Bright Spot Therapy Services Ltd.

09/16/2026

We have another super exciting addition to the Bright Spot Team! ☀

Help us give a warm Bright Spot welcome to Sally! She is joining us as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Manager and we are so thrilled to have her!

Sally has accumulated experience working with both the adult and pediatric population over the past 17 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Sally is trained in Hanen It Takes Two to Talk and Target Word, and has completed trainings in Preschool Motor Speech, Preschool Fluency, PROMPT, SOS Approach to Feeding, SOFFI (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants), and other Oral Motor Feeding learning.

Sally enjoys working in a variety of areas, including speech sound disorders, fluency, early language coaching and intervention, and oral motor feeding with infants, babies, and children.

Sally has experience with assessing and treating cognitive-communication disorders, aphasia, dysarthria, motor speech difficulties, and swallowing disorders with adults.

When not at work, Sally can usually be found on the softball field in the summer and enjoying a good book while staying warm in the winter months. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and dog Dexter, and finding the next escape room challenge with friends.

08/28/2026

Please remember our annual fee increase takes place on Tuesday, September 1st. See the handbook attached here for pricing details.

Feel free to reach out should you have any questions or concerns to [email protected]

An important update from Bright Spot Therapy Services

We’ve updated our Parent Handbook and service pricing, effective September 1st, 2026.

The updated handbook includes important information about our services, policies, communication, and fees. We encourage all current and prospective families to take a few minutes to review the updated handbook below.

https://www.bright-spot.ca/_files/ugd/3a7f7f_597c7ad5e3424b39abc1b388cf43220a.pdf

If you have any questions about the updates or how they may affect your family, please reach out to our team directly. ☀

Thank you for continuing to trust Bright Spot with your child’s care!

08/26/2026

Did you know? The Non-Insured Health Benefits program can fund counselling for your child at no cost to you!
- If they have a status number, they may be eligible for 22+ yearly therapy sessions
- We help you navigate the process and direct bill NIHB (no out of pocket cost to you)
- Services can be provided in clinic or at school

How can counselling support your child?
- Explore and celebrate individual strengths
- Build self-advocacy skills
- Develop emotional awareness and regulation strategies
- Support children in understanding their neurodivergence
- Develop coping strategies for challenging situations (e.g., transitions, life changes, etc.)
- Build skills for handling transitions and change

And so much more! Reach out today to be set up with a free consult or book a regular spot in our schedules. If you don’t quality for NIHB-covered services, private health benefits may provide some coverage (estimates available upon request). Alternate funding options may be available to you including Ontario Autism Program (OAP), Jordan's Principle, etc.

Reach out today to [email protected]

08/19/2026

Ready, set, ...GO! 🏁
At Bright Spot, we love to reuse and recycle old toys for use in our therapy sessions! We use cars to support creativity, communication, problem-solving, and connection with the kids we work with.

We would love to purchase second-hand cars (small matchbox, hot wheel type) from our community and give them a second life, rather than purchasing brand new.

If you have some that you're ready to part with, please send us a message, comment below, or reach out to [email protected]!

Thank you for helping us keep therapy playful, creative, and accessible for the kids while staying sustainable for the environment.

08/17/2026

An important update from Bright Spot Therapy Services

We’ve updated our Parent Handbook and service pricing, effective September 1st, 2026.

The updated handbook includes important information about our services, policies, communication, and fees. We encourage all current and prospective families to take a few minutes to review the updated handbook below.

https://www.bright-spot.ca/_files/ugd/3a7f7f_597c7ad5e3424b39abc1b388cf43220a.pdf

If you have any questions about the updates or how they may affect your family, please reach out to our team directly. ☀

Thank you for continuing to trust Bright Spot with your child’s care!

08/14/2026

Spots available for September! Wondering how Bright Spot can support your child? 💛

Our team offers a variety of services for children, teens, and families, including counselling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological assessments.

Every child is different, and you don't need to know exactly what kind of support you need before reaching out. We're happy to help you figure out where to start!

Swipe through to learn a little more about each of our services ➡️
Have questions? Send us a message or get in touch with our team at [email protected]

08/12/2026

☀️📸 TIMMINS SUMMER SNAPSHOT CONTEST! 📸☀️

Summer in Timmins means lake days, local events, ice cream runs, camping trips, exploring our community, and making memories with the people we love. 💛

We want to see what your summer looked like!

Our summer snapshot board has a few ideas to get you started, but ANY 1 summer photo = 1 entry to win a prize pack!

To enter: Post your favourite summer photo in the comments below!
One photo = one entry. That's it! 🙌

One random winner will be drawn on August 27th!

08/10/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Vanessa to the Bright Spot team this fall!
With over two decades of experience, Vanessa brings clinical expertise to her practice - but she's also a firm believer that healing doesn't have to be boring. She loves blending the science of psychometric testing with the art of therapy - helping you understand how your brilliant brain works while unpacking complex emotions and untangling life's messy moments. Her approach is deeply person-centered and rooted in one simple truth: labels and past experiences can offer insight, but they should never define your whole story.

What to expect: A dynamic, warm space where masks can soften, judgement doesn't exist, and you are valued for exactly who you are. You can look forward to deep curiosity, genuine collaboration, and a steady stream of dad jokes (Why did the bird go to therapy? - To get "Tweet-ment" 😂).

When not at work, Vanessa can usually be found embracing the beautiful chaos of family life, impulsively diving into a new hobby, or grounding herself in nature.

If you are interested in joining Vanessa's waitlist for when her services begin in the fall, please contact the office! ☀

08/07/2026

Could your child or teen benefit from guidance to manage anxiety, frustration, self-esteem, or emotional regulation? Mélanie, our bilingual Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), has upcoming availability for children and teens!

She loves supporting young people build confidence and navigate challenges in a way that feels supportive, engaging, and fun. Using a client-centered approach and evidence-based strategies like CBT, Mélanie ensures her sessions include creativity, play, and lots of giggles to help kids feel comfortable being themselves. One of her favourite parts of her work is learning about her clients and keeping up with all the latest trends! She hopes to create a safe, welcoming space where children and teens feel understood and empowered with skills they can use outside the therapy room.

If you've been thinking about reaching out for support, we'd love to connect with you! ☀

08/05/2026

☀ VERY IMPORTANT ☀
We’re excited to share that Bright Spot is launching a new email communication system to help us keep families and caregivers informed, connected, and up to date with important clinic information. Please note that these are solely service-related communications and not marketing emails but are incredibly important.
Our annual Parent Handbook was sent out via this system last week - if you think that you may have missed the email please check your junk folder or email [email protected] directly and we will ensure that you get the needed information!!