This group is designed for individuals who become overwhelmed by their emotions, and who may engage in behaviors in response to these emotions that they would like to change. One of four themes is addressed each month, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Participants are invited to join for four consecutive months, or to choose the months that they feel are most relevant.
Hosted by Sherry Van Blyderveen / New Leaf Psychology Centre
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
This group is designed for individuals who become overwhelmed by their emotions, and who may engage in behaviors in response to these emotions that they would like to change. One of four themes is addressed each month, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Participants are invited to join for four consecutive months, or to choose the months that they feel are most relevant.
The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MA
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
IN-PERSON GROUP. Register for this 24-week skills training group designed for adults (18+) who are struggling to manage intense emotions. In a safe, shared space with other members (5-10) who are experiencing similar challenges, you will learn and practice skills to manage your mental health challenges or daily life stressors and allow you to gain better understanding of shared human experience and gaining hope and insights from others in the group. Each group is 2 hours: Thursdays at 6, beginning Feb. 2nd, 2023. Rate includes individual therapy as well as group session but can be separated.
Hosted by Elpizo Counselling Services Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RRT
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
IN-PERSON GROUP. Register for this 24-week skills training group designed for adults (18+) who are struggling to manage intense emotions. In a safe, shared space with other members (5-10) who are experiencing similar challenges, you will learn and practice skills to manage your mental health challenges or daily life stressors and allow you to gain better understanding of shared human experience and gaining hope and insights from others in the group. Each group is 2 hours: Thursdays at 6, beginning Feb. 2nd, 2023. Rate includes individual therapy as well as group session but can be separated.
The Men’s Table is a safe, no-judgment space for men to be real, feel understood, and connect with others on the journey. A place where men can be honest about what they’re going through without fear of judgment. Whether it’s stress at work, challenges in relationships, or the weight of daily responsibilities, this group gives men a chance to share their experiences and be heard. The people here “get it” because they’ve faced similar struggles and can relate. Together we support one another, building a sense of respect, strength, and connection that makes life’s challenges easier to face.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MA
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
The Men’s Table is a safe, no-judgment space for men to be real, feel understood, and connect with others on the journey. A place where men can be honest about what they’re going through without fear of judgment. Whether it’s stress at work, challenges in relationships, or the weight of daily responsibilities, this group gives men a chance to share their experiences and be heard. The people here “get it” because they’ve faced similar struggles and can relate. Together we support one another, building a sense of respect, strength, and connection that makes life’s challenges easier to face.
The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Treatment Centre, MA, RP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
The Mom’s Circle is a welcoming place for mothers at any stage to come together, connect, and be supported. Motherhood can bring both joy and challenge – along with pressure, isolation, and the constant pull of many responsibilities. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to share honestly about your experiences, hear from others who “get it,” and find encouragement for the journey. Through conversation, reflection, and shared support, moms can build community, strengthen resilience, and leave each session feeling less alone and more grounded.
The Men’s Table is a safe, no-judgment space for men to be real, feel understood, and connect with others on the journey. A place where men can be honest about what they’re going through without fear of judgment. Whether it’s stress at work, challenges in relationships, or the weight of daily responsibilities, this group gives men a chance to share their experiences and be heard. The people here “get it” because they’ve faced similar struggles and can relate. Together we support one another, building a sense of respect, strength, and connection that makes life’s challenges easier to face.
Hosted by Inner Life Psychotherapy + Healing Collective
Treatment Centre, MA, RP
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
The Men’s Table is a safe, no-judgment space for men to be real, feel understood, and connect with others on the journey. A place where men can be honest about what they’re going through without fear of judgment. Whether it’s stress at work, challenges in relationships, or the weight of daily responsibilities, this group gives men a chance to share their experiences and be heard. The people here “get it” because they’ve faced similar struggles and can relate. Together we support one another, building a sense of respect, strength, and connection that makes life’s challenges easier to face.
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Group integration is a supportive way to deepen the integration experience after a psychedelic-assisted medicine session and speaks to how to bring insights into our day to day life. It also provides connection and community.
Hosted by Port Credit Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5H
Group integration is a supportive way to deepen the integration experience after a psychedelic-assisted medicine session and speaks to how to bring insights into our day to day life. It also provides connection and community.
This group is based on the evidence-informed Circle of Security model and is designed for parents who want to strengthen their relationship with their children. Participants will explore strategies to understand their child’s emotional needs, respond with sensitivity, and promote secure attachment. Through guided discussions, practical exercises, and peer support, parents will build confidence, improve communication, and manage challenging behaviors effectively. This supportive space helps parents foster secure, trusting relationships, reduce stress, and develop skills that promote emotional well-being for both themselves and their children.
Hosted by Mount Pleasant Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MSc, RP
Group meets in Brampton, ON L6W
This group is based on the evidence-informed Circle of Security model and is designed for parents who want to strengthen their relationship with their children. Participants will explore strategies to understand their child’s emotional needs, respond with sensitivity, and promote secure attachment. Through guided discussions, practical exercises, and peer support, parents will build confidence, improve communication, and manage challenging behaviors effectively. This supportive space helps parents foster secure, trusting relationships, reduce stress, and develop skills that promote emotional well-being for both themselves and their children.
Some spaces ask you to leave parts of yourself at the door. The Village is not one of them. The Village is a psycho-educational, creative, and career-focused community where you can slow down, reconnect, and heal. Whether you're navigating a life transition, seeking career clarity, or deepening your relationship with yourself and others, you'll find support that honours the fullness of who you are—through reflection, art-making, and community. If you've been searching for a space where you truly belong, you may have just found it.
Hosted by Charmaine Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Group meets in Richmond Hill, ON L4B
Some spaces ask you to leave parts of yourself at the door. The Village is not one of them. The Village is a psycho-educational, creative, and career-focused community where you can slow down, reconnect, and heal. Whether you're navigating a life transition, seeking career clarity, or deepening your relationship with yourself and others, you'll find support that honours the fullness of who you are—through reflection, art-making, and community. If you've been searching for a space where you truly belong, you may have just found it.
The Anxiety group runs onece a week on Friday ( 6PM- 8PM) for 4 weeks - March 6, 13,20, and 3rd April 2026. The group will be a safe and positive space for you. You will learn to identify your anxiety symptoms & the situations in which you experience anxiety; learn skills to cope and manage your anxiety; practice your newfound skills to take back control from your anxiety. Skills taught in the Let's Take Back Our Control from Anxiety are general and not for specific Anxiety disorder.
I have over 20 years of expereince working with adults, teens, families and conducting group therapy.
The Anxiety group runs onece a week on Friday ( 6PM- 8PM) for 4 weeks - March 6, 13,20, and 3rd April 2026. The group will be a safe and positive space for you. You will learn to identify your anxiety symptoms & the situations in which you experience anxiety; learn skills to cope and manage your anxiety; practice your newfound skills to take back control from your anxiety. Skills taught in the Let's Take Back Our Control from Anxiety are general and not for specific Anxiety disorder.
An 8 week VIRTUAL CBT program conducted by a Registered Psychotherapist. The group therapy is targeted towards improving mood and well being. This virtual support group focuses on issues such as Anxiety and Depression and introduces a number of strategies to help participants cope in a healthier manner as they practice these skills in a group setting and slowly generalize these outside.The meeting happens once a week and consists of small groups of people so participants feel safe.You will get to meet others struggling with similar issues and we all support each other and learn from one another while creating long lasting connections.
An 8 week VIRTUAL CBT program conducted by a Registered Psychotherapist. The group therapy is targeted towards improving mood and well being. This virtual support group focuses on issues such as Anxiety and Depression and introduces a number of strategies to help participants cope in a healthier manner as they practice these skills in a group setting and slowly generalize these outside.The meeting happens once a week and consists of small groups of people so participants feel safe.You will get to meet others struggling with similar issues and we all support each other and learn from one another while creating long lasting connections.
This program allows couples to focus on themselves, each other and their relationship in a deep way. We will practice skill-building through a combination of meditation, experiential exercises, didactic learning, and discussion. You’ll spend time cultivating compassion with your partner, and have time to share in supportive community of other couples learning alongside you. With compassion at the core of our relationships, we can risk being vulnerable with each other. Find your way back to each other or safeguard the connection you already have by joining us for Compassion for Couples.
I help parents to repair when they have conflict with or estrangement from their adult children.
This program allows couples to focus on themselves, each other and their relationship in a deep way. We will practice skill-building through a combination of meditation, experiential exercises, didactic learning, and discussion. You’ll spend time cultivating compassion with your partner, and have time to share in supportive community of other couples learning alongside you. With compassion at the core of our relationships, we can risk being vulnerable with each other. Find your way back to each other or safeguard the connection you already have by joining us for Compassion for Couples.
Sex addiction turns the life of the addict and family upside down.
The group therapy - considered to be the most effective and successful form of treatment for all addictive disorders - will focus on learning to recognize & manage the consequences of sexual compulsion, completing the basic tasks necessary for successful recovery and healing, developing specific skills in order to avoid triggers and reduce shame, and implementing a healthy sexual recovery plan.
In addition to the therapeutic benefits of group therapy, this type of therapy also offers clients a more affordable alternative than weekly individual counselling.
Hosted by Betzalel Wolff
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CMAT-S, CSAT-S, EMDR
Group meets in North York, ON M6A
Sex addiction turns the life of the addict and family upside down.
The group therapy - considered to be the most effective and successful form of treatment for all addictive disorders - will focus on learning to recognize & manage the consequences of sexual compulsion, completing the basic tasks necessary for successful recovery and healing, developing specific skills in order to avoid triggers and reduce shame, and implementing a healthy sexual recovery plan.
In addition to the therapeutic benefits of group therapy, this type of therapy also offers clients a more affordable alternative than weekly individual counselling.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people who experience unstable and intense negative emotions. DBT Skills Groups teach a range of skills that you use to better regulate your emotions and behaviours. You are taught how to identify and label intense emotions and how to manage your feelings with behavioural strategies.
Hosted by Dr. Shelley McMain - Centre for MindBody Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5N
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people who experience unstable and intense negative emotions. DBT Skills Groups teach a range of skills that you use to better regulate your emotions and behaviours. You are taught how to identify and label intense emotions and how to manage your feelings with behavioural strategies.
Join us for our 6 week group therapy course where you will be invited into a safe and judgement free space to discuss common mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, boundaries, guilt and more. Learn coping skills and strategies from therapy models including ACT, DBT, Somatic therapy and Mindfulness in increase self-esteem, emotional regulation, and learn different yoga poses and movements that aid in increasing our mind-body awareness and reducing stress and overwhelm. Leave group feeling a sense of community, connection and with increased knowledge and confidence in your abilities to manage stress and challenges.
I help adults who feel stuck by anxiety, self-criticism, or past trauma.
Join us for our 6 week group therapy course where you will be invited into a safe and judgement free space to discuss common mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, boundaries, guilt and more. Learn coping skills and strategies from therapy models including ACT, DBT, Somatic therapy and Mindfulness in increase self-esteem, emotional regulation, and learn different yoga poses and movements that aid in increasing our mind-body awareness and reducing stress and overwhelm. Leave group feeling a sense of community, connection and with increased knowledge and confidence in your abilities to manage stress and challenges.
? Grow Together, Rise Together A Safe Circle for Women’s Personal Growth This is your invitation to reconnect with your truth, your voice, and your inner strength — in the company of other women on the path of transformation. ? What We Offer: ? Guided discussions on self-worth, boundaries, relationships, and purpose ? Mindfulness, embodiment, and expressive practices ? A nurturing, confidential space for sharing and support ? Tools for empowerment, healing, and personal evolution When women gather with intention, healing happens. Step into a space where you are seen, supported, and celebrated.
Hosted by Gerardo Quintero
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCPA, OACCPP, RP
Group meets in Etobicoke, ON M9C
? Grow Together, Rise Together A Safe Circle for Women’s Personal Growth This is your invitation to reconnect with your truth, your voice, and your inner strength — in the company of other women on the path of transformation. ? What We Offer: ? Guided discussions on self-worth, boundaries, relationships, and purpose ? Mindfulness, embodiment, and expressive practices ? A nurturing, confidential space for sharing and support ? Tools for empowerment, healing, and personal evolution When women gather with intention, healing happens. Step into a space where you are seen, supported, and celebrated.
My Shanti Space Wellness Therapy offers individual psychotherapy, speaking engagements for mental health advocacy and runs women's wellness retreats annually.
My Shanti Space Wellness Therapy offers individual psychotherapy, speaking engagements for mental health advocacy and runs women's wellness retreats annually.
We offer a 20 week DBT skills group.
We offer a 20 week DBT skills group.
A place to stay on your journey to wellness. This is a holistic group that helps you to transform your health and well-being and improve your quality of life. The Road Map includes healthy eating, getting 8 hours of sleep, drinking lots of water and movement (physical exercise) daily. Also, mindfulness practice and nourishing your soul with intentions, journaling and meditation. The group will take place by Zoom. There is no group running at present - Coming Soon!
A place to stay on your journey to wellness. This is a holistic group that helps you to transform your health and well-being and improve your quality of life. The Road Map includes healthy eating, getting 8 hours of sleep, drinking lots of water and movement (physical exercise) daily. Also, mindfulness practice and nourishing your soul with intentions, journaling and meditation. The group will take place by Zoom. There is no group running at present - Coming Soon!
Learn more about the dance you do to connect with others and be supported to find new ways of flowing in and out of the kind of connection you crave. Simone weaves together the Gestalt group process, developmental movement patterns and Mindfulness practices to help you open to connection and intimacy while staying grounded and assertive. Exploring the theme of Connection Within and Without of Reach, you will discover new ways to move through the anxiety of being included and excluded (too much or too little) in your life. Optional Daily Yoga classes available. Contact: simone.moir@pranaroom.org
Learn more about the dance you do to connect with others and be supported to find new ways of flowing in and out of the kind of connection you crave. Simone weaves together the Gestalt group process, developmental movement patterns and Mindfulness practices to help you open to connection and intimacy while staying grounded and assertive. Exploring the theme of Connection Within and Without of Reach, you will discover new ways to move through the anxiety of being included and excluded (too much or too little) in your life. Optional Daily Yoga classes available. Contact: simone.moir@pranaroom.org
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Canada hold various licenses depending on their training and provincial requirements. Common therapy credentials include Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists, and Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.