Onward Therapy - Carrie Matthews, MSW, RSW

Onward Therapy - Carrie Matthews, MSW, RSW Therapist + social worker supporting adults through burnout, trauma, relationships, and money stress. https://onwardtherapy.janeapp.com/

Hi! I’m Carrie.

Real-life, trauma-informed therapy

Virtual & in-person sessions | Mount Pearl, NL I’m a registered social worker, therapist, and founder of Onward Therapy located in Mount Pearl, NL. I work with folks who are holding a lot. From the outside, things can look mostly together. You’re showing up for work, for your family, for everyone else. But underneath, it feels heavier than it should. Stress ling

ers. Old patterns repeat. Burnout creeps in. Money worries don’t let up. Parenting can feel overwhelming. Or maybe you just know something isn’t sitting right anymore. A lot of what brings people here connects back to trauma. Not always one big moment, but the accumulation of experiences that shape how you think, feel, and move through your life. That can show up in anxiety, relationship struggles, self-doubt, over-functioning, or financial stress that feels hard to shake. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in real life. I draw from EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy, but the focus is always on helping you make sense of what is going on and feel supported while you do it. While I work with trauma of all kinds, I have a particular interest in money trauma and financial stress. The way we experience money is often deeply tied to our history, our beliefs, and what we learned growing up. Despite what every blog or podcast will tell you, it is not just about budgeting or numbers. It is about safety, identity, and navigating systems every day that define us by the dollars in our bank account (or lack thereof!)

I often say I specialize in discovery. We slow things down, look at the why, and figure out what is next in a way that actually fits your life. You do not need to have the right words or everything figured out. You can show up as you are. It’s hard. It’s messy. I got you.

More my vibe. 🤍I’ve been making some quiet changes behind the scenes.A new space, a new(ish) name, and a way of working ...
04/06/2026

More my vibe. 🤍

I’ve been making some quiet changes behind the scenes.
A new space, a new(ish) name, and a way of working that feels more like me.

The 683727th snow day… or at least it feels like it ❄️😅If your energy, patience, or expectations are a little… lower tha...
04/04/2026

The 683727th snow day… or at least it feels like it ❄️😅

If your energy, patience, or expectations are a little… lower than usual right now… it’s not just you. Double (triple!?) that stress when you add missing work and income, which is the reality for most parents 💸

We’re all just doing what we can and what our social systems allow. So don’t judge yourself if you’re not the parent who meets ice cubes in toilets, spoons under pillows, and inside-out pajamas with enthusiasm. You’re not alone, trust me 🤍

https://onwardtherapy.janeapp.com/

accurate today 🫠Expectations should be flexible - and adjusting them regularly is true self care. 💛
01/17/2026

accurate today 🫠
Expectations should be flexible - and adjusting them regularly is true self care. 💛

I’m not a fan of the word budget 👎Budget = money diet.Bland. Unsustainable. Always leaves you wanting more 🏃🏼‍♀️Boundari...
12/22/2025

I’m not a fan of the word budget 👎
Budget = money diet.
Bland. Unsustainable. Always leaves you wanting more 🏃🏼‍♀️

Boundaries = choice ✨

Choice around what you can hold.
Choice around what matters.
Choice that protects your energy instead of draining it 🤍

That shift changes everything.




12/01/2025

On the eve of December … 🎄

The holidays have a way of stirring up money stories — guilt, pressure, people-pleasing, and the urge to make everything...
11/29/2025

The holidays have a way of stirring up money stories — guilt, pressure, people-pleasing, and the urge to make everything “magical,” even when it costs us financially and emotionally.

If you’re feeling that this season, you’re not alone.
Your reactions make sense.
And you’re allowed to choose peace, presence, and a different money story this year. ✨💛🎄















Lest we forget.We remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served — and the families who carry their...
11/10/2025

Lest we forget.
We remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served — and the families who carry their memory. ❤️🌺

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡Today my family and I pause to honour the children who never came home, and...
09/30/2025

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Today my family and I pause to honour the children who never came home, and the Survivors, families, and communities forever impacted by residential schools.

Reconciliation is not a single day—it is an ongoing practice of listening, learning, and walking in truth. That truth includes recognizing how present-day Indigenous communities continue to be harmed by colonizing practices that persist across our social systems.

Let us not only reflect on the past, but also challenge the present—and work together as allies toward a safe, respectful future.

🧡 Every Child Matters. 🧡

🧡

09/30/2022
Grief may be highlighted today for many … we may take time to remember while also taking care of ourselves and supportin...
11/11/2021

Grief may be highlighted today for many … we may take time to remember while also taking care of ourselves and supporting loved ones.

Reminisce and tell your stories, and take time to self soothe if today is painful for you

Address

1147 Topsail Road Suite 4
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N5G2

Telephone

+17097380432

Website

http://onwardtherapy.ca/, https://onwardtherapy.janeapp.com/

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