11/28/2025
Where did all the in-person therapy go?
In Toronto, the demand for mental health support is at an all time high, yet in-person psychotherapy has quietly become harder to find than ever.
Since the pandemic, many therapists shifted to virtual care and stayed there. Online therapy absolutely has its place, but we need to be honest: not everyone has the ability to engage with a screen in a way that lets them actually benefit from therapy.
Some clients simply cannot regulate, focus, or form the same therapeutic connection through a device. It is not because they are resistant or not trying. It is because their nervous system, developmental profile, environment, or day-to-day realities make virtual sessions ineffective or overwhelming.
In-person therapy matters for a reason:
• Real connection. Eye contact, presence, and attunement land differently when you are sharing a room.
• Better regulation. A calm and predictable physical space helps people who struggle with overstimulation, anxiety, or executive function challenges.
• Fewer barriers. Not everyone has privacy at home, a stable internet connection, or the comfort of opening up on a screen.
• Higher engagement. Many teens, young adults, and neurodivergent clients do better face to face.
• Structure and accountability. Leaving the house, travelling to a clinic, and stepping into a therapeutic space is part of the intervention.
Toronto does not just need more therapy. It needs therapy that actually works for the people seeking it, including those who can only benefit when the work happens in person.
If you or someone you support has been struggling to find in-person psychotherapy that actually fits their needs, reach out. Our clinic continues to offer in-person care because the demand is real and people deserve options that work. You can book a free consultation at counsellingandbehaviour.com
