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.
I support individuals and couples facing anxiety, trauma, burnout, depression, parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, injury/mental health leave, communication challenges, disability, and life transitions.
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.
PCSG will be offering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills group therapy for Adult individuals 18 years and older with emotion regulation difficulties. There are four modules which consist of 5 weekly sessions each: Distress Tolerance, Walking the Middle Path, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants must sign up at the start of each module. Please contact intake to be added to our waitlist. Once dates are confirmed, the group will begin the pre-screening process. A DBT Skills Manual is required for these group sessions.
PCSG will be offering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills group therapy for Adult individuals 18 years and older with emotion regulation difficulties. There are four modules which consist of 5 weekly sessions each: Distress Tolerance, Walking the Middle Path, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants must sign up at the start of each module. Please contact intake to be added to our waitlist. Once dates are confirmed, the group will begin the pre-screening process. A DBT Skills Manual is required for these group sessions.
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MTER is a 4-week group that teaches emotion regulation skills through psycho-education and mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is a practice and a skill that is useful for many aspects of our lives and teaches us to be engaged with the present moment in all that comes our way.
Participants will be introduced to different mindfulness practices that help surf the waves of overwhelming emotions. The group will learn how mindfulness can help regulate emotions and positively influence neural connections in the brain. The group will run on Wednesday Feb. 5 to Feb. 25, 2020 from 6 - 8 pm
Hosted by New Pathways Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
MTER is a 4-week group that teaches emotion regulation skills through psycho-education and mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is a practice and a skill that is useful for many aspects of our lives and teaches us to be engaged with the present moment in all that comes our way.
Participants will be introduced to different mindfulness practices that help surf the waves of overwhelming emotions. The group will learn how mindfulness can help regulate emotions and positively influence neural connections in the brain. The group will run on Wednesday Feb. 5 to Feb. 25, 2020 from 6 - 8 pm
Forming a new group please contact me if interested. A process oriented interpersonal group where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others, gain insight and practice new skills in a warm and supportive environment. Includes guided meditation.
Forming a new group please contact me if interested. A process oriented interpersonal group where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others, gain insight and practice new skills in a warm and supportive environment. Includes guided meditation.
Breathwork is the therapeutic practice of intentional breathing. It is a holistic therapy modality used to promote a stronger mind-body connection, develop deeper self awareness and explore introspectively. This event has been carefully curated to provide you with a safe and welcoming space to dive deeper in to self awareness and release what is no longer serving you. The event includes intention setting, guided conscious connected breathing, reflections and integration. This event is for all experience levels, whether you practice breathwork regularly or this will be your first time.
Breathwork is the therapeutic practice of intentional breathing. It is a holistic therapy modality used to promote a stronger mind-body connection, develop deeper self awareness and explore introspectively. This event has been carefully curated to provide you with a safe and welcoming space to dive deeper in to self awareness and release what is no longer serving you. The event includes intention setting, guided conscious connected breathing, reflections and integration. This event is for all experience levels, whether you practice breathwork regularly or this will be your first time.
This is an online 8 week group that meets once a week for 2 hours. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is helpful as an evidence-based group therapy modality for learning to manage anxiety and prevent the relapse of depression. Participants are provided with tools, skills, and strategies to help prevent depressive relapse, as well as to help reduce acute depression, anxiety and stress. A commitment to attendance, participation, and home practice activities is required. This group includes both a separate silent retreat and the intake interview.
Hosted by Christina Skoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, TCHt, CFRC, RKin, RYT
Group meets in Markham, ON L3R
This is an online 8 week group that meets once a week for 2 hours. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is helpful as an evidence-based group therapy modality for learning to manage anxiety and prevent the relapse of depression. Participants are provided with tools, skills, and strategies to help prevent depressive relapse, as well as to help reduce acute depression, anxiety and stress. A commitment to attendance, participation, and home practice activities is required. This group includes both a separate silent retreat and the intake interview.
This psychoeducation group program covers Dr. Armstrong's "Mental Posture". Just as physical posture is the way you carry your body in the world, mental posture is the way you carry yourself mentally. It's a combination of mindful attention, warm self-compassion and self-care and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. With these three components, you will have the foundation to start building a life of meaning and value. This group is intended to run monthly. Contact us for the next start date!
This psychoeducation group program covers Dr. Armstrong's "Mental Posture". Just as physical posture is the way you carry your body in the world, mental posture is the way you carry yourself mentally. It's a combination of mindful attention, warm self-compassion and self-care and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. With these three components, you will have the foundation to start building a life of meaning and value. This group is intended to run monthly. Contact us for the next start date!
Our Virtual DBT Program is a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment designed to help teenagers and young adults develop essential skills for managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and coping with life's challenges. What sets our program apart is its accessibility and flexibility. Our program offers various time slots to suit different time zones and availability. Insurance Reimbursement: For participants with insurance coverage, we provide detailed receipts that can be submitted for reimbursement from Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker coverage.
We specialize in treatment for many mental health and life challenges that include, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, substance use, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, self-esteem issues and refugee support.
Our Virtual DBT Program is a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment designed to help teenagers and young adults develop essential skills for managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and coping with life's challenges. What sets our program apart is its accessibility and flexibility. Our program offers various time slots to suit different time zones and availability. Insurance Reimbursement: For participants with insurance coverage, we provide detailed receipts that can be submitted for reimbursement from Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker coverage.
Do you ever feel like supervision is not enough to help you overcome the counter transference you experience in helping couples? It might be that it's not the case of needing more technical training but getting in touch with your own relational experiences brought up by witnessing couple dynamics. A relational process group can help normalize your experiences while helping you to process intense feelings and identify personal triggers so you can show up confidently and less overwhelmed in your work and intimate relationships. Fridays at 2 pm. Reach out to secure your spot! Open to ON residents.
Hosted by Ekaterina Kapoustina|Therapy for Therapists
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, LMHC
Group meets in Whitby, ON L1N
Do you ever feel like supervision is not enough to help you overcome the counter transference you experience in helping couples? It might be that it's not the case of needing more technical training but getting in touch with your own relational experiences brought up by witnessing couple dynamics. A relational process group can help normalize your experiences while helping you to process intense feelings and identify personal triggers so you can show up confidently and less overwhelmed in your work and intimate relationships. Fridays at 2 pm. Reach out to secure your spot! Open to ON residents.
Online creative processing group. Explore your story with a limited Group Therapy series, The Story Within which combines dramatic and artistic expression with Narrative psychotherapy. This series is a multi-part therapeutic process utilizing creative exploration of a mythical or storybook character to explore your own edge of growth, personal challenges or emotional blocks. This series uses a group process method where participants engage in the creative process, engage with others in the group and use reflective exercises to find their own growth edge. No creative experience necessary. Check the website for more details or see the poster in profile.
Hosted by Think Joy Drama Therapy Toronto
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, P-RDT, CCC
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
Online creative processing group. Explore your story with a limited Group Therapy series, The Story Within which combines dramatic and artistic expression with Narrative psychotherapy. This series is a multi-part therapeutic process utilizing creative exploration of a mythical or storybook character to explore your own edge of growth, personal challenges or emotional blocks. This series uses a group process method where participants engage in the creative process, engage with others in the group and use reflective exercises to find their own growth edge. No creative experience necessary. Check the website for more details or see the poster in profile.
Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness skills are taught in the 24-week group. Why would we spend time to learn about skills we may not use? Think of it like cooking. If we only know how to make eggs that may work for some time. If we are hosting someone who doesn't eat eggs, we may need to read some recipe's and practice making other meals before they come over. That's like skills group! We are giving you the recipe for the skills so you can practice and see which ones work for you!
Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness skills are taught in the 24-week group. Why would we spend time to learn about skills we may not use? Think of it like cooking. If we only know how to make eggs that may work for some time. If we are hosting someone who doesn't eat eggs, we may need to read some recipe's and practice making other meals before they come over. That's like skills group! We are giving you the recipe for the skills so you can practice and see which ones work for you!
The Reading Sanctuary blends narrative therapy with carefully chosen books—fiction, non-fiction, and graphic memoirs—exploring identity, resilience, and emotional truth. In a safe, welcoming space, you’ll reflect on your life story, share insights, and listen deeply to others. Guided discussions and therapeutic prompts help you re-author limiting narratives, build self-compassion, and recognize your strengths. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply curious, this group invites you to slow down, connect, and find meaning through shared reflection. No prior therapy or book club experience is needed—just openness and a willingness to explore your story.
The Reading Sanctuary blends narrative therapy with carefully chosen books—fiction, non-fiction, and graphic memoirs—exploring identity, resilience, and emotional truth. In a safe, welcoming space, you’ll reflect on your life story, share insights, and listen deeply to others. Guided discussions and therapeutic prompts help you re-author limiting narratives, build self-compassion, and recognize your strengths. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply curious, this group invites you to slow down, connect, and find meaning through shared reflection. No prior therapy or book club experience is needed—just openness and a willingness to explore your story.
This group is for individuals dealing with executive dysfunction and shame associated with this. We will be looking at these struggles through a compassionate lens and working collaboratively to develop strategies to do more of the things we want. Topics include identifying values and needs, self advocating, unmasking, and more! Each session will also include 30-min of co-working on activities we are working on accomplishing. Ideal for ADHD & autistic folks, and those living with chronic depression/ MDD.
Hosted by Naomi Reesor - Therapy & Clinical Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
This group is for individuals dealing with executive dysfunction and shame associated with this. We will be looking at these struggles through a compassionate lens and working collaboratively to develop strategies to do more of the things we want. Topics include identifying values and needs, self advocating, unmasking, and more! Each session will also include 30-min of co-working on activities we are working on accomplishing. Ideal for ADHD & autistic folks, and those living with chronic depression/ MDD.
Use poetry, prose, and journalling to support our mental health through a 4-week mindfulness workshop. Learn mindful strategies while we explore our thoughts and emotions within our writing, and new writing exercises. Sharing our writing is optional, you do not need to be a writer, those who are curious and wish to explore are welcome! Please come and join us either online (Tuesdays) or in person (Wednesdays) starting on September 24 and 25, 2024. 4-week workshops, 1 day per week, evenings. Please contact edna@aboutmind.ca for more information.
Use poetry, prose, and journalling to support our mental health through a 4-week mindfulness workshop. Learn mindful strategies while we explore our thoughts and emotions within our writing, and new writing exercises. Sharing our writing is optional, you do not need to be a writer, those who are curious and wish to explore are welcome! Please come and join us either online (Tuesdays) or in person (Wednesdays) starting on September 24 and 25, 2024. 4-week workshops, 1 day per week, evenings. Please contact edna@aboutmind.ca for more information.
We focus on your interpersonal relationships and social interactions, including how much support you receive and take from others and the impact these relationships are having on you. As the group begins to form, so do the relationships between members. What eventually happens is that these relationships begin to bring out the same behaviours and defences you use in your everyday life and relationships. The group members and facilitators help you to grow in awareness of how you are impacting others and how others are impacting you. This is done through a process of connection and feedback. Monday nights with Dr. Joshua Weiss.
We focus on your interpersonal relationships and social interactions, including how much support you receive and take from others and the impact these relationships are having on you. As the group begins to form, so do the relationships between members. What eventually happens is that these relationships begin to bring out the same behaviours and defences you use in your everyday life and relationships. The group members and facilitators help you to grow in awareness of how you are impacting others and how others are impacting you. This is done through a process of connection and feedback. Monday nights with Dr. Joshua Weiss.
Blossom Lives is a supportive community for individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationships, neurodiversity, and personal growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for clarity and direction, this space encourages reflection, meaningful conversation, and emotional well-being. Through shared insights, practical tools, and supportive discussions, we aim to help individuals build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and create lasting change. We believe growth happens in the right environment—one rooted in compassion, understanding, and connection. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
I help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Blossom Lives is a supportive community for individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationships, neurodiversity, and personal growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for clarity and direction, this space encourages reflection, meaningful conversation, and emotional well-being. Through shared insights, practical tools, and supportive discussions, we aim to help individuals build resilience, strengthen self-awareness, and create lasting change. We believe growth happens in the right environment—one rooted in compassion, understanding, and connection. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
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.
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.
This group provides psychoeducational skills and tools to work through unpleasant emotions through the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy model. It is a small closed group, meaning that only those who register will be attending the full group. It is not a support group, therefore, personal information will not be shared nor asked to be shared.
Hosted by Bhavna Verma
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, CCS, DCP, MSc
Group meets in Pickering, ON L1W
This group provides psychoeducational skills and tools to work through unpleasant emotions through the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy model. It is a small closed group, meaning that only those who register will be attending the full group. It is not a support group, therefore, personal information will not be shared nor asked to be shared.
MBCT Group Therapy is an 8-week program that combines meditation with psychotherapy to help you effectively manage depression, anxiety, stress and other issues. The goal of the course is to teach participants new ways to deal with thoughts and feelings so that they can feel happier and more in control. Groups are small (8-10 people) and include one-on-one sessions with the facilitator before and after the group. (Groups run Thursdays 5-7; and Saturdays 11-1:00.) For more information, please visit https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca/
MBCT Group Therapy is an 8-week program that combines meditation with psychotherapy to help you effectively manage depression, anxiety, stress and other issues. The goal of the course is to teach participants new ways to deal with thoughts and feelings so that they can feel happier and more in control. Groups are small (8-10 people) and include one-on-one sessions with the facilitator before and after the group. (Groups run Thursdays 5-7; and Saturdays 11-1:00.) For more information, please visit https://www.themindfulnessclinic.ca/
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.