Deeply Rooted
CONSULTING
Deeply Rooted Consulting
child, youth and family counselling and consulting
At Deeply Rooted, the goal is to create a grounded, comforting space where your family can come into alignment. With more than 15 years of experience supporting families from diverse backgrounds and belief systems, Ronna offers a place to explore your needs with care. Her approach is to walk alongside you collaboratively and compassionately to strengthen your family’s connection and overall well-being together.
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You don't have to be perfect
to be a good parent.
You just have to keep
showing up.
Dr. Becky
Meet Ronna
Ronna Kit, RSW, Registered Social Worker
​Ronna completed her Bachelor of Social Work degree at the University of Victoria in 2012 and is in good standing as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC College of Social Workers (BC CSW).
Ronna continues her education with a focus on:
-Childhood Anxiety + ADHD
-Emotion Focused Therapy
-Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Ronna is a trusted and empathetic practitioner living, working, and creating safe, supportive spaces on the traditional and unceded lands of the Snuneymuxw First Nation (Nanaimo). As an uninvited guest, Ronna honors the land and community where she was raised on beautiful Vancouver Island.
Outside of work, Ronna is often found at home with her family (including the furry ones) or cheering from the sidelines at local sporting events. A parent of two boys and a committed partner.
Ronna has personal experience of childhood trauma, navigating parenting through neurodiversity, divorce, + blended family formation.
Ronna brings over 15 years professional experience supporting children, youth, and families as a Social Worker and a variety of other roles. Ronna is skilled in connecting with children and youth who have emotional + behavioral related concerns. Ronna’s practice is rooted in the belief that the well-being of children must always remain at the heart of family work.
Ronna wholeheartedly believes that by addressing deeply rooted patterns and embracing change, families can make space for healing, resilience, and meaningful connection.
Meet Georgia
Emotional Support Pup
Therapy Companion
Therapy Dog ~ in Training
Georgia, born July 12, 2025, is a gentle, attuned presence within our sessions, offering calm, connection, and quiet support to children and parents.
She is bred from the respected Red Gold Golden Retrievers program in the Kootenays, a breeding line connected to the Golden Retriever Club of BC for over 20 years. These Golden Retrievers are thoughtfully bred with a focus on health, temperament, and suitability for therapeutic and family environments - the qualities Georgia naturally brings into her work.
Georgia has completed her foundational training with Best Paw Forward Nanaimo Dog Training, including Beginning Matters (Level 1) and Intermediate Matters (Level 2). She is currently continuing her training in preparation for the Canadian Kennel Club’s Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) certification, with the goal of becoming officially CKC-sanctioned by September 2026.
In session, Georgia’s role is simple yet meaningful.
She notices when something feels hard.
She moves closer when comfort is needed.
She helps create a sense of safety, often before words are even found.
Animal-assisted support can help regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and support connection in a way that feels accessible and non-threatening, especially for children.
Georgia offers this through her steady presence, meeting each child and family exactly where they are.
She does not lead the work~ she helps hold the space where the work can unfold.
Located in Nanaimo, Deeply Rooted offers connection-based, family-focused support, including animal-assisted therapy with Georgia, a Golden Retriever therapy dog in training.