Mental health support for family caregivers
We provide therapy for caregivers navigating caregiver stress, burnout, boundaries, self-care, identity changes, and the emotional challenges of supporting someone with illness, disability, complex medical needs or aging.
Compassion in Caregiving is here for you!
We are specialized, trained and regulated social workers in Ontario and have years of experience working with many diagnoses and prognoses of all types including dementia (Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), anoxic brain injuries (ABI), mental health diagnoses, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injuries, cancer paraplegia, complex medical needs and physical changes impacting overall functioning and quality of life.
Common areas we support our caregiver clients with include:
Boundary work and self-care
Caregiver burnout/ burnout prevention
Caregiver grief (commonly ambiguous grief, anticipatory grief and complicated grief)
Relationship concerns and changes in dynamics with others as a result of caregiving
Processing deep emotions, ongoing changes and circumstances
Learning coping techniques that can be used ongoing
Healthcare system navigation, barriers and advocacy
Compassion in Caregiving offers in-person and virtual psychotherapy for caregivers in Ontario and Alberta, including one-on-one therapy and group therapy (see Therapy Services for more details).
Our therapists specialize in caregiver mental health, supporting individuals who are providing care while navigating caregiver stress, burnout, boundaries, and the emotional impact caregiving can have on identity, relationships, and daily life. Caregiving is deeply meaningful, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Our goal is to help caregivers reconnect with themselves, protect their mental health, and feel supported in the challenges that come with care.
We are your mental health community for everything caregiving. Join us on your journey.
What is Compassion in Caregiving?
Caregiving is not easy! Every caregiving journey is unique. We are your number one resource when it comes to providing support for your mental health.
Beyond therapy, we offer caregiver workshops & clinician training on supporting caregivers, and our podcast for caregivers, Caregiver’s Compass, providing accessible education and support for the caregiving community.
Find your Therapist
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Heather Allan
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
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Michelle Kent
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
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Lee-Ann Boucher
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
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Katy Kumar
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
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Stephanie Muskat
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
