Specialized Services
Where Expertise Meets Care – Specialized Therapy for Your Needs
Are you…
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Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated as you navigate pregnancy, postpartum, loss or infertility?
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Feeling disconnected in your relationship or unsatisfied sexually?
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Seeking an assessment to provide clarity on learning needs or career direction?​
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Seeking help navigating the impacts of working in a trauma exposed profession?
Our therapists have experience in these specialized fields and are ready to meet you where you are at.
At YMM Collaborative Practice, we understand that mental health is deeply personal, and each individual’s needs are unique.
That's why we offer a range of specialized services designed to address specific challenges and life experiences.
Whether you're dealing with complex mental health conditions, navigating trauma, or seeking therapy tailored to your identity or circumstances, our experienced team is here to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that meets you where you are.
Our specialized services are rooted in a deep understanding of the complexities that shape mental health.
We work with children, youths, adults, families, and couples, providing personalized treatment that is responsive to the diverse backgrounds, needs, and goals of our clients.
From trauma-informed care to culturally affirming therapy, we aim to create a healing space that honors each person’s unique journey.
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Explore the variety of specialized services we offer and discover how we can support you in achieving a healthier, more fulfilling life.
You don’t have to navigate mental health challenges alone—we are here to walk alongside you with care, respect, and expertise.
How It Works
If you’re ready to work with one of our therapists, you can view our bios to determine which team member may be the best fit for you, or book now on the Jane booking link.
First Responders & Trauma Exposed Professionals
Specialized therapy for first responders is designed to address the unique mental, emotional, and psychological challenges they face due to the demanding and often traumatic nature of their jobs.
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Trauma-exposed professionals, like first responders, healthcare workers, military personnel, social workers, and others who regularly encounter distressing events in their job, face unique challenges when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.
These professionals are often exposed to situations involving injury, death, violence, and human suffering, which can lead to a variety of psychological and emotional difficulties over time.
Those in professions that frequently witness traumatic events can have a higher level of risk for developing symptoms of anxiety, depression and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
Trauma-informed therapy helps them process these experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Our therapists are trained to use a wide variety of clinical interventions that are considered best practice when working with anxiety, depression and PTSD.
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Some therapy modalities our therapists are trained in include:
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​Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Reproductive Mental Health
Our team has expertise in working with Reproductive Mental Health across the lifespan. Our trained therapists focus on supporting individuals through the emotional and psychological challenges related to reproductive health.
This includes issues such as:
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Infertility
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Pregnancy loss
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The postpartum period
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Preconception anxiety
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Birth trauma
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Mental health concerns during pregnancy or menopause
Therapists trained in this specialized area provide a safe, empathetic space to help individuals navigate these experiences, offering strategies to manage stress, emotional distress, and any mental health symptoms.
The goal is to promote overall well-being while addressing the unique emotional impacts of reproductive transitions.
Some modalities that our therapists are trained in include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Assessments
At YMM Collaborative Practice, we offer comprehensive assessment services designed to help individuals better understand their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Psychological evaluations can only be performed by certain specialists. Our expertly trained psychologist offers comprehensive assessment services to evaluate a wide range of concerns including difficulties with learning and attention, emotion and behaviour, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, and neurodevelopment disorders.
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Through a combination of standardized testing, interviews, and behavioral observations, we gather detailed insights into a person's strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for growth. Each assessment is followed by a thorough feedback session where our clinicians provide clear explanations of the results and discuss personalized recommendations, whether for treatment, educational accommodations, or career direction.
Our goal is to support you in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and making informed decisions about your next steps.
Types of Assessments:
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​ADHD: Diagnose attention, hyperactivity, and impulse control challenges in children and adults.
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Psychoeducational challenges: Evaluate cognitive abilities, learning challenges, and academic performance.
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Giftedness: Identify intellectual strengths and talents for optimal learning support.
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Career planning: Cognitive Assessment with Career Planning report and debrief session, Career Planning report and debrief session to help individuals explore strengths, interests, and career pathways.
Adult assessments include General Mental Health/Psychological; Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Cognitive Assessments (IQ test); Learning Disorders; Emotional/Behavioural (ex. anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related); Psychoeducational and Psychovocational (aptitude and career interest exploration).
Child and youth (6 – 23 years) assessments include Psychoeducational; Cognitive/Giftedness; AD/HD; Social/Emotional Functioning; Behavioural; Learning Disabilities; General Mental Health/Psychological; Psychovocational (aptitude and career interest exploration)
If you are interested in this process for you or your child, please email us so we can begin curating your process.
Our experienced clinician provides personalized, evidence-based evaluations in a supportive, confidential environment. Whether you’re seeking clarity on learning needs or career direction, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Sex Therapy
Our therapists have additional training to help individuals and couples address a wide range of sexual concerns in a safe, supportive environment.
Our trained therapists provide evidence-based strategies to improve sexual well-being, whether you're dealing with issues such as:
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Low libido
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Sexual dysfunction
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Intimacy challenges
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Communication difficulties around sex
Through open, non-judgmental conversations, we work to identify underlying emotional, relational, or physical factors and help you develop healthier attitudes toward sex, intimacy, and connection.
Art & Play Based Therapy
At YMM Collaborative Practice, we use a variety of art and play-based strategies to help individuals of all ages express themselves creatively, regulate emotions, and develop effective coping skills. Our therapists work with clients to process adverse experiences, including trauma, and promote relaxation and anxiety reduction.
Art therapy can be a transformative tool for addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, such as:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Chronic illness
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Grief
It offers a non-verbal outlet for processing complex emotions, helping clients express what might be difficult to put into words.​Play-based therapy is particularly effective for children, allowing them to work through difficult emotions and experiences in a safe and engaging way.
Through play, children can process trauma, reduce anxiety, and build resilience in the face of grief and loss.
