Gina Oades, Registered OT & Psychotherapist

Healing for deeper embodiment

Embodiment is being connected, rooted, and present in the wholeness of your being.

With an emphasis on somatic work, mindfulness, spirituality, neuroscience and and psychedelic integration, my approach is meet you where you are at and support your well-being and healing towards deeper embodiment.

My mission is to support you to better understand your inner world, your needs and become present and whole within yourself. I teach tools that will support you with developing coping skills, empowering beliefs, improving relationships, lifestyle and address healing from trauma and mental health challenges.

I am committed to your unique transformation. We will co-create a therapeutic journey that is tailored to your vision and goals for your life.

Learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

Gina Oades, OT Reg.(Ont), Psychotherapist

I am a Toronto-based Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist offering in-person and online therapy.

I have over a decade of experience working in mental health supporting adults and youth with trauma, PTSD, mood disorders and serious mental illness. My holistic approach combines a variety of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Therapy and Neurofeedback. I also have extensive coach training with specialties in relationships and sexuality. I am a certified 100Hr Meditation Teacher, 300 Hr Yoga Teacher and incorporate mindfulness and body-centered approaches into my practice

I help clients to address emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment issues, sexuality and intimacy, career changes and self-care. I use various therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your unique journey. We will work together to deepen your self-awareness, resilience and understanding of the connections between your inner and outer world. I take a strengths-based approach to leverage your skills, resources and support thriving towards your individual goals.

My approach to the healing journey is guided by my values of self-compassion, connection, community and the power of listening to the body's wisdom. As an Occupational Therapist, I welcome exploration of what activities provide you a sense of meaning and pleasure and use the therapeutic process to foster engagement and enjoyment in your life. Having benefited from both OT and psychotherapy in my own life, it is an honour to be on this path with you.  

I also offer psychedelic integration and harm reduction and have completed multiple trainings in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. If you have engaged in psychedelic-assisted therapy in the past and/or have already decided to do so, I am happy to be of support in the preparation and integration of your experience.

I am currently offering online therapy with some spots for in-person sessions. I offer a free initial consultation to get to know each other and determine if we are a good match. Please complete the contact form and I will respond with times to connect.  I look forward to exploring how we may work together!