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Boutique style mental health and wellness service office for professionals and families. Virtual & In-Person options By appointment only.

Virtual Services PHIPA compliant

11/22/2025

An amazing collaboration with James Cockfield last evening. A group of 12 people gathered to learn about holistic retirement and the need for transitional planning. Semi-retirement is a real option for people who have worked and saved for years!

Attendees learned about the importance of balancing health and financial needs as you age and the exciting science on ways to promote longevity and lifestyle that you deserve.

Meeting with a financial advisor and therapist when you make significant changes in life can help you plan with care and with financial facts that yield relief.

New referrals accepted.

11/21/2025

Last evening, James Cockfield and I presented to a group of 12 people interested in making semi-retirement a possibility. We punctuated the point that wellness is based on more than money!

Of course, financial health is a domain of wellness! Physical, mental, and social wellness are also important! Being honest about your personal self-assessment will help guide you to make the right decisions for yourself and the people you love.

When regular activities become burdensome, or you would rather putter on life outside of work while sitting at your desk, or if you feel that you have outgrown the need to be managed, then it is likely time to rethink your purpose at work.

Continuing to work in spaces that wear you down unreasonably, disregard or underutilize your talents, or lack deserved rewards and affirmations can make you ill. Stress continues to be identified as having significantly negative impacts on human health. Finding strategies to reduce your stress is a wise choice at middle age and beyond.

Creating a mind set for retirement is also suggested to occur within 5 years of your planned retirement date. Leaving on your terms is far healthier than feeling pushed out of your workplace.

James and I recommend “planning” with your financial advisor and a therapist such as myself who can help you think about your fit future and how to make that happen!

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11/04/2025

Happy to announce an amazing Free collaboration with James Cockfield on Thursday Nov 20th at 7:15 pm at 2183 Queen St East. This seminar will help you to continue to grow your Best Life as you age! Come to learn more about current exciting research on ageing well and when and how to make your money work for you & your lifestyle aspirations.

Suitable for anyone with interests in making semi-retirement a reality now or in the near future. Transitioning to retirement may be more challenging than it seems at first.

Exploring options that support a creative and exciting semi-retirement a reality!

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10/28/2025

Securing a credentialed and experienced therapist is one of the best gifts to self as you age! Speaking your truth safely allows you to gain clarity on life and what’s next for you!

If you have never had a therapist, it is not as scary as it might seem. If you feel judged or uncomfortable than start over by interviewing another therapist! There is likely someone right for you.

Look for therapists with years of experiences in the field especially with a history of employment in public sector institutions where professional conduct is strengthened by litigious considerations. This will provide you with an extra layer of assurance that your personal stories are in good hands.

Like many other professional areas of expertise, real experience matters! If you are looking for skilled registered social workers who truly get life & the importance of your mental health - then Lakeside Wellness Therapy is one spot for you to check out and explore.

10/21/2025

Finding a therapist who can help your relationship is a worthwhile investment of time and money. Taking the long view, love changes like the seasons as couples age. Deciding on the tone of your relationship over time is really up to the two of you.

A couples care therapist will help the two of you to identify aspects about your relationship that you wish to keep & grow over the years, and others that perhaps you may decide to let go.

Dr. Laura continues to provide practical advice for couples that feels as comfortable as a homemade bowl of grandma’s chicken soup!

Take time to find the right marriage or couples counsellor for the two you! Long term love is real.l & easier to sustain than you might think or believe.

New referrals accepted.

10/15/2025

Compassionate, client-centered care for individuals, couples, and families in Toronto. We offer registered social work services, mental health support, trauma-informed therapy, and holistic wellness programs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or personal growth, our licensed professionals are here to help. Virtual and in-person sessions available. Book your free consultation or session today.

10/10/2025

Thanksgiving rituals with family,
neighbours, & friends help to enact your gratitude list. In privileged countries such as Canada, we have so many reasons to be grateful.

Review your gratitude list and be specific about the reasons you are grateful for the important people in your life - by birth or choice. Remind yourself about the “reliables” in your life and the people who are always there for you unconditionally. List them by name and highlight the ways this person has increased your gratitude for them.

You may wish to enjoy a traditional Turkey Thanksgiving and/or enhance it with a cultural flair of your own. The point is to share time and a delicious meal with the ones you love in thanksgiving to the blessings in your life.

Happy Thanksgiving to you & your loved ones. If you do find yourself alone this Thanksgiving, consider volunteering at the Good Sheppard Refuge or Fred Victor Mission where hot meals are prepared for unhoused and homeless people.

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🍽 🥘

10/08/2025

Happy to announce that I have relocated to the Teaching Space in Beaches East York! Located on the south side of Danforth just east of Woodbine, this flexible in-person meeting space is located next to Poured Coffee and Home Hardware! Thanks to Andrea for a warm welcome. Student rates available! coffee

10/05/2025

Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates spotlights Federal Ministers Jason Kenny & Judy Sgro. Ongoing commitment to refugees settling safely in Canada, retired Kenny & Minister Sgro remain steadfast in protecting ever shrinking Christian communities in the Middle East. Canada is a safe place for all newcomers. Let’s keep it that way!

10/03/2025

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith opened the doors to his podcast interview with the former Federal Minister of the Environment & Climate Change, Catherine McKenna. Her newly published book, “Run like a girl” hopes to inspire women to serve in Canadian politics.

Having witnessed the public chaos & personal attacks waged at her during her tenure in office, her book is a true testament of her resilience and commitment to the health & wellness of women in public life, democracy, & the planet. Catherine expressed her concern for all Canadians, and particularly reminds us about the risks to women who hold a public profile.

For most of us watching and following Canadian politics closely, the unfolding of Minister McKenna’s history was shocking to witness.

In my view, Catherine has earned the right to enjoy her life in wellness, and to express and own her story with all of us. She is an amazing role model for Canadian high achieving women who aspire to help and change society for the good of all!

Thanks for your service to both Catherine & Nate from the local community of Beaches East York!

Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates spotlights wellness in our midst!!!

09/24/2025

Effective leaders play to their strengths and unleash their team! Dr. John Maxwell’s book, The Self Aware Leader is an excellent reflection of an accomplished leader. His wisdom gentle weaves his personal professional experiences with profound philosophical concepts from diverse social-cultural perspectives.

When things go wrong in the workplace, Dr.Maxwell advises that you examine your own leadership and those above you. Similar to most Executive Coaching models, the singular recommendation is for leaders to turn inwards and reflect on what you as the team leader have done to create or exacerbate the problem.

Complex workplaces with many layers of supervision, may blur the lines of leadership. In his view, people quit people, not companies, and are typically leaving poor or inadequate supervisors.

Psychotherapy-Informed Coaching allows you to safely explore personal triggers to people in your workplace and to move beyond unconscious baggage that blocks your ability to lead well.

Self-Aware Leaders are needed now more than ever! Chaotic workplaces have grown post-COVID and continue to create strife for people required to return to office-based environments with colleagues.

Trauma histories impact your ability to lead effectively in good mental health. Ongoing symptoms of anxiety, panic and high stress may be related to historical trauma triggered unconsciously by your organization that beckons your attention.

Take the brave step to grow more aware of your own leadership style and what might be happening to you & your team.

Honestly question whether you are a “climber” or a “connector” at work. Do you genuinely care about your team members or are you focused on your personal growth and advancement? What are the team dynamics that follow your decisions and actions at work?

I look forward to working with you to unleash your personal leadership strengths & to grow your team in shared purpose to succeed.

Reserve your free 15 minute consult here. New referrals accepted.
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09/16/2025

The health habits you develop and sustain over a lifetime are proven to impact your mental health and wellness as you age.

Cardio-care, brain warriors, and muscle centric ageing all point to the importance of food choices, physical exercise, and healthy relationships with family & friends.

Hope lies in the reality that healing happens! People can recover after heart attacks, strokes, acute mental illnesses. and physical injuries.

Healing is also possible after traumatic life events such as divorce, death, job loss, infidelity and more.

Learning what works best for you in a collaborative milieu is key to moving forward on your health and wellness goals. Lifestyle factors do impact health and offsets some of the harm caused by illnesses such as cancer or dementia.

If you are serious about feeling well, connect with a credentialed health provider for your current needs.

Psychotherapy-Informed coaching is a holistic model created for individuals aware of trauma in their lives and how it impacts or worse yet, haunts them. Learning to identify these impacts and manage symptoms leads to improved overall mental health and wellness.

Do. Think. Feel Well!

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Friday	7am - 3pm

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