Chelsea Thistle: Registered Social Worker/Therapist

08/26/2026

🏆 3-TIME WINNERS... CAN WE MAKE IT 4? 🏆

We are beyond grateful to announce that we are nominated once again in the TimminsToday Reader Favourites Awards for Counselling Services!

Having won three years in a row, we are so humbled by ourcommunity's ongoing support and loyalty. We need your help to bring the title home one more time!

How to cast your vote:
📷 Scan the QR code on the photo attached to this post (or screenshot & open with your photo scanner)!

💻 Or search directly: Open the TimminsToday website in your browser, click "Reader Favourites", find Counselling Services, and hit VOTE for Creating Connection!

Every single vote counts. Thank you for cheering us on year after year, Timmins! 🥳

07/26/2026

✨ FREE Webinar ✨

Do you ever feel like your mind is always "on"? Between managing responsibilities, remembering all the little things, planning ahead, worrying about what could go wrong, and caring for others, it’s easy to end up carrying too much. This webinar explores the invisible mental load of daily life, why overthinking can be so hard to stop, and practical strategies for creating more mental space and balance.

When: July 30, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual – join from anywhere

Register by emailing [email protected] or register directly here: https://forms.gle/K1PKU6DSdjsoBGvQ6

Don't want to register? Simply join us at the time of the workshop via Google Meet with the following meeting link: meet.google.com/ums-vfek-vti

This is part three in a three-part series.

Did you miss the previous two parts? Don't worry we got you, watch them on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//playlists

07/19/2026

✨ FREE Webinar ✨

Between social media, group chats, notifications, news updates, and endless scrolling, today’s world is full of constant input. Whether you're a teen, young adult, or simply feeling mentally overloaded, this webinar will explore how information overload affects attention, stress, and well-being. Learn why we keep returning to our screens, why 'doomscrolling' and comparison are hard to resist, and discover practical strategies for creating more balance in your digital life.

When: July 23, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual – join from anywhere

Register by emailing [email protected] or register directly here: https://forms.gle/K1PKU6DSdjsoBGvQ6

Don't want to register? Simply join us at the time of the workshop via Google Meet with the following meeting link: meet.google.com/ums-vfek-vti

This is part two in a three-part series. Up next:
Part three: Carrying Too Much: Understanding Mental Load and Overthinking, July 30 @ 12PM

Did you miss part one? Don't worry we got you, watch it on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo_SXmg8lDw&t=557s

06/30/2026

Couples Therapists: Want to love where you work? 🌟

Creating Connection is hiring a part-time Couples Therapist (RP or MSW) for our Timmins location! We don’t just talk the talk when it comes to a great team culture. We've been nominated twice for the Nova Awards' Best Place to Work (and yes, our incredible team nominated us!).

If you're trained in EFT, Gottman, RLT, or PACT and want a collaborative, inclusive, and genuinely fun environment to grow your private practice caseload, come join the team! 🎉

📬 Send your resume to [email protected].

06/25/2026

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or carrying the weight of past hurts?

Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, or chronic stress and burnout, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Book an appointment today!
🖱https://creatingconnectioncft.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/11

06/04/2026

Congratulations Kaitlin! 🎉👏

🎊 Découvrez les récipiendaires des distinctions honorifiques du Prix national CNFS – Valorisation de l’engagement pour la supervision de stage à l’égard des services de santé en français 2026! 🎊

🏆 À l’honneur aujourd’hui : Kaitlin Senkus, psychothérapeute à Creating Connection Couples and Family Therapy.

👏 Félicitations à Kaitlin pour cette distinction bien méritée! Merci pour son engagement envers la supervision de stage et sa précieuse contribution à la formation de la relève en santé en français.

Université de Hearst

03/11/2026

Fee Increase Notice: Starting August 1, 2026, the fee for individual therapy will be $175, couples therapy & EMDR therapy will be $200. Please inquire about fees for reduced rate with a psychotherapy intern.

02/27/2026

One of the placement students at our practice is offering a free workshop!

01/21/2026

11/20/2025

On transgender day of remembrance, we pause to honour those who lives were lost due to anti-trans violence. It’s also a moment to reflect on how each of us can continue fostering inclusion, safety, and support for the transgender community.