Hi, I’m Cady Brimacombe (she/her).

I’m a mom of two, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I love to work with first time moms.

Cady is accepting new clients.

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)

  • Anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, identity, adjustment to parenting

  • Relational humanistic therapy with a trauma-informed systemic approach

  • Prioritizes collaboration + nervous system stabilization in sessions

  • Owner + Founder of Mother of Pearl Perinatal Wellness

Individual therapy for adults 18+ in Ontario and Alberta.

Virtual - ON + AB

In Person - YYC

Book a free 15-minute consulation

My Approach

Availability

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MON: 5pm - 8pm MDT (virtual)

TUES: 5pm - 8pm MDT (virtual)

WED: 10am - 3:30pm MDT (virtual + in person)

SAT: 10am - 3:30pm MDT (virtual + in person)

Area of Focus

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I often work with parents or parents-to-be who are struggling with:

  • prenatal / postpartum anxiety

  • prenatal / postpartum depression

  • resentment / anger

  • overwhelm / stress

  • relationship challenges with your partner or your own parents / in-laws

  • not feeling good enough / guilt

  • loneliness + isolation

  • feeling like you don’t know who you are anymore

  • grief + loss

Therapeutic Approaches

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  • Attachment Theory + Humanistic Theory

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

  • Systemic Therapy + Feminist Therapy

  • Trauma-Informed Somatics

  • Internal Family Systems / Parts Work

  • Narrative Therapy + Meaning Making

My Top 5 Books on Mothering + Care Work

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  1. Birth Vibes by Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN, CEN, RNC-OB

  2. The Mother Artist by Catherine Ricketts

  3. How To Keep House While Drowning by K.C. Davis, LPC

  4. Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

  5. Mothershift by Jessie Harrold

Outside of Office Hours

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When not caring for my own kiddos or spending time with family and friends, I’m baking, sewing, or reading.

Last thing baked: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Current sewing project: A quilt for my eldest.

Currently reading: Matrescence by Lucy Jones and the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

The

Details

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #18814
    College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    Supervisor - Jen Nadon-Murray, MACP, BSc, Registered Psychotherapist, CC-PMH #006278 CRPO

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (2023) - Yorkville University

    • Practicum: Calgary Counselling Centre

    Bachelor of Commerce (2017) - University of Victoria

  • Postpartum Support International - Member #203959

  • Reproductive Trauma | 6 hrs - 2026

    Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model Across Clinical Applications | 21.75 hrs - 2026

    Perinatal Loss and Prolonged Grief Treatment: A Case Example | 1 hr - 2025

    Supporting Perinatal Clients with Boundaries | 1 hr - 2025

    Supporting Clients with Postpartum Anxiety Using IFS | 1 hr - 2025

    Transforming Traumatic Grief with Dr. Kate Truitt | 12.5 hrs - 2024

  • Maternal Mental Health Certificate | Sept-Dec 2026, Postpartum Support International

    Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan | 23 hrs

Cady’s
Pearl of Wisdom

Motherhood is hard. Like, really, hard.

You don’t have to have it all figured out.

Sometimes, it is just doing the next best thing like feeding the baby a bottle, wiping down one counter, or stepping into another room to take a breath.