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Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Virtual Sessions in
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Virtual Sessions in
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Virtual Sessions in
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Virtual Sessions in
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Virtual Sessions in
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Virtual Sessions in
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Virtual Sessions in
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Cayla is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for her clients from the very first session. Cayla believes in the transformative power of therapy and is committed to helping her clients navigate their mental health journeys. Her approach is centered on understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual. Cayla's sessions are marked by empathy, understanding, and a commitment to client well-being.
My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
- attachment trauma
- high achieving expectations, imposter syndrome, perfectionism
- military & first responder families
- religious trauma
- supporting someone with a chronic or terminal illness
My cultural or ancestral background is…
My work as a therapist is inspired by (not limited to)...
My clients describe me using words like…
- reliable
- understanding
- relatable
- non-judgmental
- practical
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Specializations
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Attachment trauma
Attachment wounds
Trauma
Life transitions
Aging
Anxiety
Depression
Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others
Childhood trauma
Workplace stress
Self-esteem
Self-Development
Stress
Relationships
Perfectionism
People pleasing
Overwhelm
Meaning and purpose
Caregiver burnout
Chronic and acute illness
Grief and Loss
Identity and Self-Exploration
Imposter syndrome
Separation and divorce
Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
My clients often self-identify as…
- having tried therapy before but have not found it very helpful - lots of talking with no real change.
- having a high-stress job.
- never feeling "okay" with themselves or their life circumstances, no matter how successful they appear to others.
- feeling haunted by things that have happened in the past and wanting that to change.
- struggling with chronic or terminal health issues, or supporting someone else who is ill or dying.
I’m the right therapist for you if…
- you want to get to the root of an issue in order to resolve it.
- you want to try something other than just traditional talk therapy.
- you've experienced pain in your childhood that's affecting you now (this shows up as anxiety, depression, unhealthy relationship patterns, negative sense of self, etc.).
- you're feeling skeptical about whether or not therapy would actually be helpful.
- you'd like to experience a non-pathologizing approach to therapy - the problems we struggle with are not because we are "broken" or "bad"; the difficult thoughts, feelings, or behaviours we want to change often make sense and began as adaptations to help us feel safe and survive.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Inner Child Work
Parts Work
Depth Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Experiential Therapy
Other
Somatic and Body Awareness
Person-Centered Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed
Coherence Therapy
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
- heard
- supported
- affirmed
- respected
- valued
Served Populations
Adults (18+)
Seniors (65+)
LGBTQ2IA+
BIPOC
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
- what you're hoping to get out of therapy.
- why I'm a good fit or not to help you with this.
- my non-pathologizing approach to therapy.
- any questions or concerns you have about therapy with me, therapy in general, or my qualifications and approach.
- logistics (scheduling, billing, virtual sessions, etc.).
If we work together you can expect me to…
- meet you where you are, with no expectations other than that you want something to be different.
- make sure you have the resources and tools to feel safe before doing any difficult or painful work.
- let you know what we're doing and why and for that to make sense to you; there's no need for mystery in therapy.
- check-in with you about the work we're doing and if it seems like it's helping you in the way you hoped.
- be honest with you, but not push you to talk about or work on anything you don't want to.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Psychotherapist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Schedule
Tuesday - 10am-2pm
Wednesday - 11am-2pm, 4pm-8pm
Thursday - 10am-2pm
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In Person Sessions
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Virtual Sessions
Eligible provinces and territories are highlighted in green.
Ontario
British Columbia
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Yukon
Saskatchewan
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Education
George Fox University
Masters of Counseling
2011
University of Florida
Bachelors of Anthropology
2007
Certifications
Coherence Psychology Institute
Beginner Practitioner of Coherence Therapy - Level 1
2024
Institute of Traditional Medicine
Contemplative End of Life Care Certification
2022
Languages
English
Contact
Cayla