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Virtual Therapy Available Across Ontario

Online Therapy in Peterborough

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Creating Connection, we offer online therapy in Peterborough for individuals, couples, families, and youth who are ready to find healing, clarity, and support. Whether you’re feeling stuck, navigating a relationship challenge, or just trying to feel more like yourself again, our compassionate therapists are here to walk with you.

Our secure video sessions let you access expert care from the comfort of your home. No commuting, no waiting rooms, no extra stress. Just flexible, personalized support that meets you where you are.

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Who We Help

Couples Therapy

Every relationship has its struggles. Our online couples therapy in Peterborough helps you and your partner work through conflict, rebuild trust, and communicate more openly. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, therapy offers a safe space to reconnect and grow together.

Individual Therapy

Feeling anxious, burnt out, or emotionally drained? Individual therapy in Peterborough gives you a place to reflect, feel heard, and build tools to move forward with confidence. We support you through stress, low mood, self-doubt, and more.

Child Therapy

Children and teens experience complex emotions too. Our online therapy for young people in Peterborough provides age-appropriate support for school challenges, peer pressure, emotional regulation, and life changes.

Family Therapy

When family dynamics feel tense or disconnected, therapy can help restore balance. Our online family therapy in Peterborough encourages open communication and stronger relationships at home.

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Areas of Specialty

Our therapists support a wide range of mental health concerns, including:

  • Anxiety and Stress – Learn skills to feel calm, focused, and grounded
  • Depression – Feel supported as you lift low mood and rediscover hope
  • Postpartum Mental Health – Gentle care for new and expecting parents
  • Trauma and PTSD – Structured support to help you process and heal from past experiences
  • Grief and Loss – Compassionate guidance through sorrow and adjustment
  • Abuse Recovery – Reclaim your sense of safety, worth, and strength
  • Addiction – Practical support to overcome harmful patterns and regain control
  • Life Transitions – Clarity and stability during major changes like breakups, moves, or career shifts
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Our Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT in Peterborough helps you recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns so you can respond to challenges with more confidence and calm. It’s a practical, goal-oriented therapy that’s especially effective for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT in Peterborough supports you in managing big emotions, improving communication, and building resilience. With tools for mindfulness, emotional regulation, and stress tolerance, DBT helps you feel more grounded and in control.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

EMDR therapy in Peterborough uses guided techniques to reduce the emotional weight of traumatic memories. It’s a proven approach for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, helping you process past experiences in a safe and structured way.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting in Peterborough helps access and release emotional pain stored deep in the brain. This approach supports deeper healing for those struggling with trauma, stress, or unresolved emotional blocks.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT therapy in Peterborough focuses on helping you stay present and move forward with your values—even when life feels uncertain. It’s ideal for navigating change, self-doubt, or feeling stuck.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy in Peterborough gives you space to re-examine the stories you hold about yourself. By reshaping these narratives, you can move forward with purpose, self-compassion, and hope.

Why Choose Creating Connection?

  • Experienced Therapists – Our team brings warmth, expertise, and real-life understanding to every session, drawing from a range of trusted approaches.
  • Personalized Counselling – Therapy is shaped around you—your goals, your pace, your story.
  • Convenient & Flexible – Join sessions from anywhere in Peterborough with evening and weekend availability. No commuting, no extra stress.
  • Private & Secure – We use encrypted, PHIPA-compliant platforms so you can feel safe and supported every step of the way.

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Book a free consultation via our online booking tool or send us a message. Offering evening and weekend appointments, online across Ontario and in-person in Timmins.

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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.