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Virtual Therapy Available Across Ontario

Online Counselling and Therapy in Toronto

Finding the right support for your mental health journey is essential, and at Creating Connection, we are here to help. We provide compassionate, professional online therapy in Toronto to individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful change and personal growth. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, or simply striving for improved well-being, our online counselling services are tailored to meet your unique needs. With the flexibility and convenience of virtual sessions, you can access expert support from the comfort of your home anywhere in Toronto.

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Who We Help

Our online therapy and counselling services in Toronto are tailored to meet the needs of diverse individuals, including:

Adult Therapy

Adults managing stress, navigating significant life transitions, or addressing mental health challenges like anxiety and depression can benefit from therapy. Our online therapy services in Toronto help adults build coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and foster personal growth, all from the comfort of your home in the Greater Toronto Area.

Teen & Child Therapy

Teens and children in Toronto may face unique challenges, such as academic pressure, identity exploration, or family dynamics. Our online counselling services provide a supportive environment for teens and children to develop resilience, confidence, and healthy communication skills, tailored to the needs of families in Toronto.

Couples Therapy

Relationships can be challenging, but couples in Toronto can find support with our online therapy services. Whether you’re addressing conflicts, enhancing communication, or rebuilding trust, our counselling for couples in Toronto focuses on fostering understanding and creating stronger emotional connections.

Family Therapy

Families in Toronto can benefit from online therapy to address communication issues, navigate conflicts, and build stronger bonds. Our family counselling services are designed to help Toronto families work through challenges and create a harmonious home environment.

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Areas of Speciality

Our online therapy services in Toronto address a wide range of mental health concerns, including:

  • Anxiety: Discover effective coping strategies to manage stress and intrusive thoughts.
  • Depression: Explore ways to restore motivation and rediscover joy in daily life.
  • Postpartum Challenges: Receive compassionate support as you adjust to the demands of motherhood.
  • Trauma and PTSD: Begin healing from past experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Grief and Loss: Navigate the complexities of loss and uncover hope for the future.
  • Abuse Recovery: Rebuild confidence and establish healthy boundaries after experiencing abuse.
  • Addiction: Access tools to reduce or eliminate addictive behaviours and restore balance in your life.
  • Career and Life Changes: Gain clarity and confidence during transitions, and create a purposeful path forward.

By personalizing our approach to your unique needs, we ensure that every session fosters meaningful progress toward your goals.

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Our Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to foster healthier behaviours and emotional well-being. Our online therapy services in Toronto offer CBT to effectively address anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, helping you create lasting change in your life.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT combines cognitive and mindfulness techniques to help you manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviours. Our online DBT counselling in Toronto supports individuals with emotional regulation and interpersonal challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps reprocess distressing memories and alleviate their emotional impact. As part of our online therapy services in Toronto, EMDR is particularly effective for PTSD and trauma-related conditions.

Play Therapy

Play therapy provides a safe, creative space for children in Toronto to express emotions and work through challenges. This therapy is tailored to their developmental needs and can address anxiety, trauma, and behavioural concerns. Parents in Toronto can access this service through our convenient online counselling options.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting helps access and process deeply rooted emotional pain by identifying and focusing on specific eye positions linked to trauma or distress. Our online therapy services in Toronto provide brainspotting to help individuals find relief and clarity.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy encourages you to reframe your life story, empowering you to take control of your narrative and overcome challenges with greater self-compassion. Our online narrative therapy in Toronto is designed to help you rewrite your story and achieve personal growth.

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The Caregivers Role in Child Therapy

Authored by Kelly Lamothe, MSW, RSW

Generally, children are not in therapy because they’ve requested it, rather, their caregiver, medical professional, or school has recommended they attend. Here are essential insights for caregivers to bear in mind during their child’s therapeutic journey.

Navigating the Start of Therapy
Before the first appointment, it can be helpful to prepare the child by explaining to them what they are about to do and what to expect. Offering ample reassurance, framing therapy as a positive and exciting experience, and creating positive associations can significantly enhance the child’s willingness to engage. Positive associations go a long way for helping the child enjoy and be willing to attend therapy. Pair a therapy session with a fun activity afterwards, such as allowing them a special treat or activity.

Creating a Positive Therapeutic Environment
Therapy doesn’t have to come with the same dread as going to get a cavity filled at the dentists. Therapists are committed to making the experience engaging and fun through activities like games, positive reinforcement, and creative expressions like playing with toys or art. Importantly, therapists respect a child’s comfort level and never force them to prolong a session beyond their readiness. The goal is to build positive associations that encourage the child’s enthusiasm to return. Forcing the child to stay longer than they want will not be conducive to learning new skills or building and maintaining trust.

Building Trust Over Time
Establishing trust with the therapist is a gradual process for the child. Similar to adults who may be hesitant to share inner thoughts with a stranger, it is unrealistic to expect immediate trust from a child. The initial few sessions, and sometimes longer, focus on nurturing trust, developing the therapeutic relationship, and gaining a deeper understanding of the child.

Diverse Approaches to Child Therapy
Child therapy doesn’t always appear like the traditional portrayals in the media. Unlike the image of someone on a couch in deep conversation, this is not an accurate representation of child therapy. Most children will not engage in traditional talk therapy to have deep conversations about what is troubling them as adults would. As such, the child therapist is trained to obtain relevant information and provide the child with essential skills through other modalities, such as play.

Home as an Extension of Therapy
While therapists spend limited time with the child during sessions, the caregiver plays a crucial role in reinforcing therapy at home. Just as a child needs reminders for everyday tasks, such as brushing their teeth, caregivers are responsible for prompting and supporting the child in practicing the skills learned during therapy. Like learning any new skill, practice makes progress.

Mutual Engagement in the Therapeutic Process
Caregivers are integral to the therapeutic process. The therapist may offer recommendations based on observed interactions, encouraging caregivers to manage situations and behaviors more effectively. Learning to navigate their own emotions and behaviors equips caregivers to better support their child, sometimes necessitating their own individual therapy.

Collaboration for the Child’s Success
Therapists are allies with the child’s best interests at heart. Open communication is crucial; caregivers should share thoughts and concerns, enabling therapists to tailor the therapy to the child’s unique needs and goals. If a particular approach isn’t yielding results, caregivers are encouraged to communicate with the therapist for alternative strategies. Together, caregivers and therapists form a collaborative team dedicated to the child’s success and well-being.