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Sometimes, life can be ‘the pits’…
Life is uncertain. Jobs are stressful. Relationships take work. Families can be dysfunctional. And, sometimes love hurts.
When you’re confronted by feelings, events, or issues that are making your life challenging, it’s okay to ask for some help.
Therapy can be helpful for anyone and good at anytime. Therapy can provide you with a safe space and a trusted guide. If you’re ready to feel better, we’re here to help.
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THERAPEUTIC SERVICES:
Separation, Divorce and Co-Parenting
SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES:
Separation, Divorce and Co-Parenting
Intimate Partner and Family Violence
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:
Mental Health in the Workplace Program
Seniors Mental Health Outreach
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
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THERAPY SUBJECT AREAS:
ABUSE (EMOTIONAL / VERBAL / PHYSICAL)
ADHD / PERFECTIONISM / OCD
AGING POPULATIONS / PLANNING AND CARE
ANGER MANAGEMENT / CONFLICT RESOLUTION
ANXIETY / STRESS / BURNOUT
CHRONIC PAIN / ILLNESS / DISABILITY
DEPRESSION / ISOLATION
DISORDERED EATING / BODY-IMAGE / SELF-IMAGE
EMOTIONAL REGULATION / COPING SKILLS
FAMILY DYNAMICS / FAMILY CONFLICT
GRIEF / LOSS
HEALTHY COMMUNICATION
IDENTITY / SEXUALITY / 2SLGTBQ+ ISSUES AND EXPERIENCES
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS / SKILLS
LIFE TRANSITIONS
MINDFULNESS
PARENTING / PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
PREGNANCY / POSTPARTUM / INFERTILITY / LOSS
RACIAL IDENTITY / CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS
SCHOOL TRANSITIONS / STRESS / BULLYING
SELF-WORTH / SELF-ESTEEM
SPIRTUALITY / SELF AWARENESS
SUICIDE IDEATION / SELF-HARM
TRAUMA / VIOLENCE / ABUSE / PTSD
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INCLUDE:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (Couples)
Existential Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Grief Therapy
Internal Family Systems Theory (IFST)
Mindfulness Practice
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT)
Strength-Based Therapy
Rational Emotive Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
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Family Counselling
Family affects who we are and who we become, for better and for worse.
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Separation, Divorce and Co-Parenting
Breaking up is hard to do. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Seniors' Mental Health Outreach
Partnering with community senior living providers to improve the lives of older Canadians.
Heal the way you want.
It’s important to us that everyone we work with feels safe and in control of their healing process. That’s why we offer a variety of options to access therapeutic support.
You and your mental health are worth it.
We believe therapy should be accessible at an affordable rate for those facing financial barriers. That’s why we offer affordable therapy options.
Learn more about how we can help you.
You are not alone.
As qualified therapists we can provide you with the tools, resources and support you need. But, mostly importantly we can acknowledge that your struggle is real.
We can listen, and be here… just for you.
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