countercurrent therapy / adolescent therapy in toronto canada
At Counter Current, we work with individuals of all ages who feel stuck - offering a space to explore what’s getting in the way without judgment, and without pretending everything’s fine. Our approach isn’t about fixing you or tossing out the strategies you’ve developed to survive. It’s about honoring your resilience, filling in the gaps, and building new tools so life feels less hard. We specialize in helping people move from rigidity to flexibility, from stuckness to flow, healing the wounds that keep old patterns in place and making room for more spontaneity, authenticity, and ease.
As a Gestalt (and a no-bullshit) practice, we show up fully and authentically. Therapy with us is collaborative, real, and rooted in the belief that open wounds keep us stuck, but scars are stories, and they don’t have to hold us back. We work often with teens (especially LGBTQ+ and trans youth) and deeply value working with the whole family ecosystem when needed.
meet your therapist
Hi, I’m Katie. My life has taken me in many unexpected - sometimes chaotic - and always fascinating directions. I’ve sung opera, collected vinyl, mentored youth, lived in Spain and Japan, and spent countless hours on the water - sailing, paddleboarding, or simply luxuriating in the waves. Relationships have always been at the heart of my life: friends, family, nieces, nephew, and of course, my son. They are my inspiration and my grounding.
All of these experiences inform the work I do. I am deeply passionate about helping youth step into their autonomy, discover their own power, and develop the confidence to live life on their terms. I also love working with families to strengthen connection, build closeness, and celebrate the dynamics that make each family unique. Connection and relationship, both within oneself and with others, are at the heart of my personal and professional purpose.
In therapy, I aim to help people find their voices, embrace their authenticity, and step fully into the life that is uniquely theirs. I lead from behind, support growth, and create space for people to shine a light on what makes them uniquely themselves, to find the “point of them”, and live in alignment with it.