Hold Tight Psychotherapy

Hold Tight Psychotherapy I understand that sometimes life, emotions, and relationships can feel like they’re gripping on a little too tightly. Im here to help us feel steady again.

Accepting Clients | No waitlists | In-peron in Orillia & Coldwater | Virtual anywhere in Ontario

✨ Something new is on the horizon at !We've been working behind the scenes on an exciting addition to our wellness com...
08/27/2026

✨ Something new is on the horizon at !

We've been working behind the scenes on an exciting addition to our wellness community, and we're getting closer to sharing the details.

Our vision has always been to create a space where people can find support, connection, and services that help them feel their best—and we're about to take another step in that direction. Right now we have Registered Psychotherapy, Esthetics and Registered Massage Therapy available to book online at www.havnwellness.ca

Stay tuned. We can't wait to show you what's next.

“I should be over this by now.”LET’S UNPACK THAT: 🧳 According to who?Because somewhere along the way, we created imagina...
08/27/2026

“I should be over this by now.”LET’S UNPACK THAT: 🧳

According to who?

Because somewhere along the way, we created imaginary deadlines for healing.

“It’s been six months.”

“It happened years ago.”

“I shouldn’t still think about this.”

“I should be further along.”

But grief doesn’t own a calendar.

Neither does trauma.

Neither does heartbreak.

Healing also isn’t a straight line where eventually you cross a finish line and announce:

“Excellent. I am officially unaffected by that experience.”

Sometimes something you thought you had worked through shows up again.

That doesn’t necessarily mean you’re back at the beginning.

You might be experiencing it from a different place, with different tools and a different understanding of yourself.

Instead of:

“Why am I STILL struggling with this?”

Try:

“What is this bringing up for me right now?”

Healing isn’t about meeting an imaginary deadline.

It’s about continuing to understand what you’re carrying. 🧳

So, let’s unpack that together! 👇🏼
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“I’m just an overthinker.” 🧳 LET’S UNPACK THAT!Maybe.But let’s unpack that a little.Sometimes overthinking is your brain...
08/20/2026

“I’m just an overthinker.” 🧳 LET’S UNPACK THAT!

Maybe.

But let’s unpack that a little.

Sometimes overthinking is your brain trying to create certainty where there isn’t any.

“If I think about it long enough, maybe I can prevent something bad from happening.”

“If I replay the conversation enough, maybe I’ll figure out what I did wrong.”

“If I prepare for every possible outcome, maybe I won’t be caught off guard.”

Overthinking can feel productive because your brain is BUSY.

But busy doesn’t always mean helpful.

Sometimes the work isn’t figuring out every possible outcome.

Sometimes it’s learning:

“I don’t know what’s going to happen, and I trust myself to handle it when it does.”

That’s a very different kind of safety.

So, let’s unpack that together! 👇🏼
[email protected]

📍 Two Spaces. One Goal. You.Some people need a quiet space to finally say the things they’ve been carrying.That’s why Ho...
07/02/2026

📍 Two Spaces. One Goal. You.

Some people need a quiet space to finally say the things they’ve been carrying.

That’s why Hold Tight Psychotherapy offers two welcoming in-person locations, so support can feel a little closer to home.

📍 Orillia
📍 Coldwater

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, therapy doesn’t require you to have it all figured out before you walk through the door.

These offices aren’t just rooms.

They’re spaces where:
🌿 You don’t have to be the strong one.
🌿 You can stop pretending you’re fine.
🌿 You can laugh, cry, vent, swear, or sit quietly.
🌿 You can be fully human.
🌿 Your space away from home.

And if you’ve been thinking about reaching out but keep telling yourself you’ll do it “later,” consider this your sign.

You deserve support now—not just when things get worse.

☀️ Summer appointments available
🌿 No wait lists
📍 In-person in Orillia & Coldwater
💻 Virtual across Ontario
📅 Now accepting new clients

Take the first step today.
📩 Book your free 15-minute consultation or book your first session : holdtightpsychotherapy.janeapp.com

💻 www.holdtightpsychotherapy.ca
📧 [email protected]

Hold Tight Psychotherapy
For when life holds on just a little too tight.

Seriously.If your dog was scared, overwhelmed, made a mistake, or didn’t know what to do next, you probably wouldn’t cal...
06/08/2026

Seriously.

If your dog was scared, overwhelmed, made a mistake, or didn’t know what to do next, you probably wouldn’t call it lazy, dramatic, or a failure.

You’d slow down.
You’d offer patience.
You’d help it figure things out.

So why is it so hard to offer yourself the same grace?

This week, when you catch yourself being your own worst critic, try asking:

🐾 “What would I say to a confused golden retriever right now?”

Then say that to yourself. 🤍

Because sometimes the coping skill isn’t fixing the problem.
Sometimes it’s being a little gentler with the person going through it.

📍 Meet the Space: ColdwaterTherapy Thursday edition:You know that feeling when life says, “Here’s 17 problems, good luck...
06/04/2026

📍 Meet the Space: Coldwater

Therapy Thursday edition:

You know that feeling when life says, “Here’s 17 problems, good luck,” and your brain responds with, “Perfect, let’s think about all of them at 3 a.m.”?

Yeah. Me too.

That’s partly why this space exists.

The Coldwater office is a cozy little spot where you can come as you are - overthinking, overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, emotional, avoidant, people-pleasing, or simply tired of pretending you’re fine.

No therapy voice required.
No having everything figured out required.
No gold stars for suffering in silence.

Just a comfortable space to talk about the things that have been holding on a little too tight lately.

We’ll explore patterns, build coping tools, challenge some of the stories anxiety likes to tell us, and maybe even laugh once or twice along the way (because sometimes our brains are a little ridiculous).

🌿 In-Person Thursdays in Coldwater
🌿 Virtual Sessions Any Day Across Ontario

📍 15 Sturgeon Bay Road, Coldwater. L0K1E0. We are located within the

Can’t wait to welcome you into this space! 🪴

You know the ones.The conversation that hasn’t happened.The text that hasn’t been sent.The scenario your brain created a...
06/02/2026

You know the ones.

The conversation that hasn’t happened.
The text that hasn’t been sent.
The scenario your brain created at 2 a.m. where you’re somehow defending yourself in front of a jury of people who aren’t even upset with you.

Sometimes our minds try to protect us by preparing for every possible outcome. Unfortunately, that can leave us exhausted from fighting battles that only exist in our heads.

Today’s challenge:
✨ Notice when you’re rehearsing an argument.
✨ Ask yourself, “Is this happening right now?”
✨ Bring yourself back to the present moment. Build that control.

Save your energy for the conversations that actually exist.

🤎 For when life holds on just a little too tight.

📍 Meet the Space: Orillia LocationMonday feels like a good time to pause, take a breath, and check in with yourself befo...
06/01/2026

📍 Meet the Space: Orillia Location

Monday feels like a good time to pause, take a breath, and check in with yourself before the week picks up speed.

Life gets busy. Responsibilities pile up. We spend so much time taking care of school and work, family, relationships, and daily demands that it’s easy to lose sight of how we’re actually doing.

Therapy can feel intimidating enough without walking into an environment that feels cold or clinical. That’s why creating a space that feels comfortable, down-to-earth, and welcoming to start the week off with intention - without pressure, without pretending everything is fine, and without needing to have all the answers, was important to me.

This office is a place for real conversations - the messy ones, the hard ones, and sometimes even the surprisingly funny ones. It’s a space where we can gently call ourselves out, challenge old patterns, and make sense of what’s been weighing on us.

You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need a willingness to show up exactly where you’re at.

Whatever you are working through, this space is here for you.

📍 In-Person Sessions Mondays in Orillia
📍 Virtual Sessions Across Ontario, Any day

🗺️ 53 Andrew Street, South. Orillia. L3V5J2. Located within the office space!

I look forward to welcoming you here.

💳 Did you know? Hold Tight Psychotherapy offers direct billing to 35 different insurance providers.One of the biggest re...
05/30/2026

💳 Did you know? Hold Tight Psychotherapy offers direct billing to 35 different insurance providers.

One of the biggest reasons people put off starting therapy is the worry about cost, paperwork, or navigating insurance. Therapy can already feel like a big step and figuring out reimbursement shouldn’t have to be another one.

When available through your plan, direct billing means we can submit claims directly to your insurance provider, helping make the process a little simpler and allowing you to focus on what matters most, your mental health.

Not sure if your benefits cover psychotherapy? Reach out and I’d be happy to send you a list of companies we directly bill to. Be sure to also contact your insurance company to confirm coverage from our services!

When life holds on a little too tight, you don’t have to carry it alone. 🤍

📍 Virtual across Ontario everyday
📍 In-person Thursdays in Coldwater
📍 In-person Mondays in Orillia

🪴🤎 Hold Tight Psychotherapy 🤎🪴A space for when life feels heavy, overwhelming, or hard to hold on your own.At Hold Tight...
05/28/2026

🪴🤎 Hold Tight Psychotherapy 🤎🪴

A space for when life feels heavy, overwhelming, or hard to hold on your own.

At Hold Tight Psychotherapy, therapy is about showing up exactly as you are — messy thoughts, overthinking, relationship stress, burnout, anxiety, and all. No pressure to have the “right words” or everything figured out before you walk in.

And maybe that’s why this little reminder felt fitting: “so happy to see you.” 🩷
Because therapy isn’t about being perfect before you arrive — it’s about having a space where you’re welcomed exactly as you are. 🫶🏻

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, burnout, life transitions, or everything in between, this space is here to help you slow things down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and find ways forward that feel a little lighter.

📍 Virtual across Ontario
📍 In-person Mondays in Orillia, ON ( located in ) �📍 In-person Thursdays in Coldwater, ON ( located in )

🤍 Teens • Adults • Couples

👉🏻 for when life holds on a little too tight 👈🏻

Send us a dm, an email, or book yourself in through the calendar in our links to start your therapy journey!

Address

53 Andrew Street
Orillia, ON
L3V5J2

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+19059265765

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