
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.
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Receipts for extended health benefits
- In person in Oakville, serving Burlington & Milton, or virtual in Ontario & select provinces


Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll suggest the therapist who fits.
We’ll match you →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.
Start With What Feels Heaviest Right Now.
Choose a topic to see how we work with it and which of our therapists focus on it. You don’t need the right words. A rough idea is plenty.
Most people aren’t. Book a free 15-minute consultation and we’ll help you sort out where to start.
Help me choose a therapist →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Maybe your child or teenager has become more anxious, withdrawn or irritable.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.
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.
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.

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.
Support for What You’re Actually Going Through
Our therapists can help with:
Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking
Anxiety, panic, excessive worry, perfectionism, people-pleasing, stress and burnout
Learn more →Depression & Low Mood
Depression, emotional exhaustion, low motivation, loneliness and feeling stuck
Learn more →ADHD, OCD & Neurodivergence
ADHD, executive functioning, OCD, intrusive thoughts and navigating neurodivergence
Learn more →Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating & Body Image
Eating disorders, disordered eating, body-image concerns and your relationship with food
Learn more →Trauma & PTSD
Trauma, post-traumatic stress, difficult past experiences and first responder or healthcare worker trauma
Learn more →Relationships, Dating & Attachment
Dating, relationships, attachment, communication, boundaries and recurring relationship patterns
Learn more →Grief & Loss
Bereavement, pet loss, major losses and adjusting to life after loss
Learn more →Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
Self-worth, confidence, identity, perfectionism, people-pleasing and feeling stuck
Learn more →Children, Teens & Families
School stress, friendships, emotional regulation, family conflict, parenting concerns and the challenges of growing up
Learn more →Life Transitions & Change
School, career, relationships, parenthood and other major life changes
Learn more →Not Sure Where You Fit?
You may see yourself in several of these areas or none of them. You are more than a list of symptoms, and your therapy will be shaped around the whole person you are.
Get matched →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.
Matching calls are by secure video. Prefer a phone call? Just let us know.
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 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.



Mairin
Sees: Preteens, teens, adults and first responders & healthcare workers

Michaela
Sees: Preteens, teens, adults, couples and families
Away on holiday, back November 10

Katarina
Sees: Teens, adults, families and first responders & healthcare workers
Tell us a little about what you’re looking for and we’ll help match you with a therapist whose experience, personality and availability fit your needs.
Help me choose a therapist →Getting Started Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Three simple steps. You only need to share what feels comfortable.
Tell Us What You’re Looking For
Take our quick matching quiz or book a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist you’re interested in. You only need to share what feels comfortable.
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.
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 therapy offices are located in a residential home in Oakville. All sessions are by appointment only.
We intentionally chose a residential home in Oakville 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.
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.
We also offer secure virtual psychotherapy throughout Ontario and select provinces and territories.
About virtual therapy →
In the Room, or From Your Own.
Same team, same care. Choose the setting that makes it easiest to show up.

In person in Oakville
A quiet, comfortable space at 230 Duskywing Way in Oakville, serving Burlington & Milton.
Visiting our offices →
Virtual in Ontario & select provinces
Video sessions from home, the office or wherever you have a private moment, anywhere in Ontario or in select provinces and territories.
About virtual therapy →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.
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 take our quick matching quiz 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, and see clients in person from Oakville, Burlington and Milton. Our therapy offices are located in a residential home in Oakville. All sessions 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.
Find Us in Oakville.
230 Duskywing Way
Oakville, ON L6L 6X5
By appointment only
Please note our office is not wheelchair accessible.
- Oakville
- Burlington
- Milton
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
Our therapy offices are located in a residential home in Oakville. All sessions are by appointment only, so please don’t arrive without a confirmed appointment or more than five minutes early. Free street parking nearby.

Ready to Find the Right Therapist for You?
Whether you already know who you’d like to work with or have absolutely no idea where to start, we’ll make the next step simple.
Matching calls are by secure video. Prefer a phone call? Just let us know.