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WholeSelf Therapy is a virtual psychotherapy practice serving clients across Ontario, specializing in support for individuals, couples, and adolescents navigating a range of challenges—including burnout, perfectionism, disordered eating, childhood trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Personalized therapy for adults facing anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, disordered eating, and life transitions, with evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs.
Providing teens with a supportive space to manage anxiety, school stress, body image concerns, identity exploration, and self-esteem challenges through age-appropriate, trauma-informed therapy.
Helping partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate challenges such as conflict, disconnection, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and major life transitions using evidence-based therapy.
Helps adolescents and adults overcome anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, chronic dieting, and negative body image through evidence-based, weight-inclusive therapy.
Chloe Houlder, BA (Hons), MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
The practice is particularly well-suited for high-achievers feeling overwhelmed, emotionally sensitive individuals seeking deeper understanding, and those who feel stuck and are longing for meaningful, lasting change. WholeSelf Therapy helps clients move beyond survival mode and into deeper healing. emotional clarity, and authentic connection.
We understand the hidden challenges behind perfectionism, burnout, and deep sensitivity, and create space for lasting change.
Therapy is tailored with modalities like CBT, ACT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to support healing that fits your unique needs.
Virtual sessions across Ontario, free consultations, and limited sliding-scale spots make quality therapy more approachable and convenient.
Take the first steps towards healing. Embarking on therapy is a courageous step. Whether you’re ready to book a session or have questions about our services, we’re here to support you.
We support adults, teens (13+), and couples across Ontario, particularly those identifying as high-achievers, deep feelers, people-pleasers, or individuals recovering from trauma, burnout, or disordered eating.
As of right now, all sessions are conducted virtually, providing flexibility and comfort for clients across Ontario.
Therapy with a Registered Psychotherapist is covered under many extended health benefit plans in Ontario. Since coverage can vary, it’s recommended to check directly with your provider to confirm the details of your plan. Payment is due on the day of your session, and a detailed receipt will be provided for you to submit for reimbursement.
We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help determine the right fit for your needs.
We have a limited number of sliding scale spots. Contact us if interested.
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