Toronto & Etobicoke
Offices in central-west Toronto (M6G) and Etobicoke (M8Z). A calm room, with breaks whenever you need them.
TWELFTH HOUSEPSYCHOTHERAPYHouse I · ADHD therapy in Toronto
ADHD therapy that works with your brain.
For teens and adults who are tired of being told to try harder. In person in Toronto and Etobicoke, or online anywhere in Ontario.
You're not lazy. You're running a different operating system.
ADHD isn't a shortage of willpower. It's a difference in how attention, motivation and time are wired. When the world is built for a different brain, it's easy to grow up believing the problem is you.
Therapy here starts from the other end: understanding how your brain actually works, letting go of the shame that years of "just focus" left behind, and building a life that fits.
Sound familiar?
The parts of ADHD nobody sees.
- i
Starting is the hardest part
You know exactly what to do. Your brain still won’t let you begin, even when it matters.
- ii
Time slips through your fingers
Five minutes becomes an hour, or a deadline arrives out of nowhere. Again.
- iii
Everything or nothing
Hyperfocus for hours on one thing, then nothing left for the rest.
- iv
Rejection hits like a wall
A small comment can floor you for days. Often called rejection sensitive dysphoria.
- v
A mind that won’t switch off
Racing thoughts at bedtime, ten tabs open in your head all day.
- vi
A late diagnosis
Relief at finally having a name for it, and grief for the years spent thinking you were failing.
Working together
How ADHD therapy helps.
We go at a pace that suits your brain, drawing on Internal Family Systems, self-compassion and strengths-based work. Sessions can be structured or free-flowing, whatever keeps you engaged.
- 1
Make sense of your brain
Map how ADHD shows up for you: what drains you, what lights you up, where you get stuck.
- 2
Quiet the inner critic
Years of "too much" and "not enough" leave a loud critic. We work with that part gently, rather than fighting it.
- 3
Build systems that fit
Routines, reminders and structure designed around your strengths, not borrowed from someone else’s brain.
- 4
Tend the relationships
ADHD shows up with partners, family and at work. Couples and family sessions are available when that helps.
In session
Therapy that bends to fit you.
Neuroaffirming means the room adapts to you, not the other way round.
- Lighting & soundLights down, noise low. Tell me what helps.
- Breaks, any timePause, stretch, step out. No explanation needed.
- Type instead of talkChat, notes or voice: whatever works that day.
- Camera optionalOnline sessions with the camera on or off.
- Fidgets welcomeMove, doodle, pace. Stimming is fine here.
- Your wordsI use the language you use for yourself.
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.
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
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
FAQ
ADHD therapy, your questions
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Many clients are self-identified, waiting on an assessment, or just wondering. As a Registered Psychotherapist I don't diagnose, but I can help you make sense of what you're noticing and point you to assessment options if you want one.
Can you diagnose ADHD or prescribe medication?
No. ADHD assessment and diagnosis are done by physicians and psychologists, and medication is prescribed by doctors. Therapy works well alongside both, and I'm glad to work alongside your care team.
Do you work with teens?
Yes. I work with teens and adults, individually or with family members when that helps.
What's the difference between ADHD therapy and ADHD coaching?
Coaching focuses mainly on habits and productivity. Therapy covers those too, and also the emotional side of ADHD: shame, anxiety, rejection sensitivity, burnout and relationships.
Is therapy in person or online?
Both. In person at offices in central-west Toronto (M6G) and Etobicoke (M8Z), or online by secure video anywhere in Ontario. Camera on or off.
How much does it cost, and will insurance cover it?
Individual sessions are $170 and couples sessions $185. Most extended health plans cover Registered Psychotherapists. You pay by card and get a detailed receipt to submit; there's no direct billing.
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