B Hope (she/they) is an art therapist with Scottish, French, and Māori ancestry, raised across multiple regions on Turtle Island. As a therapist, B uses art therapy as a means to help individuals deepen their self-compassion and rekindle a natural curiosity for life. Through creating a space that encourages non-judgmental play and creativity, B supports meaningful connections with community, ancestors, and oneself.

B has experience working with members of the military community, youth aged 9 and up, as well as individuals facing anxiety, grief, and trauma from both event-based and developmental sources. They work with clients on issues surrounding identity, relationships, and self-compassion. B’s therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive, anti-racist, decolonizing, queer-affirming, trauma-informed, ecological, and ever-evolving. They integrate values of belonging, self-determination, and spiritual curiosity through both Western and Indigenous perspectives, offering accessible, non-pathologizing safety and care. B’s approach, rooted in neuroscience and creativity, addresses the mind, body, and spirit, helping clients to trust and locate their inner wisdom.

Credentials

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Ontario Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO), Registration #17920 Art Therapy Diploma, Kutenai Art Therapy Institute Professional Member, Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) Bachelor of Fine Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University B’s commitment to providing anti-oppressive mental health care is deeply influenced by their cultural journey. Acknowledging a white-bodied, woman-presenting identity descended from European settlers and displaced Māori who arrived in Canada in the 1970s, B has felt the disconnect of being raised away from the Māori community and ancestral lands. Training as an art therapist, B recognized that providing genuine, safe, and supportive care would require a reconciliation with their privileges, biases, intergenerational traumas, and sense of belonging.

Today, after extensive spirit-searching, communal reciprocity, and unlearning, B proudly identifies as Māori, a descendant of Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and Rongowhakaata Iwi (Nations). They honor the legacy of their ancestors and embrace traditions that celebrate resilience, courage, and joy in relationship with others and the land.

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Brittany is a member of the Mohawk Nation, living and practicing in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario. As a Registered Psychotherapist (#15380) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, she supports adults navigating anxiety, stress, grief, and depression—often rooted in unprocessed trauma or painful life experiences. Her goal is to help clients gently release what no longer serves them, so they can move toward a more joyful, grounded, and purposeful life.

Her approach is wholistic and culturally safe, combining psychodynamic therapy, Indigenous ways of knowing, and—when desired—spiritual and energy-based practices. Brittany integrates somatic, intuitive, and ceremonial elements in her work, supporting emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual healing.

Credentials & Training

*Registered Psychotherapist (RP), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#15380)

*Complex PTSD Clinical Workshop: A Comprehensive Approach to Accurately Assess and Effectively Treat Clients with Chronic, Repeated, and/or Developmental Trauma

*Somatic Therapy to Tame the Survival Response and Heal Implicit Trauma Memories

*Foundations of Animal Assisted Interventions

*Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Trained Therapist – A trauma-focused, evidence-based modality that uses rapid eye movements to help resolve post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns

*Certified Shamanic Practitioner, Foundation for Shamanic Studies

*Certified Akashic Records Reader

*Certified Mending Broken Hearts Grief Circle Facilitator, White Bison

*Trained in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT)

*Trained in mediumship, intuitive guidance, and psychic development

*Ongoing apprenticeship since 2022 with Mohawk Elder and Knowledge Keeper Betty Carr-Braint, receiving teachings in Haudenosaunee healing ceremonies

Brittany meets each client with compassion, cultural humility, and respect. Whether you’re seeking a western talk therapy approach or feel called to incorporate spirituality, ceremony, or ancestral wisdom into your healing, she offers a safe, non-judgmental space to support your personal growth and wholistic wellbeing.

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Natasha Kupar, MSW, RSW, is a compassionate and culturally grounded therapist who provides mental health support to individuals of all ages, as well as to families and groups. She integrates both Western clinical practices and Indigenous healing approaches to create a holistic, inclusive, and trauma-informed therapeutic space.

Natasha’s work is rooted in empathy, cultural safety, and collaboration. She supports clients navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, life transitions, and identity-related concerns.

Therapeutic Modalities and Approaches

Natasha offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic modalities, drawing from evidence-based, experiential, and culturally responsive frameworks. Her approaches include:

-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

-Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

-Somatic Therapy Approaches (body-based trauma integration and regulation)

-Art Therapy and Expressive Therapies

-Land-Based Therapy

-Talking Circles and Storytelling Practices

-Two-Eyed Seeing Framework – blending Indigenous and Western perspectives

-Traditional and Cultural Healing Practices, including smudging, drumming, and ceremony

Natasha’s therapeutic practice centers on balance—honoring both mind and body, individual and community, culture and evidence-based practice—to promote holistic wellness and healing.

Education

Natasha holds the following academic credentials:

-Master of Social Work (MSW) – Wilfrid Laurier University

-Honours Bachelor of Social Work (HBSW) – Toronto Metropolitan University

-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.) – Carleton University

-Social Service Worker Diploma – Loyalist College

She has also completed specialized training in:

-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

-Parent Capacity Assessments through Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AAFCC)

-Somatic Therapy Practices

-Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

-Feather Carriers (Leadership for Life Promotion)

-Indigenous Histories and Realities – through certificate programs at First Nations University and Queen’s University

Professional Background

Natasha’s professional experience reflects her deep commitment to supporting Indigenous communities and fostering holistic healing. She has worked with Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services and served as a research assistant on Shane Young’s study exploring Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation identity and relations.

Her ongoing practice integrates traditional knowledge, ceremony, and culturally grounded methods alongside clinical therapeutic interventions, allowing her to provide a comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approach to mental and emotional wellness.

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