Carly Crawford Psychotherapy

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

I get to work alongside clients who are so emotionally intelligent and in-tune that it can make living amongst the major...
11/20/2025

I get to work alongside clients who are so emotionally intelligent and in-tune that it can make living amongst the majority of the population who aren’t, really tough.

Teaching and practicing these skills along with helping validate how hard it is for clients who are surrounded by people who won’t, is one of the most helpful parts of therapy.

Go through these slides and honestly reflect on how much better life would be if we all had to take a mandatory emotional intelligence course;)


It’s rare that we take a moment to truly understand our feelings or identify our baseline. This time of year can be over...
11/18/2025

It’s rare that we take a moment to truly understand our feelings or identify our baseline. This time of year can be overwhelmingly busy, filled with joy, and quite challenging all at once.

Please do something good for yourself and take 10 minutes to review these questions and reflect on your answers.

What question was the hardest to consider?



Twice this week I heard people say they don't believe in therapy because therapists are just reading from a book.To me t...
11/14/2025

Twice this week I heard people say they don't believe in therapy because therapists are just reading from a book.

To me this screams, “I want someone to really care about me and if they are saying things they read from a book or were taught in a class, they cannot possibly care.”

I don't think they realize that, but that's where my mind goes.
Make it make sense otherwise? Do you want to go to a doctor to remove your appendix without them studying how to do it first? No, you want them to study for years AND care.

And that is completely valid.

I get it, it's common to want to be helped by someone who has experienced something like what you have. I myself know I wouldn't be the therapist I am without my personal experience navigating multiple sh*tstorms. Yes, I've experienced a diagnosis that clients of mine have also received. No, that didn't give me the tools I've needed to truly help them.

This work is very complex. It's ever-changing and no person or treatment plan is executed the same way. You won't feel like your therapist is reading from a book if the right connection is in place.

One of the things I value most about the team here is that they blend their personal experience into their work in a way that is therapeutic and relevant. They also have a boat load of education and a pretty strong desire to keep reading those books;)

Happy Friday everyone ✌️🏼💙

This is the first-ever group shot of CCP. I'm so lucky to maintain contact with the women who have evolved away from their work as yoga teachers, nutritionists and therapists .w.kate and Zana 💙


I get to work alongside some really humble and talented women. Each therapy website or bio will cover usually a very gen...
11/14/2025

I get to work alongside some really humble and talented women. Each therapy website or bio will cover usually a very generic explanation of the type of support they offer. Things like, anxiety, depression and trauma are listed most commonly without a deeper explanation of what that can look like.

Take a look through this post to learn more about some of the lesser known areas of expertise some of the women I work with have and keep your eyes open for more just like this.

Some of these areas of support can be introduced and meaningful in just a couple of sessions.

**Rebekah is going on maternity leave in January and would be a great resource to use before she's gone.

When I say therapy isn't just about anxiety and depression, I mean it's okay to recognize you need help even if you don't relate to a specific label.


As I pile the kids in the back seat of the car my son, in all his wisdom, shared his latest insight into this world. “Ma...
11/11/2025

As I pile the kids in the back seat of the car my son, in all his wisdom, shared his latest insight into this world.

“Man, this game is tough.”

“What game buddy?”

“This game of life.”

🥺😬☺️

He also says things like,
“Why wouldn’t I tell you that, Mom?”
“Can I tell you something that is worrying me?”
“I didn’t like when this happened at school today.”
“No, I don’t want to do that. “
“I’ve had too much people time today.”

I don’t think a lot of people understand why I choose to parent my son the way I do. Perhaps they are not parents themselves. Perhaps they haven’t become comfortable with their own vulnerabilities. Or, they haven’t sat in spaces with men (who as adults ) have the challenging task of learning how to navigate themselves after decades of toxic masculinity and shame around their emotions.

From the time he could speak I knew he had a heart that was huge and a brain that was busy. My goal is to help him be okay with every part of the amazing little man he is so that he can grow into the type of man who makes this world a better place.

November is men’s mental health awareness month. At CCP we’ve welcomed more men into our space in the last 2 years than ever before. We recognize the unique barriers men face in doing this work and we are committed to making it a bit easier one appointment at time.

✌🏼💙


I truly love this job of mine. Reflecting on a week of watching clients sit in what feels impossible to overcome. As I s...
11/07/2025

I truly love this job of mine.

Reflecting on a week of watching clients sit in what feels impossible to overcome. As I said above, I believe in this work in the ability to heal and grow into whatever feels right for you.

Happy Friday everyone.



If you're following us here, your algorithm is targeting you with fear-based messaging that your hormones are going to m...
11/04/2025

If you're following us here, your algorithm is targeting you with fear-based messaging that your hormones are going to make you gain weight uncontrollably, never feel like yourself again and lose all sense of self. Although this time can bring on several very uncomfortable and scary changes to our mind and body, it can also be an empowering time when we can finally learn to do what we need to feel our best.

Tracey and Shelagh do a wonderful job navigating this conversation. In two weeks, they will do it again with all of you. We have 3 spots left and although I will be at the office seeing clients, I will spare you the inappropriate informed consent and confidentiality introduction I gave last time. 😬🤭💦

No gimmicks.
No product placement.
No praying on your insecurities.
No false claims.

Just education, support and discussion.

(My clients who are in the perimenopause or before (30-45) found this workshop super helpful. It's not only relevant to those already experiencing symptoms)



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Hamilton, ON

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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.