Napanee Psychotherapy

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Mackenzie for moving into independent practice! Psychotherapy has a phased system of integration into clinical practice that requires years of clinical work to progress through.

We are so excited for this career milestone that has come from years of dedication and hard work in the field of psychotherapy!

Well deserved!

Mackenzie has daytime and evening availability both virtually and in person at our Commercial Court location! Book with her today at [email protected]

05/19/2026

Sometimes we get stuck in therapy. Or we may even feel like it’s not working or helping us toward our goals. This for sure happens AND therapy for sure works! But things can get in the way.

✨ Therapist fit is SO important. You’ve heard us say this before. If connecting is hard, there can be misattunement or you may be less likely to open up about things that need attention.

✨ Therapy is a commitment and it requires work between sessions. You get out of therapy what you put into it and only doing the things during your one hour per week, likely wont lead to significant change.

✨ Sometimes therapy moves too fast which can overwhelm your systems. Sometimes it moves too slow which might lead to staying too surface level. Similarly, while evidence based practice is evidence based practice, we know that different approaches exist for a reason and timing of different approaches is key.

✨ Without a guidepost, we get lost and spin our wheels because what are we even working toward?! Without a realistic guidepost, we get defeated. It’s important that you check in with yourself, and your therapist checks in with you about the direction therapy is heading.

The thing is, Therapy works. And therapy IS work. Your therapist is trained to match pace, approach, and interventions to your needs and your role is to commit outside of session too.

05/16/2026

Thanks for much for all that you do to support our community Naturally L&A !

Napanee Psychotherapy offers in-person and family-centred counselling and psychotherapy services that improve mental health.

Owned by Stacey Dowling and Cassandra Millen, their team of independent therapists work collaboratively to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can access support tailored to their unique experiences and goals.

The clinic provides a wide range of services including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and more for clients dealing with various challenges.

Napanee Psychotherapy has offices at both 9 Commercial Court in Napanee and at The Edit HQ, 72 Dundas Street East in Napanee. Find out more... https://naturallyla.ca/local/business_listings/napanee-psychotherapy/

05/11/2026

FREE drop in groups as we round out spring! Hannah and Molly will be offering three evening group sessions through May and June. All groups are in person at our Commercial Court location!

✨ Declutter your mind for Teens
May 26th 2026, 6-7pm

✨ Surviving Exam Season
June 9th, 2026 from 6-7pm

✨ A Moment for Mindfulness
June 23rd 2026 from 6-7pm

To register for any of these groups, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

05/05/2026

Cool Kids and Chill for teens are structured CBT programs for children and youth to manage symptoms of anxiety.

Involving both children/adolescents and their parents, these programs aim to tackle anxious responses utilizing skill building and gradual exposure.

Stacey Dowling is an accredited Cool Kids provider! Contact Napanee Psychotherapy today to learn more!

04/28/2026

Thanks for having us in to prepare for mental health week next week Hustle & Heart 88.7 myFM! Tune in all next week to hear from various local wellness services!

04/28/2026

Acknowledgement comes intentionally and can be given/received internally and externally.

Internally, when we face what we’re dealing with head on, look in the mirror and honor what we don’t know, own the mistakes AND the things we’re proud of, recognize something’s a challenge, lean into patterns…we start a shift toward movement and change.

Externally, when you talk about your best friends medical issues with him, ask a colleague to tell you more about her daughter who passed away, get an apology for the thing you didn’t deserve, acknowledge your behaviours, address patterns in your relationships and so much more, shifts also happen. Whether you are on the receiving or giving end of this one, both of you benefit.

Most of us hesitate to acknowledge because “what if it goes poorly”. It may be rocky and awkward, we won’t sugar-coat it. AND it can create alignment that you didn’t know you needed.

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01/26/2026

This isn’t a “light at the end of the tunnel” post. This is a - “things happen, growth and mess can occur simultaneously and the work is rarely over” post.

In the last 24h we have seen snowfall greater than we have in a long time. It has been messy. It has required a lot of changing of plans. Chaos likely doesn’t begin to describe it.

And then you look out your window and see this picturesque landscape with snow covered trees and the sun shining through. The mess is still there. The shovelling still needs to be done. The shifts still need to be filled. And yet all of these things can coexist.

The point is this: that while all storms end, the recovery doesn’t and this process comes with both chaos and beauty/peace.

Isn’t it cool what we can learn from Mother Nature ?