Mairin, Michaela & Megan have weekday & evening openings this month. Book a free 15-minute therapist matching
Mairin, Michaela & Megan have weekday & evening openings this month.
Psychotherapy in Oakville · Virtual in Ontario & select provinces

Real Therapy. Real Connection. Real Change.

You don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine when you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in the same patterns or simply tired of feeling this way.

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4 therapists, one teamOakville & online in Ontario & select provinces
Not sure who to see?

Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll suggest the therapist who fits.

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And if you’re a parent watching your child struggle, you don’t have to figure out how to help on your own.

At Heart of Oak Psychotherapy, you’ll find warm, relatable therapists who genuinely care about getting to know you. We believe therapy should feel human and comfortable while still helping you make meaningful changes in your life.

Come as you are. We’ll figure out the next step together.

You Don’t Have to Wait Until Things Get Worse

Maybe you know exactly what you want help with. Or maybe you just know that something doesn’t feel right.

Your thoughts might never seem to slow down. You may be putting everyone else first, questioning yourself, feeling emotionally exhausted or repeating patterns you don’t know how to change.

Maybe your child or teenager has become more anxious, withdrawn or irritable. School feels harder, friendships are complicated, or they keep telling you they’re “fine” when you can see that they aren’t.

Whatever brought you here, you don’t need a diagnosis, a crisis or the perfect words to explain what’s happening.

You’re allowed to ask for help simply because life feels harder than you want it to.

Therapist matching

Not sure who to see? We’ll match you.

Finding the right fit matters more than finding the perfect words. Answer two quick questions and book a free consultation; we’ll point you to the therapist who suits what you’re looking for.

Who is therapy for?
How would you like to meet?

Therapists who see this: Mairin, Michaela, Megan, Katarina

Book a free 15-minute therapist matching →Or fill out our short matching form →

Quick guide to our team

Who works with what, at a glance.

CouplesMichaela, Megan
PreteensMairin, Michaela
TeensMairin, Michaela, Megan (16+), Katarina
Families & parentingMichaela, Megan, Katarina
OCD & intrusive thoughtsMairin, Megan (ERP: Mairin)
Eating disorders & body imageMegan, Katarina
Trauma & PTSDMairin, Megan, Katarina
ADHD & neurodivergenceMairin, Michaela, Megan
Men’s mental healthMairin (a particular focus), Michaela, Megan, Katarina
First responders & healthcare workersMairin, Megan, Katarina
Anxiety, stress & self-esteemAll four of us

Not on the list? Ask us in your free consultation.

Therapy Can Be Meaningful Without Feeling Clinical

We take therapy seriously—but that doesn’t mean every session has to feel heavy.

There may be tears, difficult conversations and vulnerable moments. There can also be laughter, humour, relief, celebration and the occasional completely unrelated story.

Our therapists bring their actual personalities into the room. We want you to feel like you’re talking to a warm, knowledgeable person who genuinely cares—not like you’re being examined or analyzed from across a desk.

There’s no pressure to perform or say the “right” thing. You can show up tired, unsure, frustrated, emotional or not quite ready to talk about everything.

We’ll meet you where you are.

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A Real Relationship Backed by Real Clinical Skill

Feeling understood matters. But you also want your therapy to go somewhere.

Our approach is warm and collaborative, but it’s also intentional. Our therapists use evidence-based and research-supported approaches to help you better understand yourself, work through what’s keeping you stuck and create meaningful change outside the therapy room.

Therapy might involve:

  • Understanding where a pattern came from and why it keeps showing up
  • Learning practical ways to manage anxiety or overwhelming emotions
  • Exploring how earlier experiences affect your life and relationships today
  • Practising boundaries or preparing for difficult conversations
  • Changing your relationship with unhelpful thoughts
  • Processing grief, trauma or painful experiences
  • Building confidence and trust in yourself
  • Strengthening your relationships
  • Creating a practical toolkit for difficult moments

You don’t need to know which type of therapy you need. That’s our job.

Your therapist will help determine what makes sense for you, explain what you’re doing and why, and adapt therapy as your needs change.

How we can help

Support for What You’re Actually Going Through

Our therapists can help with:

Ready when you are. Let’s talk.

A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest first step. Book online in a minute, or give us a call.

Our values

What Matters to Us

You Feel Genuinely Cared For

We didn’t become therapists to sit silently behind a clipboard. We chose this work because we care about people and want to help them feel less alone, lost or hopeless.

You Can Be Yourself

Therapy should be one of the places where you don’t have to mask, perform or take care of everyone else. Come as you are—we can work from there.

You Understand Your Therapy

We’ll explain what we’re doing and why. You deserve to ask questions, understand your own therapy and have a voice in what your sessions look like.

Moving Forward at Your Pace

Progress looks different for everyone. It might mean feeling less overwhelmed, setting a boundary, understanding yourself differently, recovering more quickly from difficult moments or finally doing something fear has kept you from doing.

You Have Tools for Real Life

Life happens between appointments. Along with insight and understanding, we want you to leave therapy with practical strategies you can actually use.

You Find the Right Fit

The relationship you have with your therapist matters. Our therapists have different personalities, areas of focus and ways of working, and we’ll help you find someone who feels right for you.

Meet our therapists

Meet the People Behind the Practice

Our team includes therapists with different personalities, areas of focus, lived experiences and therapeutic styles.

What connects us is a shared belief that therapy can be warm, approachable and even enjoyable while still being thoughtful, ethical and evidence-based.

Heart of Oak Psychotherapy therapists Mairin, Michaela, Megan and Katarina in the Oakville office
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How it works

Getting Started Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Three simple steps. You only need to share what feels comfortable.

01

Tell Us What You’re Looking For

Complete our quick therapist-matching form or book a complimentary 15-minute consultation with a therapist you’re interested in. You only need to share what feels comfortable.

02

Find the Right Therapist

Not sure who to choose? We’ll help match you based on what you’re experiencing, the kind of support you’re looking for, your personality preferences and your availability.

Already know who you want to see? You can book a free consultation directly with that therapist.

03

Start at Your Own Pace

Your first session is a chance to get comfortable, talk about what brought you in and decide what you’d like to work toward.

You don’t have to tell your whole life story in the first 50 minutes.

Therapy From a Space Designed for Comfort

Our Oakville location is inside a quiet residential home with two private therapy offices.

We intentionally chose a home-based setting because we wanted coming to therapy to feel comfortable, private and welcoming—not like walking into a medical clinic.

There’s plenty of free street parking nearby. When you arrive, you’re welcome to grab a beverage from our collection, bring cozy socks or slippers and settle in.

Because our offices are located inside a residential property, visits are by appointment only. Please don’t arrive without a confirmed appointment or more than five minutes before your session. Your therapist may still be with their previous client, and the time between appointments helps us protect everyone’s privacy.

Prefer therapy from your own space?

We also offer secure virtual psychotherapy throughout Ontario and select provinces and territories.

About virtual therapy →
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Ways to meet

In the room, or from your own.

Same team, same care. Choose the setting that makes it easiest to show up.

Using your extended health benefits

We provide a receipt after every session that you can submit to your extended health benefits plan. Many plans include psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist; check your plan for the details of your coverage. Please note we don’t offer direct billing or EAP sessions.

Prices & FAQ
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find your answer? Call (289) 201-1951 or email hello@heartofoakpsychotherapy.com.

Do I need to know which therapist or type of therapy I need?

Not at all. You can browse our therapist profiles or complete our therapist-matching form and we’ll help you find a starting point based on what you’re looking for and what matters to you in a therapist.

Who do you work with?

Our therapists work with preteens, teenagers, adults, couples and families. Each therapist has their own areas of focus, so you can explore our profiles to find someone who fits what you’re looking for.

Where is Heart of Oak Psychotherapy located?

We’re located at 230 Duskywing Way in Oakville, Ontario. Our two private therapy offices are inside a quiet residential home, and all in-person visits are by appointment only.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes! We provide secure virtual psychotherapy to clients located anywhere in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can contact Heart of Oak Psychotherapy directly. You don’t need a referral from a physician to get started.

Is psychotherapy covered by insurance?

Many extended health-benefit plans include coverage for services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Coverage varies between plans, so we recommend checking your individual policy or contacting your insurer.

We’ll Meet You Where You Are

Maybe you’re ready to make a change.

Maybe you’re nervous, skeptical or wondering whether therapy will actually help.

Maybe you don’t feel particularly hopeful right now.

You don’t have to.

When things feel heavy, we can hold some of that hope for you.

We’ll help you understand what you’re carrying, figure out what you need and start finding a way forward—one step at a time.

You don’t have to keep doing this alone.

When you’re ready, we’re here. And we really do want to help.

Visit us

Find us in Oakville.

Heart of Oak Psychotherapy
230 Duskywing Way
Oakville, ON L6L 6X5
Clients come to us from
  • Oakville
  • Bronte
  • Glen Abbey
  • Burlington
  • Milton
  • Mississauga
  • Hamilton
  • Anywhere in Ontario (virtual)
Virtually, we also see clients in
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan
  • Manitoba
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut

Our offices are inside a private residential home. Visits are by appointment only, so please don’t arrive without a confirmed appointment or more than five minutes early. Free street parking nearby.

Mairin, Michaela & Megan have weekday & evening openings this month.

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