Therapy for Women
Women’s therapy clinic in Alliston, Ontario, Canada
It’s not selfish to put you first
“Just keep it together.” “Don’t rock the boat.” “Make sure everyone else is okay.”
Sound familiar? When you’ve been taught that your value comes from caring for others, it’s easy to lose yourself.
Women’s mental health isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. At our women’s therapy clinic, we understand how mental illness, emotional challenges, and life’s challenges quietly stack up and become too much to handle on top of all the daily pressures women face already. From family support to physical health pressures, it’s no wonder so many women feel overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or experience anxiety.
Where and why did we learn all of this? And how’s it working out for us?
Well it’s not.
The weight you carry might come from early trauma, an abusive relationship, or the invisible demands of keeping everything running smoothly. You might be the one holding it all together for your family members and those around you, but what about you?
You deserve real support for your mental health challenges
You’ve likely done everything for everyone, and it’s left little room for your own needs. But therapy isn’t about fixing you, it’s provided guidance to help you feel whole again.
Our registered social worker and therapist team use evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to support your wellbeing with compassion and clarity. Whether you’re navigating postpartum depression, sexual trauma, low self esteem, or mood changes, we help you find space to breathe and tools to cope.
We offer a client-centred, comprehensive approach that recognizes how women’s issues shift with age, stage, and circumstance. With support tailored to your mental health needs, we’ll walk with you toward growth and recovery for your well being.
“It’s ok that we are struggling. We can’t do it all, ALL the time, even though we are capable. We aren’t supposed to be this busy.”
— Emily MacIver
You can break and fall apart.
You don’t have to be strong all the time. We know the Jenga feeling; that sense that one more request, one more loved one’s problem, one more sleepless night might make it all collapse. Here, you’re allowed to fall apart.
We’re here to provide professional help and teach strategies to help manage your mental health concerns. We help explore the thinking patterns and external factors contributing to your stress, and offer realistic coping strategies to lighten the load.
You get to find balance.
Balance doesn’t mean doing it all. It means saying no without guilt. It means asking your partner to help after their long day because yours was longer. It means online sessions that fit your life and treatment that honours your individual needs.
Whether you’re managing eating disorders, pregnancy-related stress, or health challenges, we’ll work together to determine what support looks like for you with personalized care. We connect you with practical tools, online resources, and a support network so you don’t have to do this alone.
In-person and online therapy for women -
Find that relief and balance
At Oak & Sands Counselling, we understand how heavy life can feel when you're doing it all. That’s why our women’s therapy services are designed to be a soft place to land.
Relief comes when you stop carrying what was never yours to hold. Through professional support, self-care practices, and personalized guidance, we help you regain control and reconnect with your identity. You are not alone, and you are worth this care.
We specialize in supporting women through anxiety, postpartum depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and beyond, offering real, grounded help through EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Whether you're here in Alliston or joining us online across Ontario, we’re here to walk with you toward healing, balance, and feeling like yourself again. Contact us and learn more today to take that first step to feel more like you.
