Onward Therapy - Carrie Matthews, MSW, RSW

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Onward Therapy - Carrie Matthews, MSW, RSW Therapist + social worker supporting adults through burnout, trauma, relationships, and money stress. https://onwardtherapy.janeapp.com/

Hi! I’m Carrie.

Real-life, trauma-informed therapy

Virtual & in-person sessions | Mount Pearl, NL I’m a registered social worker, therapist, and founder of Onward Therapy located in Mount Pearl, NL. I work with folks who are holding a lot. From the outside, things can look mostly together. You’re showing up for work, for your family, for everyone else. But underneath, it feels heavier than it should. Stress lingers. Old patterns repeat. Burnout creeps in. Money worries don’t let up. Parenting can feel overwhelming. Or maybe you just know something isn’t sitting right anymore. A lot of what brings people here connects back to trauma. Not always one big moment, but the accumulation of experiences that shape how you think, feel, and move through your life. That can show up in anxiety, relationship struggles, self-doubt, over-functioning, or financial stress that feels hard to shake. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in real life. I draw from EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy, but the focus is always on helping you make sense of what is going on and feel supported while you do it. While I work with trauma of all kinds, I have a particular interest in money trauma and financial stress. The way we experience money is often deeply tied to our history, our beliefs, and what we learned growing up. Despite what every blog or podcast will tell you, it is not just about budgeting or numbers. It is about safety, identity, and navigating systems every day that define us by the dollars in our bank account (or lack thereof!)

I often say I specialize in discovery. We slow things down, look at the why, and figure out what is next in a way that actually fits your life. You do not need to have the right words or everything figured out. You can show up as you are. It’s hard. It’s messy. I got you.

10/16/2026

Yes, I wrote “come boo hoo with these guys”
and yes, I’m proud of it. 👻

Therapy can be scary. The decor is not (right!?)
Bring your feels. Nothing’s too spooky for this space 🖤

Even though I talk about colonialism in social work courses I teach, and work with indigenous folks and their trauma in ...
10/01/2026

Even though I talk about colonialism in social work courses I teach, and work with indigenous folks and their trauma in my practice, I’m no expert. It’s not my lived experience. I’m still learning, unlearning, and relearning.

I’ve never been impeded by colonial systems - actually, quite the opposite. That’s exactly why I can’t sit this one out. These systems are alive and well still today.

Every child matters. While saying it has never been enough, it’s important. It also can be hard. What do you say? How do you say it? Who do you talk to about it?

If you’re local, learn from and support the work of First Light They can help you find the words you may be looking for 🧡

09/22/2026

You’ll forget you’ve said it. I won’t. 🤍

A few spots remaining for folks looking to work together. Link in bio, or email me at [email protected]

Stay tuned as I update my socials with the incredible work of Heather at Tulle and Tweed Photography

📸 Heather Stone | Tulle & Tweed Photography

09/08/2026

Stocked and ready for action 🤍
Fall spots open - but not for long 🍂

Link in bio!

Sometimes the hardest part of therapy is just starting the conversation 🙊If you’ve ever sat down and gone blank, you’re ...
09/02/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of therapy is just starting the conversation 🙊
If you’ve ever sat down and gone blank, you’re not alone. And trust me, you don’t need the “perfect” thing to say. Swipe through for a few easy ways in. 💛

Ready to book? Link in my bio!

You don't need an agenda, a five-year plan, or the “right” words. You don't even need to remember why you came (which ha...
08/27/2026

You don't need an agenda, a five-year plan, or the “right” words. You don't even need to remember why you came (which happens!) Leave that to me, and just come as you are. 🌈

Stay tuned as I try to share tidbits more regularly!

She’s not finished yet… but she’s getting there ✨Building a space that can hold the real, hard, human stuff.
04/30/2026

She’s not finished yet… but she’s getting there ✨
Building a space that can hold the real, hard, human stuff.

More my vibe. 🤍I’ve been making some quiet changes behind the scenes.A new space, a new(ish) name, and a way of working ...
04/06/2026

More my vibe. 🤍

I’ve been making some quiet changes behind the scenes.
A new space, a new(ish) name, and a way of working that feels more like me.

accurate today 🫠Expectations should be flexible - and adjusting them regularly is true self care. 💛
01/17/2026

accurate today 🫠
Expectations should be flexible - and adjusting them regularly is true self care. 💛

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1147 Topsail Road Suite 4
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N5G2

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+17097380432

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