Kalm Wellness Therapy

Kalm Wellness Therapy Offering counselling and psychotherapy. Providing professional massage therapy for those of all ages.

Young or old massage therapy can help alleviate pain and get you back on track.

Wellness Check: It’s the little things. 🌱Forget the grand gestures for a second. True wellness is built in the small, co...
11/24/2025

Wellness Check: It’s the little things. 🌱

Forget the grand gestures for a second. True wellness is built in the small, consistent, daily choices. It’s the foundation everything else is built on.

How full is your cup today? Let's check in:

💧 Did you hydrate your body? (Water before coffee counts!)
☀️ Did you take one deep breath of fresh air?
🔌 Did you unplug for 10 minutes to just be?
✨ Did you offer yourself one moment of grace?

This is your gentle reminder that you don't have to do it all to be well. You just have to do what feels right for you, one small step at a time.

What's one small thing you're doing for your wellness today? Let's inspire each other in the comments. 👇

Winter Wellness: Thriving, Not Just Surviving. ❄️As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it's official: Canad...
11/22/2025

Winter Wellness: Thriving, Not Just Surviving. ❄️

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it's official: Canadian winter is in full effect. That "hibernation mode" feeling is real, and it's a signal from our minds and bodies to shift our approach to self-care.

This isn't about fighting the season, but flowing with it. Here’s how to embrace a winter wellness mindset:

Follow the (Limited) Light. Make a point to get outside for a "light break" in the middle of the day. Even a 15-minute walk can massively boost your mood and Vitamin D levels. 🌤️

Embrace Cozy Cardio. The gym can wait. Crank up your favourite playlist and have a solo dance party in your living room. Movement is for joy, not just punishment.

Hydrate, But Make It Warm. Swap ice water for herbal teas, warm water with lemon, or even a soothing broth. Your body is working hard to stay warm!

Redefine "Social." Beat the isolation with a cozy night in. Host a board game night, a book club, or a simple potluck. Connection is a core part of our wellness.

Permission to Rest. The dark evenings are nature’s cue to slow down. It’s okay to cancel plans, read a book, and go to bed early. This is seasonal self-care.

This winter, let's be gentle with ourselves. It's a season for introspection, comfort, and small, consistent acts of kindness for our well-being.

How are you prioritizing your wellness this winter? Share your best cozy tip below! 👇

Thinking differently is your superpower. 🌈 But even superheroes need support navigating a world not built for their brai...
11/19/2025

Thinking differently is your superpower. 🌈 But even superheroes need support navigating a world not built for their brains.

Modern autism therapy isn't about "fixing" you. It's not about forcing eye contact or masking to appear "normal." It's outdated, harmful, and we don't do that here.

So, what IS it about? It's about building your toolkit to thrive as your authentic self.

A neurodiversity-affirming therapist gets it. We focus on:

✨ Unmasking & Authenticity: Reconnecting with your true self and reducing the exhausting effort of camouflaging.
✨ Sensory Regulation: Creating strategies to manage overwhelming environments and honor your sensory needs.
✨ Emotional Co-Regulation: Developing tools to navigate big feelings and autistic burnout.
✨ Executive Functioning: Building supportive structures for tasks like planning, organizing, and starting tasks.
✨ Self-Advocacy: Finding your voice to set boundaries and communicate your needs confidently.

The goal is never to make you less autistic. The goal is to help you live a joyful, connected, and empowered life, embracing your unique strengths.

Your neurotype is valid. Your needs are important. Let's build your unique path to thriving.

That 3 AM scroll hit different… and not in a good way. 😴 You’ve tried the sleep teas, the melatonin gummies, the perfect...
11/18/2025

That 3 AM scroll hit different… and not in a good way. 😴 You’ve tried the sleep teas, the melatonin gummies, the perfect pillow. But your brain still treats bedtime like a TED Talk on everything you’ve ever worried about.

If this is you, listen up: Chronic insomnia isn’t a personal failure—it’s a treatable condition.

Enter CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), the gold-standard, drug-free approach that actually works. This isn't about trying harder to sleep; it's about retraining your brain to let sleep happen.

How it helps you reclaim your zzz's:

🧠 Quiet the 3 AM Mind: Challenge the anxiety spiral ("If I don't sleep now, my tomorrow is ruined!").
📊 Reboot Your Schedule: Use science-backed techniques to consolidate your sleep.
🛏️ Re-train Your Brain: Make your bed a sanctuary for sleep again, not a site for stress.

Think of it as a personal trainer, but for your sleep. Your rest is the ultimate self-care. Ready to cancel your 3 AM club membership? Let's talk.

Feeling pulled between two worlds? ✨ That pressure to honor your roots while fitting in somewhere new? You're not just "...
11/17/2025

Feeling pulled between two worlds? ✨ That pressure to honor your roots while fitting in somewhere new? You're not just "being dramatic"—this is acculturation stress, and it's real.

It's more than language; it's navigating a whole new set of rules, values, and expectations, often while trying to hold onto your own.

Sound familiar?

The "In-Between" Identity: "Where do I really belong?"

Family Conflict: Clashing over dating, careers, and "success."

Code-Switching Fatigue: The exhausting mental work of changing who you are.

Guilt & Shame: For "abandoning" culture or not feeling "enough."

The "Model Minority" Myth: The pressure to be successful and silent.

Therapy is your brave space to untangle this. It's not about "fixing" you. A culturally competent therapist helps you:

🔹 Integrate, Not Assimilate: Honor all parts of your identity.
🔹 Set Loving Boundaries with family expectations.
🔹 Validate Your Experience: Your feelings are real and heard.
🔹 Build Your Unique Story: Your journey is a superpower.

Even superheroes need a safe place to recharge. 💫 Your multifaceted perspective is a gift. Let's talk.

Your most powerful tool for calming your nervous system is already built-in. You're using it right now. 🌬️💫But what if y...
11/16/2025

Your most powerful tool for calming your nervous system is already built-in. You're using it right now. 🌬️💫

But what if you could use your breath for more than just survival? What if you could use it to release anxiety, process stored emotions, and rewire your stress response?

That's the power of Breathwork Therapy. This isn't just "taking a deep breath." It's an active, evidence-based meditation practice that uses specific, conscious breathing patterns to create profound shifts in your mental, emotional, and physical state.

✨ Release Stored Stress & Trauma: Bypass the thinking mind and access the body's innate wisdom to let go of what you're holding onto.
✨ Reboot Your Nervous System: Shift your body from a state of "fight-or-flight" (sympathetic) to "rest-and-digest" (parasympathetic) in minutes.
✨ Process Big Emotions: Create a safe container to feel and release anger, grief, and anxiety without being overwhelmed by them.
✨ Increase Energy & Mental Clarity: Oxygenate your body and brain to reduce brain fog and boost vitality.

This is for you if:
➡️ You feel "tired but wired" and struggle to truly relax.
➡️ Talk therapy alone hasn't fully moved the needle on your anxiety or stress.
➡️ You feel disconnected from your body or your emotions feel stuck.
➡️ You're looking for a tangible, somatic tool to manage overwhelming moments.

You don't have to "think" your way out of your struggles. Sometimes, the most direct path to healing is through the body—and your breath is the key.

Ready to unlock a new level of calm and clarity?

👉 Click the link in our bio to explore our Breathwork Therapy sessions and workshops.

Ever feel like you're speaking a different language than everyone else? 🗣️🤷‍♀️Constant misunderstandings. The same argum...
11/14/2025

Ever feel like you're speaking a different language than everyone else? 🗣️🤷‍♀️

Constant misunderstandings. The same arguments on repeat. Feeling lonely even when you're with people. If your relationships feel more like a source of stress than support, you might be facing interpersonal challenges.

This isn't about being "bad with people." It's about patterns—patterns of communication, attachment, and expectation that keep you stuck in cycles of conflict, resentment, or disconnection.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is your guide to breaking these cycles. It’s a practical, focused space to:

✨ Decode Your Communication Style: Understand how you express needs (and how others hear them).
✨ Break the Argument Loop: Identify the hidden triggers and patterns that keep conflicts going.
✨ Navigate Life Changes: Master the relational shifts that come with events like marriage, parenthood, career changes, or loss.
✨ Build Secure Connections: Move from anxious, avoidant, or chaotic relationship patterns toward secure, fulfilling bonds.

This is for you if:
➡️ You feel constantly misunderstood or like you can't "get through" to people.
➡️ You avoid conflict at all costs, or find yourself in constant arguments.
➡️ You struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty or selfish.
➡️ You feel chronically lonely or disconnected, even in a relationship or friendship.

Relationships are the fabric of our lives. When that fabric feels frayed, it affects everything. You can learn the skills to weave stronger, more resilient connections.

Ready to transform your relationship dynamics?

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn how interpersonal therapy can help.

When your brain feels like a browser with 100 tabs open... and they're all frozen. 💻😵‍💫Brain fog. Memory lapses. Trouble...
11/13/2025

When your brain feels like a browser with 100 tabs open... and they're all frozen. 💻😵‍💫

Brain fog. Memory lapses. Trouble focusing. That feeling of "it's on the tip of my tongue." If your mental processor keeps buffering, you're not broken—you might be dealing with cognitive challenges.

Whether it's from stress, burnout, a health condition, or just the mental load of modern life, struggling with thinking skills is frustrating, isolating, and downright exhausting.

The good news? Your brain is adaptable. Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy is like personal training for your mind. We work on:

✨ Defogging the Windshield: Using evidence-based techniques to improve focus, memory, and mental clarity.

✨ Building Your Mental Filing System: Developing practical strategies to organize information, recall details, and manage "tip-of-the-tongue" moments.

✨ Upgrading Your Processor: Strengthening executive functions like planning, problem-solving, and task initiation.

✨ Energy Management: Learning to conserve your cognitive energy so you don't feel mentally drained by 2 PM.

This is for you if:

➡️ You frequently lose your train of thought or forget why you walked into a room.
➡️ You struggle to focus in meetings or while reading.
➡️ You feel overwhelmed by multi-step tasks that used to feel easy.
➡️ You're recovering from a health event (like Long COVID, concussion, or illness) that impacted your thinking.

Your cognitive health is a vital part of your overall well-being. It's time to clear the static and help your brain work for you, not against you.

Ready to reboot your mental operating system?

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn about our cognitive therapy options.

Your fears are running a marathon in your mind... and it's time to reclaim the track.Whether it's the fear of failure, r...
11/12/2025

Your fears are running a marathon in your mind... and it's time to reclaim the track.

Whether it's the fear of failure, rejection, uncertainty, or that specific phobia that holds you back, fear has a way of making us feel small. It whispers "you can't" and builds walls where there should be doors.

But here's the secret your fear doesn't want you to know: Fear is not a stop sign. It's a checkpoint.

Therapy for Overcoming Fears isn't about eliminating fear entirely. It's about changing your relationship with it. It's about learning to feel the fear and move forward anyway. We work on:

✨ Mapping Your Fear Landscape: Understanding where your fears come from and what they're really protecting you from.
✨ Rewiring the Alarm System: Using techniques like CBT and Exposure Therapy to calm your nervous system and retrain your brain's fear response.
✨ Building Your Courage Toolkit: Developing practical skills to manage anxiety, challenge catastrophic thoughts, and tolerate uncertainty.
✨ Reclaiming Your Power: Stepping back into the driver's seat of your life and making choices based on your values, not your fears.

This is for you if:
➡️ You avoid opportunities (social, career, personal) because "what if" scenarios paralyze you.
➡️ You feel stuck in your comfort zone, even though it's starting to feel more like a prison.
➡️ Physical symptoms of anxiety (racing heart, nausea, panic) dictate your choices.
➡️ You're tired of watching life happen from the sidelines.

Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's the judgment that something else is more important than being afraid.

Ready to make your dreams more important than your doubts?

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn how we can help you move from frozen to fearless.

What if "being nice" is actually costing you your peace? 😥Constantly saying "yes" when you mean "no." Rearranging your e...
11/11/2025

What if "being nice" is actually costing you your peace? 😥

Constantly saying "yes" when you mean "no." Rearranging your entire schedule to avoid disappointing someone. Feeling anxious about what others think of you. Sound familiar? This isn't just being kind—this is people pleasing.

And it’s exhausting. You’re so busy managing everyone else's emotions that you've completely lost touch with your own.

The good news? People pleasing is a habit, not a personality trait. And habits can be broken.

Therapy for People Pleasing isn't about becoming selfish. It's about becoming authentic. It's your journey back to yourself. We work on:

✨ Finding Your "No": Learn to set boundaries that protect your energy, without the guilt.
✨ Tolerating Discomfort: Build the muscle to handle when someone is upset with you (and realize it won't break you).
✨ Uncovering Your True Voice: Discover what YOU actually want, need, and feel beneath the need to please.
✨ Building Self-Worth: Shift your value from being based on what you do for others to who you are at your core.

This is for you if:
➡️ You feel responsible for other people's feelings.
➡️ You avoid conflict at all costs, even if it means sacrificing your own needs.
➡️ You feel resentful and drained in your relationships.
➡️ You don't even know what you want anymore because you're so used to going with the flow.

Your worth is not a performance. It's time to take off the mask and give yourself the same grace you so freely give to others.

Ready to please the most important person: YOU?

👉 Click the link in our bio to explore how therapy can help you find your voice.

Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you're here.I'm Brooke Zwiebel (RPQ), a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I'm ...
11/09/2025

Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you're here.

I'm Brooke Zwiebel (RPQ), a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I'm passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where you can feel truly seen and heard.

I believe that we all have an innate capacity for healing and growth, and sometimes, we just need the right support to reconnect with our inner strength. My goal is to walk alongside you as we navigate your unique challenges and work towards a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.

My Approach:
I work with individuals and couples (18+) and draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, tailoring them to fit your specific needs and goals. These include:
✨ Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT): Focusing on the power of connection and how our relationships shape our well-being.
✨ Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helping you make peace with difficult thoughts and feelings so you can take steps toward a meaningful life.
✨ Narrative Therapy: Exploring the stories we tell about ourselves and empowering you to rewrite the ones that no longer serve you.
✨ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to create positive change.
✨ Psychosomatic Approaches: Tuning into the deep connection between the mind and body to support holistic healing.

Areas of Specialization:
My practice often focuses on supporting clients through:
• Difficult Life Transitions & Grief
• Relationship Struggles
• Anxiety & Depression
• Burnout & Stress
• Self-Identity & Connecting to Your Inner Child
• Body Image

I offer sessions both virtually and in-person to provide flexibility and accessibility.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it's a profound act of self-care. If you're ready to begin your journey, I would be honoured to be a part of it.

👉 Ready to connect? Please direct message me or click the link in my bio to book a consultation to see if we're a good fit.

Feeling caught between two worlds? You're not alone. 🌍✈️Navigating life between your heritage culture and your current o...
11/07/2025

Feeling caught between two worlds? You're not alone. 🌍✈️

Navigating life between your heritage culture and your current one is a unique journey. It can feel like you're constantly code-switching, questioning where you truly belong, and dealing with the pressure to fit in while holding onto your roots.

This is the acculturation tightrope. And it's okay if you feel:
➡️ The Guilt: Of not being "enough" for either culture.
➡️ The Confusion: Who is the real you when you have to act differently in different spaces?
➡️ The Pressure: From family expectations vs. societal norms.
➡️ The Invisible Load: Of constantly explaining your culture, food, or traditions.

Therapy for Cultural Identity & Acculturation isn't about choosing one side over the other. It's about creating your own beautiful, integrated third space. We work on:

✨ Honoring Your Roots: Exploring what parts of your heritage you want to carry forward with pride.
✨ Navigating the Present: Developing tools to handle microaggressions, family pressures, and the "perpetual foreigner" stereotype.
✨ Building Your Unique Identity: You get to decide which values, traditions, and aspects of both cultures you want to embody. It's your remix!
✨ Healing Cultural & Intergenerational Trauma: Addressing the unspoken pains and pressures that have been passed down.

This space is for you if your heart holds multiple homes and you're ready to find peace within the complexity.

Your multi-faceted identity isn't a weakness—it's your superpower. Let's unlock it together.

Ready to weave your unique tapestry?

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Address

534 Lawrence Avenue West Unit 221B
Toronto, ON
M6A3C9

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 11pm - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm

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