psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based form of therapy designed to help individuals experiencing a wide array of psychological challenges and emotional difficulties, to improve and maintain their mental health and well-being

What is Psychotherapy?

At The Clara Clinic, we understand that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. That’s why we’re happy to begin offering in-person psychotherapy services to Toronto’s East End, Riverdale, Leslieville, Danforth, and Beaches communities, as well as virtual psychotherapy services for all of Ontario.

Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based form of therapy designed to help individuals experiencing a wide array of psychological challenges and emotional difficulties, to improve and maintain their mental health and well-being.

Psychotherapy can also help us move through difficult life transitions with more grace, uncover the psychological root cause(s) of negative thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviours that may be preventing us from functioning optimally, heal from past traumas, and improve our overall quality of life.

The Clara Clinic offers a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space for you to begin this process.

Who Can Benefit from Psychotherapy?

We strongly believe that anyone can benefit from psychotherapy. None of us are perfect, and there is always room to heal and grow. If you are struggling with your mental health, are going through a difficult life transition or phase, wish to gain a deeper understanding of yourself or others, or just don’t feel you are operating at your fullest potential, psychotherapy may be helpful.

some areas where psychotherapy may be helpful:

• Anxiety & Depression

• Disordered eating

• Body image concerns

• Self-esteem & self-development

• Trauma & recovery

• Managing difficult life transitions such as infertility, becoming a new parent, menopause, loss, a new health diagnosis, or a career change

• Managing difficult emotions

• Supporting your ability to make changes & understanding any resistance to these changes

Our Approach to Therapy

We recognize that psychotherapy can be a unique process for each person as well as for each psychotherapist. Our ultimate goal is to ensure you feel completely supported, on track, and that you understand what comes next in the therapy process with us. Here is our general approach to psychotherapy at The Clara Clinic:

• Sessions 1-3: In your initial sessions the focus of your support is really on getting acquainted with you, your personal background, biggest concerns and challenges, and working together to clearly identify your goals for the therapy process so we have a clear sense of how you want to move forward with therapy. We’re able to get started with addressing your needs as you discover what might work best for you. 

• Sessions 4-6: This is where the bulk of the work takes place as we start to see some breakthroughs, and as such these sessions might be more free flowing. During this phase, we are completing regular check-ins and client self-reports to gauge progress, ensure we’re on the same page, and make any necessary adjustments to our approach. 

  As such during these sessions, we find it extremely important to regularly complete progress check-ins and circle back to your initial goals to see how you are feeling about your progress, as well as to evaluate if your goals and priorities have shifted through the therapy process.

• Session 7 & Beyond: Now that we’ve been able to see progress and have been checking in regularly on your goals and intentions for therapy, we’re able to ensure you feel more empowered in your daily life and have the freedom to reevaluate where you’d like to go in therapy and how you want to move forward overall. 

  At this point, we may extend the length of time between sessions so you are able to practice skills you’ve developed through the therapy process. 

Types of Therapy We Offer

We offer two different types of therapy at The Clara Clinic and will be adding more soon. Our current offerings include Individual Therapy and Family Therapy.

individual therapy

Work one-on-one with a trained psychotherapist in a safe and confidential environment to move through any issue(s) you are facing.

family therapy

You and your family members work with a trained psychotherapist in a safe and confidential environment to resolve conflict, support one another, and nurture deeper understanding.

Why Choose The Clara Clinic for Psychotherapy?

Focused Psychotherapists

Our licensed psychotherapists are highly trained in addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. With years of dedicated experience, we provide personalized, evidence-based care to help you heal, grow, and achieve emotional well-being.

Personalized Therapy

Your mental health is unique, and your therapy should be, too. We take the time to truly understand your personal history and challenges, creating a tailored approach designed to support your specific needs—so you can achieve real, lasting emotional growth and healing.

Integrative Approach to Mental Wellness

We believe in treating the whole person. At The Clara Clinic, we focus on addressing not just the symptoms but the underlying causes of your emotional distress, guiding you toward long-term mental wellness rather than just temporary relief.

A Warm, Supportive, Non-Judgmental Environment

Your mental health journey matters. At The Clara Clinic, we provide a compassionate and safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to take control of your emotional well-being. No matter where you are on your path to healing, we meet you with understanding and personalized solutions, walking with you every step of the way toward emotional balance and growth.