ONLINE THERAPY ACROSS ONTARIO | IN PERSON THERAPY IN MISSISSAUGA
Upcoming Events:
Fall 2026 DBT Skills Training Group
Our 8-week online group is designed to help build practical, evidence-based tools to manage emotions, cope with stress, and strengthen relationships. This program teaches the four core DBT skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Through supportive, interactive group sessions, you’ll learn these skills and practice them in daily life through guided exercises and relevant homework. Ideal for individuals struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or relationship challenges who are ready for meaningful, lasting change. Join online from anywhere in Ontario. Sessions often covered by Insurance/Benefit plans.
Fall Book Club: The Stress Prescription: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease
By Elissa Epel PhD
Join our online book club for a guided, supportive exploration of The Seven Day Stress Prescription. Participants will receive a copy of the book shipped directly to their home and engage in weekly discussions that bring the material to life. Together, we’ll explore practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, and build sustainable habits. Each session will include reflection, discussion, and simple exercises you can apply right away. This book club is perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or looking for a structured, approachable way to reduce stress in a supportive group.
Facilitator: Selina Sabetti
Download the StepUp app on your device by following our link to join and you can participate in our July StepUp Challenge! Remember - it’s YOU vs YOU. Set a step goal that feels good but challenging for yourself and enjoy the inspiration and motivation of being a part of the group!
July 10th, 2026 ~ Join Choosing Health Counselling’s StepUp Challenge!
Walking is good for mental and physical health - period. Join our 21 day Step Challenge where you will work to meet your daily step goals and we will inspire and motivate each other to get the benefits of walking every day.
Did you know that walking is a form of bilateral stimulation - this is what we use in EMDR Therapy to help your nervous system process the stressors and negative experiences - in EMDR we use a speeding train version to help you process past traumas and negative experiences quicker - think of a walk as a much slower version but still with immense benefits for mental and physical health!
Past Events:
May 30, 2026
The Inside-Out Effect: Solving the Gut-Stress Connection ~ March 22, 2026
The Inside-Out Effect: Solving the Gut-Stress Connection
Join us as we welcome Jodie Pappas, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) with a deep passion for women’s health. In this 90 minute workshop, Jodie will bridge the gap between clinical nutrition and neuroscience. Moving behind surface level advice, we will explore how your gut (aka the “second brain”), dictates your stress response, your energy levels, and your ability to rest (waking up at 3 am every night??)…
Overcoming the "Tired but Wired" Cycle for Better Sleep & Metabolic Health
Are you doing "everything right" but still feeling stuck? If you are struggling with stubborn weight, evening sugar cravings, or a mind that won’t shut off at 3:00 AM, the issue likely isn't your willpower—it’s your internal signaling.
Join us for an immersive 90-minute workshop at Choosing Health Counselling where we bridge the gap between clinical nutrition and neuroscience. We are moving beyond surface-level advice to explore how your "second brain" (the gut) dictates your stress response, your energy levels, and your ability to rest.
What You Will Discover:
The Biology of Stress: How chronic "high alert" states physically alter your microbiome and stall fat loss.
Neurotransmitters & Sleep: Why your gut health is the primary driver for Serotonin and Melatonin production.
The Vagus Nerve Connection: Simple, somatic tools to shift your body from "Fight or Flight" to "Rest and Digest" in real-time.
The Inside-Out Roadmap: How to nourish your gut to naturally quiet cravings and stabilize your metabolism.
This Workshop is For You If:
You feel "tired but wired"—exhausted during the day but unable to fall (or stay) asleep at night.
You experience digestive discomfort that seems to flare up during stressful weeks.
You’ve hit a weight-loss plateau despite maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine.
You want evidence-based, actionable tools to manage your nervous system.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Choosing Health Counselling
1107 Lorne Park Road, Unit 207, Mississauga, ON
Investment: $47
What to Bring: A notebook and an open mind.
Space is limited to ensure an intimate and impactful experience for all participants. Reserve your spot today to begin your inside-out transformation.
The Mississauga Marathon
Choosing Health Counselling has formed a team for the Beneva Mississauga Marathon, offering participants various race options (5K, 10K, Half, Full Marathon) and a chance to join our supportive group, to promote overall wellness and connect with the community, making it easier for clients and others to participate. To join our team for the 2026 marathon (April 26th), contact us for a link and code to register using the button below.
How to Join Our Team
Indicate your interest using the button below: Reach out to us to express interest in joining our marathon team!
Get Registration Info: We will provide you with a specific link and code for the team on the Race Roster platform.
Choose Your Race: Select from the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon options.
Why Join our Team?
Community & Support: It's a way to run with a supportive group focused on health and well-being.
Promotes Wellness: Aligns with the work we are doing together here at Choosing Health, supporting our physical and mental health.
Charitable Aspect: This is also a fundraiser (optional) to support Trillium Health Partners which is an organization close to our heart here at Choosing Health Counselling as they supported our Founder, Melissa Scheichl’s father with his end of life and are also currently supporting friends, family members, and clients with their health.
Event Details
Event: 2026 Beneva Mississauga Marathon.
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Location: Celebration Square, Mississauga.
Join us February 4th & February 11th for this 2 part workshop - Registration now open
If not now, then when?
One of the most powerful tools we share with clients is the Wheel of Life. Whether this is a tool you’re already using or something you’ve never heard of - this 2 part workshop will give you the time and space to reflect, plan, and commit to the changes you seek for your life.
FAQs
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Wednesday, January 28th and Wednesday, February 4th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST.
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The workshop cost is $60 total. This includes all the workshop materials and 2 60 minute workshop meetings.
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You will be provided with a receipt from a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist for the two 60-minute sessions you attend. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to see whether coverage is available through your benefits plan.
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No, this will be a workshop format. Workshops are educational in nature and designed to provide information, skills, and tools. They are not a substitute for psychotherapy and do not involve individualized assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Therapy is a regulated health service that provides personalized, confidential care tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
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You will be given an opportunity to reflect on where you are at in life right now - with support to identify the challenges, struggles, and barriers that may be preventing you from living life the way you would like to.
We will use simple but effective tools such as questioning, evaluating and reflecting to identify where you are at and where you would like to be. We will then use structured and evidence based tools to help you formulate a plan for how to create balance your “wheel” to find optimal health and wellness - of both body and mind (Physiological and Psychological health).
Part 1: Awareness & Clarity
Understand where you are right now and why.
Explore life balance, satisfaction, and alignment across key areas such as work, relationships, health, and personal growth.
Part 2: Action & Momentum
Turn insight into action.
Create a clear, achievable plan to move forward with intention, confidence, and balance.This workshop is for you if you want to:
✔ Regain control over your life
✔ Feel more balanced and focused
✔ Make meaningful changes that last
✔ Start 2026 with clarity and direction