Building On Threads

Brittany McCrea

Brittany McCrea, a North Bay psychotherapist and founder of Wellness Waves, brings a grounded, compassionate approach to mental health care in the North. With over a decade of front-line experience and a passion for making therapy accessible, Brittany blends structure, warmth, and real-world tools that help people move forward.

A mom of five in a busy blended family, she’s as down-to-earth as she is dedicated—rooted in northern life, community, and creating space for honest conversations. Brittany joins The Universal He-ART to share her insights, her story, and her commitment to supporting Northern Ontario.

Who We Are:

There is a massive, untapped wealth of skill, wisdom, and grit in the people of Northern Ontario. We live in a place where the landscape is vast, but our stories are even deeper. Building On Threads was created to be a comprehensive, one-stop shop for our region—stitching together a podcast, a magazine, and a speakers bureau to ensure these voices are heard, connected, and celebrated.

While our focus is firmly on Northern Ontario, we believe that the journey of the human spirit is universal. We aren’t exclusionary; if you have a story that fits our mission of triumph, growth, and healing, we want to hear it.

Why We Started

This mission is deeply personal. For me, the catalyst for everything was the loss of my nephew. That heartbreak sparked a series of life-altering changes and led me to a realization: my story needed to be told. In finding my own voice through the grief, I realized that so many others are carrying stories that are just waiting for a place to land. Healing is an art shared by all, and we are here to make sure those stories find their way to the people who need them most.

Get in Touch

Whether you have a story to share, a skill to offer our volunteer team, or you’re interested in booking a speaker, we’d love to hear from you.