Meet Our Team

Founder and Clinical Director of Journeys Therapy Collective, with over a decade of experience as a Social Worker and Therapist working with young people, parents, and families, Michael employs a range of clinical techniques and skills to empower clients to live aligned with their values and aspirations. Michael supports individuals to explore their past through a future focused lens - supporting personal healing and familial transformation.

Marie is a compassionate Psychotherapist, Somatic Practitioner, and Holistic Nutritionist dedicated to fostering holistic well-being in every individual and couple she works with. Bringing with her a diverse therapeutic toolkit blending modern psychology and ancient wisdom, Marie creates nurturing and thought provoking spaces empowering clients to bravely explore new perspectives on their journeys towards healing and self-discovery.

Emily is a Registered Social Worker with a background in addictions, personality disorders, PTSD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health. Emily works primarily with adults and youth. Emily draws on a variety of modalities and takes a trauma-informed, and solution focused approach to working with clients from all walks of life. Emily employs a combination of talk therapy and somatic therapy to support and empower clients, meeting them wherever they are in their therapy journey.

Abby is a Registered Social Worker who believes healing grows through connection, both to ourselves and with others. She creates a space where clients feel seen, accepted, and supported, helping them reconnect with themselves, nurture resilience, and foster authentic relationships. Her philosophy emphasizes looking at the whole person, not just their symptoms, to promote holistic wellness. Working within a trauma-informed, relational, and systemic framework, Abby draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities and carries her work with care, trust, and respect for each person’s story.

Lauren’s therapeutic approach is rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and deep respect for your inner world. I work relationally and psychodynamically, while integrating a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens. Lauren works at a pace that feels right for you, building trust and safety as a foundation for deeper exploration. She see’s therapy as a space where we can gently turn toward what’s been difficult, while also making room for what is possible.

Nakayla is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where you feel seen, heard, and respected. In her work, she supports individuals and families in building self-awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, reclaiming your voice, and moving forward with confidence and clarity in your healing journey.

Samantha’s work is grounded in warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each person’s journey. She creates a space where you feel genuinely understood and supported, where you are able to work through your experiences at your own pace without any fear of judgment. For Samantha, therapy is about creating a partnership focused on understanding of patterns, building and noticing strengths, and working towards making real, meaningful changes that are in alignment with one’s values.