The Growth & Wellness Therapy Centre

03/08/2026

Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day 💜
We are incredibly proud to be a team made up primarily of women who bring compassion, strength, and dedication to the work we do every day. Our staff shows up to support, listen, and hold space for our community with care and understanding.
Today we celebrate the women on our team and the many women we have the privilege of supporting. Thank you for the resilience, leadership, and kindness you bring to this space each day.

02/23/2026

Let’s start off the week feeling grounded!

If Mondays feel overwhelming, try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique:
👀 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can touch
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

It’s a simple way to reset, refocus, and bring yourself back to the present moment.

New week. Fresh start. One breath at a time.

02/19/2026

🌿Meet Aakhansha Varghese, RP (Qualifying)! 🌿

You might recognize her from her time with us as a therapy intern, and we’re so excited to now welcome her in her new role as a therapist at Growth & Wellness Therapy Centre! Aakhansha offers compassionate individual and child therapy both online and in person, supporting clients through anxiety, grief, emotional regulation challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns.

With a warm, trauma-informed and client-centred approach, she integrates evidence-based practices like mindfulness, CBT, and compassion-focused therapy to create a safe, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental space where clients can build resilience and feel truly heard.

She also offers services in Hindi, helping make therapy more accessible and inclusive for diverse communities. Contact us today to book with Aakhansha!

02/17/2026

Welcome, Team 069! 🎉

We’re excited to partner with a group of talented students from the U of T Engineering Strategies and Practice II course who are working with us to develop practical solutions to help our office run more efficiently!

Their fresh perspectives, analytical thinking, and collaborative spirit are already making an impact and we are so grateful for the opportunity to work together.
Stay tuned as we share more about the innovative ideas they’re bringing to Growth Wellness Therapy Centre!

02/10/2026

🍓🥕 We’re excited to welcome a new Registered Dietitian to our team! 🥕🍓

Meet Shreya Sharma, RD!
🌿Shreya brings over 8 years of education and experience in nutrition and dietetics, with a warm, realistic approach to health that meets you where you are.🌿

🥕Shreya supports clients with:
Family & pediatric nutrition
Prenatal & postnatal nutrition
Digestive health, blood sugar, heart & liver health
Emotional eating and building healthy habits

🍓In-person and virtual services are available, including:
Nutrition assessments & counselling
Personalized meal planning
Follow-up support & goal tracking
Care for all ages (6 months+)

Whether you’re caring for your family, navigating pregnancy, or working on your own relationship with food, Shreya is here to support you every step of the way!

Book a FREE consultation today!
Email us: info@growthwellnesstherapy.com
Phone: (647)243-4235

02/08/2026

🌿 Upcoming Events at GWTC 🌿

We’re excited to share what’s coming up this February! We offer supportive, community based groups designed to meet you where you are. From trauma sensitive yoga to grief and chronic illness support, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

🧘‍♀️ Online Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: 8 Week starting on Sunday, February 8th
🐾 In-person Pet Loss & Bereavement Support: Tuesday, February 10th
💻 Online Chronic Illness & Pain Support: Thursday, February 26th

Reach out to us today by email or by phone!
📱(647)234-4235
📧 info@growthwellnesstherapy.com

01/26/2026

01/18/2026

🌿Welcome to the team, Savannah Yutman! 🌿

We’re so happy to have Savannah join us. She brings a calm, down to earth approach and focuses on creating a space where people feel comfortable, supported, and understood. Savannah integrates modalities such as trauma-informed therapy, person-centred work, strengths-based approaches, and mindfulness-based practices, and enjoys working with clients as they navigate life’s ups and downs, building confidence, and clarity.

We feel grateful to have her on our team and cant wait for you to meet her! If you are looking for therapy support, or know someone who is, consider booking a free consult with Savannah today!

Contact us today to book a free consultation
Phone: (647)243-4235
Email: info@growthwellnesstherapy.com

01/14/2026

🌿 Mindfulness for Managing Stress 🌿

Feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Take a pause and give yourself space to breathe, reset, and reconnect.

Join our Mindfulness and Stress Relief Group, facilitated by Thomas Lai, Embodied Mindfulness Practitioner. This supportive group will introduce simple, practical mindfulness practices, including grounding, breathing, and self-compassion to help reduce stress and support emotional well-being.

When: Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00pm-8:00pm
Platform: Online via Zoom
Price: $10 + HST

Reach out to us today to register!
Phone: (647) 243-4235
Email: info@growthwellnesstherapy.com

01/04/2026

🌿 What a year GWTC! 🌿

2025 brought growth, learning, community outreach, and so many meaningful connections. Thank you to our incredible clients and team for making this year so special.

We can’t wait to see what’s ahead. 🌿

12/10/2025

We are so excited to welcome Falia Damianakis to the team at The Growth & Wellness Therapy Centre!

Falia is a highly experienced Registered Psychotherapist with over 25 years providing care and support in hospital and community settings. She brings expertise in supporting individuals, families, and groups, especially those dealing with substance use, complex mental health challenges, grief, loss, chronic illness, trauma, and more.

Falia uses modalities such as CBT, DBT, harm reduction, mindfulness, somatic work, and bereavement therapy. She is currently accepting new clients and offers both in-person and online sessions.

We feel grateful to have her on board and can’t wait for you to meet her! If you’re looking for therapy support, or know someone who is, consider booking a free consult with Falia today.

Contact us today to book a free consultation
Phone: (647)243-4235
Email: info@growthwellnesstherapy.com

11/15/2025

Saturday reminder:
Sometimes the biggest changes begin with the smallest steps.

We love this quote from Mel Robbins because it captures what we witness every day in therapy. Real transformation often starts with one brave moment, choosing yourself, choosing healing, choosing a new direction.

If you’re ready to connect with one of our practitioners, we’d love to hear from you. You can reach us by email at info@growthwellnesstherapy.com or give us a call at (647) 243-4235.