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.
“Healing isn’t linear, and it isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you’ve always been,” Alicia Elliott
Founder & Clinical Director
Carli Cristofari, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
oCarli offers a warm, integrative approach, combining evidence-based methods to support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, perinatal and postpartum mental health, life transitions, 2SLGBTQI+ identity exploration, relationship challenges, and experiences of shame and self-doubt.
Carli might be a good fit if you:
- are feeling stuck in self-criticism or shame
- are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or parenthood
- are exploring identity, gender, or sexuality
- want a warm, relational approach, and collaborative
Counselling with a Registered Social Worker
Deanna Dear, BSW, RSW
RSW Associate
Dee provides supportive, client-focused counselling using strengths-based, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approaches. She supports individuals navigating stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, and life transitions.
Dee might be a good fit if you:
- are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or major life transitions
- are navigating grief, loss, or relationship challenges
- are looking for practical, strengths-based support and coping strategies that help you feel more grounded in your day-to-day life
- want a collaborative, solution-focused approach to counselling
Carly Charman, MA, RP (Qualifying)
Associate Clinician
Carly offers a gentle, person-centred and emotionally focused approach to therapy, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.
Carly might be a good fit if you:
- are experiencing grief, loss, or emotional overwhelm
- want support with relationships or emotional connection
- prefer a slower, reflective, emotionally focused approach
- are looking for a warm, non-directive space
Tiffany Santos, MA, RP (Qualifying)
Associate Clinician
Tiffany works with clients 16+, offering a collaborative and supportive approach to therapy. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and 2SLGBTQ+ identity-related concerns.
Tiffany might be a good fit if you:
- are looking for practical tools and coping strategies
- want support managing anxiety, ADHD, or low mood
- are navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions
- prefer a structured, collaborative approach
Learn more about Tiffany’s approach and areas of focus
Garden of Wellness Psychotherapy
GWP is a team of like-hearted therapists offering trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and relational care through virtual therapy across Ontario and Canada.
Whatever you're navigating, you are 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)