Telephone Consultation

New clients start with a complimentary 20 min telephone consultation. While everyone has their own personal reasons for beginning therapy, it is often because we feel lost, are facing a problem or need to make a change. Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you. It can enable you to make grounded decisions, manage life’s difficult emotions and take back y... Read More

New clients start with a complimentary 20 min telephone consultation. While everyone has their own personal reasons for beginning therapy, it is often because we feel lost, are facing a problem or need to make a change. Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you. It can enable you to make grounded decisions, manage life’s difficult emotions and take back your narrative.


Couples & Family Therapy

At Creating Connection we use emotionally-focused therapy and a tailored approach to your unique situation. We work with you to improve your relationship with a framework that is suited to your goals as a couple.


Trauma Therapy

Our therapists are trauma-informed and specifically trained to work with symptoms of trauma and complex-trauma. Our therapists utilize an integrative approach that includes somatic psychotherapy (movement), sensory processing, mindfulness and art therapy to help you heal.

These bottom-up approaches are evidence-based and promote change and healing when just talking doesn’t seem to be enough.


Child & Youth Therapy

Child therapy is for kids ages 3 to 12 and is a therapeutic approach used to support kids in freely expressing their thoughts and emotions. Therapeutic play can be used to help children with social, emotional and academic difficulties, behavioural issues. Play therapy can be beneficial for children who have experienced or witnessed stressful events, major life changes such as serious illness, a... Read More

Child therapy is for kids ages 3 to 12 and is a therapeutic approach used to support kids in freely expressing their thoughts and emotions. Therapeutic play can be used to help children with social, emotional and academic difficulties, behavioural issues. Play therapy can be beneficial for children who have experienced or witnessed stressful events, major life changes such as serious illness, adoption, domestic violence, divorce, trauma, or loss of a close family member.
Play therapy incorporates free play, directive play, role play, drawing and storytelling. Some tools include sandbox with miniature figurines, art materials, dolls, puppets, indoor sports equipment, and Play-Doh to support with emotional expression.


Individual Therapy

In individual counselling, clients learn to accept their experiences and emotions, identify stuck patterns of how they view their own emotions. Clients learn to create new narratives of themselves and others. Counselling can help with challenges such as stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, depression.


Parenting, Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy

Motherhood is a journey that should be nurtured with understanding and care. Our counselling services provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and fears openly. We validate your experiences and empower you with the tools to navigate this beautiful yet demanding phase of life. From family planning, infertility, and pregnancy, to bringing baby home and navigating p... Read More

Motherhood is a journey that should be nurtured with understanding and care. Our counselling services provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and fears openly. We validate your experiences and empower you with the tools to navigate this beautiful yet demanding phase of life. From family planning, infertility, and pregnancy, to bringing baby home and navigating parenthood, we're with you every step of the way.

Mihaela is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying. She holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology. Mihaela has worked for community mental health organizations providing critical care and support to people with mental health concerns including trauma, c-PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, personality disorders, grief and loss,addictions, and pain including fibromyalgia.

Mihaela utilizes CBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Mindfulness, DBT and is a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist.

Mihaela is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying. She holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology... Read More

Kayla is a Registered Psychotherapist and a graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Over the past three years, she has worked at a North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services agency working with families to reconnect and become more confident managing individual and familial struggles. Kayla’s clinical specialties include postpartum & parental mental health, birth trauma, fertility, pregnancy/ infant grief & loss, and intimate partner violence.

Kayla is a Registered Psychotherapist and a graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psycho... Read More

For children ages 4 to 12 and their parents. Children are tiny humans with BIG emotions. Learning how to cope with and identify these emotions is difficult for tiny brains. That’s why we also work with the parent or caregiver to give them the tools to support their child through the storm of emotions. Counselling can help children to cope with anxiety, sadness, anger & aggression, ADHD and trauma through talking, drawing & playing.

For children ages 4 to 12 and their parents. Children are tiny humans with BIG emotions. Learning... Read More

Therapy for Teens & Young Adults.

Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Graduate of Laurentian University, she attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an additional accreditation of bilingual (French) studies. She has worked for Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca with adults who have developmental disabilities for the past two years.

Melissa can offer counselling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, difficult life transitions and more. Her priority is to provide an environment where all individuals feel comfortable and secure. She strives to create an individualistic approach, pursuing strategies in a non-judgmental, open-minded, empathetic and collaborative manner. Her person-centered focus is the foundation to advance the individual’s goals while integrating their belief system, values and needs. She believes adding those unique components to her practice is essential for self-growth.

Therapy for Teens & Young Adults. Melissa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and i... Read More

As a Registered Social Worker and Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, Kelly works with children and adults facing issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, anger and grief.

Using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model, Trauma Informed Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, she works collaboratively with her clients to help them reach their treatment goals.

As a Registered Social Worker and Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, Kelly works with childr... Read More

Chelsea is a Registered Social Worker and recently completed her degree in Social Work at Algoma University.

Prior to studying social work, Chelsea obtained her Bachelor of Criminology degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and an Advanced Police Studies certificate diploma from Mohawk College.

Chelsea’s professional experience in the social service field began in 2015. This experience includes working in Correctional Services for 6.5 years in various roles with youth and adult clients who were involved with the justice system. Chelsea has also worked in education and employment services, to support youth and adult clients.

Chelsea is passionate about supporting survivors who have experienced intergenerational trauma and family estrangement. Her other areas of interest include supporting individuals who struggle with addiction, toxic shame, and guilt. Chelsea believes in using a strengths-based approach to support clients by identifying their strengths to create motivation for change.

Chelsea is a Registered Social Worker and recently completed her degree in Social Work at Algoma ... Read More

Harlene Kundhal is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has worked in various mental health positions for the past six years. Some of her professional experience includes working in inpatient mental health in hospitals across Ontario, Crisis Worker, Mental Health Emergency Services, and Addictions Treatment.

Harlene can offer counselling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, coping, emotional disturbance, and more. She practices a culturally sensitive model of care for all, including immigrant populations, and offers her services in English and Punjabi.

Her experience has led her to utilize a Humanistic approach with clients in which everyone has the potential for growth. She believes all clients deserves respectful and empathic care without judgment or blame.

Harlene Kundhal is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed her Master’s degre... Read More

Nancy is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program through Yorkville University. She is also a graduate of Laurentian University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Nancy is also working as a Mental Health Worker at the East End Family Health Team and provides individual counselling support, and referral services for her clients. Some of her other professional experience includes working as an Employment and Education Counsellor, a Psychologist Assistant, and a Mental Health Facilitator.

Nancy can offer counselling services to individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, burnout, and difficulties with life transitions. Her priority is to ensure that her clients feel safe and understood by approaching each session in an empathic, non-judgemental, open-minded, and collaborative manner. She is passionate about delivering a person-centered approach that focuses on individuals’ goals, values, and preferences while integrating other approaches that will reflect each person’s unique needs. She has experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Nancy is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed a Master of Arts in Counsell... Read More

My passion and specialty is working with couples, relationship concerns, intimacy and infidelity.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Marriage & Family Therapist based in Timmins, ON specializing in couple and family therapy. Trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sex Therapy.

As a therapist, I work with couples, families and individuals to help them strengthen their relationships, manage and understand emotions, and navigate difficult situations or decisions.

My passion and specialty is working with couples, relationship concerns, intimacy and infidelity.... Read More

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