Pathway-Therapy

Pathway-Therapy At Pathway-Therapy we are believers of growth, emotional health, & happiness. Pathway-Therapy is conveniently located in the Yorkville area at Avenue Rd.

We're a mental health practice, offering therapy for individuals/couples, and workshops in the Yorkville and Toronto area. and Prince Arthur Avenue. Walking distance to St.George, Museum and Bay TTC station. There is street parking in front of the building and GreenP parking is also nearby.

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We offer a free 15-min Consultation allowing you to meet with one of our therapist in person/phone. We believe it is important to feel connected and comfortable in the therapeutic space. It can be an opportunity for you to clarify your needs, questions and goals. In addition to in-person therapy, I also offer Skype therapy sessions and Phone sessions for both individuals and couples world-wide.

Am i being too picky or are these red flags?Sometimes it’s not that your standards are too high, it’s that you’ve finall...
11/06/2025

Am i being too picky or are these red flags?

Sometimes it’s not that your standards are too high,
it’s that you’ve finally stopped mistaking bare minimum for effort.

you can be compassionate and discerning.
you can see someone’s potential and still protect your peace.
you can want connection without abandoning your intuition.

If you have to talk yourself into being okay with something…
you probably aren’t.

✨ trust your gut. it’s not picky, it’s wise.

Is it just me, or does Thursday feel like chaos?No one wakes up on time, breakfast turns into a battlefield, and somehow...
10/30/2025

Is it just me, or does Thursday feel like chaos?

No one wakes up on time, breakfast turns into a battlefield, and somehow I’m pulling up to the school drop-off 30 minutes late, with barely enough time for a kiss goodbye before rushing to the next thing.

And then, in the car, there’s that moment of silence.
The crash after the storm.
I take a breath and try to reset before my first meeting, remembering: this is life.

The truth is, life doesn’t always unfold in neat routines or perfect mornings. It’s messy, unpredictable, human. And maybe that’s okay. Maybe our real work is learning to be gentle with ourselves in the middle of it all, to find calm not when things are perfect, but right here, in the imperfection.

The quiet work 🕯️Healing doesn’t always announce itself.It doesn’t always come with clarity, motivation, or fireworks.So...
10/29/2025

The quiet work 🕯️

Healing doesn’t always announce itself.
It doesn’t always come with clarity, motivation, or fireworks.
Sometimes it’s subtle — noticing you didn’t spiral this time,
that your voice didn’t shake when you spoke your truth,
that you chose rest over proving your worth.

Two quiet truths I come back to again and again:

1. Small progress still counts. The nervous system doesn’t heal in leaps, it learns safety slowly, moment by moment.

2. Rest is not avoidance. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is pause, to let your body remember what peace feels like.

The love that built it 🤍One day, they’ll pull into the drivewaywith kids of their own.And I’ll again hear echoes of litt...
10/22/2025

The love that built it 🤍

One day, they’ll pull into the driveway
with kids of their own.
And I’ll again hear echoes of little feet on hardwood
floors, tiny voices calling “Mama,” and
laughter spilling down the hall like sunlight.
I’ll set too many plates.
Stock the pantry with their favorites like I always did.
Wash the sheets they once curled up in
after long days in the sun.
And when they hug me longer than they used to, I’ll cry.
Not because they left.
But because they came back.
Because the love I poured into the everyday
became the reason they wanted to return.
Not just to the house,
but to the love that built it.

Sometimes we socialize
10/09/2025

Sometimes we socialize

Sometimes we forget that the things we have today were once the things we wished for.A safe home.A family to care for.A ...
10/07/2025

Sometimes we forget that the things we have today were once the things we wished for.

A safe home.
A family to care for.
A quiet morning with coffee and no rush.
A job that feels meaningful.
A body that carries us through it all.

We spend so much of our lives chasing the next thing. A better version of ourselves, a bigger goal, more clarity, more time. But somewhere along the way, we lose sight of the fact that we’re already living moments we once prayed for.

If you slow down enough, you’ll notice it. The way light hits your kitchen table in the morning. The sound of your child’s laughter. The small peace that comes when the day finally settles.

Happiness isn’t waiting somewhere far off, it’s quietly woven into your ordinary days.

So before you move on to what’s next, take a breath and look around.

You might realize: You’re already living the dream your younger self hoped for.

Collective Burnout Is Real 🕯️Everywhere I look lately, people are stretched thin. Between global conflicts, anxiety, the...
09/25/2025

Collective Burnout Is Real 🕯️

Everywhere I look lately, people are stretched thin. Between global conflicts, anxiety, the pressure to “do more,” and the noise of everyday life,  it feels like everyone’s nervous system is running on empty.

As a therapist, I hear the same themes again and again:

I feel guilty resting.
I’m anxious all the time but don’t know why.
I’m scrolling but not actually resting.

Here’s the truth: burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a collective condition.

The world we live in is overwhelming, and your exhaustion is a very human response.

What Helps ⬇️

1. Micro-rest: 2 minutes of breathing, stretching, or just closing your eyes counts.
2. Boundaries with news & socials: informed is good, overloaded is harmful. 
3. Permission to be “enough”: productivity isn’t your worth.
4.Community check-ins text a friend: How’s your heart today?

You don’t need to fix the whole world to matter.

Protecting your energy and caring for yourself is an act of resistance in a culture that constantly asks for more.

Funny how the year turns so quickly, barefoot in the grass just weeks ago, now sweaters pulled from the back of the clos...
09/22/2025

Funny how the year turns so quickly, barefoot in the grass just weeks ago, now sweaters pulled from the back of the closet. 🍁

Time doesn’t ask if we’re ready, it just keeps moving. The best we can do is move with it, slow down, savor the shift, and let each season remind us that change can be beautiful.

Tips for this season 💫

1. Choose one daily ritual to ground you, your morning coffee, a short walk, or journaling before bed.
2. Make space for what’s ahead by gently letting go of one thing that no longer fits your rhythm.

No one will ever love you exactly the way you want. That’s the hard truth. We all carry invisible scripts of what love s...
09/09/2025

No one will ever love you exactly the way you want.

That’s the hard truth. We all carry invisible scripts of what love should look like, and when it doesn’t match, we feel disappointed.

But here’s the thing: telling someone they’re not enough rarely inspires them to try harder.

What does?

✨ Letting them know the ways they are showing up.
✨ Appreciating the effort that’s already there.
✨ Creating safety instead of criticism.

When people feel seen for what they give, they often give more. When they feel like they’re always falling short, they shut down.

Tips to practice:
1. Instead of saying, “You never…”, try “I love when you…”.
2. Notice small efforts and name them out loud.
3. Remember love isn’t about perfection, it’s about building trust that grows over time.

Love thrives where it’s nurtured, not where it’s measured against impossible expectations. 🌱

✨ Meet Lee-Ann ✨At Pathway-Therapy, Lee-Ann is known for her trauma-informed approach. Meeting clients exactly where the...
09/08/2025

✨ Meet Lee-Ann ✨

At Pathway-Therapy, Lee-Ann is known for her trauma-informed approach. Meeting clients exactly where they are, with care, patience, and respect. 🌱

Healing isn’t about rushing through the hard parts, it’s about creating safety, connection, and trust along the way.

A few vital reminders she brings into the room (and that we can all carry with us):

1. Safety first — your nervous system heals when it feels secure.
2. Small steps count — even gentle shifts create lasting change.
3. Self-compassion isn’t optional; it’s the foundation of recovery.

Lee-Ann’s presence is a reminder that growth is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

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Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+14168052078

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