Toronto & Etobicoke
Offices in central-west Toronto (M6G) and Etobicoke (M8Z). A calm room, with breaks whenever you need them.
TWELFTH HOUSEPSYCHOTHERAPYToronto & online across Ontario
Stop explaining your brain to therapists who don't get it.
Neuroaffirming therapy for ADHD, autistic and AuDHD teens and adults. Your brain isn't a problem to correct.
Two ways to meet. Same care either way.
Anywhere in Ontario
Secure video from wherever you feel settled. Camera on or off. Typing in the chat counts.
- Neurodivergent-led. Lived experience, not just training.
- LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive and kink-friendly.
- Free 15-minute consult. Email is fine, no phone call needed.
- Teens and adults: individuals, couples and families.
- $170 per session, with receipts for insurance.
Twelve houses. Start in yours.
In astrology, the twelfth house holds what we keep hidden: solitude, the inner world, and healing. This page has twelve too. Jump straight to yours.
House I · ADHD therapy for adults
When the to-do list wins every single day.
You know what to do. Your brain won't let you start. We name what's happening, then build systems that fit how you actually work. No "just try harder."
ADHD therapy in TorontoTerm 01Executive dysfunctionTrouble planning, starting, switching and finishing tasks. Not a willpower problem.
Term 02ADHD paralysisFrozen in place, even when the task is small and you badly want it done.
Term 03Rejection sensitive dysphoriaCriticism, real or imagined, that hits like a wall. Common, real, and workable.
House II · Therapy for autistic adults
Missed as a kid. Masking ever since.
Many autistic adults, especially women and non-binary people, were overlooked because they learned to copy what looked "normal." That takes a toll. This is where you get to stop performing.
Therapy for autistic adults in TorontoAutism in womenWhy it gets missed, and what it looks like in adults who learned to blend in.
Masking & sensory needsUnlearning the act, slowly. Lighting, sound and breaks are built into how sessions run.
House III · AuDHD therapy
THE AUTISTIC SIDETHE ADHD SIDE
- Needs routine
- Craves novelty
- Wants quiet
- Needs stimulation
- Plans every detail
- Can't start the plan
- Hates surprises
- Gets bored fast
Autistic and ADHD. Both, at once.
Your needs pull in opposite directions, and most therapists only work with one side. We work with both, so the advice finally stops contradicting itself.
AuDHD therapy, explainedHouse IV · Autistic & ADHD burnout
You're not lazy. You're running on empty after years of masking.
Masking means hiding how your brain works so you fit in. It works, until it doesn't. Burnout is what happens when the cost comes due.
- Sign 01You used to manage. Now basic tasks feel impossible.
- Sign 02One social plan drains you for days.
- Sign 03Sounds, lights and textures hit harder than they used to.
- Sign 04Skills you had, like cooking or replying to texts, seem to have disappeared.
- Where we startRest first. Then unmask somewhere safe. Then rebuild, at a pace your nervous system can hold.
House V · LGBTQ+ neurodivergent care
No explainer required. For either one.
There's a big overlap between queer, trans and neurodivergent communities. Your pronouns, partners and chosen family are understood from session one. Queer allied, sex-positive and kink-friendly.
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy in Toronto
House VI · Online therapy across Ontario
Therapy from your couch. Anywhere in Ontario.
- Secure video through [PLATFORM]
- Camera on or off. Your call.
- Evening slots: [CONFIRM]
House VII · What neuroaffirming means
Your brain is different, not wrong.
We doTreat ADHD and autism as differences to understand.Adapt sessions: lighting, breaks, fidgets, typing instead of talking.Use the words you use for yourself.
We don'tTry to make you look more "normal."Push eye contact or sitting still.Treat better masking as the goal.
Your first session, step by step
- Step 1 · BeforeA short online form, about [10] minutes. Tell us your sensory needs and how you like to communicate.
- Step 2 · Arrive or log on[50] minutes. By video, or in person in Toronto or Etobicoke. Camera on or off.
- Step 3 · We talkWhat brought you here, what's hard, what's working. No diagnosis needed.
- Step 4 · AfterSpace to exhale. We decide together what to focus on next, at a pace that suits you.
- Fees
- $170 individual
$185 couples - Offices
- Toronto M6G
Etobicoke M8Z
+ online in Ontario - Works with
- Teens and adults · individuals, couples and families
Who you'll work with
Hi, I'm Chrissy. Neurodivergent, with lived experience.
Chrissy Gallo-Nizic (she/her) · Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CYC, SSW · CRPO #15092
I'm here to listen, support, and validate your experiences.
Sometimes our experiences leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and dysregulated, and that affects how we relate to others and to ourselves. I help clients reconnect with their authentic sense of self, with a focus on ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late diagnosis, masking and burnout.
Together we look at how invisible disabilities, complex relationships and systems shape the way we see the world. We make peace between the inner critic and the authentic self, and use self-compassion to make space to exhale and unmask.
How I work
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Attachment-based
- Self-compassion
- Relational
- Strength-based
- Trauma-informed
I also support
- Late diagnosis
- Anxiety & depression
- Self-esteem
- Relationships & codependency
- Family conflict & parenting
- Body image & eating disorders
- PMDD & (peri)menopause
- Trauma
Training
- MA, Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- BA, University of Toronto
- Child & Youth Care (CYC), Ryerson University
- Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO #15092)
What colleagues say about working with Chrissy.
Chrissy is one of the most genuine people I've had the pleasure of knowing, and this translates in her work as a therapist. She brings a personal passion and heartfelt sense of duty to provide the best possible care for her clients.
Sarah Pirrotta, Registered Psychotherapist
Chrissy demonstrates a remarkable ability to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, fostering trust and open communication with clients. Her genuine passion for helping others results in impactful and transformative sessions.
Feyza Kilic, Registered Psychotherapist
Chrissy is a psychotherapist who deeply values the healing power of having our parts seen, heard, validated, and accepted. She is a strong advocate for inclusion, and authenticity, ensuring each client feels empowered in their journey toward healing.
Kamie Cheng, Registered Psychotherapist
Chrissy has a warm, attuned presence that creates a safe and welcoming space. With deep understanding and compassion, she brings clarity and support to clients and colleagues alike.
Kate Love, Registered Psychotherapist
House VIII · Fees & insurance
Straight answers about money.
- How much is a session?
- $170 for individuals, $185 for couples. The first 15-minute consult is free.
- Is it covered by OHIP?
- No. OHIP doesn't cover private psychotherapy anywhere in Ontario.
- Will my benefits cover it?
- Most extended health plans cover Registered Psychotherapists. Look for "psychotherapist" or "RP." Check your plan before booking.
- How do I pay?
- By Visa, Mastercard or American Express. There's no direct billing: you pay, then submit the detailed receipt to your insurer.
- Is there a sliding scale?
- [IF OFFERED: A limited number of reduced-fee spots. Ask in your free consult.]
TWELFTH HOUSE PSYCHOTHERAPYToronto · Etobicoke · OnlineFit call · 15 min$0.00
Individual session$170
Couples session$185
Receipt for benefitsIncluded
OHIPNot covered
Thanks for showing up for yourself.
House IX · Self-reflection quiz
ADHD, autism, or both? Find out where to start.
12 questions, one for each house. About 2 minutes. It's not a diagnosis. It's a starting point you can bring to your first session.
Private by design: your answers never leave this page.
iof xii
Do you rehearse conversations in your head before you have them?
Pick whatever feels closest.12 to go
House X · Resources
Plain-language guides. No jargon walls.
House XI · For referrers
For GTA family doctors, psychiatrists and assessment clinics.
Your patient just got a diagnosis. Send them somewhere that knows what to do next.
Referral info for cliniciansREFERRAL · HOW IT WORKS
- 1 · Send to
- Secure fax [FAX], email chrissy@twelfththerapy.ca, or our online referral form.
- 2 · We reach out
- Within [X] business days, by text or email first. Phone only if your patient prefers it.
- 3 · We confirm
- Back to you once they're booked, with your patient's consent.
House XII · Book online
Come home to how your brain works.
The twelfth house is where we rest. Start with a free 15-minute consult. No phone call.
- 1Pick a time
- 2Fill in a short form
- 3Meet by video or in Toronto
Prefer to talk? Call [PHONE]. Prefer email? chrissy@twelfththerapy.ca