Bloom Rising Psychotherapy

04/07/2026

Hi Whitby 🌿

I’m a therapist and founder of Bloom Rising Psychotherapy, offering virtual + in-person sessions ✨

I support anxiety, ADHD, overwhelm, relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions using approaches like compassion-focused therapy, CBT, IFS, solution-focused & narrative therapy 💬

If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or wanting to reconnect with yourself, therapy can help you move forward in a way that feels aligned 🤍

Now accepting new clients (limited spots) — feel free to message me to connect!

💻www.bloomrisingpsychotherapy.ca
✉️www.bloomrisingpsychotherapy@outlook.com
📍 101 Mary Street West, Suite 202, Whitby, Ontario

In person and online therapy in Whitby Ontario supporting children, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD/Autism, self-esteem, post-secondary school stress/career burnout, women's health challenges (PCOS & Endometriosis), etc.

04/04/2026

Your inner critic isn’t the enemy, it’s a protective part that learned to be loud to keep you safe.

But harsh doesn’t ≠ helpful.

Next time it shows up, try this:
✨ “A part of me is feeling critical right now.”
✨ “What are you trying to protect me from?”
✨ “Thank you… but I need support, not attack.”

You don’t have to force yourself to silence your inner critic. You can understand it, soften it, and lead it with compassion.💝

Because growth doesn’t come from shame, it comes from safety. ✨

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03/14/2026

Big overhead lights are NOT welcome here. Last thing I want is a space that makes you feel like you’re in a hospital. NO thank you🙅🏼‍♀️ Our nervous systems are already dealing with enough. Small lights only kind of office please💡

What do other neuroaffirming therapists do to make their space comfy for clients? Let me know in the comments down below ⬇️😊

02/20/2026

Here to listen, not judge. To reflect, not fix. To empower, not pressure. Therapy, but make it cozy, compassionate, and totally neuroaffirming. 🛋️🌿☕️

02/09/2026

Accepting New Clients Online & in-person in Whitby, ON. ✨️

Main areas of support include assisting with:
🎓 Post-secondary students navigating academic stress, burnout, and anxiety along with adults navigating career stress
🧠 Neurodivergent individuals (ADHD & Autism) working on self-understanding, emotion regulation, & relationship challenges
🌸 Women’s health concerns including PCOS and Endometriosis, focusing on emotional wellbeing, self-compassion, and chronic illness grief

Approaches include: CBT, compassion focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, solution focused, ACT, DBT, IFS Informed, Trauma-Focused CBT, person centered, and somatic techniques.

Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, or life changes, therapy can be a space to feel seen, supported, and empowered.

📅 Availability: Weekdays (mornings, afternoons & some evenings). Virtual/Phone therapy available Mon-Thurs. In-person therapy available on Fridays from 9to4.

💬 Book your free 15-minute consultation: www.bloomrisingpsychotherapy.ca

In person and online therapy in Whitby Ontario supporting children, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD/Autism, self-esteem, post-secondary school stress/career burnout, women's health challenges (PCOS & Endometriosis), etc.

02/06/2026

Stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out? 😫 We've all been there before.

Here are 5 simple steps you can take in the moment:

🫁1. Pause and breathe slowly for 1–2 minutes.
Let your body settle before you do anything else.

😴2. Name what you’re feeling.
Say quietly: “I’m overwhelmed,” or “I’m exhausted.”

❌️3. Lower your load immediately.
Pick one thing to drop, delay, or delegate.

🥗4. Care for your body right now.
Drink water, eat something small, or move gently.

🚶‍♂️5. Choose one tiny reset.
Take a short walk, sit in silence, or do something soothing for 5 minutes.

If stress or burnout feels constant or unmanageable, therapy can help you understand what’s driving it and build sustainable ways to cope, set boundaries, and feel better in your body and your life.

Bloom rising is accepting new clients currently virtually and in-person during weekdays ✨️ Online booking available in the bio.

01/31/2026

Reflecting on my trip to costa rica, I learned that the journey rarely looks the way we imagine it. We can never predict what will happen to us, yet, we can choose a path toward healing, awareness, and deeper connection that allows ourselves to grow as long as there is compassion and a willing heart🌿🤍
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01/18/2026

🌴 Vacation Notice - Bloom Rising will be closed January 19 to 26. Emails and inquiries will be answered upon return.

💻To book, reschedule, or manage appointments, please visit
www.bloomrisingpsychotherapy.ca
 
🚨If this is an urgent matter or you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact local emergency services or a crisis support line in your area:

Durham Mental Health Services - 905-666-0483
 
Kids Help Phone - call 1-800-688-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
 
Distress Centre Durham - 905-430-2522
 
Su***de Crisis Helpline - Talk or Text  9-8-8

01/12/2026

Self-sabotage often shows up as your mind’s way of keeping you “safe,” even if it backfires. 🔐 🧠 Using Compassion-Focused CBT and Internal Family Systems (IFS), therapy can help you understand your inner parts, soothe shame, and respond with compassion instead of self-criticism.

Together, we can break old patterns and guide you toward healthier, more empowering choices. 🙌🥗🤍

Book a free 15 min consultation using the link in my bio or go to www.bloomrisingpsychotherapy.janeapp.com

01/09/2026

Someday you’ll get a voice in your head telling you all the reasons you shouldn’t take the next step. Its very important you ignore that voice and take the next step anyways ✨️

Your 20s is all about finding yourself and figuring out the life you want to live. Don't let fear or self doubt be in control of your decisions. You absolutely can do anything that you set your mind to.

In 2025 I took the biggest step quitting my full time 9-5 job to pursue counselling full time. It was scary and there were moments of extreme anxiety. However, I am so glad I took that step. Feeling extremely grateful and appreciative to all my clients, mentors, loved ones, and colleagues making Bloom Rising Psychotherapy possible. 🪷

My younger self would be so proud to see where I am today 👧 This is your reminder to trust in yourself, make mistakes, and have fun during every moment.

01/07/2026

If you’ve ever thought “I know what to do… so why can’t I do it?”, you’re not broken. 🩷

ADHD affects the brain’s ability to execute, not its ability to understand. It’s about the gap between knowing and doing. 📝

Support, compassion, and the right strategies make a real difference. You deserve support, not shame.

Bloom Rising Psychotherapy is neuro-friendly supporting children 10+, teens, and adults looking for ways to bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Accepting new clients online with limited in person availability. 💻

12/15/2025

🚫ADHD burnout is often mistaken for laziness, but here's the truth, they are not the same.

🔋Burnout looks like wanting to do the thing and feeling completely drained anyway.
Laziness is a lack of desire, not a lack of capacity.

🌧If your brain feels foggy, tasks feel overwhelming, and rest doesn’t actually restore you, you’re not failing, you’re burned out. And that deserves compassion, not criticism.

🪷At Bloom Rising, we support neurodivergent minds in learning how to work with their nervous systems, not against them.

✨️ Accepting New Clients in person & online
🗓 Online Booking via www.bloomrisingpsychotherapy.janeapp.com
✉️ bloomrisingpsychotherapy@outlook.com