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Learn about Extended Therapy Sessions that provide more time for focused, personalized therapeutic work over1-3 days.
In-person therapy intensives are available in Toronto.
My Teen Won’t Go to School: Understanding School Avoidance and What Can Help
September is underway, but some teens are finding it harder—not easier—to get to school. This guide explains what school avoidance can look like, what may be driving it, and practical steps parents can take without turning every morning into a battle.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Sep 226 min read
Young Adult Counselling in Ontario: What Makes Therapy Effective
Looking for counselling for young adults in Ontario? This blog explores how therapy can support anxiety, emotional regulation, identity, neurodiversity, and life transitions for young adults in Toronto and across Ontario.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Apr 135 min read
How to Find a Teen Therapist in Toronto for Anxiety
Learn how to find the right teen therapist in Toronto for anxiety. This guide explains what to look for in therapy for teens and how therapy can support emotional wellbeing.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Mar 314 min read
Online Therapy for Teens in Ontario: Supporting Teen Mental Health
Online therapy has made teen mental health support more accessible than ever. This article explores how therapy can help teens manage anxiety, navigate life transitions, and develop emotional resilience. Learn how online therapy in Ontario provides a supportive space for teens to talk openly, understand their emotions, and build confidence during challenging stages of life.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Mar 204 min read
Finding a New Perspective: Therapy for Anxiety and Life Transitions
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety or life transitions take hold. Therapy offers a space to pause, gain clarity, and see yourself from a new perspective.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Mar 174 min read
Why Online Therapy is Transforming Teen Mental Health Support Online
Online therapy is making mental health support more accessible for teens and young adults across Ontario. Learn how virtual therapy can help with anxiety, life transitions, and neurodiversity in a flexible and supportive way.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Mar 124 min read
Why 50 Minutes Sometimes Isn't Enough: How Therapy Intensives Support Teens and Young Adults
Why 50 minutes sometimes isn't enough in therapy. Learn how therapy intensives for teens and young adults create space for deeper connection, emotional processing, and meaningful support.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Mar 64 min read
What If Rigid Eating Patterns Once Made Sense?
If your eating patterns feel rigid or hard to loosen, they may have begun as a coping strategy. This article explores how disordered eating develops and how to respond with compassion.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Feb 212 min read
Why High-Achieving Teens and Young Adults Are Vulnerable to Disordered Eating
If you’re high-achieving and feeling pressure around eating, you’re not alone. This article explores how perfectionism and stress can quietly shape eating patterns.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Feb 143 min read
When Eating Becomes a Coping Mechanism
Eating can become a coping mechanism during periods of stress or change. This article explores why eating patterns shift and how to notice them with compassion.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Feb 73 min read
Nervous System Regulation: Myths and Realities
What does nervous system regulation actually mean? This article breaks down common myths and explains how therapists understand stress, recovery, and nervous system responses in an evidence-based way.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Jan 284 min read
Motivation and Anxiety: Why Change Can Feel So Hard
Change does not stall because of a lack of insight or effort. Often, motivation and anxiety collide when the brain is still learning whether something feels safe enough to approach. This post explores why change can feel hard, even when it is deeply wanted, and how pace and learning shape real progress.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Jan 234 min read
Supporting a Teen With Anxiety Without Over-Rescuing
It’s hard to see your teen struggle with anxiety and uncertianty. You want to help, but stepping in too much can keep them stuck. This post shares how to support your teen with calm confidence.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Oct 28, 20253 min read
Procrastination Isn’t Laziness - Understanding What’s Really Going On And How Therapy Can Help
If you’ve ever called yourself lazy because you can’t seem to start something, take a breath - you’re not lazy. You’re likely overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a nervous system pattern that’s trying to protect you. This blog explores how therapy for procrastination helps teens and young adults understand what’s really going on beneath avoidance, reduce shame, and find new ways to move forward with compassion.
kjierstien
Oct 13, 20253 min read
Why Therapy Intensives Are Great for Teens
If you or your teen ever feel like weekly 50-minute therapy sessions aren’t enough, you’re not alone. Many teens need more time to feel comfortable, share openly, and practice coping skills. Therapy intensives give teens the longer sessions they need to build trust, process emotions, and walk away with tools they can use in everyday life.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Sep 16, 20253 min read
How to Manage End-of-Summer Stress
The shift from long summer days to fall routines can feel overwhelming. If you’re feeling anxious or unsettled, you’re not alone. Learn why end-of-summer stress happens, discover practical coping strategies, and explore how therapy can help you manage seasonal transitions with more ease.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Aug 17, 20252 min read
The Benefits of Therapy Intensives: How They Can Save You Time and Money
If you’ve been wondering whether there’s a faster, more cost-effective way to feel better, therapy intensives may be what you need. These focused sessions help you save time, reduce costs, and move through big feelings with lasting change.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Aug 16, 20252 min read
Preparing for Back-to-School: Mental Health Tips for Families
By a Teen Therapist Supporting Anxious Teens and Their Parents As summer winds down, the start of a new school year brings a wave of...
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Aug 4, 20254 min read
Feeling Anxious About Starting University? How Therapy Can Help with the Transition
Starting university can feel overwhelming. Learn how therapy for university transition, using DBT and IFS, can help teens and young adults feel more confident, grounded, and prepared for what’s ahead.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Aug 1, 20254 min read
Why Integrating DBT and IFS Is the Fastest Path to Trauma Healing (And Why Intensives Work Even Better)
Healing from trauma doesn’t have to take years. This post explores how integrating DBT and IFS can accelerate trauma recovery, especially through therapy intensives designed for teens and young adults seeking faster, lasting relief.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Jul 9, 20254 min read
I am a trauma therapist in Toronto, supporting teens, young adults, and parents who are navigating the impact of trauma, anxiety, burnout, and overwhelming life experiences. Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, I offer trauma-informed therapy to help you process what’s weighing you down, understand your emotional patterns, and rebuild a stronger relationship with yourself. My approach helps you gain clarity, heal past wounds, and create the confidence and connection you’ve been craving. I offer in-person therapy in Toronto and online sessions across Ontario.
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