A Rite of Passage is an event, ceremony, or experience that marks the milestones of a person's life. Often people begin therapy after something significant has happened or they are undergoing a transformation or transition period. Our hope is to assist clients while enhancing their relationships with others and themselves.
Meet The Team
Danielle Chang Gardner, MSW, RSW
Head Therapist & Founder
I believe the relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life. In a world that constantly asks us to perform, survive, and pour into others, it’s easy to lose sight of who we are and what we need. Sometimes we need a space where we can slow down, be honest, and feel supported without judgment.
That’s what I aim to create for my clients.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked across the non-profit, education, government, and mental health sectors, gaining experience in counselling, child welfare, mediation, case management, workshops, and community-based support. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how trauma, relationships, identity, culture, and life transitions can impact mental health and overall wellbeing.
My approach is relational, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solutions-focused. I draw from CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and anti-oppressive practice to support clients in building healthier relationships, increasing self-awareness, and moving through life with more confidence and intention.
In addition to psychotherapy, I’ve hosted self-development and mental health events across the GTA and previously built an online platform focused on relationships, healing, and personal growth. I’m passionate about helping people feel more connected to themselves, their voice, and the life they want to create.
Danielle Reynolds Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I am so proud of you for taking this first step! You don’t have to do this alone. Finding the right therapist is about building a relationship where you feel truly heard and safe. Having walked my own healing journey, I understand firsthand the importance of feeling seen, respected, and supported in counselling. I bring with me over 15 years of experience supporting community members in addressing mental health, healing, and growth.
Together, we can focus on concerns such as anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship challenges, and the impacts of systemic racism or workplace stress. My approach blends trauma-informed care, Afrocentric insights, attachment-focused understanding, and a strengths-based framework to meet you where you are.
Whether you are working through past hurts or navigating present-day challenges, I strive to be a therapist who is warm, transparent, and genuinely present. Using CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, and mindfulness practices, I take a holistic approach that honours all parts of who you are, helping you nurture and protect your peace.
Latika James
Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
Hi, I'm Latika. I welcome you to a safe space where you will feel heard & supported, and comfortable to express yourself and share experiences without fear of judgment/discrimination.
As a registered Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience within the field of children, youth & family mental health, I have seen remarkably successful outcomes when a collaborative and strength-based approach is taken. I have worked primarily with children and youth who were part of the child welfare system and who had experienced developmental trauma & other attachment related difficulties. I have also worked with individuals experiencing loss, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, anger and parent-child difficulties, to name a few.
My aim is to support you in a way that is best suited for you. My approach to therapy is holistic, where the goal is complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit. I practise several evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and Meditation, and Narrative therapy. Additionally, I am knowledgeable in non-western and other diverse approaches to therapy. I acknowledge that traditional talk therapy is not ideal for everyone. We can work together to uncover a style that facilitates healing, harmony, and restoration for you.
I look forward to joining you on your journey.
Tamarah (Tami) Harel
Registered Psychotherapist
Having navigated the pressures of motherhood, career demands, my own mental health challenges, and moving to a new country (twice!), I know how important it is to have support. My own healing journey through therapy showed me how transformative it can be—and inspired me to help others.
I work with adults who want to reconnect with themselves, build self-trust, and create lives aligned with their values, identities, and aspirations. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, postpartum challenges, perfectionism, cultural identity concerns, and the lasting impact of trauma. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your story with curiosity and compassion.
My approach is relational, compassionate, and collaborative. Drawing on psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, I help clients explore the deeper patterns shaping their experiences. I also integrate practical tools—such as mindfulness, CBT strategies, grounding techniques, dream work, and creative exercises—to meet each person where they are.
I think of therapy as the art of Kintsugi—the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold. Just as cracks can be transformed into something stronger and more beautiful, our struggles and vulnerabilities can become a source of strength.
Yoshima Singh,
Registered Psychotherapist
Yoshima supports individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationships, better manage stress and anxiety, and feel more grounded in their day-to-day lives. She also specializes in working with parents of teens, single fathers, and families navigating co-parenting, offering practical guidance and support through challenges like communication, conflict, and life transitions.
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Her approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-focused, helping clients feel understood while working toward meaningful, realistic change. Yoshima draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients build insight, develop coping tools, and create healthier patterns in their relationships and daily lives.