Psychotherapy Services
Anxiety. Depression. Trauma. Constant overthinking. Relationship struggles. Feeling stuck even though you're doing everything you can.
Many of our clients are successful in many areas of life—but internally they're exhausted. They find themselves trapped in anxious thoughts, overwhelmed by stress, navigating trauma, struggling with relationships, or simply feeling disconnected from the life they want to live.
At HopeStart, we help individuals move beyond simply coping. Through evidence-based psychotherapy, we'll help you understand what's keeping you stuck, develop practical skills, and build a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and true to who you are.
Therapy at HopeStart is about more than reducing symptoms. Together, we identify the patterns keeping you stuck and develop practical strategies that help you move toward lasting emotional wellness.
In-person and virtual psychotherapy across Ontario.
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Group Therapy
Group therapy offers a supportive and professionally facilitated environment where individuals can learn new skills, gain insight, and connect with others facing similar challenges.
Led by a licensed and registered psychotherapist, groups may focus on topics such as anxiety, stress management, emotional regulation, self-esteem, communication, workplace wellness, personal growth, and other areas of mental health and well-being.
Sessions are offered both virtually and in-person, depending on the specific group.
For current group offerings, schedules, and registration information, please see the calendar below and click the appropriate registration link.
Upcoming Group Therapy Sessions and Workshops
When Work Ends Before You're Ready
This group will run on Monday Evenings, from 6:00pm until 8:30pm, beginning September 14, 2026, until November 11, 2026 (inclusive). Please click HERE to register.
Losing a career or becoming disconnected from the workforce can be one of life's most difficult transitions. Whether you've been laid off, accepted an early retirement package, experienced a prolonged job search, or simply found yourself unable to return to meaningful employment, the emotional impact can be profound. Many people experience grief, loss of identity, reduced confidence, financial stress, social isolation, and uncertainty about what comes next.
HopeStart's Rebuilding Purpose After Career Loss group provides a safe, therapist-led space for individuals navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of career transition and labour market detachment. Led by Marsaye Treen, Registered Psychotherapist and HopeStart's Group Therapy Lead, and supported by Matthew Wadlin, Service Director, this group offers compassionate support, meaningful connection, and practical strategies for rebuilding resilience and rediscovering purpose.
Through facilitated discussion and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, participants will explore topics such as:
Processing the grief and loss associated with career change or unemployment
Rebuilding confidence, self-worth, and identity beyond work
Managing anxiety, stress, depression, and uncertainty about the future
Navigating changes in relationships, finances, and daily routine
Finding meaning, purpose, and hope during times of transition
Developing healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience
Connecting with others who understand the challenges of career loss
Marsaye creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment where participants can openly explore the emotional impact of career transition, while Matthew brings insight into the realities of today's labour market and the challenges many individuals face when trying to re-establish meaningful careers. Together, they provide a balanced approach that acknowledges both the personal and practical aspects of this life transition.
If work has ended before you were ready—or you're struggling to find your place again—you don't have to navigate the journey alone. This group offers understanding, support, and a path toward renewed confidence, purpose, and well-being.
Healing Beyond Treatment
Please note, this group runs in-person in Guelph, Ontario every Tuesday evening, 6:00pm until 8:30pm, from July 28, 2026 until August 18, 2026 (inclusive). Click HERE to register.
Completing cancer treatment is often seen as the finish line—but for many survivors, it's the beginning of a new set of emotional and psychological challenges. Feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, grief, isolation, changes in identity, fear of recurrence, and difficulty adjusting to a "new normal" are common experiences that can persist long after treatment has ended.
HopeStart's Cancer Survivorship Support Group provides a safe, supportive, and professionally facilitated space for adults who have completed or are transitioning through cancer treatment. Led by Marsaye Treen, Registered Psychotherapist and HopeStart's Group Therapy Lead, this trauma-informed group offers an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique emotional impact of cancer while developing practical tools to support healing and resilience.
Through guided discussions, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, mindfulness practices, and opportunities for shared reflection, participants will explore topics such as:
Coping with anxiety and fear of recurrence
Rebuilding confidence and identity after cancer
Managing stress, grief, and emotional overwhelm
Navigating changes in relationships and family dynamics
Processing the emotional impact of treatment
Cultivating resilience, self-compassion, and hope
Moving forward with purpose and renewed well-being
Marsaye draws on her extensive experience in trauma-informed care, attachment-focused therapy, somatic approaches, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to create a compassionate environment where participants feel safe, understood, and empowered.
Whether your treatment ended months ago or several years ago, you don't have to navigate survivorship alone. Healing extends beyond physical recovery, and emotional wellness is an important part of reclaiming your life.
This group is designed for adult cancer survivors seeking connection, understanding, and practical support in their journey toward emotional healing and lasting well-being.
When Someone You Love Is Being Scammed
This group will run on Wednesday Evenings, from 6:00pm until 8:30pm, beginning September 9, 2026, until October 14, 2026 (inclusive). Please click HERE to register.
Discovering that an aging parent, grandparent, or loved one has been targeted by a scam can be heartbreaking. Many families find themselves caught between wanting to protect someone they care about and watching that person become increasingly isolated, defensive, or unwilling to accept help. Conversations often lead to conflict, trust may begin to erode, and family members are left feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, guilty, or powerless.
HopeStart's Supporting Families Affected by Senior Scams group provides a safe, therapist-led space for family members and caregivers navigating the emotional impact of financial exploitation. Led by Marsaye Treen, Registered Psychotherapist and HopeStart's Group Therapy Lead, and supported by Matthew Wadlin, Service Director and Registered Social Service Worker, this supportive group offers practical guidance, emotional support, and connection with others facing similar challenges.
Through facilitated discussion and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, participants will explore topics such as:
Understanding why older adults become vulnerable to scams and financial exploitation
Navigating difficult conversations with empathy while maintaining healthy boundaries
Coping with feelings of grief, anger, guilt, and helplessness
Rebuilding trust and preserving important family relationships
Responding to resistance, secrecy, and social isolation
Supporting a loved one while also caring for your own emotional well-being
Learning practical strategies and community resources to help reduce future risk
Marsaye creates a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where participants can share their experiences, gain perspective, and develop tools for navigating one of the most challenging situations families can face.
If someone you love is being scammed—or has been financially exploited—you don't have to carry the emotional burden alone. This group offers understanding, guidance, and hope for families working to protect both their loved one and their relationship with them.