Carly Crawford Psychotherapy

Carly Crawford Psychotherapy CCP is a Collaborative Practice devoted to helping you take care of your mental health.

03/05/2026

If I had more interest or time devoted to this platform I would discuss all the amazing things we do behind the scenes much more!

Since 2009 I’ve been treating eating disorders and our clinic has created a solid foundation of programs and support to meet the dynamic needs of this population.

At our clinic, we look at the whole person — behaviours, beliefs, nervous system, family patterns, perfectionism, coping, and the function the eating disorder is serving.

We believe recovery is built through:
✨ Compassion, not shame
✨ Structure, not chaos
✨ Support, not isolation
✨ Skill-building, not willpower

Our approach integrates nutrition support, psychotherapy, and (when appropriate) family involvement — because sustainable recovery requires more than symptom management. It requires safety, collaboration, and consistency.

Healing is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.

Take a look at our website for full program descriptions and learn more about our one time workshop for families coming up at the end of the month.

We have a team with a combined 30 years of experience treating Eating Disorders.

CompassionateCare RecoveryIsPossibles

I often hear and have experienced this myself many times;“I don’t know why I feel so terrible now.It’s over, I should fe...
03/04/2026

I often hear and have experienced this myself many times;
“I don’t know why I feel so terrible now.It’s over, I should feel better.”

Our bodies and our mind react to trauma in a way that is meant to protect us.

That work is exhausting and takes a toll on our overall health.
You alone can do it you’ve proven that over and over again.
But, maybe you don’t have to.

Healing comes with time and understanding.
We’re here when you’re ready.



This week is Social Work Appreciation Week 🤍Social work isn’t just a profession — it’s a commitment to sitting with comp...
03/03/2026

This week is Social Work Appreciation Week 🤍

Social work isn’t just a profession — it’s a commitment to sitting with complexity, holding space for pain, and believing deeply in people’s capacity to heal.

, we see this work as relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in dignity. It means understanding that behaviours make sense in context. It means recognizing the impact of trauma, systemic barriers, and lived experience — and responding with compassion rather than judgment.

Social workers advocate.
Social workers witness.
Social workers challenge systems.
Social workers walk alongside.

To every social worker supporting individuals and families navigating, mental health challenges, and recovery — your work matters more than you know.
msw




I’m grateful for you. You’re a huge part of this team, And that’s something worth celebrating.

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At CCP we are trauma-informed first and always. We treat each client as an individual, not a diagnosis, and we do this b...
02/27/2026

At CCP we are trauma-informed first and always. We treat each client as an individual, not a diagnosis, and we do this because we know it’s necessary. Many of us have come from damaging healthcare settings as patients (myself) and professionals (many others), and we have learned we can and will do better.

I have been engaged in a training for the last several months that has been one of the most refreshing and validating experiences I’ve had in a very long time. I’ve sat amongst clinicians who are vulnerable, who don’t claim to be perfect, who don’t pass judgement and who know that you can be a clinician with very real experiences and be a very good therrapist.

I’ve approached therapy with clients at the beginning of my career that I the therapist I am now, looks very differently at. I’ve grown and will continue to do the work I need to do to meet my clients where they are and recognize when I’ve missed the mark.

It should be obvious and not need to be said, but no one should ever have to face being traumatized while getting help. Unfortunately, we know this isn’t the case and holds true for so many situations.

To anyone out there reading who this resonates with, I see you and we get it. Sending you love.



02/27/2026

At CCP we are trauma-informed first and always. We treat each client as an individual, not a diagnosis, and we do this because we know it’s necessary. Many of us have come from damaging healthcare settings as patients (myself) and professionals (many others), and we have learned we can and will do better.

I have been engaged in a training for the last several months that has been one of the most refreshing and validating experiences I’ve had in a very long time. I’ve sat amongst clinicians who are vulnerable, who don’t claim to be perfect, who don’t pass judgement and who know that you can be a clinician with very real experiences and be a very good therrapist.

I've approached therapy with clients at the beginning of my career that I the therapist I am now, looks very differently at. I've grown and will continue to do the work I need to do to meet my clients where they are and recognize when I've missed the mark.

It should be obvious and not need to be said, but no one should ever have to face being traumatized while getting help. Unfortunately, we know this isn’t the case and holds true for so many situations.

To anyone out there reading who this resonates with, I see you and we get it. Sending you love.

Let's go, Rae you're coming to work with me. It's been a while, but she did great!! As Shelagh said, a little dog therap...
02/25/2026

Let's go, Rae you're coming to work with me.

It's been a while, but she did great!!

As Shelagh said, a little dog therapy goes a long way.




Emotional labour theory is part of my agenda for our team meeting today As I was prepping the material, I thought of al...
02/24/2026

Emotional labour theory is part of my agenda for our team meeting today

As I was prepping the material, I thought of all the clients I work with who also need some support around the extra emotional load they carry every day.

Signs You’re Carrying Too Much Emotional Labour:

Emotional signs
- Feeling drained after interactions
- Irritability or resentment toward others
- Feeling responsible for everyone’s mood
- Anxiety when others are upset
- Guilt for setting boundaries

Behavioural signs
- Over-explaining or over-apologizing
- Avoiding conflict to keep peace
- Anticipating needs before being asked
- Difficulty asking for help
- People relying on you as the “stable one”

Body signs
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Nervous system overload
- Trouble sleeping
- Emotional numbness

A key red flag: You feel responsible for emotions that are not yours to manage.

It's another one of those superpowers that needs to be reeled in from time to time. A work in progress and at times an impossible task.

If this resonates, you're in good company ☺️

See you at 1pm today team, we will conquer this together.




“The quality of the space we hold for someone often becomes the foundation for the change they create.”I created this sp...
02/20/2026

“The quality of the space we hold for someone often becomes the foundation for the change they create.”

I created this space as a place for people to leave their “stuff” so they don’t have to carry it all the time. A place that embodies hard work, memories, pain, and love.

This passion project truly comes to life whenever someone expresses their need and desire to be in this safe space (their words) reaffirming all the effort invested in it.

We all need a space like this. While it can be hard as hell and occasionally uncomfortable, the journey is undeniably worthwhile.

Reflecting on the process of building these walls that hold so much 💙



We’re ready. And now, on February 17th, we step into the Year of the Horse — a shift toward movement, freedom, vitality,...
02/18/2026

We’re ready.

And now, on February 17th, we step into the Year of the Horse — a shift toward movement, freedom, vitality, and forward momentum.

Horses symbolize strength and courage.
After shedding comes expansion.
After reflection comes action.


Spent ‘Galentines’ with some of the best.ShelaghMarciaLindsayTraceyPaulaAndreaSashaJennifer And Remi!!On this 💙 day, we ...
02/15/2026

Spent ‘Galentines’ with some of the best.
Shelagh
Marcia
Lindsay
Tracey
Paula
Andrea
Sasha
Jennifer
And Remi!!

On this 💙 day, we wish you all the love you need to get you through each and every moment.

Thanks for the laughs yesterday, friends. I’m sorry we had to get through the videos first 😌 big thank you to for capturing these beautiful humans.

It was a great day.

Did you know that we can do the same exact therapeutic exercise with a 6 year old girl and a 45 year old man and it can ...
02/13/2026

Did you know that we can do the same exact therapeutic exercise with a 6 year old girl and a 45 year old man and it can be just as helpful? Because, the chances that they both are struggling with a deeply rooted lack of self worth and perfectionism that is hard to talk about.

You may not think that self-esteem and confidence is something that can be improved or something that has much impact on your day to day, but let me tell you when we strip back the layers a lot of our challenges come back to how we feel about ourselves.

Some of my favourite work to do with clients involves looking at improving confidence and helping them to track back the roots of their identity.

Please read through this post to see how this is a lifelong journey for all of us😉 and for all the people in my life who I love who are way too hard on yourself, STOP IT!



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Carly Crawford, Psychotherapist

My name is Carly Crawford and I created "Find Your Voice Counselling" because I am passionate about helping individuals battling eating disorders. As someone who struggled with mental illness, I faced great challenges when it came time for me to get help. For this reason I have devoted my work to supporting those in need. Keep up to date for information on support groups, events and workshops.