Katey Wattam (she/they) is a queer helper and artist, grounded in the rich tapestry of her mixed English, Irish, Franco-Ontarian, and Anishinaabe ancestry. With familial ties to the Lake Nipissing region in Ontario, she was born and raised in Tkaronto and currently has roots in both Tkaronto and Tio’tiá:ke/Mooniyaang.

Katey holds a Master's in Social Work (MSW), specializing in Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency, from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and trained in the Trauma Therapy Program at Women's College Hospital. Katey offers trauma-informed, wholistic, human-centered care. She employs a diverse range of therapeutic orientations, including: Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, attachment theory, expressive arts, Indigenous methodologies and anti-oppressive practices. She is committed to the reclamation and decolonization of bodies, minds, and spirits and centers culturally safe care at the heart of her practice.

Katey serves as a compassionate guide for those on their healing journeys. She offers a safe and supportive space, leveraging her unique blend of narrative and body-based healing techniques to help clients navigate the complexities of identity and trauma. Katey has dedicated her practice to serving a diverse range of individuals, including those struggling with grief, substance use, mood issues and intergenerational trauma. She is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous and 2SLGBTQQIA+ adults and youth, as well as those grappling with complex and developmental trauma. Passionate about the intersection of art and mental health, she is a strong advocate for the wellness of artists and specializes in trauma-informed creative art practices.