Work in Progress

Work in Progress A Toronto-based mental health collective offering inclusive and affordable psychotherapy and counsel

02/24/2026

Did you know we now offer psychological assessments at Work in Progress?

Our psychologist Dr. Mariana Matos can help bring clarity to what you’re experiencing, confirm a diagnosis when appropriate, and support you in finding the next right step in care.

We can provide assessments for:
🤎 Anxiety
🤎 Depression
🤎 Chronic pain
🤎 Travel anxiety
🤎 PTSD

If you’re curious about whether an assessment is a fit, you can start with a free consult. We’ll answer questions, talk through your goals, and help you understand what the process could look like.

🔗 Book a free consult with Dr. Mariana Matos at workinprogressto.ca/mariana today

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Meet Talía! 🌿She’s a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who offers a warm, grounded space for adults who are naviga...
02/19/2026

Meet Talía! 🌿

She’s a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who offers a warm, grounded space for adults who are navigating life’s ebbs and flows and want support making sense of what’s going on internally, relationally, and emotionally.

Talía supports clients with stress, anxiety and mood concerns, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, burnout, self-worth, acculturation and identity, grief, and parenting.

Her goal is to help you feel safe enough to explore at your own pace, while building trust, strengthening supportive connection, and bringing your existing strengths to the forefront. Together, you’ll work toward more balance, resilience, and coping strategies that feel practical and aligned with your values.

Talía tailors therapy using an integrative approach that may include person-centred, acceptance and commitment, narrative, mindfulness, and emotion-focused therapy. Her practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming.

✨ Talía is currently offering reduced-rate therapy and is available for free consultations. ✨

She sees clients both in-person & virtually.

If you’ve been considering therapy and want a supportive place to land, we’d love to help you connect.

📩 Book your free 20-min consultation with Talía at the link in our bio or by emailing intake@workinprogressto.ca

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Looking for a psychotherapy practicum? 👀Work in Progress is still welcoming practicum applications for May 2026!We’re mo...
02/12/2026

Looking for a psychotherapy practicum? 👀

Work in Progress is still welcoming practicum applications for May 2026!

We’re moving thoughtfully to find the right fit and we’re committed to a supervision and learning culture that feels supportive, intentional, and aligned.

If you missed the earlier window or you’re still looking, we’d love to hear from you!

⭐️ Check out workinprogressto.ca/practicum or email info@workinprogressto.ca to learn more and apply now.

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Winter blues? Our therapists are meeting them with gentleness, coziness, and a little bit of ✨magic✨ ❄️🕯️One thing we lo...
02/02/2026

Winter blues? Our therapists are meeting them with gentleness, coziness, and a little bit of ✨magic✨ ❄️🕯️

One thing we love about this season: it’s a built-in reminder that slowing down isn’t “falling behind,” it’s being human.

A few ideas from our team to try on this week:
🫶 Permission to soften your expectations
☕ Cozy connection (tea + blankets + loved ones counts as self-care)
🌲 Fresh air anyway (even 10 minutes)
🚶‍♀️ Walks that double as a mood reset
🧘‍♀️ Turning inward with fewer inputs + more nourishment
😭 Letting yourself feel it (yes, even a tiny pity party)
❄️ Noticing the small winter magic + remembering spring always returns

Even when winter may feel long, it is a reminder that spring and summer always return.

Buds bloom
Leaves come back
Sandals emerge from hibernation

There’s a beautiful natural rhythm of change — rest, growth, birth and rebirth, progress. Maybe this reminder can help you to feel more at ease 🫶🏼

And know that if winter feels heavy and dark right now, you don’t have to push through it alone. We’re here, and we’d love to support you.

We’ll help you find your best-fit therapist! Book a free 15-min intake call via the link in our bio today. 🤍

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Many disabled and neurodivergent people carry stories about themselves that didn’t begin with them. Stories shaped by so...
12/29/2025

Many disabled and neurodivergent people carry stories about themselves that didn’t begin with them. Stories shaped by societal expectations, stereotypes, and ableist narratives we’ve absorbed over time.

This 6-week processing group offers a space for disabled folks to explore these narratives together using a Narrative Therapy lens. We’ll look at where these ideas come from, how they shape identity and self-worth, and what counter-stories and collective wisdom can emerge when we question them.

Together, we’ll reflect on themes such as:
✦ societal expectations of ability
✦ developmental and acquired divergence
✦ “othering” and the portrayal of “monsters”
✦ interdependence and community care
✦ reclaiming personal stories and agency

🗓️ Wednesdays, 12:00–1:40 PM, February 18 – March 25, 2026 (6 sessions)
💻 Virtual on Zoom
👥 For adults (18+) in so-called Ontario
💰 $300 for all sessions (sliding scale available)
🧠 Facilitated by neurodivergent therapists: Nicky Deeb, RP & Sarina Radhoosh, RP (Qualifying)

✨ If you’re curious whether this group may be supportive for you, email sarina@workinprogressto.ca to schedule a free 20-minute consultation!

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Once the New Year excitement fades, many of us are left with mixed feelings about our resolutions. The pressure to “impr...
12/22/2025

Once the New Year excitement fades, many of us are left with mixed feelings about our resolutions.

The pressure to “improve,” the disappointment of stalled intentions, or the desire for change that actually feels aligned with who we are.

This 4-week group offers a thoughtful space to revisit resolutions with curiosity, compassion, and a values-based lens.

Together, we’ll explore the emotions, expectations, and patterns that shape how we approach change and what it might look like to create resolutions that feel more grounded, sustainable, and authentic.

⭐️ Revising Resolutions Group Therapy:

🗓️ Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026
💻 Virtual on Zoom
👥 For adults (18+) residing in so-called Ontario
💰 $300 for all 4 sessions (limited sliding scale spots available)
🤝 Facilitated by Nicky Deeb, RP & Malaika Baxter, RP

This small group (4–6 participants) is here to support reflection and offer community in the process of change.

✨ Interested?
Email Nicky or Malaika to schedule a free 20-minute consultation and explore whether the group might be a good fit.
💌 nicky@workinprogressto.ca
💌 malaika@workinprogressto.ca

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🤎 Caregiver Support Group now enrolling for January 2026!Caring for an adult parent, partner, sibling, or loved one can ...
12/16/2025

🤎 Caregiver Support Group now enrolling for January 2026!

Caring for an adult parent, partner, sibling, or loved one can be meaningful… and also heavy, overwhelming, or lonely at times.

This group offers a gentle, inclusive space to slow down, reflect, and connect with others who understand the complexities of caregiving.

Over 5 weekly sessions, we’ll explore the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that can come with supporting someone you love, and how to care for yourself along the way.

🗓️ Mondays, 7:00–8:15 PM (5 sessions) starting January 2026
💻 Virtual (via Zoom)
👥 For adults supporting adult family members or friends
💰 $250 total for the full 5-week group (sliding scale spots available)

Facilitated by Kate Burtis (RN, RP) and Danya Lewis (RN, RP Qualifying), this small group (6–8 participants) is designed to foster connection, understanding, and community for caregivers.

✨ Interested? Email intake@workinprogressto.ca to schedule a free 20-minute consultation and explore whether this group might be a good fit for you.

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💬 Let’s talk about the misconceptions around child therapy.We know that deciding to bring your child to therapy can brin...
11/12/2025

💬 Let’s talk about the misconceptions around child therapy.

We know that deciding to bring your child to therapy can bring up a lot of feelings — uncertainty, guilt, even fear of judgment. You’re not alone in that.

At Work in Progress, our child therapists hear murmurings like “It’s just play,” or “What if it means I’ve failed as a parent?” But therapy isn’t about labeling problems — it’s about giving children a safe, supportive space to express themselves and helping families connect and communicate in new ways.

Play therapy helps children make sense of big feelings, build coping tools, and strengthen emotional regulation — all through the language they know best: play.
Parents are an important part of this process too. You’ll be involved, supported, and guided throughout your child’s therapy journey.

✨ Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, anger, grief, social challenges, or just needs help navigating change, early support can make all the difference.
If you’ve been wondering whether therapy might help your child — this is your sign to reach out.

These reflections were written by one of our child therapists, Jessica Blakeley, who brings warmth, creativity, and deep care to her work. We have child therapy spots available (both in-person and virtual).

🧸 Learn more or book through the link in our bio.

🌍 Did you know? At Work in Progress, our team speaks 11 different languages — and we can provide therapy in 8 of them.To...
10/29/2025

🌍 Did you know? At Work in Progress, our team speaks 11 different languages — and we can provide therapy in 8 of them.

To celebrate the diversity of language within our team, a few of our therapists have shared a meaningful phrase in their own language. We’re not translating them here — instead, we’d love to invite you to join in.

💬 do you know what they say? Drop your interpretations or translations in the comments below!

✨ Welcome Lorraine Hewitt (she/her) ✨ Registered Social Worker, Registered PsychotherapistWe’re so excited to welcome Lo...
10/28/2025

✨ Welcome Lorraine Hewitt (she/her) ✨
Registered Social Worker, Registered Psychotherapist

We’re so excited to welcome Lorraine to Work in Progress! Lorraine brings over 20 years of experience in s*x education, empowerment, and community engagement to her psychotherapy practice. She works primarily with women and couples navigating relationship challenges, s*xual concerns, racial identity, self-esteem, and disordered eating.

Lorraine offers a warm, trauma-informed, and inclusive space for reflection, healing, and growth. Drawing from emotion-focused and narrative therapies, as well as somatic and mindfulness-based techniques, she helps clients connect with their emotions, deepen self-understanding, and move toward a more authentic life grounded in their own values.

Her background in adult s*x education gives her a unique ability to hold space for deeply personal conversations around intimacy, desire, and identity — with compassion, honesty, and care. Lorraine also works with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, racialized individuals, and neurodiverse clients and couples, always approaching therapy through an anti-oppressive, client-centred lens.

🌿 Lorraine is now accepting new clients. Learn more or book a consultation through the link in our bio or by emailing intake@workinprogressto.ca

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨Work in Progress is looking for a Marketing & Community Engagement Manager to join our team.We’re searc...
10/26/2025

✨ We’re Hiring! ✨
Work in Progress is looking for a Marketing & Community Engagement Manager to join our team.

We’re searching for someone who:
🌿 Has experience in marketing or communications
📱 Loves creating meaningful social media content across platforms
🤝 Values connection, collaboration, and community
💛 Feels passionate about mental health advocacy and creative storytelling

This role blends creativity with purpose — you’ll help grow our online presence, support client engagement, and build partnerships that reflect our values of accessibility, inclusion, and authenticity.

If you’re someone who thrives in community and believes mental health care should be human, not corporate — we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Apply or inquire at info@workinprogressto.ca

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1304 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
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