annika whitford
Creative Marketing specialist
Works With
Behind-the-scenes marketing genius!
Schedule
Monday-Friday
areas of focus
Social Media Communications and Marketing
Languages spoken
English
Annika is the Creative Marketing Specialist at Cup of Tea Psychotherapy. She supports our practice by blending psychology, storytelling, and design to communicate our client-centered values and goals.
Annika holds an Honours degree in Psychology, specializing in social/personality psychology and mental health and well-being (with high distinction and a Senate Medal) from Carleton University. With a strong background in media communications, she contributes research-informed insights, enthusiasm, and mental health expertise to our social platforms. She is currently doing her Masters degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality at Saint Paul University in the family and couples stream.
Annika is passionate about creating welcoming social spaces where mind, body, and soulful practices align, helping everyone feel seen, heard, and supported. Her work embodies the warmth, energy, and care of our team, bringing the Cup of Tea Psychotherapy vision to life.
More than just my work
After work, you’ll often find me curled up on the couch watching The Office, catching the latest Hallmark movie, or enjoying the outdoors. Whether it’s soaking up the sunshine, breathing in a crisp fall day, or embracing a snowy winter wonderland walk, I love finding moments to slow down and appreciate the season.
I'm an old soul at heart. My record player is usually spinning the Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, or Elton John. I also love wandering through art galleries, collecting lines from poetry that stay with me, and every now and then, having a spontaneous 1 a.m. dance party in my room—because sometimes that's the best kind of therapy.
Movement keeps me grounded. After years of playing high-level competitive soccer, I still love staying active. Whether it’s paddle boarding, hot yoga, Pilates, cross-country skiing, or a friendly game of volleyball, tennis, basketball, or soccer, being active is one of my favourite ways to recharge.
“The courage to care for ourselves, to nurture and support ourselves, is one of the most profound acts of kindness we can engage in.”
– Dr. Paul Gilbert
“You are not a machine. You’re a soul who needs music, connection, sunsets, laughter, and small pockets of joy. Prioritize them like your life depends on it — because it does.”
- Vex King