Turning Stones Therapy: Your Partner in Mental Health

-Children (ages 5 yrs+)

- Teens

-Adults

- Seniors

- Couples

Please reach out by filling in the form in our contact section, or email:  frontoffice@turningstonestherapy.ca , or leave a voicemail at 905 235-1932 to inquire more or set up an initial appointment.  

If you're struggling with anxiety, we're here to help. Our therapists specialize in anxiety therapy and can help you learn practical coping strategies to manage your symptoms. We'll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs.

Depression can make it difficult to enjoy life and engage in activities you once loved. Our therapists are here to help you overcome depression and develop a more positive outlook on life. We offer evidence-based treatments that have been proven to be effective for depression.

Postpartum experiences can vary widely among individuals, but many describe it as a mix of intense emotions, physical changes, and adjustment challenges:

- Exhaustion

- Anxiety and Worry

- Sadness and Tears

- Physical Discomfort

- Identity Shift

- Isolation and Loneliness

- Guilt and Self-Doubt

- Overwhelmed

Overall, postpartum therapy offers personalized support and guidance to mothers as they navigate the challenges and joys of early motherhood, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

We support anyone suffering with PTSD and  have many years working with First Responders. If you've experienced a trauma, it's important to seek help from a qualified therapist. Our trauma counsellors are trained to help you work through  and process the trauma, and  to develop healthy coping strategies. We offer a variety of trauma-focused therapies to meet your unique needs.

Our grief counseling services can help you cope with the loss of a loved one. Our licenced therapists provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings of grief, gain insights into your behaviour, and develop strategies to manage your grief and move forward.

Addiction can be a difficult cycle to break, but with the right support and treatment, recovery is possible. Our addiction counselors are here to help you overcome addiction and develop a healthy, fulfilling life in recovery. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatments for addiction, including addiction to alcohol, drugs, pornography and gambling.

 Music has been used in many parts of the world as main source of healing from challenges and pain.  Our music therapist can integrate music with different types of talk therapy. Music offers a way to explore a variety of challenges and offers an additional way of processing emotions and thoughts that can sometimes be difficult to express with words alone.  

Our supportive space is designed for neurodivergent individuals dedicated to mental health, empowerment, and personal growth.  Our therapists are experienced in working through your concerns that brought you to therapy and will meet the client where they are at through a variety of modalities that fit for the client.

Supporting the struggle with mental and sexual health issues such as pornography addiction, anger, and emotional repression, often rooted in societal pressures and unresolved trauma. These patterns can negatively impact relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. The path to healing involves not just addressing these behaviors but also understanding the deeper emotional triggers behind them. By exploring these underlying causes, men can break free from cycles of shame and unhealthy coping mechanisms, fostering healthier relationships, emotional expression, and self-acceptance. 

 Jodi-Lyn is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University (2005) and an Undergraduate degree in Criminology/Psychology (1999) from the University of Ottawa.  She is a trained Trauma therapist (advanced level certificate) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT).  She is also trained and provides therapy using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), IFS and ACT.   With over 20 years of experience in mental health, she has worked with a range of clients including, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, loss/grief, relationships, post partum depression,  and difficulty with emotion regulation.  Previously a professor at Seneca College (SSW program);  she has also worked in a variety of settings from family counselling centers, hospitals, addiction centers, and correctional facilities.  

 Jodi-Lyn is compassionate and committed to fostering a non-judgmental supportive environment, where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.  Using a client centered approach, her goal is to provide space for clients to realize their inner strengths, build resilience, and to empower them to lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Emily brings over 10 years of experience working in mental health with youth and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges, including concurrent disorders.  She is a registered member of the OAMHP and after graduating with an Honours Bachelor Degree in Community and Criminal Justice (2016), Emily has gained valuable experience working in shelters and residential settings, as well as crisis support and psycho-education.  She is a trauma informed clinician with additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), crisis intervention, suicide prevention/intervention, therapeutic art, and is earning her Masters of Counselling Psychology degree.  Emily aims to meet with clients where ever they are on their healing journey and offer non judgmental guidance in practicing skills in emotion regulation, boundary setting, and crisis and stress management. Emily also uses a client centered, trauma-informed approach to her coaching and support by highlighting the personal strength, and resiliency of those seeking healing through therapy. 

Emily Freeland is a Registered Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. She also holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Laurentian University and a Social Service Worker Gerontology diploma from Seneca College. Emily has valuable experience working with diverse populations in various settings such as long-term care homes, adult day centers, residential settings, shelters and hospitals. Emily's therapeutic approach is customized to meet each individual's unique needs. She integrates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy into her practice. Emily utilizes a client-centered approach to offer compassionate support for individuals struggling with their mental health.  Including: Stress, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, low self-esteem, trauma, and other life challenges. Her goal is to meet clients at their current stage of healing, cultivating a safe and empathetic environment where they feel comfortable sharing their unique experiences, thoughts, and emotions. 

I believe that healing is sacred work—an unfolding that happens in divine timing, guided by both the soul and the nervous system. As a therapist, I hold space for the unseen, the tender, the mystical, and the messy. My clients often share that they feel safe to bring their full selves into the room—with all their contradictions, longings, and quiet wisdom.

My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which forms the foundation of how I support emotional healing, identity integration, and transformation. In our work together, we’ll listen deeply to the parts of you that have been carrying pain, fear, or shame—and gently invite them into dialogue, trust, and healing. Drawing from IFS, somatic practices, and intuitive guidance, I support you in reconnecting with your inner Self, your body’s wisdom, and the deeper truths that want to emerge.

Alongside IFS, I thoughtfully integrate elements from evidence-based modalities including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to identify and shift limiting thought patterns with compassion and awareness.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness while honoring the complexity of your parts.
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – to process trauma-related beliefs through a combined cognitive and parts-based lens.
• Brief Supportive Psychotherapy (BSP) – to ground our work in attuned, relational presence, especially when parts need co-regulation.
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) – to help surface your strengths, inner resources, and future-oriented clarity, even in the midst of pain.

This IFS-informed integration allows us to move beyond symptom management and into deep, sustainable healing. I love using these tools to gently explore what lies at the heart of issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar patterns, relational conflict, loneliness, shame, self-loathing, addictions, and attachment wounds.

Clients often share that as we work together, synchronicities increase, their inner world softens, and clarity begins to emerge from within. This is not just therapy—it is energetic integration, nervous system reweaving, and soul remembrance.

It is my honor to walk beside you as you step into more of who you truly are.

 I believe meaningful change begins with honesty - both with ourselves and in our relationships. In my work as a psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples, with a focus on men’s mental and sexual health, helping clients untangle the patterns that are holding them back so they can move toward more clarity, connection, and self-understanding.

At the heart of my approach is the creation of a safe, judgment-free space where we can explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Together, we work to uncover root causes and develop practical, meaningful strategies that support growth - emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

I support clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, self-worth/self-esteem issues, high stress, infidelity and betrayal, compulsive behaviours (including pornography and gambling addiction), anger and emotional regulation, grief, trauma/PTSD, and more. I also work with couples navigating conflict, communication issues, intimacy challenges, and life transitions. If something’s weighing on you and you’re not sure where to turn, I’m here to listen - no pressure, no judgment.

My therapeutic style is collaborative, integrative, and client-centered. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), as well as humanistic and relational approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples. I also incorporate Brainspotting and clinical hypnosis when appropriate, particularly in work related to trauma and emotional blocks. Every person is different, and I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have completed Level 2 training in the Gottman Method and Phase 2 Brainspotting training. I am also currently completing my certified clinical trauma intensive certification. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi/Persian.

If you are ready to take the next step towards healing, or even just curious about what that could look like, I’d be honoured to work with you. I welcome you to reach out.