Feel your Feelings

Easier said than done, right? Uncertain where to begin? Or, perhaps, you're feeling all the feelings and tired of recurring patterns?

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Our Approach

Welcome to Ontario Therapy, where we embrace the power of acceptance and change.

Our mission is to guide you through the journey of understanding and managing your emotions while uncovering the roots behind them. We believe that by delving into the depths of our motivations and behavioral patterns, we pave the way for healing and growth.

By unraveling the layers of underlying pain, we empower you to overcome obstacles and thrive with newfound resilience. Join us as we navigate the path towards a brighter, more fulfilling future together.

 

Available to Residents Anywhere in Ontario.

Has life gotten busy? Trying to fit self-care into your daily chaos? Too overwhelmed to leave the house?

No worries – we’ve got you covered with phone or video sessions offered at convenient times that work for you!

Our Services

  • Psychotherapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Skills Training

  • Clinical Supervision

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Get to Know Us!

Welcome to Ontario Therapy, I am so happy to have you join us! My name is Naomi, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s of Counselling Psychology. This collective was founded with the intention of creating a space for individuals to feel comfortable being their wonderfully messy selves.

The number one question therapists often get asked is why we became therapists ourselves. My answer is simple; once upon a time my life did not make sense and I found an amazing person of my own who not only helped process the difficult emotions, but also taught important skills for to help me feel my feelings and function effectively in the future. When our emotions make sense, we’re able to grow.

What We’re Talking About Online

Well hey there, team trauma. Wondering why you need to talk about something over and over again? Is it living rent free in your brain? Well let’s discuss… Reposted• @newhappyco It can be so hard to let go. Not only because of what
Well hey there, team trauma. Wondering why you need to talk about something over and over again? Is it living rent free in your brain? Well let’s discuss… Reposted• @newhappyco It can be so hard to let go. Not only because of what you’re letting go of — but also because the process of letting go itself is not a one-and-done choice. Letting go is, in fact, something you do over and over again. Every time you let go, you free yourself a little bit more, until suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, you realize that you have truly moved forward into a new phase of your life — one of greater peace and happiness.
Reposted • @toyoufromsteph If you don’t choose a day for rest, your body will choose for you 🤍 . . . . #Toyoufromsteph #illustratorsofinstagram #procreate #womensupportingwomen #womanrising #mentalhealthquotes #womenempowerment #illustrat
Reposted • @toyoufromsteph If you don’t choose a day for rest, your body will choose for you 🤍 . . . . #Toyoufromsteph #illustratorsofinstagram #procreate #womensupportingwomen #womanrising #mentalhealthquotes #womenempowerment #illustrator #empowher #femaleillustrator #artistsoninstagram #keepgoing #goaldiggers #womenofillustration #strongwomen #ladieswhodesign #bravegirl #atribeofwomen #womeninspiringwomen #femaleempowerment #selflove #selfcare #spiritdaughter #illustrationdaily #magicwomen #supportlocalartists #girlsmakingmagic #energyhealing #growthquotes #bekindalways
This may just be an excuse to post an adorable drawing art by @katie_moody #perspective #mentalhealth #wellness #therapy #toronto #ontario
This may just be an excuse to post an adorable drawing art by @katie_moody #perspective #mentalhealth #wellness #therapy #toronto #ontario
We are always proud of you and love nothing more than celebrating victories and growth! #mentalhealth #therapy #proud #wholesome #wellness #ontariotherapy #findatherapist
We are always proud of you and love nothing more than celebrating victories and growth! #mentalhealth #therapy #proud #wholesome #wellness #ontariotherapy #findatherapist
Happy Monday everyone. Whether you’re coming into the week with motivation or otherwise, we hope you are gentle with, and proud of yourself. You are doing amazing. #mondaymotivation #monday #gentle #positive #mentalhealth #therapy #ontariother
Happy Monday everyone. Whether you’re coming into the week with motivation or otherwise, we hope you are gentle with, and proud of yourself. You are doing amazing. #mondaymotivation #monday #gentle #positive #mentalhealth #therapy #ontariotherapy #toronto #gethelp #therapist
And with that I will say happy day. Whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day. Grieving it. Honouring it. Longing for it. You are seen. You are supported. As always, should we be able to provide support, please reach out. Link in bio to book a
And with that I will say happy day. Whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day. Grieving it. Honouring it. Longing for it. You are seen. You are supported. As always, should we be able to provide support, please reach out. Link in bio to book a consult. #gilmoregirls #mentalhealth #therapy #ontariotherapy #trauma #cptsd
Sharing this on Mother’s Day. Sharing this for the trauma babies. The conflicted. The lonely. The mothers. The children. Feel your feelings. Take this day as you want or need. #motherday #trauma #cptsd #mentalhealth #therapy #boundaries #break
Sharing this on Mother’s Day. Sharing this for the trauma babies. The conflicted. The lonely. The mothers. The children. Feel your feelings. Take this day as you want or need. #motherday #trauma #cptsd #mentalhealth #therapy #boundaries #breakingthecycle
Reposted from an amazing group of women • @the.healingvibe Mother’s Day brings out many different emotions and feelings, and all of them are valid. We hope these messages speak to your individual experiences and validate them. We truly hope you are loved, nurtured, protected, supported, and mothered in some way this week. Let me know if you want to add anything else to the text. Or make any other changes. Please send any specific hashtags, too. Then we can split off into groups since we can’t tag all of us. #protectorcowboycarter #protectorbeyonce #iwillbeyourprotector #iwillbeyourprojector #gentlereminders #mothersday #talkallaboutit #therapy #mentalhealth #ontariotherapy #letstalk
Mother’s Day is hard. Wherever you stand on it. However you experience it. We see you. We support you. #mothersday #therapy #mentalhealth #wellness #support #ontariotherspy
Mother’s Day is hard. Wherever you stand on it. However you experience it. We see you. We support you. #mothersday #therapy #mentalhealth #wellness #support #ontariotherspy
Before you read below about the details of this practice, I just wanted to take a moment to drop a caution to my trauma stricken folks as the act of striking one’s body may be triggering and not for everyone. I will be sharing other gentler approaches to somatic regulation in coming days but, should you wish to try this, remind yourself of your safety, your power, and your ability to consent or stop at any time. You are in control. You are safe now. And to everyone, it’s not what it looks like, it’s how you feel. Practice this with no judgment or expectations. Practice mindful curiosity. Reposted • @itsolinquinn Somatic healing & vagus nerves release. It’s important when you have stuck energy in your body, anything that keeps you repressing you from expressing your most authentic self. Step 1: get to a safe space (I’m in my car, you can do it in your room or single occupant restroom if you are in public) Step 2: hit your sternum with your palm. Make sure not to do it too hard, do it as comfortable as you think suits you best. Depending on how much you can take or how much anxiety you have to release) Step 3: let out an “ah” sound repeatedly as this will help to open up your vagus nerves. Do it with a song or randomly sing the “ah” sound. Step 4: do it until you FEEL all of your anxiety is gone. Step 5: take a deep breath to seal the practice. #vagusnerve #somatichealing #stressrelief #anxiety #ontariohealth #mentalhealth #wellness #somatic #cptsd #trauma #regulation #therapy #ontariotherapy
Reposted • @dr.gillianosheabrown You deserve healthy love. The kind of love that gives you the wings to fly and a safe space to land. The kind of love that feels equal and united, especially in the presence of intrusive third parties. ⁠ ⁠ If you
Reposted • @dr.gillianosheabrown You deserve healthy love. The kind of love that gives you the wings to fly and a safe space to land. The kind of love that feels equal and united, especially in the presence of intrusive third parties. ⁠ ⁠ If you have an insecure attachment pattern you may find yourself falling into toxic relationships.⁠ ⁠ An intimate relationship should make you feel loved, supported, happy and secure.⁠ ⁠ Here are a few signs of what a healthy relationship looks like:⁠ 💓You respect each other’s needs & boundaries. Respect is the foundation to everything else in a relationship. If you don’t respect each other, you can’t truly love or commit to each other in a healthy way.⁠ 💓You trust each other. Trust applies to many aspects of a relationship like fidelity, finances, or parenting. Trustworthy partners are predictable, faithful, and reliable.⁠ 💓You communicate well with each other. This is key for both of you to be able to express and have your needs and desires met as well as having conflict resolved in a productive and healthy way.⁠ 💓You are kind and caring to each other. Life is hard. Your partner shouldn’t make it harder. A true partner should be a safe space for you to feel comfort and compassion.⁠ 💓You enjoy each other’s company. Relationships should be fun too! Having mutual interests and dedicated time to be together allows for you to continue to grow your love and friendship.⁠ 💓You support each other’s goals and want to see each other win. Every couple is made up of two individuals - individuals which have their own hopes and dreams. Being there for each other can allow you both to grow as individuals, which will ultimately make you stronger partners. “You can’t pour from an empty cup” - personal growth will help strengthen your relationship too.⁠ ⁠ Drop a “💖” if you believe we can all find healthy love!⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠ #relationships #healthylove #partnership #couplesadvice #couplestherapy #secureattachment #couplegoals #communication #trust #trustisamust #relationshipgoals #partnerforlife #traumahealing #reallove
Reposted • @newhappyco If it feels messy, overwhelming, or hard, that doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with you. It feels messy, overwhelming, or hard because that’s how it works: it is always going to feel this way wh
Reposted • @newhappyco If it feels messy, overwhelming, or hard, that doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with you. It feels messy, overwhelming, or hard because that’s how it works: it is always going to feel this way when you’re trying something new, making a change, or building something. It’s the process of engaging with the mess that actually allows us to turn it into something else. Through our attention, we can transform it into something beautiful, interesting, and authentic. The next time you are struggling with this, try treating yourself with compassion. Say, “This is how everyone feels when they’re facing the mess. We all struggle with this. It doesn’t mean I’m not talented, capable, or resourceful. It just means I’m a human, going through the messy parts first.” #mentalhealth #therapy #doingthework #newhappyco #ontherapy #ontariotherapy #ptsd #trauma
Feeling overwhelmed with finding a Mother's Day gift? Let us help! Give the gift of mental wellness and a safe space to feel your feelings with a therapy gift card! Whether you’re giving a gift to your mom, yourself, or a loved one that you f
Feeling overwhelmed with finding a Mother's Day gift? Let us help! Give the gift of mental wellness and a safe space to feel your feelings with a therapy gift card! Whether you’re giving a gift to your mom, yourself, or a loved one that you feel may benefit from some added support, sometimes the best present is a listening ear and a safe space to unwind. Mother’s Day is hard on many of us and may evoke a variety of emotions that can feel confusing or shameful. Treat yourself or your mom to some well-deserved TLC this Mother's Day and give the gift of mental health. Check out our website at www.ontariotherapy.org or the link on our page for more information #TherapyGiftCard #SelfCare #MothersDay #mentalhealth #ontariotherapy #grief #cptsd #wellness
Reposted • @primaltrust_official Every day our brains are either wiring in new pathways or reinforcing old ones. They are constantly adapting to our environment, our thoughts, and our actions. Our brains are plastic throughout all life stages.
Reposted • @primaltrust_official Every day our brains are either wiring in new pathways or reinforcing old ones. They are constantly adapting to our environment, our thoughts, and our actions. Our brains are plastic throughout all life stages. One key thing that that determines how we exercise that plasticity is our attitude, alongside a belief that we can change! When our brain, and by extension our nervous system, gets stuck in a chronic stress response it begins to bring up stressful thoughts and rehearse those same thoughts over and over - creating stress biochemistry which impacts us physically and then our brains (rightfully) worry about that and create more stress biochemistry which further impacts us physically and so on it goes. We go from healthy and living our lives to someone diagnosed with multiple chronic illnesses and wonder how we got there. Well, our brain rewired itself through that cycle of stress. And you can rewire it back. You can use your brain as a tool to work towards wellness by leveraging the brain’s natural plasticity to break the cycle of the stress response. With brain retraining the first step seems both simple and outlandish at the same time - you need to consciously change your thoughts. This takes consistent practice, and at Primal Trust our Level 1 program, Regulate, will guide you through the process. #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #traumarelease #stressrelease #chronicstress #somatichealing #somatics #somatic #traumahealing #traumarecovery #emotionaltrauma #anxietytips #stressmanagement #bodyhealing #selfregulation #selfregulationskills #brainfog #chronicillnessawareness #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #traumahealingjourney #invisibleillness #storedtrauma
No one tells you when you start therapy what it will feel like to go home after you've grown. No one prepares you for the shift of how it will feel to face the echoes of past trauma, or to don a role that once felt suffocating. When you step back i
No one tells you when you start therapy what it will feel like to go home after you've grown. No one prepares you for the shift of how it will feel to face the echoes of past trauma, or to don a role that once felt suffocating. When you step back into your past life, nothing has changed except for you. A client recently said to me, "I'm tired of living my life in pieces." It carried such poignant truth. Embracing self-acceptance and authenticity, only to confront old dysfunction, feels soul-crushing. It's uncomfortable. Dysregulating. Painful. Your body rebels, signaling danger with panic attacks or migraines, urging you to escape. Listen to that wisdom. Validate your emotions. Honor your boundaries. When you re-enter your reality, grant yourself safety, space, and gentle kindness as you resume your continual journey of healing. #trauma #mentalhealth #cptsd #therapy #ontariotherapy #mothersday #goinghome
Happy Tuesday! No matter how your week started, allow today to be a reset. No need to keep score. No need to hold mistakes in shame. You’re doing your best and showing up however you are in the moment. That’s amazing and I’m proud of you Beautiful reel by @worrywellbeing #wellness #doingthework #showingup #reset #motivation #mentalhealth #ontariotherapy #cptsd #toronto
Gut Feeling vs. Strong Emotion #mentalhealth #therapy
Reposted • @beyondbirththerapist Therapy is a space where you can delve into a range of topics that impact your well-being, particularly those rooted in your unique cultural context. From colourism and generational trauma to internalized racis
Reposted • @beyondbirththerapist Therapy is a space where you can delve into a range of topics that impact your well-being, particularly those rooted in your unique cultural context. From colourism and generational trauma to internalized racism and advocacy for social justice, these are real challenges that deserve attention and understanding. With an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach, therapy empowers you to reclaim your narrative, build resilience, and practice self-care in ways that are meaningful to you. Your healing is valid, and it starts by acknowledging the experiences that shape your journey. 🌿 #MentalHealth #DecolonizeMentalHealth #BIPOCMentalHealth #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipTherapy #IntergenerationalTrauma #CollectiveMentalHealth #MACPStudent #Liberation #Psychology #TraumaInformed #ComplexTrauma #Punjabi #Postpartum #BabyBlues #Motherhood #Millennial #Pregnancy #Depression #Trauma #Anxiety
Reposted • @mental.health.with.emma ; Today I wanted to give you some suggestions for when you’re feeling triggered. We’re all so different, and my version of ‘triggered’ might not look like yours – but here are so
Reposted • @mental.health.with.emma ; Today I wanted to give you some suggestions for when you’re feeling triggered. We’re all so different, and my version of ‘triggered’ might not look like yours – but here are some methods of distraction and help that have helped me in the past (and still help me now!), and even though things like ‘exercise’, walking outside barefoot or journalling may feel quite simple, they really can help in the moment – and often it’s that one moment that counts – if you can find a healthy outlet for your triggers, you won’t act on them, and the more you engage in healthy coping methods, the more you will train your brain to reach for something healthy and healing, as opposed to hurting yourself. You deserve a life free from pain, and full of self compassion. Stay Strong ♥️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ ▪️ #selflove #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalillness #distractions #selfcareideas #selfcompassion #harmreduction #mentalhealthsupport #somatichealing #protectyourpeace #nervoussystem #nervoussystemregulation #emotionalhealth #triggered #selflovejourney #selfcarethreads #selfawareness #shadowwork #youarenotalone #struggling #anxietyhelp #complextrauma #ptsd #cptsd #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthwarrior #selfreminder #selfcarematters #traumahealing
Reposted • @oliviaherrickdesign Here’s the secret: Do whatever you want to do Post whatever you want to post Pursue whatever career you want to pursue Create whatever you want to create Because no matter what you do… Some
Reposted • @oliviaherrickdesign Here’s the secret: Do whatever you want to do Post whatever you want to post Pursue whatever career you want to pursue Create whatever you want to create Because no matter what you do… Some people are going to like it And some people are going to hate it (and tell you as much) So don’t get caught up in trying to meet other people’s impossible, ever-changing standards for your life and work. Just make sure YOU enjoy it along the way. #wellness #mentalhealth #fyp #therapy #ontariotherapy

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  • You can book a 15-minute phone call completely free. We’ll talk about your situation and how we can help. If you feel it’s a good fit and would like to book your next session, we can talk about next steps but if not, that’s ok too!

    Either way the consultation is completely free of charge.

  • Absolutely not! If you’re not feeling it, or it’s not a good fit, then you should not continue!

    We invite you to chat about any concerns since, if that’s the case, we are happy to offer referral recommendations or provide whatever support we can to find the right treatment that works for you, even if t’s not with us.

  • For individual psychotherapy sessions with a registered psychotherapist, our rates are:

    • $80 for 30 minutes

    • $160 for 60 minutes

    • $240 for 90 minutes

  • Absolutely. We extend subsidized or sliding-scale rates to individuals facing barriers in accessing mental health services, especially those identifying as members of marginalized communities.

  • Unfortunately, not. However, we are covered under most private third-party insurance plans. Please check with your plan and inquire with any further questions.

  • For your first session, 60 minutes is usually best. This gives us time to get comfortable and explore goals for treatment. From there, we can collaboratively find a schedule and frequency that works best for you.

  • Firstly, thank you for wanting to join our team! At the moment we are offering supervision and interning opportunities.

    For more information please contact our clinical director at naomi@ontariotherapy.org

  • We are nothing if not chatty and would love to talk to you!

    Feel free to contact us by phone at (647) 855-0530 or send an email to our clinical director, Naomi, at naomi@ontariotherapy.org

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