Karen Schiltroth, MSc, Registered Social Worker

Raising a family is beautiful, messy, joyful, and completely exhausting all at once. I know firsthand how it feels—I didn't realize how much of my own past I still needed to heal until my little one started pushing my buttons! Parenting has a way of showing us our raw edges, and it is entirely normal to feel overwhelmed. We were never meant to do this on our own. For over 20 years, I have walked alongside parents navigating life’s heaviest challenges, from trauma, discrimination, poverty and loss to war, displacement and racism. This is a warm, judgment-free space where you can let your guard down and just be you. As a proud LGBTQ2SIA+ and gender-diversity ally, I welcome every kind of family exactly as you are. Together, we can work through the hard stuff so you can find more confidence, peace, and genuine joy in your daily life. While I specialise in working with parents, I provide trauma therapy for all adults who want to honour the past and embrace the future.