Katya Gessie, M.A., C. Psych. Assoc. (she/her/elle)
Psychological Associate (Supervised Practice)

Katya is a psychological associate in supervised practice who is passionate about empowering young people. She has experience providing comprehensive assessment services to children and youth in mental health agency, private practice, and school board settings. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals with intellectual developmental disorders. At Riverwise, Katya provides psychoeducational/ psychological assessments and is supervised by Maaike Canrinus.

Outside of work, you may find Katya taking a group fitness class, cooking, or sitting at a cafe with a large coffee in hand. Katya is fluent in both English and French.

Katya offers the following services at Riverwise:

  • Psychoeducational / psychological assessments

Education and Training:

  • M.A. in Applied Psychology, Laurentian University (2021)

  • Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies

  • Additional training in Indigenous Cultural Safety, Autism and Mental Health, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASSIST)

Registration and Memberships:

  • Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

  • College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO; Supervised Practice)