical Counsellor and mother who supports families in navigating emotional health with warmth, humour, and evidence-based care. She collaborates closely with pediatricians in her work with children and provides compassionate support to parents facing anxiety, burnout, and complex child health needs. Hilary is known for making hard topics feel relatable and hopeful, whether in therapy sessions, speaking engagements, or through her engaging presence on social media.
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Hilary Evans
(She/her)
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Men's Mental Health in Practice: Connecting With The Disconnected
Seminar
John Shearer is a Registered Social Worker and the Founder of Kickstart Men’s Therapy, a practice dedicated to men’s mental health. Inspired by his own journey into fatherhood and the lack of meaningful support available to men, John has built a career focused on helping fathers feel seen, supported, and connected. He is the creator of Essentials for the Modern Dad, a course designed for new and expectant fathers to foster confidence, emotional resilience, and deeper connection. John brings a relational, down-to-earth approach to bridging socialized masculinity with emotional presence throughout the perinatal journey.
Registered Social Worker
John Shearer
(He/Him)
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Maternal Burnout And The Mental Load: What Providers Need to Know
SEMINAR
Stacy McCann is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in Edwardsville, Illinois (just outside St. Louis). She owns Present Moment Counseling Services, where she specializes in maternal overwhelm, the mental load, overstimulation and burnout in motherhood, and perinatal mental health. She sees mothers virtually in Missouri and Illinois, and in person in Edwardsville. She received intensive perinatal training from Postpartum Support International, and is a certified Fair Play Method facilitator.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Parent Coach, Therapist Consultant, Writer
Stacy McCann
(She/Her)
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The Use of EMDR During the Perinatal Period
seminar
Lisa Greenstein is a licensed clinical therapist in New Jersey and New York. She loves supporting clients along their family building journeys, including infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, birth trauma, early parenting, and finding the version of themselves they like best once they become parents. Lisa is a certified EMDR therapist, and uses the EMDR framework as the basis for her work with clients, noting that the way we experience anything, our fertility journey especially, is rooted in how we have learned to think about ourselves as a result of everything we have experienced up until this point.
LCSW, PMH-C , EMDR Certified, MPH
Lisa Greenstein
(She/Her)
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Seeing the Need: Supporting Postpartum Individuals Without Being Asked
SEMINAR
Jeevan Atwal is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider. She offers individual and couples counselling, as well as workshops focused on supporting parents through the perinatal period. Jeevan’s passion for this work was sparked by her own experience after the birth of her first child, when she saw firsthand how often mental health is overlooked during conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She is dedicated to providing holistic perinatal mental health care and educating communities to better support parents with empathy, knowledge, and intention.
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Jeevan Atwal
(She/Her)
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Integrating Matrescence: Setting a New Standard in Maternal Care
seminar
Christina Bond is a Registered Psychologist in New Zealand, mother of two, and Co-Founder of Matrescence NZ. With over a decade of clinical experience and specialized training, she focuses on supervision and professional development for practitioners seeking to confidently integrate the concept of matrescence into their work, ultimately improving outcomes for mothers. Driven by a passion to ensure mothers are truly seen, heard, and supported, Christina also develops resources to guide women through the profound transition into motherhood.
Registered Psychologist, Co-Founder of Matrescence New Zealand, Perinatal Training and Supervision Specialist
Christina Bond
(she/her)
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A Map of Matrescence: How Perinatal Professionals’ Understanding of the Transition to Motherhood Can Be Protective of Mothers’ Mental Health
SEMINAR
Jessie Harrold is a doula, coach, and author who has been supporting mothers for nearly two decades. She is the author of the award-winning book Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage and the founder of MotherSHIFT, one of the first matrescence support programs in the world, along with The Village, its sister program for postpartum professionals. Jessie’s work has been featured in Today’s Parent, Mindful Magazine, Green Child, and more. Through her writing and programs, she offers a powerful reimagining of the motherhood journey as a rite of passage.
Coach, Author, Doula
Jessie Harrold
(She/Her)
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When We Hold the Parent, We Hold the Child: How Supporting Caregivers Mental Health Supports Secure Attachment in Infants
seminar
Jessica is a counsellor, co-founder of Repose Wellness Collective, and a mother of twin boys. Her clinical work focuses on supporting children, parents, and families, particularly those impacted by relational harm or developmental trauma. Jessica's passion for working with the perinatal period is rooted in her own journey toward motherhood.
Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Jessica Cowan Royle
(She/Her)
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Eating Disorders and the Perinatal Period: Considerations for Care
seminar
Courtney Sedlak is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in supporting individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating. Since the birth of her son four years ago, she has expanded her practice to include perinatal mental health, with a particular focus on clients navigating the intersection of eating disorders and perinatal anxiety. Drawing from her own lived experience with both an eating disorder and postpartum anxiety, Courtney helps clients feel seen and understood while offering practical, evidence-based care.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Courtney Sedlak
(she/her)
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Exploring Cycles of Change including Matrescence and Perimenopause
SEMINAR
Vania Sukola is a feminist psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, breathwork coach, circle facilitator, and ceremonialist based in Toronto/Tkaronto. With 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups, she now centers her work around feminism, pleasure alchemy, somatic nervous system resourcing, and nature-based spirituality. Vania specializes in relational trauma, rites of passage, relationship intimacy, and the transition to parenthood, offering a deeply embodied and holistic approach to healing and growth.
Registered Psychotherapist
Vania Sukola
(She/Her)
MINI SESSION
Bringing in Everyday Rituals to Embrace Parenthood
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What If Pregnancy Isn’t Safe? Mental Health, Trauma, and Ethics in the Family-Building Journey
MINI SESSION
Mila Arsenijevic is a Registered Social Worker and the Founder of Toronto Therapy Practice. With nearly 20 years of experience, she specializes in reproductive mental health, supporting individuals and couples through fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss. In addition to her clinical work, Mila provides professional training and corporate workshops aimed at strengthening mental health support across systems and workplaces.
Registered Social Worker, Founder and Clinic Director of Toronto Therapy Practice
Mila Arsenijevic
(She/Her)
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Walking the Same Path: Working with TTC Clients When You're TTC
mini session
Dr. Bridget Jones is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health. She operates a solo private practice, providing care to clients in Ohio and across the United States. After earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland in 2020 and becoming a mother herself, Dr. Jones developed a deep passion for supporting women through the complexities of motherhood. She works with clients experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety and depression, and postpartum stress, offering compassionate, evidence-based care during some of life’s most vulnerable transitions.
Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice Founder
Bridget Jones
(She/Her)
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Unseen Struggles: The Perinatal Experience of Canadian Military Spouses
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Kaitlin Wolfe is a Registered Social Worker with over seven years of experience supporting women and families in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. As a military spouse and mother of two, she brings lived experience, empathy, and a grounded perspective to her practice. Kaitlin offers holistic, client-centered care and values authentic therapeutic relationships built on trust, respect, and a deep appreciation for each individual’s unique journey.
Registered Social Worker
Kaitlin Wolfe
(She/Her)
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Building Strength from Within: The Power of Resistance Training & Pelvic Floor Function for Perinatal Mental and Physical Wellness
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Jessie Mundell is a Professional Kinesiologist with over 18 years of experience specializing in prenatal and postpartum fitness and pelvic floor health. She is the creator of multiple online fitness programs for perinatal individuals, certification courses for professionals, and co-host of the To Birth and Beyond podcast. Jessie empowers people around the world to find joy in movement and trust in their bodies through a non-diet, inclusive approach to fitness and wellness.
Master of Human Kinetics, Professional Kinesiologist
Jessie Mundell
(She/Her)
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Sharing Safely: Navigating Lived Experience in Perinatal Care with Insights from the Intentional Peer Support Model
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Dr. Julie Franks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trained professional peer, and mother to a preschooler, specializing in perinatal mental health. Her own experiences with infertility and significant anxiety on the path to motherhood inspired her to found Nurturing the Sisterhood, Bainbridge Island’s first local practice dedicated to perinatal mental healthcare. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Franks teaches at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and Western New Mexico University, where her research focuses on elevating women’s roles within families and the workplace.
Doctor of Social Work, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Master of Theological Studies
Dr. Julie Franks
(She/Her)
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Mental Health Impacts of Hyperemesis Gravidarum
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Julia Russell is an educator, advocate, and Co-Founder of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada. A two-time HG survivor, she combines her background in education with lived experience to raise awareness and improve care for those affected by Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) in Canada. Maria Castrellon is a maternal health advocate, Certified Patient and Community Engagement Researcher, and Co-Founder of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada. Also a two-time HG survivor, she draws on her lived experience, academic background in psychology, and expertise in community engagement to lead patient-oriented initiatives that amplify the voices of pregnant patients and their families.
Ontario Certified Teacher, Patient and Community Engagement Researcher, Co-Founders of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Canada
Julia Russell & Maria Castrellon
(She/Her)
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Falling Through the Cracks: My Missed Postpartum Depression Diagnosis
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Amanda Gurman is a storyteller, podcast host, and the founder of Honest as a Mother. As a mother with lived experience of postpartum mental illness, Amanda creates brave spaces for honest conversations about motherhood and mental health. Through truth-telling, empathy, and community, she helps women feel seen, heard, and less alone in their parenting journeys.
Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, Podcast Host
Amanda Gurman
(She/Her)
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Spiritual Emergence: The Perinatal Time as a Portal For Growth
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Paige DiChiara is a transpersonal psychotherapist, advanced yoga teacher, and mother. She supports women through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood as sacred portals for transformation. Blending somatic therapy, Eastern philosophy, and earth-based wisdom, Paige guides women to reconnect with their body and intuition. Her work honors mothers as the root of healing for families, communities, and the planet.
Psychotherapist, Yoga Teacher, Birth Keeper
Paige DiChiara
(She/Her)
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'Rest While the Baby Rests’ and Other Lies We Tell New Moms: Reframing Maternal Mental Health Through a Cultural Lens
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Erica Cummings, Licensed Professional Counselor, and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, is a maternal mental health counselor, coach, and the founder of Nurture19, an organization reimagining family wellness and parental support. Combining clinical expertise with lived experience, Erica helps families thrive while advocating for systemic change in perinatal care.
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Co-Founder of Nurture19
Erica Rose Cummings
(She/Her)
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Walking the Parallel Path: The Clinician-Mother Experience in Perinatal Mental Health
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Stephanie Borgen is a Registered Social Worker and Perinatal Psychotherapist who supports clients navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. As a mother of two young children, she brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work. Stephanie is particularly passionate about supporting therapist-parents and creating space to explore the emotional realities of navigating motherhood while holding space for others.
Registered Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Stephanie Borgen
(she/Her)
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The ADHD Parent in a Postpartum World: Navigating Overwhelm, Shame, and Sensory Overload
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Martina Nova is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and trauma therapist based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She specializes in trauma, ADHD, postpartum mental health, and parenting through a nervous-system-informed lens. Martina supports clients in breaking intergenerational cycles they were never shown how to escape, while raising their children in more compassionate and connected ways.
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinic Director, Author of upcoming book ‘Same Page Parenting'
Martina Nova
(She/Her)
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When There’s No Baby to Hold: Supporting Postpartum After Pregnancy Loss
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Ella Moynihan is a Counsellor and Women’s Health Advocate who supports women through life’s transitions, from pre-conception to postpartum and beyond. Drawing on her own lived experience with perinatal depression and pregnancy loss, Ella brings deep empathy and a mind–body approach to her work. She helps clients explore patterns, reconnect with themselves, and move through life with greater clarity, self-trust, and balance.
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Ella Moynihan
(She/Her)
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Holding Space: A Restorative Pause for Caregivers
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Andrea Rockefeller and Casandra Musumeci are Licensed Mental Health Counselors based in New York and Co-Owners of Peace Project Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. They are also the creators of @yourhumantherapists, a growing community of over 73,000 mental health professionals built through authentic, relatable content that encourages therapists to embrace and celebrate their humanness. Through YHT Wellness, Book Club, and other network offerings, Andrea and Casandra create meaningful spaces for therapists to connect deeply, grow both personally and professionally.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Co-Creators of @yourhumantherapists AND Peace Project Mental Health Counseling
Andrea Rockefeller
(She/her)
Casandra Musumeci
(She/her)
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From What-Ifs to Worthy: Reclaiming Peace in Postpartum
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Gabriella Bores is a Licensed Therapist and Postpartum Coach who helps anxious new mothers find calm, clarity, and confidence. Blending clinical expertise with lived experience as a mom, she empowers women to release guilt and embrace joy, without pretending the hard parts don’t exist. Gabriella offers both private therapy and group coaching, creating supportive spaces for mothers to feel seen, supported, and more like themselves again.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Gabriella Bores
(She/Her)
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The Invisible Crisis: Perinatal OCD, Delayed Diagnosis, and the Birth of HER: A Frontline Nurse’s Journey Through the Gaps in Perinatal Care.
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Kristina Soetaert is a Registered Nurse based in Alberta, Canada, with over a decade of experience in pediatrics, obstetrics, and women’s health. She is a proud mother of two young daughters who remind her daily to slow down and savor life’s little moments. Following her personal journey through perinatal OCD and anxiety, Kristina earned her Perinatal Mental Health Certification and became the founder of HER: The Motherhood Shift, a maternal wellness company revolutionizing how mothers are supported through pregnancy and postpartum. Kristina is passionate about upstream care, advocacy, and empowering women.
Registered Nurse, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider, Founder of HER: the motherhood shift
Kristina Soetaert
(She/Her)
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Beyond the Headlines: The Truths About Postpartum Psychosis
MINI SESSION
Nancy Di Nuzzo is the Founder & CEO of Anamav Postnatal Care, a growing agency serving families across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. A mom of two and fierce perinatal mental health advocate, she is a Postpartum Doula, New Parent Educator, speaker, and soon-to-be published author. Nancy empowers families through compassionate care and conversations on postpartum planning and mental health.
Canadian Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician, Chartered Professional Accountant
Nancy Di Nuzzo
(She/Her)
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