Angela and Kate met while working in an alternative education setting and bonded over shared values: a love of creativity and relational therapeutic care. They quickly started dreaming about opening a practice together\u2014 and the result is a calming, comfortable, decidedly un-medical clinic. Every client is greeted warmly by an experienced administrator, Brittany Williamson, who\u2019s been known to play with kids in the waiting room (and keeps chocolates at the front desk).<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s so important to remove the stigma. A lot of people here are trying therapy for the first time, and they\u2019re having a positive experience,\u201d says Angela.<\/p>\n
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Each therapist at The Grove Therapy Collective operates their own practice within the shared space, but they all work closely together to ensure clients experience a consistent and compassionate standard of care. The practices running out of the clinic alongside Kate and Angela are Allannah Reed, Kylie Gallant and Jordan Campeau.<\/p>\n
All the therapists at the clinic are committed to removing barriers and meeting clients where they are, sometimes literally. There have been a number of times that they\u2019ve met with clients in their vehicle because the client doesn\u2019t feel able to enter the space. The therapists also offer \u2018walk-and-talk\u2019 sessions as a lower-pressure option.<\/p>\n
People come to The Grove Therapy Collective for many reasons, including everyday stress, repairing relationships, finding connection, and addressing longer-term generational trauma. \u201cSome people appreciate having a space to process and receive some neutral and compassionate feedback,\u201d explains Angela.<\/p>\n
The clinic can also offer therapy sessions \u2018in tandem,\u2019 meaning that if a child sees one clinician and their parent sees another, they will do their best to arrange appointments for the same time, to alleviate the stress of scheduling and drop-offs. They also offer creative and play-based therapies like art therapy, sandtray, and Relationship Development Intervention. The clinic\u2019s therapy can be easily adapted for safety and sensory considerations, to accommodate children and youth with autism and other high support needs.<\/p>\n
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The clinic also offers specific therapy groups, which they\u2019re looking to expand in the near future. One is the Grove Girls Psychotherapy Group, for girls aged 7-10. Another upcoming group is beginning in July.\u00a0The founders of Grove Therapy Collective will be offering \u2018Art Flow at The Grove,\u2019 an ongoing monthly group for individuals aged 16+. There will be a number of groups and services offered out of the Grove in the months to come. A monthly newsletter will provide information on upcoming events and clinic offerings.<\/p>\n
The Grove Therapy Collective currently has clinicians who can start seeing clients immediately. They\u2019re able to help clients navigate eligible funding supports, including private insurance providers and programs like NIHB and OAP. The clinic\u2019s administrator also has expertise about programs and financial subsidies in the community, and is happy to help out anyone who calls.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to honour a no-wrong-door policy to the community,\u201d says Kate. \u201cWhether or not our therapy would be a good fit for you, you can still call and be connected to where you need to be connected to.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cA grove is a group of trees that grow together:\u00a0like the grove of trees that inspired our name, we believe we\u2019re stronger together. Whether you\u2019re seeking support for yourself, your family, or your wider community, we welcome you here: a grounded, connected space where healing and growth take root.\u201d<\/p>\n