Hi! My name is Katie, the creator and counsellor behind Mindful Roots Recovery. My journey into this work began long before I became a counsellor. From a young age, I saw firsthand the impact of addiction and the heavy challenges it brings to families. I also witnessed the power of healing—and learned that healing starts with kindness, connection, and feeling truly seen.

I have worked in the addictions and mental health field for over 20 years. My experience spans community, inner-city, and correctional settings. These roles have taught me a core truth: every person has a unique story, inner strength, and their own path to recovery.

As a highly specialized professional in addictions and trauma recovery, I hold advanced designations with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certifications Federation and specialized certifications through the Arizona Trauma Institute that reflect my deep expertise in complex healing:

• Canadian Certified Master Addiction Counsellor (CCMAC): Advanced master-level designation representing clinical excellence, leadership, and expertise in addictions.

• Certified Clinical Addiction Counsellor (CCAC): Core clinical mastery in comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery planning.

• Certified Problem Gambling Counsellor (CPGC): Specialized support for behavioral and process addictions that often carry big consequences.

• Certified Gaming Disorder Specialist (CGDS): Targeted expertise in complex impulse control disorders, that are becoming more prevalent with modern technologies.

• Certified Clinical Supervisor - Addiction Counsellor (CCS-AC): Qualified mentoring, guiding and supervising other clinical professionals in the field.

• Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Trauma & Addiction (CCTS-A): Deeply integrated expertise in addressing the intersection of trauma and substance use disorders.

• Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS): Specialized skill in delivering trauma-informed support and creating safe, stabilizing environments for healing.

Through Mindful Roots Recovery, my goal is to help you regulate your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and build healthier relationships with others and the world around you. I believe that meaningful change begins with self-understanding, self-compassion, and the courage to grow.

Healing our generations, one root at a time.