Therapy

Starting therapy is a big step in reclaiming your power and your life. We believe that therapy can be an essential tool for managing your mental health. . While it’s not uncommon to feel intimidated, awkward, or unsure about starting therapy, The Balanced Practice is here to empower you towards reaching your goals in a safe and collaborative environment.

Once you have decided to start therapy, the first step is to schedule a therapy assessment. This first 75-minute session is all about getting to know you, your current challenges, your situation, and your goals. From there, your therapist will start creating your personalized treatment plan. It’s important to note that your treatment plan is not set in stone. In fact, it is meant to be flexible and will be adjusted overtime as you move towards your goals.

Following the assessment, you can expect to meet with your therapist regularly (weekly or biweekly) as you progress through treatment. The frequency and duration will be a mutual agreement between you and your therapist.

When working with your therapist at The Balanced Practice, you can expect to feel seen, heard, and valued. We are here to support you through whatever struggles you are facing and help you reach your goals. Our therapy team works from a weight inclusive, trauma informed, anti-oppressive and client-centered lens.

At The Balanced Practice, we provide:

• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Couples therapy
• Group therapy (for eating disorders)
• Family Support Groups (for eating disorders)

At The Balanced Practice, our therapy team uses a client-centred and evidence-based approach, incorporating several different modalities including:

• Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT)
• Compassion Focused Therapy (CT)
• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EMDR
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Solution Focused Therapy

Therapy at The Balanced Practice is provided by Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Social Workers (RSW). RPs and RSWs are both licensed mental health care providers and our team has additional expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and other disordered eating behaviors.

Therapists are the go-to experts for mental health care, and when it comes to your mental health, eating disorder recovery, and your relationship with food and body, The Balanced Practice is the place to be.