You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out to Start
A lot of people come to therapy feeling stuck, tired, or unsure where to begin. That's okay. You don't need the right words. You don't need to know exactly what's wrong.
You just need to show up. We'll figure out the rest together.
At Théla Psychotherapy Clinic in Markham, we offer one-on-one therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship stress, burnout, and more. Our sessions are warm, focused, and built around you — not a script.
✓ In-person in Markham | ✓ Virtual across Ontario, BC & Alberta | ✓ Insurance accepted
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
- You feel anxious, overwhelmed, or on edge — and you're not sure why
- You've tried to feel better on your own but keep ending up in the same place
- You look fine on the outside but feel like you're falling apart inside
- Past experiences are still affecting you today
- You feel disconnected — from yourself, from others, or from your life
- You're exhausted from just getting through the day
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You are not broken. What you're feeling makes sense. And things can get better.
What Makes Théla Different
We Help You Heal — Not Just Cope
Many therapists teach you how to manage what you're feeling. That can help. But at Théla, we also work on the root causes — so you're not just getting through the day, you're actually moving forward.
Therapy in Your Language Bonny offers sessions in English, Mandarin (普通话), and Cantonese (廣東話). Renata offers sessions in English and Portuguese. You can say exactly what you mean — in the language that feels most like home.
Specialized Trauma Care We use EMDR therapy — a proven method for healing trauma, PTSD, and painful memories. You don't have to talk through every detail. EMDR works with your brain to process what's been stuck.
14+ Years of ADHD Coaching Experience Bonny has spent over 14 years working with adults and teens with ADHD. She understands how a neurodivergent brain works — and she'll help you work with yours, not against it.
Therapy Dogs Emma & Evee Our certified therapy dogs are available for in-person sessions in Markham. They have a way of making the room feel safer — without saying a word.
Culturally Informed Care We understand what it means to be a newcomer, to navigate two cultures, or to carry experiences that many therapists don't fully get. Your background matters here — and it shapes how we work with you.
How We Work With You
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Somatic & Body-Based Therapy
Couples Therapy (Gottman Method)
Canine-Assisted Therapy
Who We Help
We work with adults across Markham, York Region, and the GTA — and virtually across Ontario, BC, and Alberta.
Anxiety & Panic Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, OCD, phobias
Depression & Low Mood Major depression, persistent low mood, burnout, hopelessness, grief
Trauma & PTSD Childhood trauma, domestic violence, sexual trauma, refugee trauma, complex PTSD, racial trauma
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) We offer an integrated approach that combines DBT skills with trauma processing and emotion-focused work — for clients who want to go deeper than symptom management
Neurodivergent Adults ADHD, autism, executive function challenges, emotional dysregulation, burnout from masking
Newcomers & Immigrants Immigration stress, cultural adjustment, intergenerational conflict, identity — in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Life Transitions & Identity Grief, breakups, career changes, burnout, LGBTQ2S+ identity, cultural belonging
High Achievers & Professionals Perfectionism, imposter syndrome, functioning well on the outside while struggling inside
What Clients Say
"I had tried therapy before and it didn't really help. This felt different — like someone actually understood what I was going through."
— Former BPD client, Richmond Hill
"Finding a therapist who speaks Cantonese and truly understands immigrant family life was something I didn't think I'd find. It made everything easier."
— Cantonese-speaking client, Markham
How It Works
Your Therapy Journey with Théla
Step 1 — Book a Free 15-Minute Call No pressure. No commitment. Just a quick chat to see if we're the right fit for you. You can ask anything.
Step 2 — Your First Session You share what's going on. We listen. Together we figure out your goals and what kind of support will help most.
Step 3 — Weekly Sessions Most clients start with weekly 50-minute sessions. We adjust the pace and approach as we go.
Step 4 — Real Change We give you tools and strategies to use between sessions too — so healing keeps happening outside the room.
No rigid programs. No one-size-fits-all. Just real support built around you.
In-Person & Virtual Options
In-Person — Markham, Ontario. Our office is at 3 Centre Street, Suite 202, Markham — with parking and easy access for clients in Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Scarborough, and North York.
Virtual — Ontario, BC & Alberta. Secure video sessions available throughout Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Evening and weekend appointments available.
Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?
You've taken an important step by exploring your therapy options. Whether you're dealing with specific symptoms, navigating life transitions, processing past experiences, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, individual therapy offers a path forward.
At Théla, we're committed to providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that honors your unique background, experiences, and needs. You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You just need to be willing to show up and engage with the process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Individual Therapy
Not all therapy is the same — and not every therapist is the right fit for every person. At Théla, we use specialized approaches like EMDR and IFS that go beyond traditional talk therapy. If you want, tell us what didn't work before. We'll be honest about whether we can offer something different.
It depends on what you're working through. Some people feel a real shift in 3–6 months. Others benefit from longer support. We check in regularly and adjust as we go — you're always in the loop.
Many extended health plans in Canada cover Registered Psychotherapist services. We offer direct billing to most major providers including Green Shield, Manulife, and Sun Life. We also accept EAP referrals billed directly to your provider. Contact us to confirm your coverage before your first session.
You don't have to. We always start with safety and trust first. With EMDR, you don't even need to talk through the details. We only go where you're ready to go.
You're not. We work with complex presentations — trauma, BPD, emotional dysregulation, and more. If another therapist said you were "too much," we'd like to work with you.
Yes. Bonny offers fully fluent therapy in English, Mandarin (普通话), and Cantonese (廣東話). Renata offers therapy in English and Portuguese.
Yes. Virtual sessions are available across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Many clients prefer it for convenience — it works just as well as in-person for most concerns.
Most clients start weekly to build momentum. As things improve, you might move to every two weeks or monthly. We figure this out together based on what works for you.
No — only psychiatrists and physicians can prescribe medication. But we're happy to work alongside your doctor or psychiatrist as part of your care team.
Areas We Serve
In-person therapy in Markham. Virtual therapy across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta — including Toronto, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Scarborough, North York, Mississauga, Brampton, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, and beyond.
