St.Lawrence Psychotherapy and Wellness

St.Lawrence Psychotherapy and Wellness St. Lawrence Psychotherapy and Wellness is a private practice for individuals seeking counselling

Thank You to Our SponsorsAs we prepare for our June 20 Special Olympics Fundraiser Powerlifting Meet, we want to take a ...
06/01/2026

Thank You to Our Sponsors

As we prepare for our June 20 Special Olympics Fundraiser Powerlifting Meet, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible local businesses that have generously supported this event. Community partnerships like these help make opportunities possible for athletes and families while strengthening the spirit of inclusion and connection throughout our region.

Tier 1 Fitness Brockville

Tier 1 Fitness is known for creating a welcoming and supportive environment where people of all fitness levels can pursue their goals. Their commitment to strength, health, and community makes them an important part of Brockville’s fitness landscape. Through their encouragement of athletes and everyday individuals alike, they help people build confidence, resilience, and lasting healthy habits.

Belanger Chiropractic

Belanger Chiropractic has built a reputation for compassionate, evidence-informed care that helps people move better, recover from injury, and improve their overall wellbeing. Their dedication to supporting active lifestyles and helping people feel their best makes them a valued resource within our community.

Podium Sports Therapy & Wellness Centre

Podium Sports Therapy & Wellness Centre is a leader in rehabilitation, recovery, and performance care in Brockville. Their multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping individuals recover from injury, improve movement, optimize performance, and achieve their health goals. Their collaborative approach and commitment to exceptional care have made them a trusted partner for athletes and community members alike.

Supplement King Brockville

Supplement King Brockville consistently supports individuals on their health and fitness journeys by providing education, guidance, and quality products. Their passion for helping people achieve their goals and their ongoing support of local fitness initiatives make a meaningful impact in our community.

On behalf of everyone at 4 Life Fitness and St. Lawrence Psychotherapy & Wellness, thank you for your generosity, encouragement, and sponsorship of our Special Olympics Fundraiser Powerlifting Meet.

New Therapist Alert!!!!!!!! Welcoming Mandy LeBlanc MSW,RSW to our team!After 22 years in the mental health field, Mandy...
05/31/2026

New Therapist Alert!!!!!!!! Welcoming Mandy LeBlanc MSW,RSW to our team!

After 22 years in the mental health field, Mandy knows something many people forget:

You are more than your diagnosis, your trauma, your burnout, or your worst day.

Mandy’s work is grounded in the belief that every person has strengths worth building on and a story worth understanding.

Whether you’re feeling emotionally exhausted, struggling with self-esteem, navigating trauma, or trying to find your way through a difficult season of life, Mandy offers a space that is both compassionate and practical helping you understand yourself more deeply while creating real change.

We’re thrilled to welcome Mandy to the St. Lawrence Psychotherapy & Wellness team.

Mandy is now accepting new clients for Monday and Thursday evening appointments, available in person and virtually.

Meet Lia, a compassionate therapist with over 15 years of experience as a Social WorkerIt’s 3 am and you have woken up a...
05/31/2026

Meet Lia, a compassionate therapist with over 15 years of experience as a Social Worker

It’s 3 am and you have woken up again, your mind racing, you look like you’re holding it all together.

You show up for work, care for others, and keep moving forward but underneath, you’re exhausted.

Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, or the impact of past experiences that still feel heavy today.

With over 15 years of experience, Lia provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space where healing happens at your pace. Her approach is gentle, person-centered, and focused on helping you understand yourself, build on your strengths, and create the change that means something to you.

You deserve support

In-person and virtual therapy available
Contact us to book a free consultation

Book here: www.stlawrencetherapy.ca

Dear Alcohol,White wine and whisky.I don’t miss you anymore. Sometimes that still shocks me.I used to need you every sin...
05/29/2026

Dear Alcohol,

White wine and whisky.

I don’t miss you anymore. Sometimes that still shocks me.

I used to need you every single weekend. I needed you for fun, for coping, for socializing. I first tasted you when I was 13 years old, and the fuzzy confidence and euphoria you brought me felt incredible.

You and I had a lot of fun together for many years. You made music feel deeper, laughter louder, and adventures more exciting. You were woven into celebrations, friendships, heartbreaks, and ordinary weekends.

But somewhere along the way, our relationship changed.

By my mid-twenties, you had a grip on me that I didn’t fully understand. You began to poison me. You stole my memories, leaving large gaps in nights I could no longer remember. You kept me trapped in old pain, replaying it over and over. You fueled depression and anxiety. You had me saying and doing things that never reflected who I truly was.

You even made me hate the sound of birds singing, boats going by and the sparkle of the sun because it was too loud and too bright for my dehydrated brain after another bender.

At the end, I made promises to myself every time. I would drink less. I would stay in control. I would protect my relationships. I would keep my dignity.

But you always took more than I intended to give.

You left me isolated, confused, trapped, ashamed, and exhausted.

On June 1, 2020, I woke up knowing something with absolute certainty: if I kept you in my life, you would eventually kill me.

I never believed I could leave you. I never believed I could build a life without you.

But here I am.

Six years later.

Healthier.
Clearer.
Stronger and more loving and connected

Every year I move farther and farther away from the person I was when I needed you to survive.

You are no longer my comfort, my confidence, my escape, or my friend.

I don’t need you anymore.

I never will again.

Goodbye forever, alcohol.

You did not win.

I did.

Six years sober.
June 1, 2026.

05/13/2026

Nurses have never stopped amazing me, They are truly the biggest blessing in our health care system.

Working alongside nurses has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. I have watched them carry impossible workloads with skill, grit, compassion, and humour that somehow still survives in the middle of exhaustion.

Even now, years after the height of the pandemic, the strain on healthcare has not disappeared. Staffing shortages continue. The emotional and physical weight they carry is enormous.

They care for people on the worst days of their lives. They keep our loved ones alive. They hold hands through fear, pain, grief, and uncertainty. They advocate, comfort, stabilize, reassure, and somehow still find ways to laugh and make others feel human again.

I will never forget working with the nursing teams during one of the most overwhelming stretches I had ever witnessed. They blew my mind. They have such loyalty to their teams, their patients and their families. The knowledge they hold at the same time as managing crisis is nothing short of a miracle.

As I have worked through the years in different settings I have witnessed their bravery. I have had heartbreak that our healthcare system had become so stretched that basic human needs of nurses were being pushed aside (taking a p*e break, or getting vacation time to spend with their family)… and I have had absolute awe at the strength and dedication standing in front of me.

Nurses give more than people will ever fully see.

There will never be enough words to express the respect, gratitude, and admiration I have for the nurses in my life and in this world.

To every nurse carrying more than they should have to carry right now: thank you. What you do matters.

Happy Nurses Week, from the bottom of my heart. Meredith 💙

05/04/2026

Join us for a Women’s Powerlifting Meet in support of Special Olympics building confidence, strength, and opportunity through sport for our local athletes! Link in bio to donate!

This event is proudly hosted by St. Lawrence Psychotherapy & Wellness in partnership with 4 Life Fitness, with recovery support from Belanger Chiropractic to keep our athletes feeling their best and our spectators too!

📍 4 Life Fitness, Brockville
📅 June 20 | 10AM–4PM

Whether you want to lift or cheer you’re welcome.
✔️ Prizes
✔️ Food
✔️ High-energy, supportive atmosphere

🎟️ Free entry (suggested $5 donation)

Come be part of something bigger than the barbell.
Let’s pack the gym. 💥

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309 Park Street Suite 102
Brockville, ON
K6V6E5

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Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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