Allannah Reed Counselling

10/20/2026

Kids have a lot to say and finding the words isn't always easy.

Friendships, peer pressure, boundaries, and navigating social situations can be complicated, especially when kids are still learning what feels comfortable, uncomfortable, safe, or unsafe. In my therapy space, I will sometimes use two simple rocks. One says “Safe” and the other says “Not Safe.”

These rocks create an opportunity for kids to explore different situations, experiences, and peer dynamics without the pressure of having to explain everything out loud.

We might explore situations like feeling left out, being pressured to do something, having a disagreement with a friend, or deciding when to speak up. Rather than needing to immediately explain their thoughts or feelings, kids can use the rocks to communicate how a situation feels to them.

And from there, we can get curious together.

What makes something feel safe? What makes it feel uncomfortable? What might help you feel more confident in that situation?

It's not about telling kids which friendships or situations are right or wrong. It's about helping them recognize their own feelings, understand their boundaries, and build trust in themselves.

Helping kids find their voice doesnt always start with asking them to tell us whats wrong. Sometimes, it starts with giving them a choice and building on it.

10/05/2026

One of the things I love about working out of The Grove Therapy Collective is sharing space with such a wonderful group of women who each bring their own experience, approach, and heart to the work they do. If you’re a client of mine, you may recognize a few of these faces passing through the halls, heading into sessions, or simply sharing the space.

While we each have our own practices and support our clients in our own ways, there’s something really special about working alongside other helping professionals who care deeply about the people who walk through these doors.

And if you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, come check us out at The Grove Therapy Collective , there might just be someone here who feels like the right fit for you. 🌿

08/29/2026

As summer begins to wind down, there can be a quiet shift in the air. Back to routines. Back to schedules. Back to a little more structure and often, a little more overwhelm.

Transitions can bring up a lot, even when we’re looking forward to what comes next. Sometimes finding your way starts with getting quiet enough to hear yourself again.

Here’s to moving into the next season gently. 🌿

07/31/2026

Healing begins in relationships. When we feel safe, our nervous system can begin to soften, emotions become easier to understand, and change becomes possible.

Therapy can be one of those relationships.

If you're looking for support for yourself, your child, or your teen, I'm currently accepting new clients.

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07/19/2026

Often you'll find me and my younger clients playing UNO in session, we are building something much more important than a winning hand!

We are practicing things like attunement and connection, co-regulation through shared experiences, flexibility, managing frustration & disappointment, perspective taking, and strengthening trust and emotional safety in the theraputic space.

For many children and teens talking about big, uncomfortable feelings can feel overwhelming. Sitting with eachother and a deck of cards helps create safety for conversations, laughter, and curiosity to unfold naturally. It is never just a game, it is the relationship that matters most.

Connection creates the foundation. Everything else grows from there!

07/18/2026

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Six months ago, entrepreneurs Kate Kallonen and Angela Remondi launched The Grove Therapy Collective.

07/10/2026

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05/27/2026

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05/25/2026

New blog posted 💥

There was a time when I didn’t fully understand what meaningful support for autistic people could look like. Over the years, that understanding has shifted through experience, continued learning, reflection, and most importantly, through listening to autistic people speak openly about their lived experiences.

This has become work I feel deeply connected to. The more I learn, the more I find myself moving away from simply looking at behaviour on the surface and becoming more interested in the experience underneath it. This blog post reflects a lot of that ongoing learning for me. It explores masking, burnout, and the importance of creating support that begins with listening and understanding.

To read the entire post www.allannahreedcounselling.ca/blog

05/15/2026

Long weekends don’t have to be perfectly planned to matter.
Sometimes connection looks like slowing down, following your child’s curiosity, and sharing a quiet moment together. And if alongside the sweet moments there’s dysregulation, some overwhelm, or exhaustion well that counts too. Parenting can hold both. 💚

Happy May Long Weekend.