The therapy process is different for everyone. There is no guaranteed number of sessions needed to attend to “start feeling better.” It all depends on individual needs and circumstances. You will work with your clinician on treatment goals and expectations to determine when the right time is to close this chapter of your mental health […]
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply want to better understand yourself, therapy can be a supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings. You don’t need to wait until things feel “bad enough”, starting therapy is a proactive step toward wellness.
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Starting therapy can be scary and difficult to navigate, but we are here to help. If you are not sure where to start, our dedicated Care Team is available from Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, and Saturday, 9am-3pm to answer all your questions and make personalized recommendations to best meet your needs. They will connect you
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Titles can be confusing and intimidating! Here’s a breakdown of what each kind of professional offers: Psychotherapists and Social Workers offer talk therapy. Their education and experience are comparable, and they are often covered under the same line item in insurance policies. Psychologists often have a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and can perform assessments and
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Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy focuses on talk-based support to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It provides practical tools to cope with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions and any other mental health challenge. Psychotherapy can be provided by Registered Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Psychiatrists. Psychology Psychology focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and
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During your first appointment, you can expect your care provider to ask questions regarding your main concerns, history, and background. Additionally, you will be encouraged to share your current feelings and symptoms. It’s normal to be anxious or uncertain before your first session! Opening up to someone can be a difficult process, especially if this
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With over 20 years of experience, Sarah offers a compassionate, strength-based, holistic therapy space that supports youth, adults, families, and parents. She is trained in CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. In addition to her professional role, Sarah is also a mom, which brings an added depth of empathy and understanding to her work with children and families.
Shiri is a dually registered Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent children, teens, and their families, including conducting developmental, diagnostic and psychoeducational assessments.
