Motherhood isn’t always rainbows and sunshine, and that’s okay. If you feel overwhelmed or disconnected, you’re not alone. I understand the challenges of motherhood, especially for those with childhood trauma or attachment struggles. This virtual space supports moms who love their kids but don’t always love the role. Through trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and holistic practices, you'll rediscover balance, joy, and confidence. You don’t have to do it all or be perfect—progress, not perfection, is the goal. Let’s embrace the chaos and help you find yourself again.
Motherhood isn’t always rainbows and sunshine, and that’s okay. If you feel overwhelmed or disconnected, you’re not alone. I understand the challenges of motherhood, especially for those with childhood trauma or attachment struggles. This virtual space supports moms who love their kids but don’t always love the role. Through trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and holistic practices, you'll rediscover balance, joy, and confidence. You don’t have to do it all or be perfect—progress, not perfection, is the goal. Let’s embrace the chaos and help you find yourself again.
My name is Nicola Forde and I provide a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive therapeutic space where vulnerability is recognized as a strength and a key to healing and connection. With over 25 years of social work experience, I have supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiver burnout, grief, and systemic barriers. My approach is warm, client-centered, and solution-focused, integrating evidence-based modalities. The journey of life is sometimes filled with challenges. I look forward to supporting you on that journey.
My name is Nicola Forde and I provide a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive therapeutic space where vulnerability is recognized as a strength and a key to healing and connection. With over 25 years of social work experience, I have supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiver burnout, grief, and systemic barriers. My approach is warm, client-centered, and solution-focused, integrating evidence-based modalities. The journey of life is sometimes filled with challenges. I look forward to supporting you on that journey.
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This group is based off of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. It is a process group that teaches you to identify why you're feeling and responding the way you are and helps to reframe the thoughts to shift into healthier behaviours.
Hosted by Bhavna Verma
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, CCS, DCP, MSc
Group meets in Pickering, ON L1W
This group is based off of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. It is a process group that teaches you to identify why you're feeling and responding the way you are and helps to reframe the thoughts to shift into healthier behaviours.
This group provides a supportive, structured space for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Participants learn evidence based strategies to manage mood changes, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and physical symptoms while building emotional regulation and resilience. The group also offers education, guided discussions, and practical tools to improve wellbeing, strengthen coping skills, and foster connection with others experiencing similar transitions.
My integrative approach using person-centered, emotion focused therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy techniques are important to help clients tailor goals and work on needs as they see fit.
This group provides a supportive, structured space for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Participants learn evidence based strategies to manage mood changes, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and physical symptoms while building emotional regulation and resilience. The group also offers education, guided discussions, and practical tools to improve wellbeing, strengthen coping skills, and foster connection with others experiencing similar transitions.
A facilitator-led learning group offering practical, shame-free tools for living with ADHD. Each week begins with a guided breathing practice, then we work through a neurodivergence-focused skills workbook covering attention, follow-through, planning, time, motivation, overwhelm, and self-compassion. Participants can choose to share examples from their own experience and collaborate on strategies to try during the week. We close with key takeaways and strategies to test in daily life. This is psychoeducation and skills practice, not group therapy. If the timing does not work, contact me! happy to add more group times if needed.
A facilitator-led learning group offering practical, shame-free tools for living with ADHD. Each week begins with a guided breathing practice, then we work through a neurodivergence-focused skills workbook covering attention, follow-through, planning, time, motivation, overwhelm, and self-compassion. Participants can choose to share examples from their own experience and collaborate on strategies to try during the week. We close with key takeaways and strategies to test in daily life. This is psychoeducation and skills practice, not group therapy. If the timing does not work, contact me! happy to add more group times if needed.
Join us for a 5-week, in-person, grief therapy group. You will learn how to move through your grief with proven strategies as well as compassion and support from our experienced, mature co-facilitators. The following themes will be covered over the 5 weeks: 1) Understanding Grief and Loss; 2) Embracing Emotions ;3) Coping With Change ; 4) Building Resilience and 5) Honoring Memories and Moving forward with Hope. Call the clinic to learn more!! Next group is starting in September 2025.
We are trained in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Emotion-focused therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Behavioural Therapy (for children/ASD), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Join us for a 5-week, in-person, grief therapy group. You will learn how to move through your grief with proven strategies as well as compassion and support from our experienced, mature co-facilitators. The following themes will be covered over the 5 weeks: 1) Understanding Grief and Loss; 2) Embracing Emotions ;3) Coping With Change ; 4) Building Resilience and 5) Honoring Memories and Moving forward with Hope. Call the clinic to learn more!! Next group is starting in September 2025.
“I’m such a worrywart!” If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Our 8-week virtual GAD group is for people who feel consumed by worry, about daily life, relationships, health, the future, and more. Using evidence-based CBT strategies, this small virtual group will help you understand what drives your worry, how it impacts your life, and what tools you can use to manage it. Starts Sept 9, 2025 (Tuesdays, 6:30–8:15 PM ET). Intake required before joining. Book an intake call or call us at 647-496-0457.
“I’m such a worrywart!” If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Our 8-week virtual GAD group is for people who feel consumed by worry, about daily life, relationships, health, the future, and more. Using evidence-based CBT strategies, this small virtual group will help you understand what drives your worry, how it impacts your life, and what tools you can use to manage it. Starts Sept 9, 2025 (Tuesdays, 6:30–8:15 PM ET). Intake required before joining. Book an intake call or call us at 647-496-0457.
Managing symptoms of ADHD can get in the way of social interactions, relationships and managing responsibilities not just at work but at home as well. Since ADHD can also interfere with relationships, the purpose of this group is to remove the stumbling blocks that get in the way of everyday functioning. Groups are held virtually, and have a maximum of 6 participants.
Managing symptoms of ADHD can get in the way of social interactions, relationships and managing responsibilities not just at work but at home as well. Since ADHD can also interfere with relationships, the purpose of this group is to remove the stumbling blocks that get in the way of everyday functioning. Groups are held virtually, and have a maximum of 6 participants.
I am a certified MBCT facilitator who is passionate about mindfulness-based techniques that can assist you with both anxiety and depression. This 8-week course will begin a process of awareness and acceptance and teach you breathing techniques and in addition, it will provide you with the education required to learn how to meditate. This course changed my life years ago and that is why I decided to teach it myself.
Hosted by Mindfulness Psychotherapy: Individual &Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, Psyc, MA, RP
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L4J
My main approaches include Mindfulness Techniques, CBT Techniques and Inner Child Work Techniques.
I am a certified MBCT facilitator who is passionate about mindfulness-based techniques that can assist you with both anxiety and depression. This 8-week course will begin a process of awareness and acceptance and teach you breathing techniques and in addition, it will provide you with the education required to learn how to meditate. This course changed my life years ago and that is why I decided to teach it myself.
Being a single mother is a challenge and having people to share your experiences with can help you cope with your life as a single parent. This is a counsellor led virtual group format, where you can share your struggles, stressors, issues with children, and of course lean on each other for hope and guidance.
Rules of Group Engagement. You must be a single mother, children residing with you and live in Canada. Be Kind and Courteous. No hate speech or bullying. No SPAM or MLMs. Respect everyones privacy.
PLEASE VISIT homedica.ca to sign up for group.
I use an integrative method, drawing from proven CBT, DBT, and somatic techniques to support sustainable responses.
Being a single mother is a challenge and having people to share your experiences with can help you cope with your life as a single parent. This is a counsellor led virtual group format, where you can share your struggles, stressors, issues with children, and of course lean on each other for hope and guidance.
Rules of Group Engagement. You must be a single mother, children residing with you and live in Canada. Be Kind and Courteous. No hate speech or bullying. No SPAM or MLMs. Respect everyones privacy.
PLEASE VISIT homedica.ca to sign up for group.
This is a lunch and learn tailored group to meet both corporate and small business needs. Topics to address include but not limited to: Mental health & wellness, stress control, anger management in the workplace, managing triggers and adopting to transitions, dealing with difficult behaviours, learning coping strategies and self-regulation, teamwork/spirit building, transitions, among others. Onsite wellness support available upon request.
Hosted by Toronto East Psychotherapy & Consulting.
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, Author
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4M
This is a lunch and learn tailored group to meet both corporate and small business needs. Topics to address include but not limited to: Mental health & wellness, stress control, anger management in the workplace, managing triggers and adopting to transitions, dealing with difficult behaviours, learning coping strategies and self-regulation, teamwork/spirit building, transitions, among others. Onsite wellness support available upon request.
This is a no-cost open space for autistic adults. Whether you may be questioning, self-diagnosed, officially diagnosed, have co-occurring conditions (like ADHD), or land somewhere in between! We'll bring a new discussion topic each month relating to understanding, navigating and embracing our autistic selves. Sign up first via Eventbrite, you'll then receive the Zoom link for our monthly meetings. First Wednesday of the month, (5-6PM EST/EDT), October 2025 - April 2026.
This is a no-cost open space for autistic adults. Whether you may be questioning, self-diagnosed, officially diagnosed, have co-occurring conditions (like ADHD), or land somewhere in between! We'll bring a new discussion topic each month relating to understanding, navigating and embracing our autistic selves. Sign up first via Eventbrite, you'll then receive the Zoom link for our monthly meetings. First Wednesday of the month, (5-6PM EST/EDT), October 2025 - April 2026.
Feeling Like Yourself Again Starts Here. Mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, feeling unheard… Perimenopause & menopause aren’t just physical. They affect your mind and emotions, too. This small group will help you: ? Manage emotional ups & downs ? Find strategies for sleep & energy ? Connect with women who get it ? Join now - limited to 12 spots!
Feeling Like Yourself Again Starts Here. Mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, feeling unheard… Perimenopause & menopause aren’t just physical. They affect your mind and emotions, too. This small group will help you: ? Manage emotional ups & downs ? Find strategies for sleep & energy ? Connect with women who get it ? Join now - limited to 12 spots!
Kind Minds Therapy is a virtual therapy practice dedicated to providing a safe, accessible, and validating space for individuals to feel truly accepted. We focus on offering personalized support to help clients navigate their unique challenges with compassion and understanding. Whether you're seeking help with emotional overwhelm, complex relationships, or simply need a space where you can be yourself, Kind Minds Therapy is here to empower you every step of the way.
Hosted by Sienna Moren
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MACP, BED
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6P
For instance, we might use CBT to reframe negative thoughts and bring in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you manage tough emotions.
Kind Minds Therapy is a virtual therapy practice dedicated to providing a safe, accessible, and validating space for individuals to feel truly accepted. We focus on offering personalized support to help clients navigate their unique challenges with compassion and understanding. Whether you're seeking help with emotional overwhelm, complex relationships, or simply need a space where you can be yourself, Kind Minds Therapy is here to empower you every step of the way.
as our children turn the corner into adolescence, a developmental stage filled with social, emotional, physical and intellectual change, our parenting must shift and adjust to effectively provide the guidance and instruction (discipline) that best suits our teens. Parents can find themselves frustrated, confused and downright fed up at this stage. Our low/no cost workshop is designed to provide a relaxed environment where parents and caregivers can vent concerns openly and generate/learn new, creative and effective strategies for helping their teens achieve healthy development and become successful contributors to their family, community and society. see www.jeffpacker.com
Hosted by Jeff Packer EMDR | Men's Health | Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RP
Group meets in Oshawa, ON L1G
Of course, we learn and share through story, so narrative, cognitive-behavioural, ACT, emotional-focused, and other evidence-based approaches are utilized to help you achieve :-)
as our children turn the corner into adolescence, a developmental stage filled with social, emotional, physical and intellectual change, our parenting must shift and adjust to effectively provide the guidance and instruction (discipline) that best suits our teens. Parents can find themselves frustrated, confused and downright fed up at this stage. Our low/no cost workshop is designed to provide a relaxed environment where parents and caregivers can vent concerns openly and generate/learn new, creative and effective strategies for helping their teens achieve healthy development and become successful contributors to their family, community and society. see www.jeffpacker.com
Parenting a child with mental health issues can be emotionally exhausting and leave you feeling empty and alone. This support group was created for moms to share with one another their experiences, feel support and encouragement and connect with other moms who are going through similar challenges. This support group will be facilitated by a registered social worker and meet in-person. Join other moms and know that you are not alone.
Hosted by The Counselling Centre
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MEd
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L4J
Parenting a child with mental health issues can be emotionally exhausting and leave you feeling empty and alone. This support group was created for moms to share with one another their experiences, feel support and encouragement and connect with other moms who are going through similar challenges. This support group will be facilitated by a registered social worker and meet in-person. Join other moms and know that you are not alone.
In addition to individual counselling and tailored mental health programs, I offer tailored workshops focused on building resiliency and strengthening the ability to cope with stress before a serious incident happens at work. These proactive sessions help cabin crew stay emotionally and mentally prepared to manage the high-pressure situations that can arise in aviation.
Hosted by Play Therapy EMDR( child, adult, trauma, Anxiety)
Registered Psychotherapist, child, adult, family, Therapy
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L4H
Using CBT, we'll examine how your thoughts impact your emotions.
In addition to individual counselling and tailored mental health programs, I offer tailored workshops focused on building resiliency and strengthening the ability to cope with stress before a serious incident happens at work. These proactive sessions help cabin crew stay emotionally and mentally prepared to manage the high-pressure situations that can arise in aviation.
This is a psychotherapy clinic where we work together with different specialties: NC Harbi as psycho onchologist, Saed Ahmadi as Hyonotherapist, Sara Rajabpour as sextherapist, Saharnaz Nahidi as individual therapist, Maryam Holisaz as child psychotherapist, and Hossein Sani as individual, couple and family therapist.
Hosted by Hossein Abdollahi Sani
Registered Psychotherapist, MD(IMG), CRPO, OACCPP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M2N
REBT and CBT for anxiety and depression, Mindfulness for stress, existential for meaninglessness, Emotional focus and Solution focus for couples and families, support and empowerment for marginalized people like LGBTQ and refugees, and Brief psychodynamic and DBT for personality issues.
This is a psychotherapy clinic where we work together with different specialties: NC Harbi as psycho onchologist, Saed Ahmadi as Hyonotherapist, Sara Rajabpour as sextherapist, Saharnaz Nahidi as individual therapist, Maryam Holisaz as child psychotherapist, and Hossein Sani as individual, couple and family therapist.
A workshop designed for clinicians and professionals to support clients who are living with body image issues. Some topics that will be covered: What is poor body image and why clients have body image issues. How to communicate with clients around body image issues. Strategies and exercises to work through body image issues. Appropriate language to address people of different body sizes. Topics and strategies to find peace with clothing and shopping. Reflections on our own body image/biases from diet culture and how this impacts our work with clients. Question and answer period.
A workshop designed for clinicians and professionals to support clients who are living with body image issues. Some topics that will be covered: What is poor body image and why clients have body image issues. How to communicate with clients around body image issues. Strategies and exercises to work through body image issues. Appropriate language to address people of different body sizes. Topics and strategies to find peace with clothing and shopping. Reflections on our own body image/biases from diet culture and how this impacts our work with clients. Question and answer period.
A team of warm and dedicated mental health clinicians specializing in providing the highest quality cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) across the country.
I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy for complex mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and addictions.
A team of warm and dedicated mental health clinicians specializing in providing the highest quality cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) across the country.
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How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.