Group Therapy for Moms in Toronto
Therapy for Dads
We are so happy you’ve found us. Dads are more active parents than ever before, which is certainly making the world a better place. However, the demands to be a provider and caretaker for your family, while also being an active participant in co-parenting can take a toll. We can support you as you unpack what makes it hard to show up for yourself and your family in the ways you’d like to.
Raising children is a defining and vibrant chapter of our lives, but it can create tension in and between parents. Parenting can bring up memories of painful moments from our experience of being parented, drive a wedge between partners, and make us feel inadequate or unappreciated. All at a time when we want to feel happy and grateful and be the best version of ourselves for our family.
At Asha Therapy, we support dads to feel centred, confident, and connected. We provide a calm space where you can make sense of the challenges your noticing, understand how you can positively shift the situation, and create meaningful, lasting change in yourself. We’d be honoured to support you.
Welcome. I’m Asha, a Registered Psychotherapist in the High Park area. I’m also a mom. Offering in-person therapy groups for moms where their babies are welcome has been a dream of mine since becoming a therapist. During my own maternity leaves, I noticed that most of the activities available were for the babies; this is a space where babies are welcome, but the focus will be on you and your wellness.
My education and training to become a therapist happened alongside my journey into parenthood. Going through these transformative experiences at the same time fostered a passion for maternal mental health. I saw so clearly how unsupported moms are in our society at a time when all our other self-care and coping strategies are hard to access (time with friends, sleep, alone time, etc.). Group therapy is a space to unpack your experience and gain tools for more joy and resilience in this chapter.
Babies welcome!
Nursing/crying/napping/playing friendly. Judgment free.
Location
Adventure Alley 140 Galleria Rd, Unit 2 Toronto, M6H 2A4
Frequently Asked Questions
What sort of things will we talk about in group therapy for moms?
Each group is different, and we are ultimately guided by the topics brought forward by participants. However, some of the topics often brought forward are:
– Feelings of anxiety, depression, rage, loneliness, and guilt
– Relationship changes with partners, parents and in-laws, older kids
– Loss of identity
– Challenging or traumatic experiences of birth, feeding, and bonding
– Tools for emotion regulation
– Concepts to help make sense of the postpartum phase and parenthood
How many people are in the group?
The maximum number of participants is 10 people.
Why group therapy for postpartum?
Postpartum and maternity leave can be very isolating in the Western world. In my work as a therapist and my own experience as a mom, I know the value of being in community during this time. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to get out the house with your baby in a space where there’s no pressure for them to be anything but themselves. Individual therapy is also very beneficial during the early years of parenting and you can absolutely do both.
Is there parking if I drive? Can I get there on TTC?
Yes and yes. There is a paid underground parking lot and also the Galleria Mall parking lot available so there’s no need to stress about finding parking. Located on Dupont between Lansdowne and Dufferin, Adventure Alley is also accessible by TTC.
What about if my baby is crying or needs to feed?
That’s absolutely fine. Your baby is welcome to be there just as they are.