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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.
Young Adult Therapy in Ontario for Burnout, Anxiety, and Life Transitions
Feeling burnt out, anxious, or stuck? This blog explores how young adult therapy in Ontario can help you better understand what you are carrying and find more sustainable ways to cope.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Apr 176 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
Young Adult Therapy in Ontario: Navigating Anxiety, Identity, and Life Transitions
Young adulthood can bring anxiety, identity questions, and major life transitions. Learn how therapy can support young adults across Ontario and when therapy intensives might help work move forward faster.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Apr 84 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
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
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
Navigating December Burnout When You’re Struggling With Low Mood or Overwhelm
December can make stress, low mood, and burnout feel heavier. Learn why winter symptoms shift, what to look for, and how to support yourself -including when a 3-hour therapy intensive might help.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Nov 30, 20254 min read
Therapy Intensives for Young Adults: A Reset Before Exams and the Holidays
When Everything Starts to Pile Up If you’re a student or young professional, this time of year can feel like a pressure cooker. Exams, project deadlines, performance reviews, and the holidays - all packed into the same few weeks. You might notice your sleep slipping, motivation fading, or anxiety spiking. Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside but feeling disconnected or on edge inside. This is often when people tell themselves, “I’ll deal with this later.” But late
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Nov 3, 20254 min read
What If CBT-I Didn’t Work For My Insomnia?
Even when you’ve done everything “right,” insomnia can still linger. If CBT-I didn’t work, there’s still hope. Discover how IFS and DBT therapy can help you understand the deeper emotional patterns behind sleeplessness and restore balance to your mind, body, and rest.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Oct 15, 20254 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
Therapy Intensives Can Help You Heal in Weeks, Not Years
Feeling stuck in therapy? Traditional 50-minute sessions can make change feel slow. Therapy intensives create space for deeper work and faster breakthroughs, helping you move forward in weeks, not years.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Sep 3, 20253 min read
The Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health
Sleep and mental health are deeply connected. If you’re lying awake at night with racing thoughts or waking up feeling unrested, you’re not alone. This blog explores how anxiety, stress, or trauma can disrupt sleep, and how therapy can help you break the cycle, improve sleep quality, and feel more balanced during the day.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Aug 24, 20253 min read
How Therapy Intensives Help You Move Forward When You Feel Stuck
Feeling stuck can leave you frustrated and discouraged, especially if progress feels slow. Therapy intensives offer the space and focus to go deeper, break old patterns, and create lasting breakthroughs. Learn how intensives can help you move forward with clarity, self-trust, and renewed motivation.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Aug 24, 20254 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
The Many Ways Therapy Intensives Can Support Individuals and Relationships
f you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling to communicate, therapy intensives for relationships give you the focused time to work through challenges and truly be heard. In one powerful weekend, you can rebuild trust, deepen understanding, and create a stronger connection with the person who matters most.
Kristin Kurian, RP, MHSc, MA
Aug 10, 20253 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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