Heartfelt Therapy with Kelsey

09/10/2026

This morning, I took my kid to a medical appointment, held a virtual session from my backseat, and started recording this Reel from my car.

I could easily move on to the next thing on my to-do list. There will always be another task, another responsibility, or someone else who needs me.

Instead, I’m going to walk on the grass for a few minutes.

Not because everything is done. Not because I suddenly have loads of free time. Because my needs matter too.

Sometimes making space for yourself looks like five quiet minutes between responsibilities. It may not solve everything, but it can be a small, meaningful way to come back to yourself.

This is the kind of practice we explore in Atlas of Self—learning to notice what you need and take small, values-aligned steps toward meeting those needs.

The next series begins October 18. There are only a few spots left! Comment “time for me” for more information

09/09/2026

For the first time this year, I no longer have a waitlist—and I’m able to welcome new people into my private practice.

This is partly because the folks I’ve been working with are doing well. Many have moved from more intensive therapy into monthly check-ins, which is such a meaningful part of this work.

Good for the folks I work with. Bad for business. Great news for my waitlist.

If you’ve been feeling hard on yourself, stuck in your head, or disconnected from yourself, this may be a good time to connect.

I’m a Registered Social Worker and therapist. I’m clinically grounded, but I’m also another human in the room with you. I bring clinical insight, humour, and compassion—and I believe we build the roadmap together.

You don’t need to arrive with all the answers. My job is to help you find them.

I’m inviting people to book sessions during the weekday in Burlington, Leslieville, or virtually. Visit the link in my bio to book a discovery call.

09/07/2026

08/31/2026

Are you hard on yourself because you believe it will help you grow?

I know that pattern personally. For a long time, I thought constant self-criticism would make me better. Instead, it made growth feel like punishment.

Through my own therapeutic journey, I’ve learned that self-compassion isn’t self-indulgence. It creates the safety to be honest, make changes, and keep moving forward without abandoning yourself in the process.

This is part of the work we explore in Atlas of Self: developing a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.

The next six-week series begins October 18. Comment ATLAS and I’ll send you the link to sign up.

08/27/2026

Do you want a quieter mind—but find yourself overthinking every-f**king-thing?

When every thought feels urgent, your mind can start running the show. You replay conversations, imagine every possible outcome, and spend so much time thinking about life that you have very little energy left to live it.

The goal isn’t to force your thoughts to disappear. It’s to notice them without automatically following them.

Try saying: “I’m having the thought that something will go wrong.”

That small shift can create space to return to your body, the present moment, and the next action that reflects your values.

This is the work we explore in Atlas of Self—learning to relate differently to your thoughts so they no longer make every decision for you.

The next six-week series begins October 18. Link in bio to learn more.

08/26/2026

You are not your thoughts.

A thought can feel convincing without being true. It can say, “I’m failing,” “I can’t handle this,” or “I should just give up.”

Instead of automatically believing it, try creating a little space:

“I’m having the thought that I’m failing.”

That small shift can help you notice the thought without letting it take over. You can pause, breathe, and choose your next action based on what matters to you—not simply what your mind is saying in the moment.

This is cognitive defusion, one of the practices we explore in Atlas of Self.

08/25/2026

It started with a phone call from Megan, the founder of Slow Medicine Company: “I have an idea—I’ve always wanted to call a program Atlas of Self.”

She imagined a six-week experience where people could understand themselves more deeply. As we talked, the pieces came together: the six principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, my own journey through yoga, Vipassana, and talk therapy—and our shared excitement about creating something meaningful.

That’s how Atlas of Self was born.

Dozens of participants later, we’re doing it again. Starts October 18. Comment ATLAS to secure your spot today.

08/20/2026

What actually happens during a 2-hour session of Atlas of Self? 🗺️✨

I know that joining a new group can feel a bit vulnerable, especially when you’re already feeling “out of touch” with yourself. That’s why I’ve designed this series to be a safe, structured, and predictable map for your journey.

Here is exactly what you can expect each week:

🤝 Group Agreements & Check-in: We start by creating a shared container of safety and confidentiality. We check in with where we are, right now.
🧠 Education: I’ll guide you through the clinical principle of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) we’re focusing on that week, woven together with the wisdom of Buddhist psychology.
✍️ Journaling: We begin the internal exploration with thoughtfully crafted prompts to uncover what’s happening beneath the surface.
🧘‍♂️ Movement or Breath: We drop the mind into the body with gentle, slow movement or breathing techniques. This isn’t a workout; it’s a somatic grounding.
✍️ More Journaling: We return to the page to see what shifted after we moved.
Circle Group Sharing & Check-out: We end with optional sharing—a space to learn from each other’s journeys—before checking out and returning to our week.

This intentional flow is designed to help you “un-numb” and reconnect with your authentic, values-driven self in a way that feels sustainable and supported.

The Details:
📍 Starts Oct 18 | 6 Consecutive Weeks
💰 $360 (Registered Social Worker insurance receipts provided)
🔗 Link in bio to secure your spot.

If you’ve been looking for a place to slow down and understand yourself better, I’d love to have you in the circle.

08/19/2026

Small movements throughout the day add up.
Pause what you’re doing and have a stretch.