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a healing space to find growth & renewal
We will walk beside you as you foster resiliency, develop effective coping strategies for life stressors and make changes to build a life that you love.
you DESERVE to LOVE your LIFE
Out of all the places you could be, we are glad that you’ve found yourself here. We know that seeking out therapy can be stressful or even scary, but we want you to know that seeking out help is an act of strength — and we’re so proud of you for taking this step.
MindMatters Psychotherapy exists to walk beside you as you navigate life’s challenges. We will work together to help you strengthen your own well-being and relationships so that you may find happiness, contentment and balance in all aspects of your life.
Welcome!
My name is Stephanie Mastracci (she/her), and I’m a Registered Social Worker and the Founder of MindMatters Psychotherapy. With extensive training and experience in supporting people to make positive changes in their lives, I strive to create a genuine, non-judgmental and collaborative atmosphere. Together, we can be curious about how your history has influenced you and how you can begin to break emotional, cognitive, social and behavioural habits that are no longer serving your wellbeing.
Through a three-part approach of creating awareness/understanding, providing education about the latest mental health modalities to help inform our treatment plan and practicing concrete skills, you can begin to build deeper connections with yourself and others, while also improving your emotional and psychological well-being.
I invite you to learn more about the approach and explore the possibility of working together.
Together, you will heal and grow!
How Can We Help?
Individual Therapy
Life can be difficult and overwhelming. As humans, we’re often running on autopilot and don’t recognize how unhappy we are until it starts affecting our mood, relationships and overall health. If you’re feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Individual therapy can help you develop a deeper understanding of who you are and provide you with the skills and strategies to create a happier and more hopeful you.
Trauma Therapy
Are you reliving your trauma through flashbacks and nightmares? Is controlling intense emotions difficult for you? Trauma can keep you stuck in the past, preventing you from moving forward towards your goals. Therapy can help you accept the past, regulate your emotions, and finally, let go of the negative experience.
Relationship Counselling
Our relationships are central to who we are and how we live our lives. But what happens when we feel disconnected from those around us? It can be painful and difficult to process those challenges alone, but relationship counselling can help. Many people who seek counselling are struggling in a current romantic or family relationship. Relationship counselling can help you process your pain and re-establish connections.
DBT Skills Group
The therapy group is designed to teach adults skills to help manage life stressors and reduce difficult behaviours, thoughts and emotions. You will learn four sets of skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness over the course of 24-weeks. The group takes place weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.
STEP 1 - DISCOVER
Speak to an intake coordinator to complete a 15-minute phone consultation at no cost to you. Learn more about our offerings, share your therapy goals, and decide what the best fit would be for you!
You will be matched with a therapist who best fits your needs, ensuring you can start your journey towards wellness with confidence!
Therapeutic Styles Used
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT is proven to be an effective treatment for people with difficulties managing intense emotions, thoughts, or behaviours. It is also beneficial to help you better understand difficult situations in your life, develop coping skills to get through them, and develop or maintain stable relationships.