Creative Therapy Associates

Creative Therapy Associates CTA provides high quality services in the area of behavioural, speech and occupational therapy.

Creative Therapy Associates has had the honor of providing Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy to Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario for over 20 years. Our center's professional compliment consists of 4 Occupational Therapists, and 7 Speech Language Pathologists, and 9 Behavioral Therapists. Our caring and experienced therapists each have specific areas of interest and are dedicated to working with children, adults, and families to maximize their skills, build self esteem, and help clients live a quality life. Our centres offers a warm and friendly atmosphere to our clients, and our therapy rooms are designed specifically to welcome our pediatric and adult clients in order to best suit their needs. We strongly believe in client/family centered care, and therefore family involvement is an integral part of the therapy process at all levels. Along with private services to clients within our center, we provide contractual services to various organizations in our city and northern communities, ranging from consultation, in-service training, workshops, direct and indirect delivery models.

Confidence Club was full of big moments, brave choices, and so much joy. From pulling on superhero capes to talking abou...
01/14/2026

Confidence Club was full of big moments, brave choices, and so much joy. From pulling on superhero capes to talking about what makes each of us strong, the kids leaned right into the idea that confidence is a superpower we all carry in different ways.

Throughout the session, we focused on strengths like kindness, courage, patience, focus, positivity, and confidence. These ideas were woven into everything we did, from movement and play to shared activities and group conversations. Whether they were watching together, taking turns, or exploring materials side by side, the kids practiced showing up, trying new things, and supporting one another.

What stood out most was the sense of belonging. Every child had space to participate in their own way, feel successful, and be celebrated for who they are. Confidence Club is not about being loud or bold. It is about feeling safe, capable, and proud of yourself.

We look forward to seeing our superheroes again next week and continuing to build confidence, connection, and courage together 💙🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️💚

We are so excited to kick this off starting this Saturday and cannot wait to see everyone. Our upcoming group is all abo...
01/07/2026

We are so excited to kick this off starting this Saturday and cannot wait to see everyone.

Our upcoming group is all about connection, confidence, and learning through play in a safe and supportive space. We are really looking forward to welcoming new faces and building meaningful connections together.

📩 To register:
Please email Intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca or complete our referral form to secure your spot.

We cannot wait to get started and see everyone this weekend 💙💚

Build & Discover is a hands-on, play-based group where children explore science, discovery, and STEM activities to stren...
01/01/2026

Build & Discover is a hands-on, play-based group where children explore science, discovery, and STEM activities to strengthen problem-solving, communication, and social skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

🧪 Hands-on experiments
👷Building and designing
🌋 Big reactions and exciting discoveries

📅 January 7 – March 11, 2026
🕠 Wednesdays | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Creative Therapy Associates

This Build & Discover cohort is part of a pilot program focused on reducing barriers and improving reach and access for families. This cohort includes a limited number of drop-in spaces as we explore flexible programming options.

Drop-In Sessions Available
• 1.5-hour drop-off session
• Limited drop-in availability
• Drop-in spaces must be secured in advance

Important Information
• Children must have a completed referral form
• Families must meet with a CTA team member prior to attending
• Availability is based on space and staffing

Register here:
https://hushforms.com/creativetherapyassociates-secure-social-programming

Questions:
intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca

We’re excited to build, experiment, and discover together 🧪✨

Creative Therapy Associates provides Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy for both children and adults. We offer assessments, consultation, treatment plans, individual and group therapy, resources and training. Our therapists are certified professionals with extensive experience workin...

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from Creative Therapy Associates ❄️

As we reflect on this past year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the children, families, and partners who allow us to be part of such meaningful journeys. Every step forward, new skill gained, and moment of connection reminds us why we do what we do.

Thank you for trusting us with what matters most to you. It is truly an honour to walk alongside your families and support your children in reaching their potential.

We wish you a holiday season filled with love, peace, and cherished time together. We look forward to seeing you in the new year and continuing this journey with you.

With warmest wishes,
From all our SLP, CDA, OT, and Behavioural Therapy team at CTA

🎄🦌 Breaking news at Creative Therapy Associates!Looks like Max, the Grinch’s very own “reindeer,” made a surprise pit st...
12/20/2025

🎄🦌 Breaking news at Creative Therapy Associates!

Looks like Max, the Grinch’s very own “reindeer,” made a surprise pit stop at our office today. Must have been on the hunt for the Grinch and took a wrong turn… straight into our window 😅

Everyone’s okay, but our window definitely felt the holiday spirit a little too hard.

Max, if you’re out there, we hope you made it back to Whoville and are ok after running into our window
🎁 🎄

Celebrating Growth, Heart, and Dedication 💙💚Tawni and Natalie are two of our Supervised Behavioural Therapists at Creati...
12/16/2025

Celebrating Growth, Heart, and Dedication 💙💚

Tawni and Natalie are two of our Supervised Behavioural Therapists at Creative Therapy Associates, and we are incredibly proud of them as they continue their Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis on their path toward becoming Registered Behaviour Analysts.

Tawni and Natalie bring compassion, joy, and genuine care into every session. They take the time to truly connect with the children and youth they support and ensure therapy is intentional and meaningful. Their kindness, curiosity, and willingness to keep learning shine through in their work every day.

At Creative Therapy Associates, we believe meaningful progress starts with trust, relationships, and heart, and Tawni and Natalie reflect these values in the way they support children and families.

We are excited to support you as you continue growing, learning, and helping children and families feel supported across Northwestern Ontario.


🚨 Registration Closing Soon 🚨🎮 Game Changers✔ Communication✔ Emotional regulation✔ Problem solving✔ Friendship buildingL...
12/11/2025

🚨 Registration Closing Soon 🚨

🎮 Game Changers
✔ Communication
✔ Emotional regulation
✔ Problem solving
✔ Friendship building

Level up social skills through games, VR, and interactive play in a fun, supportive group environment.

📅 Starts Jan 8 | Thursdays 5:30–7 PM
📩 intake@creativetherapyassociates.ca

Reaching Further: Expanding Support for Children and Families Across Northern Ontario💙💚We are excited to share that Laur...
11/26/2025

Reaching Further: Expanding Support for Children and Families Across Northern Ontario

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We are excited to share that Lauren Dewar and Rhonda Richardson are on their way to their first visit as we begin expanding Creative Therapy Associates’ services to rural and remote communities across Northern Ontario.

Lauren and Rhonda are the perfect leaders for this new chapter. They bring big hearts, strong values, and a meaningful, collaborative approach to every family they support. They consistently go out of their way to ensure every child and every caregiver feels heard, seen, understood, and supported. Their compassion, professionalism, and dedication set the tone for the work we are proud to bring to northern communities.

This visit marks the beginning of something truly impactful. We are honoured for the opportunity to expand our child centred programming and to build meaningful partnerships with schools, communities, and families across the north.

We look forward to many more visits, deeper collaboration, and supporting children and youth in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and grounded in connection.

Lauren and Rhonda, thank you for leading this vision with heart and purpose. ✈️❄️💙💚

11/24/2025

🦖💚 Dinosaur Discovery was a ROARING success! 💙🦕

Our little explorers had so much fun digging, building, creating, and learning through sensory play and hands-on activities. The smiles, the teamwork, and the excitement made the whole day unforgettable!

We’re already looking forward to the next round…

Registration for our January 8-week Dinosaur Discovery group opens soon!

This group blends play-based learning, social skill building, sensory exploration, and tons of dinosaur-themed fun.

Stay tuned! 🦕💙💚

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Thunder Bay, ON
P7B6M4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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