You've probably been managing for a long time.

Maybe well enough to keep going. Maybe longer than most people around you realize.

You've done the research, tried the coping strategies, kept it together at work and at home — and still, something isn't shifting. Not because you haven't tried hard enough. But because trying harder isn't the same as getting to the root of it.

That's what therapy at Théla is for.

We work with adults, couples, and teens navigating trauma, ADHD, anxiety, relationship difficulties, neurodivergence, and the kind of complexity that doesn't fit neatly into a single diagnosis. Our approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and paced with your nervous system in mind — not a standardized protocol applied regardless of who you are.

We offer therapy in English, Mandarin (普通话), Cantonese (廣東話), and French — making Théla one of the most linguistically diverse psychotherapy practices in the Greater Toronto Area.

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What Brings People to Théla

People come to us for many different reasons. What they tend to share is the sense that they've tried other approaches — and that something was missing.
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Trauma & PTSD

Including complex trauma, childhood wounds, relational trauma, immigration trauma, and experiences that have felt stuck despite other forms of therapy. EMDR therapy and EMDR Intensives available.
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ADHD & Neurodivergent Support

Therapy and coaching for adults and teens with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergent wiring — with over 14 years of specialized ADHD experience behind the work.
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Anxiety & Depression

For the version of anxiety and depression that looks functional from the outside but is quietly exhausting from the inside.
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Couples Therapy

Gottman Method and EFT-informed couples therapy for communication breakdown, trust repair, cultural differences, and relationships that have drifted further than either partner intended.
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Teen Therapy

Developmentally grounded, teen-led therapy for adolescents navigating anxiety, identity, school stress, trauma, and neurodivergent challenges — with parent strategy sessions available
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Women's Mental Health

Including infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, perinatal mental health, and the emotional weight of transitions that others often
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Complex Mental Health

BPD, bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic disorders — presented with clinical depth and without the assumption that complexity belongs only in hospital settings.
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Veteran & First Responder Mental Health

For those who have served — and are now carrying what that service left behind. EMDR therapy is one of the most well-researched treatments for operational stress injuries, moral injury, and combat-related trauma, and is available at Théla for veterans and first responders who are ready to process what talk therapy alone hasn't been able to reach.
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Substance Use & Addiction Recovery

For those navigating an uncertain relationship with substances — whether you're questioning your use, working toward recovery, or trying to understand the emotional pain underneath. Approached without judgment, and with genuine familiarity with what this journey actually looks like.

Animal-Assisted Therapy with Emma & Evee

Regulated, calming presence of our certified therapy dogs to support your healing journey.

Benefits:

  • Nervous system regulation & co-regulation
  • Safe, non-judgmental presence
  • Somatic grounding techniques
  • Especially helpful for trauma & anxiety

Meet Emma (Bernese Mountain Dog) or Evee (Bernedoodle)

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

In-person in Markham only.

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What Makes Théla Different

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Genuinely Multilingual

Therapy is most effective when you can express yourself fully — in the language that feels most like home. At Théla, we offer services in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, and Spanish, so you never have to search for words in a moment that already asks a lot of you.
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EMDR Intensives — Rare in York Region

Standard EMDR sessions and half-day EMDR Intensive programs for clients ready to accelerate their healing. One of the few practices in the GTA offering this format.
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Recognized for Work With Marginalized Communities

Théla's founder is a recipient of the Attorney General's Victim Services Award of Distinction — one of Ontario's highest recognitions for contribution to victim services and marginalized communities. That commitment isn't a credential on a wall. It's woven into how this practice was built and who we show up for.
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Flexible, Accessible, and Human

In-person in Markham. Virtual across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Evening and weekend availability. Direct billing to major insurance providers. We've removed as many barriers as we can.
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14+ years of ADHD coaching experience

Not clinical theory applied to ADHD — real, tested, practical experience with neurodivergent adults and teens, now integrated with clinical training.
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Canine-Assisted Therapy with Emma & Evee

Our Bernese Mountain Dog and Bernedoodle are active members of the clinical team, offering canine-assisted therapy as a deliberate, clinically informed modality — not a novelty.
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Substance Use Without Judgment

We understand that the relationship between substances and emotional pain is rarely simple. Whether you're questioning your use, in active recovery, or somewhere in between, you'll find clinical depth and genuine familiarity with this territory — not a checklist.
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Affirming by Design

Théla is a neurodivergent-affirming, gender-affirming, and LGBTQ+-welcoming practice. This isn't a disclaimer — it's a design choice that shapes how we hire, how we train, and how every client is received from the first point of contact.
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A Team, Not a Solo Practice

When you come to Théla, you have access to a clinic — not just one person. That means thoughtful matching, warm handoffs when needed, and a team that consults together so your care is never siloed. If your needs evolve, we can evolve with you.

Bonny, M.A., EdD (Cand.)

Clinical Director, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Therapy in English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Bonny founded Théla after years at the intersection of law, education, and human vulnerability. She offers individual, couples, and family therapy for clients ages 8 and up, focusing on trauma and complex trauma, EMDR, ADHD and neurodivergence, personality disorders, narcissistic abuse and relationship trauma recovery, and women's mental health. She brings over 14 years of ADHD coaching experience, alongside a distinctive background in law, mediation, and conflict resolution, to her therapeutic work.

Bonny's approach is genuinely collaborative — you're equals in the room. With your permission, she may offer a different perspective, not to invalidate your experience, but as a teammate sharing what she sees: this is what I notice, what do you think? If you see it differently, that's okay too. She also incorporates canine-assisted therapy with Emma, Evee, and Tyra for clients who find it grounding. She is a recipient of the 2022 Attorney General's Victim Services Award of Distinction.

Bonny offers therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and is accepting new clients in-person in Markham or virtually across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

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Meet Jennifer, M.A.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Therapy in English

Jennifer works with teenagers, adults and couples from a humanistic perspective, believing that clients have the answers within themselves. You and Jennifer will work together to discover what choices and decisions are best for you. Jennifer specializes in life transitions, trauma, addiction recovery, and finding new ways to get through uncomfortable emotional states such as anxiety, depression, grief, and anger.

Jennifer offers therapy in English and is accepting new clients virtually across Ontario and Saskatchewan.

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Meet Charlie, M.A.

Registered Psychotherapist, Therapy in English

Charlie works with adults navigating trauma, ADHD and neurodivergence, and nervous system regulation, using a body-mind approach that goes beyond insight to help clients actually feel calm and safe. She brings specialized training in EMDR and nervous-system-based therapy, along with a rare background as a certified freediving instructor — years of teaching breathwork and regulation that now shape how she supports clients in session. Charlie also draws on 15 years of international, cross-cultural experience, including human rights and social work abroad. 

Charlie offers therapy in English and is accepting new clients virtually across Ontario, BC, and Alberta.

 

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Meet Ciaran, Student Therapist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Therapy in English

Ciaran works with teens, young adults, and adults from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective, believing clients already have much of what they need to grow. Together, you'll explore patterns around ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, and build practical tools that actually fit how you think and feel. Ciaran brings additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tailored specifically for ADHD, supporting a neurodivergent-affirming approach to her work.

Ciaran is currently completing her practicum at Théla under clinical supervision, offering her first 12 sessions at no cost, then $20 per session. She offers therapy in English and is accepting new clients virtually across Ontario.

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Meet Patricia, Student Therapist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Therapy in English and Portuguese

Patricia works with adults from a warm, person-centered perspective, believing you are the expert on your own life. Together, you'll work through anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, drawing on practical tools alongside space to slow down and reflect. Patricia brings a bicultural perspective, having built her life in Canada after growing up in Brazil, with particular sensitivity to immigration, cultural adjustment, and belonging.

Patricia is currently completing her practicum at Théla under clinical supervision, offering eligible clients up to 12 sessions at no cost, then $20 per session. She offers therapy in English and Portuguese and is accepting new clients virtually across Ontario.

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Fees & Insurance

Individual therapy sessions range from $150–$200, and couples sessions from $220–$290, reflecting each clinician's experience and areas of specialization.

We may be able to direct bill many major extended health insurance providers — including Green Shield, Manulife, Sun Life, and more — so you're only responsible for any remaining balance after coverage is applied. EAP referrals are welcome. For those paying privately, detailed receipts are provided for reimbursement or tax purposes.

Cost shouldn't be the reason you go without support — our Affordable Therapy Program offers 12 free sessions with a supervised practicum student therapist, then $20/session.

Have questions about fees or coverage? Ask us during your free 15-minute consultation.

Not Sure Which Service Fits?

You don't need to diagnose the situation before reaching out. A free 15-minute consultation can help you figure out whether individual, couples, or family therapy is the right starting point — and which therapist is the right fit.

 

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Looking for Support With a Specific Concern?

If you already know what you're dealing with — anxiety, ADHD, trauma, BPD, and more — visit our Areas of Concern page to explore therapy by topic instead of by format.