Service: Health and Wellness

Healing Through Writing (The Bakker Method)

Discover the power of writing as a tool for emotional clarity, resilience, and personal growth through your TBI healing journey. Grounded in The Bakker Method—a unique approach inspired by personal healing experiences—this 60-minute, 8-module workshop guides participants through reflective writing exercises designed to foster healing and transformation. Healing Through Writing is a program designed to support individuals recovering from traumatic
brain injuries (TBIs) by combining the power of expressive writing (The Bakker Method) with their therapy journey.

Our business is virtual and we work across North America.

Critical Trauma Therapy

At Critical Trauma Therapy, we provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary mental health and rehabilitation services through our team of highly skilled healthcare professionals. Our integrated approach brings together psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, social workers, case managers, dietitians, and nurse practitioners to deliver holistic care tailored to each client’s unique needs. We specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including concussions, brain injuries, trauma, phobias, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Our expertise extends to providing essential support for caregivers and helping individuals navigate grief, loss, and bereavement. Through our collaborative care model, we ensure that clients receive coordinated treatment that addresses both their physical and emotional well-being. Our services are available in multiple formats to accommodate diverse needs and preferences. We offer individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and marital counseling. Understanding that healing happens at different paces and in different settings, we provide flexible care options through our three clinic locations, virtual appointments, and community-based services.
Critical Trauma Therapy is committed to supporting individuals across all age groups, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. Our team recognizes that trauma and mental health challenges can affect people at any life stage, and we tailor our therapeutic approaches accordingly.
By combining evidence-based treatments with compassionate care, we create a supportive environment where healing and recovery can flourish. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address the complex interplay between physical health, mental well-being, and social support. Our team provides the expertise and dedication needed to support your journey toward recovery and improved quality of life. Clinic locations: St. Catharines, Oakville, and Kitchener. Virtual services are provided province wide.  In-home services in various regions across Ontario.

LDAY Centre for Learning ~ Brain Injury Peer Support

LDAY Centre for Learning houses brain injury peer supports facilitated by Lis Pilon.

All supports are provided with a focus on community connection, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, resource sharing and executive functioning skills.

Offerings include:

~ Peer support groups seasonally
~ 1:1 companioning, support and advocacy
~ Project-Based Rehab: An opportunity for you to put your gifts into action by delivering a program or service with 1:1 peer support for the process (which often includes learning, relearning and intentional executive functioning practice), development and implementation. Honorarium provided.
~ Workplace advocacy and support
~ Community consultation
~ Local and National education, awareness and advocacy
~ A Brain Injury Resource Library
~ Pique Your Brain ~ A series where professionals come and present or facilitate an experience for members of our community to learn about different practices, approaches and topics

Atlas Brain Health

Atlas Brain Health is designed for anyone seeking to enhance their brain health and overall well-being. If you’re a brain injury survivor, a caregiver, an individual looking to boost your mental health, someone striving for a healthier, more balanced life, or a healthcare provider seeking to gain additional brain health tools and resources, our programs are here to support you.  ​  At Atlas Brain Health, we’re passionate about seeing you achieve your goals.  We believe YOU are the expert in your own life. YOUR wants, YOUR needs and YOUR dreams matter.  Our mission is to empower you with the knowledge, resources and support you need to navigate your journey to optimal brain health and a fulfilling life.

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Sit With Us Therapeutics

Sit With Us is a wellness collective dedicated to supporting individuals through their own healing journeys. Our Art Therapist/Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Mandy Leinbach specializes in working with individuals with acquired brain injury.
My RTC designation allows me to accept insurance for those who cover psychotherapy.
The following insurance companies will cover my services:
  • Blue Cross
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Manulife
  • Optima | Sentara
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • SunLife

Comox Valley Head Injury Society

CVHIS provides programs and support services to acquired brain injury survivors, their families and caregivers.  We promote the health and well-being of our participants through advocacy, education, skill development, community re-integration, and we work to reduce incidences of brain injury in our community through prevention-based education.  Most programming is free and includes Case Management, Counselling, Food and Healthy Eating supports, Peer Support, Life After Brain Injury workshops, Wellness Group Activities, music and art therapy and a Drop in program.