Life can be unpredictable, and at times it can feel overwhelming to navigate everything on your own. Individual therapy offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what you're experiencing. Every individual is unique and so are their needs, experiences, and reasons for seeking support. Some clients come to therapy to work through specific challenges such as anxiety, trauma, work stress or relationship strain, while others seek greater self-understanding, personal growth, or clarity during times of transition. Many of our clients are first responders coping with the demands of their work, parents navigating family dynamics, or individuals adjusting to the emotional shifts of pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Individual therapy is a process of discovery and you don't need to have everything figured out before you start. Together, you and your therapist will explore your experiences, identify what's holding you back, and help you reconnect with the values, relationships and goals that matter most. Therapy also helps build resilience and coping skills so you feel more grounded, confident, and prepared for whatever comes your way.
As trauma experts, our team is highly qualified to work alongside individuals facing a range of individual challenges and life transitions. A few of the ways we work with clients include:
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We specialize in working with first responders (police officers, firefighters, paramedics, corrections officers, 911 dispatchers, nurses etc.) dealing with PTSD, depression, ADHD, anxiety, or other comorbid concerns.
Visit our First Responder Support page or read our blog post on the topic
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The perinatal period is one of the most common times to be newly diagnosed with anxiety and depression, with rates perinatal anxiety and depression tripling since the pandemic. You do not have to deal with intrusive thoughts, mom rage, relationship conflict, parenting struggles, anxiety or depression alone.
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Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey, and many individuals find themselves seeking guidance and support to navigate the complexities of raising children. Parent coaching, rooted in the expertise of social work, offers a holistic and compassionate approach to help parents develop effective parenting skills, enhance family dynamics, and promote the overall well-being of both parents and children.
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Anxiety Therapy
Worrying? Overthinking? Replaying the past over and over? Anxiety is like a dark shadow that follows us around. Counselling can help you to understand what the anxiety is saying to you while learning skills to regain control.
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Depression Therapy
Depression can feel alienating, not only from those closest to you, but also from yourself. Understanding the depression is an important step that counselling can help you accomplish.
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Self Esteem Therapy
Feelings of inadequacy and shame can begin to corrode our sense of self leaving us feeling confused and alienated from ourselves . Counselling is one of the most impactful ways to learn more about you and deepen the relationship with yourself. It is a self care tool that can have life long benefits.
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Interpersonal Relationships Therapy
Do you find yourself struggling to say "no"? Do you feel exhausted by your relationships? Relationships are a space where we can learn a lot about who we are, counselling is a unique opportunity to ask questions, explore patterns and help guide us to fulfilling and meaningful interpersonal relationships.
What to Expect in Therapy
No two people experience the world in the same way, which is why therapy is tailored to your individual needs, goals, and pace. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start; therapy is a process of discovery. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your experiences, strengthening your coping strategies, and helping you reconnect with the values and relationships that matter most to you.
To support this process, your therapist may draw from a range of evidence-based approaches. These can include...
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Many of our therapists integrate other therapeutic approaches as well. You can learn more about each therapist's specific training and style by visiting their individual profiles.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.” - Brene Brown
For information on individual therapy for children and teens visit our
Child Therapy or Teen Therapy Pages
Getting Started
Available in Burlington, Oakville, Georgetown & virtual
We want you to make an informed decision about beginning therapy. That's why, we invite you to schedule a free 15-min consultation with us.
During this initial call, you will get the opportunity to ask your questions, and we will tell you more about what to expect from our therapy services.
If you're not sure where to start or which therapist to book with, please fill out this form and we'll be happy to help!
