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Mental Health Therapy Services in Thunder Bay
At Wellspring, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families. Our team of experienced social workers and psychotherapists specializes in trauma-focused care, utilizing modalities such as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and EFT to address a wide range of psychological challenges. We have evolved from supporting Indigenous communities through residential school trauma to offering culturally affirming services across Northwestern Ontario, emphasizing holistic healing and resilience.Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our telehealth options and partnerships with programs like NIHB and Teach for Canada EAP. We believe in empowering clients through personalized care, fostering emotional wellbeing, and navigating life's transitions with skill and compassion.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Telehealth Services
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Art & Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-focused therapy with 20+ years of clinical expertise.
- Our team provides culturally affirming care for Indigenous communities.
- Telehealth services ensure accessibility across Northwestern Ontario.
- We utilize evidence-based modalities like DBT, CBT, and EFT.
- 24/7 crisis support for urgent mental health needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized psychotherapy sessions tailored to address individual mental health challenges, including trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches like DBT and CBT to foster emotional resilience. Clients benefit from a safe, confidential space to explore personal growth and healing.
Telehealth Services
Accessible mental health care delivered via secure video conferencing for clients in remote areas like Fort Severn and Lac Seul. This service ensures continuity of care for Indigenous communities and others requiring culturally informed therapy without geographic barriers.
Psychedelic Integration Therapy
Specialized therapy to process experiences with psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin. Our clinicians help clients integrate insights from these journeys into daily life, focusing on harm reduction and addressing trauma or spiritual exploration in a therapeutic context.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions, such as the Circle of Extraordinary Men, offering mutual support for male survivors of sexual abuse. These groups emphasize shared experiences, confidentiality, and collective healing through guided discussions and therapeutic activities.
Crisis Counseling
Immediate mental health assistance available 24/7 for individuals facing acute emotional distress. Our team provides DBT phone coaching and connects clients to local crisis resources, ensuring timely intervention during critical moments.
People
Louise McKissick
Founder, Lead Clinician
Louise McKissick is a seasoned psychotherapist with expertise in DBT, CBT, and narrative therapies. She combines academic research with lived experience, offering innovative care and leading studies on psychedelic integration at NOSM University.
Rachel Varghese
Clinical Practitioner
Rachel Varghese specializes in strength-based approaches for families and children with special needs. Her work focuses on grief, loss, and trauma, utilizing CBT and motivational interviewing to empower clients toward their goals.
Christine Galati
Clinical Practitioner
Christine Galati brings 30 years of experience in trauma-informed care for adults and youth. Her practice emphasizes creating safe therapeutic spaces to address violence, grief, and emotional distress through personalized, client-centered strategies.
Questions
What types of therapy does Wellspring offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities like DBT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness-based therapies, along with psychedelic integration and telehealth services.
How can therapy help with trauma?
Our trauma-focused therapies address symptoms of PTSD, intergenerational trauma, and critical incidents through personalized treatment plans, fostering resilience and emotional healing in a safe environment.
Are services covered by insurance?
Fee-for-service sessions are eligible for reimbursement through EHB plans. NIHB and Teach for Canada EAP programs cover eligible clients, ensuring accessible mental health care options.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we provide telehealth services across Northwestern Ontario, including remote communities, to ensure accessible and culturally informed mental health support.
What crisis support is available?
Our 24/7 crisis line connects clients to immediate support, including DBT phone coaching and local resources like the CMHA crisis line at 346-8282.
How do I refer a client for services?
Healthcare professionals can refer clients through our streamlined process, with minimal wait times and coverage via NIHB or fee-for-service arrangements.
