04/11/2026
🌿 A Closing of Wellspring and a Turning
After much reflection, I am sharing that I will be formally closing Wellspring following a recent stage IV rare cancer diagnosis.
This decision has not come lightly. My work as a trauma-informed psychotherapist — particularly alongside Indigenous communities and survivors of complex trauma — has been one of the greatest honours of my life and has shaped me profoundly.
At this time, my focus must shift fully toward my health and treatment. While the future remains uncertain, I am prioritizing presence, integrity, and careful stewardship of the time and energy available to me.
I am deeply grateful to the clients, colleagues, Elders, mentors, and communities who trusted me with their stories and allowed me to walk alongside them. The work mattered. It will always matter.
Thank you for your support, your collaboration, and your commitment to the ongoing work of healing in our communities.
With gratitude,
Louise
Louise McKissick
BFA, MFA, AM (MSW), RSW
