Creative Transitions Counselling and Psychotherapy

09/30/2026

09/17/2026

This clinic has been in business since the late 90's, starting in Vancouver and then in North York and serving Ontario and some clients in other provinces or countries with online services. A few of our therapists have in person space mid town and downtown. We find it an honour and privilege to help all the clients we have worked with over the years. Ethically, we do not use testimonials on our marketing materials to respect confidentiality. We also shy away from broad marketing tools as we do believe that good fit is essential – and that is supported by research. Therefor we really depend on word of mouth based on our reputation for being compassionate and helpful. If someone in your life is ever looking for support, and you think someone on our team could be a good fit, you're welcome to share our contact information or website. I personally would be happy to chat with them to determine if someone on the team would be a good fit. Otherwise, sometimes I am able to help redirect an inquiry to outside sources so they can find the help they need. Potential clients can reach out to me directly, Shirley Katz, at my email [email protected].

09/17/2026

Creative Transitions is the group practice of Shirley Katz, Ph.D., CCC, RP, Supervisor and Psychology instructoe. We aim to match you with the right therapist. Reach out to [email protected] for a free discovery call.

09/17/2026

https://www.creativitycounselling.com/blog/what-helps-you-sleep-addressing-insomnia?fbclid=IwY2xjawUY2qtwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR73_edeujc3S12KHJSBdCr_dEL3w0TohmHCjFQFzNVrFKDhAJJ1DjY7cni0Cw_aem_nB3IhmbdNeaFlYNp2MCdXA

How Therapy Can Help With Sleep

08/27/2026

https://www.creativitycounselling.com/blog/adhd-paralysis-and-adhd-treatmnent?fbclid=IwY2xjawT9mqdwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR502FwVUyFwFCRmg5oSc56fiS79zESIFTitCo-gWSTi72cmJHdgyvPSBFx4Yw_aem_mQi031828_ZAz3UU5JQFVQ

Many people talk about “ADHD paralysis”, describing it as times where they are unable to initiate tasks or stay focused on goals, and may be having racing ideas but lacking clarify to make...

07/14/2026

Choosing a therapists is about good fit and also credentials, background and training - especially if a third party is going to reimburse for the cost (insurance for example). Clients need to navigate a lot of information to make a decision. This blog post is intended to summarize the regulatory environment in Ontario to help people make an informed choice.

a blog explaining the different mental health practitioners in Ontario

07/02/2026

I'm happy to share CRPO's new Social Media Guideline which specifically highlights antisemitism. A number of Jewish RPs brought this issue to the attention of the CRPO for the past three years and it is really good to see that they were heard and validated. (Which is unfortunately so rare in mental health circles as APA is facing issues for example.) If you see any social media posts that represent antisemitism or other forms of hate promotion by members please report.

Here's the paragraph and attached it the entire guideline:

INCITEMENT AND PROMOTION OF HATRED

While the term "hate speech" itself does not appear in the Criminal Code of Canada, publicly advocating genocide, incitement of hatred, wilful promotion of hatred and willful promotion of antisemitism are all criminal offenses. Advocating genocide is defined as advocating for or with the intent to destroy any identifiable group, namely killing members of the group or imposing conditions upon the group to bring about its physical destruction. Public incitement of hatred refers to "communicating statements in any public place, [which] incites hatred against any identifiable group where such incitement is likely to lead to a breach of the peace," while wilful promotion of hatred is characterized by "communicating statements, other than in private conversation, [which] wilfully promotes hatred against any identifiable group" (Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c C-46, s. 319). Wilful promotion of antisemitism is defined as "communicating statements, other than in private conversation, [which| wilfully promotes antisemitism by condoning, denying or downplaying the Holocaust" (Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c C-46, s. 319). Social media is not directly addressed in the Criminal Code. However, the phrasing of "communicating statements"is inclusive of social media or otherwise published statements.

06/30/2026

New blog post:

​Romantic relationships in later adulthood remain important, bringing meaning and wellbeing to people’s lives, according to research. Active engagement in dating in midlife is linked to better...

06/26/2026

Homesickness can be uncomfortable, but it doesn’t mean camp was the wrong choice, or that a child isn’t ready. For many kids, learning they can work through challenges, adapt to new environments, and spend time away from home helps build confidence and independence that lasts long after summer ends.

See more tips for summer camp prep: https://at.apa.org/cf6