Justin the Therapist, 52 Village Centre Place, Mississauga, ON (2025)

11/11/2025

Hold the dots and swipe ➤

The way you were raised shows up everywhere…in how you handle stress, in your relationships, in how safe or unsafe you feel in the world.

One of the most common ways this shows up is through neglect.

And neglect isn’t always obvious. It isn’t just parents who weren’t there, sometimes it’s parents who were physically present but not emotionally available.

Maybe they didn’t notice your feelings.

Maybe they didn’t have space for your vulnerability.

Maybe they were too busy or too overwhelmed with their own lives, and you were left feeling like you had to figure it out alone.

When that happens, kids often grow up believing the only person they can count on is themselves.

For some people it shows up as anxiety, always waiting for something to go wrong.

For others it shows up as becoming hyper-independent, carrying everything yourself because you do not believe anyone else will.

On the outside it can look like strength, but inside it feels heavy and lonely.

Neglect leaves an impact, but it is not the whole story. Therapy can help you unpack that weight, set some of it down, and learn healthier ways to move forward.

Your childhood shaped you, but it does not have to define you.

11/06/2025

I founded .ca because I wanted therapy to feel less intimidating and more accessible. 💛

A lot of people put off reaching out, not because they don’t want support, but because they don’t know where to begin or they worry about ending up with the wrong fit.

I have seen how those barriers hold people back. They wait until things feel unbearable, they convince themselves therapy isn’t for them, or they settle for a therapist they never really connect with.

When that happens, therapy feels more frustrating than helpful.

That is why we built BB differently. We have a wide selection of therapists to choose from. Or, if picking a therapist feels daunting, we have our free intake process. It’s simple and focused on connection. We match you with a therapist who fits your needs, your schedule, and your style. Because therapy only works when you feel safe and understood in the room.

The right match changes everything. When you feel seen and supported, you are more open, more honest, and more ready to do the work. That is when real change happens.

Ready to meet your therapy match? Book a free intake call or schedule your first session today at www.bbtherapy.ca.

11/05/2025

Why is it so hard to hold two truths at once?💭

Most of us grew up being taught that things are either good or bad, right or wrong, love or hate. So when two feelings show up at the same time, we think one of them has to be wrong.

But life doesn’t work that neatly. You can love someone and still feel hurt by them. You can be grateful for your life and still wish things were different. You can be healing and still have hard days.

Both can be true because we are layered. Our experiences are messy, our feelings are complex, and our brains are wired to hold more than one thing at a time.

It doesn’t make you inconsistent, it makes you human.

The moment you stop trying to cancel one truth out with the other, you actually create space for both. And in that space, you’ll feel a little lighter, a little freer, and a lot more like yourself. 💙

11/03/2025

Everyone loves the big breakthroughs. 🔥

The “everything just clicked” moments.

That initial liftoff in therapy can feel electric.

But therapy isn’t supposed to feel life-changing every single week.

After the liftoff comes the cruise and that’s where the deeper work happens.

Progress starts to feel quieter. More integrated. You might not notice you’re climbing because the shifts are happening beneath the surface, not just in your thoughts.

A “meh” session doesn’t mean you’re stuck.

It means you’re stabilizing. Maintaining. Building the emotional muscles to handle life without constant crisis.

Therapy is creating change that holds, even when things feel ordinary.

And ordinary is often where the real growth sticks.💙

10/31/2025

Let’s talk about kinks…

It’s common to feel ashamed of what you’re into. It makes sense.

Some kinks are more socially accepted than others, and there are definitely ones people assume will get them judged if they share them out loud.

A lot of clients come in and say, “I’m into this thing. Help me not be into it.”

But the truth is you can’t really erase a kink. 🤔

You can’t reprogram yourself to stop being attracted to what you’re attracted to.

Attraction, whether romantic or sexual, isn’t wrong. It’s a beautiful part of being human.

(Assuming it’s safe, consensual, and legal, of course.)

What you CAN do is add to it. Expand it.

Think about food. There might be one dish you love. Then you try something new. And then another. Over time, your palate expands. You do not stop liking the first dish. You just add more to the menu.

Kinks work the same way. Give yourself permission to explore. To taste. To find out what you actually enjoy instead of only what you’ve been told you should enjoy or what you’ve been taught to hide.

Sometimes the thing you’re most afraid to name is exactly what could help you understand yourself better.

10/29/2025

Hey, I’m Justin! 👋

Registered Psychotherapist and founder of .ca 💙

A little about me and why I started BB:

For years, I struggled with my own mental health. For 4 years I fought it alone, even reaching the point of suicidality. I refused therapy because I thought I didn’t need it, that I was “better than that.” But things only got worse.

Eventually, I swallowed my pride and sat across from a therapist, fully convinced it wouldn’t help. But it did. Not only did I feel better, I grew in ways I never imagined. That experience completely changed me.

I fell in love with therapy because I experienced firsthand its transformative power.

I became a therapist, and what I loved most was not just helping clients, but being part of a community of therapists who support one another. That sense of connection inspired me to start Building Bridges Psychotherapy, a place where therapists work together to reach more people than I could on my own.

What started as just me has now grown into a team of 80+ therapists across multiple locations. And we’re not stopping there. My vision is for BB to keep expanding so more people worldwide can access therapy and feel the kind of change I experienced.

Along the way, I also launched (ATO). Because while BB has always cared about accessibility, I wanted a dedicated space where money is never a barrier to accessing therapy.

Now, in addition to working with clients, I get to mentor the next generation of therapists as a clinical supervisor. I teach them the same values BB was built on: compassion, collaboration, accessibility, and the belief that therapy can truly change lives.

So if you’re new here, welcome. This is a space for real conversations, breaking stigma, and making therapy something everyone feels welcome in.

Glad you’re here.🤗

10/27/2025

If you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, the first thing I want you to know is this: you deserve support. Whether you choose to seek it or not, your experience matters and your healing matters.

When it comes to reporting, there are some important things to understand. As therapists, we are legally required to report if there are children currently at risk. That means if the person who harmed you still has access to children, we must report it. The reason for this law is simple. The goal is to protect children from future harm.

But if the perpetrator has died or no longer has access to children, perhaps because it happened a long time ago, then there is nothing for us to report.

But even if it happened a long time ago, you can still choose to report.

For many survivors, choosing to report later in life can be empowering. As children, survivors often felt powerless to stop what was happening. Some even told an adult and were not believed. Others were ignored, minimized, or silenced.

Reporting as an adult can be a way of standing up and saying, what happened to me was not okay.

It can be you becoming the protective adult you needed as a child, finally standing up for the younger version of yourself.

In Ontario, there is no time limit on reporting child abuse. No matter how many years have passed, charges can still be pursued against the person who caused harm. It is never too late to come forward.

The most obvious benefit of reporting is protecting children in the present. But another powerful outcome is reclaiming your voice. For many, it is the first time they can say, I was harmed, and I matter.

If you are considering reporting, it is normal for it to feel complicated and heavy. You do not have to go through it alone.

10/23/2025

Attention all new therapists!!!! 👋

One of the reasons I offer clinical supervision is because I know how isolating this work can feel. You sit with heavy stories, complex situations, and moments where you wonder if you’re doing enough. That’s a lot to carry on your own.

Supervision creates a space where you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

It’s a place to bring the tough cases, the questions you’re scared to ask out loud, and the moments you feel stuck. Together, we unpack it, and you walk away with more clarity, confidence, and direction.

The benefit goes beyond just meeting a requirement.

Here’s what I aim to provide you in clinical supervision:

👉Confidence in the room with clients

👉Practical tools and strategies you can use right away

👉A wider skill set to support more types of concerns

👉Honest feedback and guidance from someone who’s been there

👉Support that helps you balance your life as a therapist

It’s where theory becomes practice, and supporting you to shift from simply doing therapy to being the therapist you always hoped you’d be.

I believe supervision is one of the most important investments you can make in yourself as a therapist, and that’s why I offer it. Because when therapists grow, clients heal.

If this is the kind of support you’re looking for, send me a DM and let’s get started.💬

10/21/2025

Infidelity is rarely as black and white as we want it to be…

You can love your partner and still betray them and that contradiction makes people uncomfortable because it doesn’t fit the story we want to believe about love.

Sometimes betrayal is selfish and cruel.

Other times it comes from deep unmet needs or the truth that some people are capable of loving more than one person at once.

This is not meant to place the blame on the betrayed instead of the betrayer. Rather, it’s meant to highlight that infidelity never happens in a vacuum, and that there is still hope.

Love doesn’t erase betrayal and betrayal doesn’t erase love.

Both can live in the same space and that’s the messy reality we don’t like to talk about.

10/20/2025

Five years ago, I never would’ve imagined I’d be here.

Running a business, leading a team, and carrying the kind of responsibility I do today.

I didn’t grow up thinking I’d be an entrepreneur or a CEO. I thought I’d be a doctor, maybe a teacher. Running a business felt like something only certain people were cut out for, and I never saw myself as one of them.

But here we are, five years into building this practice.

What I think about most is the people. The fact that so many trust me enough to work here. To build their careers here. To count on this place for stability and a paycheck.

Clients who trust us with their stories and their healing.

That’s the part that sits heavy on me, in the best way.

It’s a constant reminder to ask myself: am I doing enough? Am I leading well? Am I making this a place where people can actually thrive?

What I’ve learned about myself is that maybe I was cut out for this after all.

Not because I’m the “perfect CEO type,” but because I like being in it.

I like learning, trying, figuring things out. I like knowing a little about everything, and leaning on an incredible team who are brilliant at what they do.

Five years later, I’m still learning every day. Still figuring it out. Still grateful for the people who make this place what it is.

Thank you to EVERYONE who has been part of this. Whether you’ve trusted us with your care, joined our team, or simply believed in what we’re building, .ca wouldn’t exist without you. 🌟

10/16/2025

Big changes are scary. Period.😬

Sometimes we do not get a choice.

We lose a job, a relationship ends, or life throws something at us and we are forced to adapt. Other times, we stand on the edge of a leap we could take, but fear keeps us frozen.
People often underestimate their ability to adapt.

When life calls for it, most of us rise to the challenge. We do what we can, we learn as we go, and we figure out how to keep moving forward.

That can be a motivator to finally make that big change you have been putting off. But sometimes making the leap is not the healthiest move right now.

That is why talking it through in therapy matters. A big change does not just affect your circumstances, it impacts your mental health, your relationships, and your sense of stability.

Processing it with someone can help you know when it is time to jump, and when it is time to wait. 🗯️

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