Choosing Health

10/22/2026

Thinking about starting therapy but worried about the cost? You’re not alone.

We know that life can be overwhelming, and financial concerns shouldn’t mean you have to navigate difficult times without support.

At Choosing Health Counselling in Mississauga, we offer reduced-fee counselling with supervised Master of Social Work (MSW) interns for individuals who are looking for a more affordable way to access therapy.

Our goal is to help make mental health support more accessible, because everyone deserves the opportunity to work toward feeling better.

🧡 Our reduced-fee program may be a good fit if you:

• Have been wanting to try therapy but find regular session fees difficult to manage.
• Are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or other life difficulties.
• Would benefit from professional support at a more affordable rate.

Want to learn more? Schedule a no obligation, free consult call with our admin. We’re happy to help you explore your options.

Contact Choosing Health Counselling to learn more about our reduced-fee counselling. No waitlist, affordable therapy for clients anywhere in Ontario.

10/15/2026

Welcome to the team Nika!

Nika holds a Master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and brings experience supporting children, teens, and adults through psychotherapy, grief support, crisis intervention, and neurodivergent experiences.

With a warm, collaborative, and client-centred approach, Nika creates a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported. She works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, grief and loss, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, school-related concerns, and life transitions.

Drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Nika helps clients build practical tools, deepen self-awareness, and develop greater resilience and confidence in their everyday lives.

Outside of the therapy room, Nika enjoys travelling, spending time in nature, exploring new recipes and crafts, reading a good book, and enjoying live music and time with loved ones.

We’re so happy to have Nika as part of the Choosing Health team and look forward to the meaningful connections and support she’ll bring to our community.

**Nika is currently accepting new clients!**

Learn more about Nika by scheduling a free consult call!

https://choosinghealthcounselling.janeapp.com/locations/choosing-health-counselling-clarkson-lorne-park-mississauga/book #/staff_member/21

08/19/2026

We are hosting our first ever book club at the clinic!

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you’re constantly running on empty?

We’re excited to introduce **Stress Reset**, a 4-week online guided book club built around *The Seven Day Stress Prescription*.

This isn’t just about reading a book. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to better understand stress, recognize your personal stress patterns, manage overwhelm, and create healthier habits that you can actually carry into everyday life.

Each participant will receive their **own copy of the book, shipped directly to their home**, plus:

• 4 live online sessions
• Guided discussion and reflection
• Practical stress-management tools
• Weekly strategies and action steps
• A supportive small-group environment

**$175 + HST | 4 weeks | Online**

This is a **psychoeducational, skills-based program—not therapy**.

If you’re ready to step back, reset, and make some meaningful changes to how you manage stress, we’d love to have you join us.

08/14/2026

**FALL DBT SKILLS TRAINING | STARTS SEPTEMBER 28**

What if you had practical skills to help you manage big emotions, cope with stress, and navigate relationships more effectively?

Our 8-week online DBT Skills Training group is designed to help you build exactly that.

Over 8 weeks, you’ll learn the four core DBT skill areas:

• Mindfulness — become more present and intentional - trust me this is the one skill you didn’t know you needed!

• Distress Tolerance — cope with difficult moments without making things worse

• Emotion Regulation — understand and manage intense emotions

• Interpersonal Effectiveness — communicate your needs and strengthen relationships

This group is a great fit for individuals experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or relationship challenges who are ready to develop practical tools for everyday life.

**Starts Monday, September 28
**6:00–7:00 PM
**8 weeks | Online
Join from the comfort of your own home.

**You…only better.**

Interested in learning more?
choosinghealth.ca
289-326-9989

**For a limited time - FREE REGISTRATION to this September DBT skills training group for anyone participating in our ADHD program this Fall! (Ages 16+)

08/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Thanks to Selina on our team for this great blog post on how DBT can help!

https://www.choosinghealth.ca/blog/feeling-overwhelmed-how-dialectical-behaviour-therapy-can-help

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggled with relationships, or found yourself stuck in patterns that don't align with the life you want to live, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) may be a helpful approach.

07/25/2026

Today I laid down outside underneath my Rose of Sharon tree… I let the colours of green and pink and fuschia and yellow soak into my eyes. I heard cicadas and fat bumble bees buzzing, birds chirping, a neighbour mowing the lawn, kids playing off in the distance. A humming bird arrived and I held my breath and didn’t dare move - what a precious visitor. I had a nap with the warmth of the sun and the cool of a fresh breeze and all the sounds and smells of summer. It doesn’t get much better than this. Find SOMETHING beautiful. Something GOOD. Something simple and pleasant and free and awe inspiring. It’s out there. Take a moment and soak it in. You won’t regret it. It’s a gift to your mental health. 🌺☀️🐝❤️

06/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Bailey Toyota, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), to the Choosing Health team! 🎉

Bailey works with teens, young adults, and adults, creating a warm, collaborative, and affirming space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change. They are particularly passionate about supporting transgender, gender-diverse, and q***r individuals, while providing individualized care that honours each person’s unique experiences and goals.

Bailey believes therapy should be tailored to the person sitting in the room—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Their work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and helping clients connect with both their strengths and the support systems around them.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, or simply looking for extra support, Bailey is here to walk alongside you.

💚 Bailey is currently offering both in-person and virtual sessions.

Join us in giving Bailey a warm welcome to the Choosing Health family!

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06/02/2026

We are thrilled to share that Carly Dukaczewski, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), is now offering EMDR Therapy! 🎉

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process and heal from distressing life experiences, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other challenges that may feel “stuck.”

Carly brings a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to her work, drawing on years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges. She is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and move toward meaningful healing for and growth.

Whether you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, struggling with anxiety, or looking to break free from patterns that no longer serve you, EMDR may be a powerful next step in your healing journey.

📍 In-Person Sessions in Mississauga
💻 Virtual Sessions Available Across Ontario
📞 Free Consultation Available

To learn more about Carly or to book a consultation, visit our website.