Waves Psychotherapy, 190 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON (2026)

At Waves, I blend creativity, compassion, and holistic care to help you find steadier ground.

05/20/2026

Which one feels closest right now?

1 - Avoiding small tasks
2 - Tired but wired
3 - Overthinking everything
4 - Snapping at little things
5 - Holding it together (barely)
6 - I don’t even know what I need.

This is often when it catches up.

Most people rotate through a few of these.

If one keeps showing up, there’s usually something underneath it.

Share your number and show others their not alone or save your answer for self reflection ✨️

05/13/2026

Rethinking ADHD: Beyond Symptoms, Toward Story, Sensitivity, and Support

After recently attending *Rethinking ADHD: From Origins to Healing*, featuring Dr. Gabor Maté and Terry Matlen, I found myself reflecting on a question I already ask often in my work:

What if attention is only the surface?

What if underneath the distraction, impulsivity, emotional intensity, tuning out, shutdown, or overwhelm, there is a nervous system trying to adapt?

This perspective is not new to me, but it deeply resonates with the way I already understand people, stress, sensitivity, behaviour, and healing. The webinar expanded and deepened a lens I already value.

In this blog, I reflect on ADHD through a wider lens: sensitivity, attunement, parenting stress, women’s experiences, medication, addiction, relationships, neuroplasticity, and the story underneath diagnosis.

It was also meaningful to see an ASL interpreter available during the webinar. As a social worker, psychotherapist, and ASL-English interpreter, I believe access is part of ethical care.

A diagnosis can open a door.

But healing begins when we listen to the story underneath.

Even if the story is complicated.
Even if the path is not linear.
Even if healing begins with simply asking a better question.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.wavestherapy.ca/post/rethinking-adhd-beyond-symptoms-toward-story-sensitivity-and-support

04/06/2026

Not everyone wants to sit in a room and talk about their life.

Sometimes it feels awkward.
Sometimes your mind goes blank.
Sometimes your body just wants to get up and leave.

So… what if therapy didn’t have to look like that?

Shoreline Sessions are back — and now offered at the Toronto Zoo.

Walk & Talk Therapy at Waves Psychotherapy is built for people who think, process, or open up a little easier when they’re moving.

🌿 Walk along the shoreline in Durham Region
🦒 Walk through the Toronto Zoo surrounded by nature

Because the truth is…
some conversations don’t come out sitting still.
They show up mid-step, mid-breath, mid “I didn’t expect to say that.”

This might be a better fit if:
• You overthink everything before you say it
• You feel pressure to “do therapy right”
• You shut down or don’t know where to start
• You’re carrying a lot and don’t have the words yet

No pressure.
No perfect words.
No pretending.

Just real conversations, at your pace.

You’re allowed to need something different.

💬 Free consultations
📞 416-999-6071
🌐 wavestherapy.ca
📧 [email protected]

Prefer something more traditional or flexible? Virtual, phone, and in-office sessions are also available.

👉 Would you try therapy like this… or does it feel out of your comfort zone?

03/01/2026

Last night we joined The Coldest Night of the Year, a 2 and 5 km winter walk supporting local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

Our team Kind Souls 😇 were honoured to support Durham Youth Services.

A simple act of shared philanthropy and steady advocacy to create change.

Grateful for a community that shows up. 💙

01/29/2026

Hello 👋

We are looking for culturally Deaf ASL users to support work focused on life skills, language access, and accessibility.

We are seeking support in two roles:

✨ASL Language Instructor
• Teach American Sign Language (ASL)
• ASL as a first language preferred
• Strong connection to Deaf culture

✨Life Skills Support
• Support focusing on everyday life skills
• Focus on independence and community involvement
• Fluent ASL required
• Culturally Deaf

Formal credentials are welcome, but not required.
Lived experience and community knowledge are valued.

This work supports language access, Deaf culture, and inclusion.

If you are interested or have any questions, please message for more details.

Thank you 💙

01/21/2026

Feeling Lost in the Ontario Mental Health System?

If trying to find mental health support in Ontario has ever left you feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. Many people feel stuck, not because they’re doing something wrong, but because the Ontario mental health system is hard to navigate and rarely explained clearly.

A free online educational session, The Ontario Mental Health Maze, is being offered to help people better understand psychotherapy in Ontario, mental health professional roles, and support options in a way that feels calmer and more manageable.

This is not therapy. There’s no pressure or expectations. The goal is simply to help people feel more informed and confident about their next steps.

📅 Wednesday, February 11th
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM (ET)
💻 Online (Zoom)
💰 Free

👉 Save your spot here:
https://wavestherapy.janeapp.com/locations/waves-online/book #/staff_member/1/treatment/30

No commitments. Just hope this helps others navigate and access any support needed 💛

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190 Harwood Avenue South
Ajax, ON
L1S7E7

Website

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