Meet Our Therapists
and discover the support that fits your needs
We are a team of compassionate, trauma-informed professionals here to provide care that respects your identity, experiences, and goals.
At Garden of Wellness Psychotherapy, our team of like-hearted therapists brings diverse training, lived experience, and areas of focus. Guided by the values of empathy, connection, equity, and growth, we are committed to providing trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and relational care that is grounded in evidence-based practices. We understand that finding the right therapist is an important step, and we invite you to get to know our team to see who resonates most with you.
Psychotherapy
Carli Cristofari, MA, RP
Founder & Clinical Director
Carli offers a warm, integrative approach, combining evidence-based methods to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and more. She values connection, authenticity, and compassionate care, creating a safe space for growth and self-discovery.
Carly Charman, MA, RP (Qualifying)
Associate
Carly focuses on supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Using Emotionally Focused, Person-Centred, and Compassion-Focused approaches, she helps clients explore emotions, strengthen self-compassion, and build meaningful connections.
Tiffany Santos, MA, RP (Qualifying)
Associate
Tiffany works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Drawing on CBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Motivational Interviewing, she supports clients in building practical coping skills, clarity, and confidence in managing life’s challenges.
“Healing isn’t linear, and it isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been,” Alicia Elliott
Counselling with a Registered Social Worker
Deanna Dear, BSW, RSW
RSW Associate
Dee provides supportive, client-focused counselling for individuals navigating stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, and life transitions. Drawing on strengths-based, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approaches, she helps clients build practical coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and feel more grounded in their day-to-day lives.
Garden of Wellness Psychotherapy
GWP is a team of like-hearted therapists offering trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and relational care to clients across Ontario and Canada.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, life transitions, burnout, grief, identity exploration, trauma, or just feeling disconnected from yourself: you're welcome here.
🪴 Rooted in connection. Growing through healing.
Registration Credentials
GWP is a team of Registered Psychotherapists and RP (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Clinical Director:
Carli Cristofari, RP (CRPO #11353)