Carly Crawford Psychotherapy

Carly Crawford Psychotherapy CCP is a Collaborative Practice devoted to helping you take care of your mental health.

That in-between place is not easy to get to.We couldn't do what we do if we didn't see people get there. For anyone find...
02/10/2026

That in-between place is not easy to get to.

We couldn't do what we do if we didn't see people get there.

For anyone finding it tough to find their in-between, I see you.

Happy Monday 💙




These two. When I started building it was clinicians like these two I knew I needed. I needed to have real, authentic, ...
02/06/2026

These two.

When I started building it was clinicians like these two I knew I needed. I needed to have real, authentic, caring people who understand how hard it is to ask for help.
Who got into this field because they knew it changed lives.

It's not surprising that led me to Andrea .ca It took Tracey saying “she's great and will fit in perfectly, she gets it.” and the rest is history.

When these women share about their work with me, I'm often moved to tears. This work is personal to me, and each client's story matters greatly.

Andrea may be our “newest” therapist, but her experience is priceless and her intuitive presence with her clients is invaluable.

On this wintery Friday in February; I'm proud to recognize the work of these two beauties. Inside and out. Thank you for your hearts 💙💙



Our roots as a clinic start with our work with Eating Disorders. From 2009 onwards, I have been working with individuals...
02/05/2026

Our roots as a clinic start with our work with Eating Disorders. From 2009 onwards, I have been working with individuals and their families touched by a wide range of presentations of eating disorders.

This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a good time to remind our community of the specialized work we do.

At CCP we support people with eating disorders by offering:
-Collaborative care between therapists and nutrition professionals.
-Anti-diet, Health at Every SizeÂŽ approaches to eating and body image.
-Structured long-term programs focused on nutritional rehabilitation and behavioural change.
-Family involvement and education when needed.
-Therapeutic support addressing emotional and psychological factors tied to eating disorders. ďżź

We couldn’t do this work without the support of a skilled, experienced and passionate team.

I’m thrilled to have such a strong team of clinicians who can work together to support all of you.



I've been thinking a lot about all the new therapists I see on this platform and who I speak to regularly. Reflecting on...
01/30/2026

I've been thinking a lot about all the new therapists I see on this platform and who I speak to regularly. Reflecting on how different this space is from ‘a hundred years ago’ and how the way this industry is being targeted as the next thing we can commercialize is concerning.

I have one piece or advice for any new therapist or therapist feeling yucky on this platform….

Your work will benefit if you focus on your clients.

Read that again.

This may be controversial and please remember nothing can be explained fully in a tiny square, but you cannot build your practice, stay connected as a human first, therapist second while trying to “earn 6 figures and see MORE clients!!” (an example of the marketing I get daily from hopefully well meaning therapists turned influencers?!).

If you want to do this as a career you have to keep grounded in the work. You have to do the work at the beginning to build trust in your community and each and every person you sit across from. It's impossible to do that properly if you're getting caught up in the weeds off unreasonable expectations and doing things you hate that have nothing to do with therapy.

It takes time.
Slow, steady growth with a continued connection to your why as a clinician.

It's not easy, it's certainly not glamorous but it works. Both for you and your clients.

Does Instagram help people see your work and get to know you, sure! Is it necessary to promote your business? Obviously. Do some of us get joy from a creative outlet for our thoughts and place for connection, yes I do. But, for the 22 people who watch our stories and the 8 family members who like our posts, it's certainly not the be all end all.

We are a busy clinic because of the work we do with our clients.

So, for any therapists feeling the weight of the hustle on here, please sign off and give yourself time to grow. It will help you immensely.

For now, I will keep posting on Instagram, mopping the floors as much as possible and offering to get everyone lunch as an incredibly effective way to avoid the never-ending pile of notes I should be doing.



Let that sink in 💙🙏
01/29/2026

Let that sink in 💙🙏



I had a moment this morning that doesn’t happen as often as it used to. A moment that’s kind of hard to explain, but one...
01/27/2026

I had a moment this morning that doesn’t happen as often as it used to. A moment that’s kind of hard to explain, but one I think is worth sharing.

As I went to walk my dog this morning before going into the office, I was struck with a feeling of gratitude. I say, I think because it’s hard to explain. Gratitude doesn’t feel right, but it will do. I was reminded of how different my life is to what it once was. As I watched my dog explore the snow instead of running on a treadmill, I remembered when my morning routine dictated my days. When they were ruled by rigid urges, needs and/or compulsions around movement. The snow day gave me a slower rush and I could walk my dog in the snow for ten minutes and that could be enough.

You see, there was a time in my life when my brain was so loud that it made things feel more manageable if I could exercise in a precise way each day before I did anything else. If I weren’t able to, it would take me a while to iron out the kinks in my brain. For years I couldn’t iron those kinks out at all, for years it took a bit longer for the day to get easier and now, I simply cannot imagine living my life in that way.

I’m a woman in my 40s who battled a long and arduous battle to quiet my head for a very long time. Exercise helped quiet the noise in a way nothing else did. (I will never forget the Psychiatrist who told me he was surprised I wasn’t addicted to drugs as if that was helpful!?). It did this for a long time and it still does. What I thought I needed to do then turned into something very unhealthy and snowballed in a way that took away the very thing that helped.

Like many other things we do to quiet our minds, there comes a time when it’s time to not only allow ourselves to untangle what we were trying to silence, but also engage in other ways to cope in order to fully heal.

This morning I was reminded of how different my life could be today if I didn’t take a chance to let myself feel and find balance.

I was reminded that I’m okay to sit a little slower than I once was.

Thanks to my pup who keeps me grounded 💙




💙✌️🏼We're here to help.
01/27/2026

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We're here to help.



I had a moment this morning that doesn’t happen as often as it used to. A moment that's kind of hard to explain, but one...
01/27/2026

I had a moment this morning that doesn’t happen as often as it used to. A moment that's kind of hard to explain, but one I think is worth sharing.

As I went to walk my dog this morning before going into the office, I was struck with a feeling of gratitude. I say, I think because it’s hard to explain. Gratitude doesn't feel right, but it will do. I was reminded of how different my life is to what it once. As I watched my dog explore the snow instead of running on a treadmill, I remembered when my morning routine dictated my days. When they were ruled by rigid urges, needs and/or compulsions around movement. The snow day gave me a slower rush and I could walk my dog in the snow for ten minutes and that could be enough.

You see, there was a time in my life when my brain was so loud that it made things feel more manageable if I could exercise in a precise way each day before I did anything else. If I weren’t able to, it would take me a while to iron out the kinks in my brain. For years I couldn’t iron those kinks out at all, for years it took a bit longer for the day to get easier if I didn’t move in the right way and now, I simply cannot imagine living my life in that way.

I’m a woman in my 40s who battled a long and arduous battle to quiet my head for a very long time. Exercise helped quiet the noise in a way nothing else did. (I will never forget the Psychiatrist who told me he was surprised I wasn't addicted to drugs). It did this for a long time and it still does. What I thought I needed to do then turned into something very unhealthy and snowballed in a way that took away the very thing that helped.

Like many other things we do to quiet our minds, there comes a time when it's time to not only allow ourselves to untangle what we were trying to silence, but also engage in other ways to cope in order to fully heal.

This morning I was reminded of how different my life could be today if I didn't take a chance to let myself feel. I was reminded that I'm okay to sit a little slower than I once was.

Thanks to my pup who keeps me grounded 💙




I’m reintroducing all the members of our team this month because CCP is what it is because of them. We aren’t a space th...
01/25/2026

I’m reintroducing all the members of our team this month because CCP is what it is because of them. We aren’t a space that finds people to fill it, we have built the space around the right people.

Marcia is quite simply such a joy to be around. She’s the therapist doing hours of prep for each appointment, the clinician who thinks about you in between sessions, who offers a check in when needed, who was always around during her maternity leaves, who researches and trains to fill gaps in her knowledge and who’s heart is so big we can all feel it in her presence.

She’s been with me from day 1 of CCP in 2020 and we have been through a lot together building this space. She’s grown into a wonderful example of how best friends can work together and maintain professionalism, respect and growth (and a whole lot of laughter).

Marcia, my goal this year is to help you see how talented you are. Help you accept that you’re really good at this job and you’re meant to sit across from each and every client you see.

Marcia is with us full time with one day in-person at the clinic. She has a range of specializations and years of valuable experience.

Marcia, we all love your voice notes, your laughter and your immediate assistance in our therapist help chat (always first to share a resource!!)

Thank you Marcia for being such a huge part of CCP.

(The way she’s looking at me in photo 2 says it all, “are you for real, Crawford!)

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Carly Crawford, Psychotherapist

My name is Carly Crawford and I created "Find Your Voice Counselling" because I am passionate about helping individuals battling eating disorders. As someone who struggled with mental illness, I faced great challenges when it came time for me to get help. For this reason I have devoted my work to supporting those in need. Keep up to date for information on support groups, events and workshops.