Vanessa Robson Therapy

12/03/2025

🧸🌈😊 Play Therapy 🧸🌈😊

We are proud to be Brooklin's exclusive provider of Play Therapy!

Ruth-Ellen, a skilled child and family therapist and proud member of the Canadian Association of Play Therapy, understands that children express themselves best through PLAY!

Play is a child’s natural language, and through it, they express emotions, build coping skills, and make sense of their world. In a supportive therapeutic setting, play becomes a powerful tool to help children:

✨ Process big feelings
✨ Build confidence and self-regulation
✨ Strengthen problem-solving skills
✨ Improve communication and connection
✨ Heal from stressful or challenging
experiences

Parents are also invited to participate in the process, learning strategies to better understand and support their child’s emotional world.

Whether your child is navigating anxiety, emotional outbursts, social challenges, or transitions, play therapy can offer a safe space for growth and healing.

If you’d like to learn more or explore whether play therapy might be a good fit for your child, reach out to us!

📧 info@vanessarobsontherapy.com

11/07/2025

Still glowing from last night’s Whitby Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Achievement Awards Gala! ✨

It was an honour to be recognized as a finalist among so many inspiring local businesses. The energy in the room was incredible and the gala was a true celebration of community, connection, and hard work.

Thank you to Whitby Chamber of Commerce for hosting an unforgettable evening 🎉

10/30/2025

Friendships can be tricky. Debi can help! 🙌

Our Teen Girls’ Social Skills Group helps teens build the tools and confidence to navigate it all 💪💬💗

Facilitated by our team's very own "Teen Queen", Debi Lade, participants will engage in creative, arts-based activities that promote self-awareness, personal expression, and assertive communication.

Join us for weekly, in-person sessions where connection meets growth. ✨️

Covered by AccessOAP- CCS Funding ✅️

Spots are limited!
📧 info@vanessarobsontherapy.com

09/25/2025

Exciting news! 🎉

Vanessa Robson Therapy is a finalist for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Award (1–15 employees)!

This recognition is thanks to our amazing team and the incredible support of our clients and community. We’re so grateful to do this work and can’t wait to celebrate alongside so many inspiring local businesses! ✨

08/28/2025

As the Brooklin community continues to grow, we are committed to expanding our team to meet the needs of children and families.

We are excited to share that Ruth-Ellen Baker has joined our team of experienced therapists! 🎉

Ruth-Ellen uses play therapy and experiential/interactive approaches to her work with children, parents, couples, adults, and families. Children enjoy Ruth-Ellen's storytelling, puppetry, role play, games, visual art, music, movement, and fun attachment activities.

Ruth-Ellen assists people who have experienced trauma, abuse (physical, sexual, verbal/emotional), anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, attention deficits, parenting/family-related concerns, and the strong emotions that accompany these, couple-related struggles, and other issues in life.

Upon request, Christian-based work can be provided. Also, upon request, indigenous concerns can be addressed.

Ruth-Ellen is available for in-person sessions.

Welcome to Brooklin, Ruth-Ellen! 🥰

04/23/2025

"Clinical Intake Coordinator," "Vanessa's Assistant," "The first point of contact." Melissa goes by many titles, but we simply call her THE BEST! 🙌

Whether you're calling or emailing, Melissa is the friendly face that greets you, offering warmth and quick responses to our new clients from the moment you reach out until your first therapy session.

A true Brooklin OG, Melissa has a deep understanding of our community, making her an invaluable part of our team.

On Administrative Professionals' Day and every day, we are grateful for you, Mel! 💙

11/16/2024

Wow!! We have been recognized by Canadian Choice Award for our work in mental health. Thank you for this incredible honour! 🤍

Send a message to learn more

10/10/2024

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us! 🤍 We feel honoured to do the work we do and appreciate this meaningful recognition. Check it out...

09/16/2024

Big news!!! 📢

You asked, and we listened!

For the first time ever, we are offering a parenting group! 🎉🎉🎉

This 7 week, virtual group will teach you how to help your child organize their feelings, support your child’s exploration in the world, read and respond to your child’s cues, promote a secure relationship with your child, and develop more compassion and understanding of your own feelings. 🫶

The group will be led by the amazing Linda Brightling, a Registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator for the past 11 years, and Mom of two adult children.

Spaces are limited to the first 8 families who register. Don’t miss out—sign up today! ✅️

📧 info@vanessarobsontherapy.com

09/10/2024

It’s truly an honour to support couples improve their communication, clarity, and connection. 🤍 The work can be challenging, and I'm here for it!

Thank you to ThreeBestRated.ca for naming me one of the top Marriage Counsellors in Whitby for the fourth consecutive year.

📷 .mikhela