Carly Crawford Psychotherapy

Carly Crawford Psychotherapy CCP is a Collaborative Practice devoted to helping you take care of your mental health.

August CCPsychotherapy included the following:-Team meetings-Back to school shopping, therapy styles. -Playdoh-Temperatu...
09/01/2026

August CCPsychotherapy included the following:
-Team meetings
-Back to school shopping, therapy styles.
-Playdoh
-Temperature control.
-Sticker censoring
-Sticky notes
-Flowers

"Time moves so slowly. Or perhaps it doesn’t move at all and it is we who pass through it."
-Isabel Allende




One more day until September 💙The time of year when everyone starts to feel some butterflies in their stomach and the pu...
08/31/2026

One more day until September 💙

The time of year when everyone starts to feel some butterflies in their stomach and the pull to buy a new calendar. September is here, and we are working hard at CCP to prepare as best we can for the rush of nerves, excitement, and sometimes stress that can come with the added shift in routine.

As a clinic, we generally see an increase in requests for therapy and nutrition support this time of year. We are ready and here to support you and our community in making this transition as smooth as possible.

I always like a “check-in”. Here's one for September for you to review. Whether you answer one question or all of them, take a look and see how it feels. These questions highlight areas we regularly see people avoid thinking about, despite their importance.

If you have questions or want to explore your answers more, please reach out.

🤞🏼 🙏



Okay, we are ending our "What we've been known to say in our therapy sessions" series with me and my words of wisdom 🫣Af...
08/28/2026

Okay, we are ending our "What we've been known to say in our therapy sessions" series with me and my words of wisdom 🫣

After some reflection, here's what I came up with.

👌"Sorry, one second I have to grab my drink."
👌"How are you? That's a loaded question! one second I will be right there." (as I run to go to the washroom before session).
👌"I always know what time it is, don't worry."
👌"You know....omg I can't think of the right word....but for lack of a better word...(insert a suitable replacement for the word I cannot think of".
👌"Do you know what I'm going to say about that?"
👌"Are you F@&king kidding me?"
👌"I'm sorry, this is probably not appropriate but I have to say....."
👌"If they were here right now this is what I would want to help you tell them."
👌"Are you hot? Cold? Is that sound bothering you?"
👌"Can you pass ME a Kleenex?"
👌"Would you like a snack, blanket, colouring book or to get a change of scenery?"
👌"see you soon."

If I'm online (only about 2-3 sessions a week)
👌"can you hear me"
👌"I still don't know how to share my screen so can you see this?"
👌"Are you frozen? I hate technology"

I'm sure there are many more, clients feel free to remind me next time I see you. I sincerely hope I have some lines that are actually therapeutic for my clients.

I continue to love this job and working sitting in this chair. Leaning into the work with my clients is where I will always end up. On the front line with our clients just like everyone else who works with us here CCPsychotherapy

We all have slightly different styles, but the mission is the same. Authentic, steady, compassionate and a little unhinged. 🫣 perhaps a rebranding is needed ASCLH psychotherapy is coming soon;)

Thank you clients for your patience with my antics and trusting this space as much as you can. 💙





“None of this was their fault” Lindsay, your words mean more than you will ever know. Your commitment and desire to make...
08/27/2026

“None of this was their fault”

Lindsay, your words mean more than you will ever know. Your commitment and desire to make a difference with each of your clients is felt in your presence each and every time you sit in the room.

Lindsay brings an incredible amount of compassion to her work and a huge amount of lightness and laughter. Lindsay carries our clients through trauma work, OCD, parenting support, relationship difficulties and of course a passion for creating space for those touched by Eating Disorders.

Thank you Lindsay for bringing me to tears and laughter with your beautiful heart. 💙




Paula Shepard MSW, RSW talks about the power of holding two truths at a time. "I have talked a lot about "two things can...
08/25/2026

Paula Shepard MSW, RSW talks about the power of holding two truths at a time.

"I have talked a lot about "two things can be true" or multiple truths can occur at the same time. I find that this is a theme that comes up with mothers or women wanting to be mothers. ie. a fertility journey, You can be happy for your friend who's pregnant and sad for yourself that you're still working to conceive. Or loving your mother and being hurt by actions that fostered self-doubt."

Paula reflects on the 'let them' trend.
"The "let them" trend. I find it's confusing people. I have seen clients release responsibility for other's behaviours and/or emotions but then not realize that they can still have boundaries and expectations with that person."

Paula does amazing work with couples, men, women and seniors, I love the way she looks at supporting the entire family unit and the experience she brings to our space.

Thank you Paula for everything you do for us.



I really appreciated this reflection from Sasha when asked what she finds herself saying in sessions lately, "One thing ...
08/25/2026

I really appreciated this reflection from Sasha when asked what she finds herself saying in sessions lately,

"One thing I’m talking about with clients a lot lately is ‘roles’ especially for women taking on way too much."

Sasha's giving her clients space to explore "Why do you think you're taking on that role?"

So much of this work revolves around giving yourself the opportunity to pause and reflect on patterns that are deeply engrained. Personally, when I asked myself this question the answer ranges from "because no one else will" to "because it feels good and is rewarding." Very different impact, very different action to take after each reflection.

Big thank you to Sasha for offering space for women to question those roles we take on and what function they serve.

From Sasha's bio:

What phrases or sayings have people used to describe their work with you?

"People have told me they can tell I'm a pretty fervent feminist, and I would definitely agree! I think that is just such a big part of my life and it comes out in therapy sessions. Clients have also told me that at first they didn't have faith in the power of small changes, but I was able to convince them!"



Things we've been known to say in session, Shelagh Keesmaat edit, “You never need to apologize for having emotions.”“The...
08/22/2026

Things we've been known to say in session, Shelagh Keesmaat edit,

“You never need to apologize for having emotions.”
“There’s no judgement here.”

Shelagh recently reflected on supporting grief. I love how she puts this important work,

"I’ve recently noticed a lot of people are talking about grief. In addition to grieving the death of a loved one, people are also talking about more ambiguous losses, such as the loss of a relationship, kids leaving home, the loss of one’s ability to do something they enjoy, and regrets about time or energy “wasted” that can never be recovered. While these ambiguous losses can be more difficult to identify, they are important to address and process. "

Thank you Shelagh for being such a huge part of this team. We would be lost without your steady, consistent and inspiring presence. 💙




Andrea Driedger | RP (Qualifying) Andrea Driedger speaks to what she hears herself saying in sessions, along with a refl...
08/21/2026

Andrea Driedger | RP (Qualifying) Andrea Driedger speaks to what she hears herself saying in sessions, along with a reflection about the trends she's seeing in the therapy world.

I've been on the receiving end of these words from Andrea,
"It makes so much sense that you feel that way."
I can tell you with confidence that the validation and genuine care I feel in her presence made a huge difference.

Hearing the words from our therapists and getting a feel for how they approach this work is important. Hearing 'the trends' and noting the glimmers we're noticing in this space gives me so much hope and reminds me why we do this work.

Thank you, Andrea for choosing our space to share your gift.




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