Whitby, ON • Virtual across Ontario

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families—in a space where you feel safe enough to be honest.

Whitby, ON • Virtual across Ontario

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families—in a space where you feel safe enough to be honest.

In person, downtown Whitby · Virtual, anywhere in Ontario · Day, evening & weekend appointments · Equine sessions, Ajax/Pickering

Are you stuck in the same old patterns of thoughts, feelings, or relationships?

therapy session woman talking to therapist Laura Boyko

Are you stuck in the same old patterns of thoughts, feelings, or relationships?

Find support in a safe space that feels human, warm, and real with our dedicated and professional team of registered social workers and psychotherapists. We serve individuals, couples, and families in the Durham Region in person at our office in downtown Whitby, with virtual sessions available across Ontario.

Welcome to BeWell Therapy.

Authentic connection. Real tools. Lasting change. One team.

BeWell Therapy team

We aren’t your typical therapy practice—and we’re more than okay with that. We’re a diverse team of registered social workers and psychotherapists, each with our own unique lived experience and areas of expertise. BeWell Therapy is a welcoming sanctuary for relational therapy, authentic connection, and deep personal growth. Our therapists firmly believe that the relationship is the therapy. We bring our full, genuine selves to every session—laughing with you, supporting you through the heaviest moments, and meeting you exactly where you are.

Imagine a life of clarity, love, and freedom from the negative thoughts or emotions that fill your head and bind you. Imagine waking up every day feeling in control of whatever might come your way, knowing that you have the internal strength to deal with and manage it. Imagine being the best version of YOU.

BeWell Therapy team

Whether you're struggling with...

Do you feel constantly on edge, or unable to quiet your mind from an endless stream of “what-ifs”? This kind of exhausting, persistent worry could be anxiety. Therapy can help you find calm and regain control.
Does dealing with your family leave you feeling drained and misunderstood? Do you struggle to have your boundaries acknowledged and respected? Unpacking these patterns and old, childhood wounds in a supportive space helps you to foster healthier connections while honouring your own well-being.
Are you struggling with the painful void left by the loss of someone or something central to your life? Grief rarely follows a simple or straightforward timeline. Having a dedicated space to honour your sorrow allows you to process loss at your own pace without pressure.
Do small, everyday tasks feel overwhelming? Have the things you used to love lost their spark? Do you feel heavier in your own body or more tired than usual? This may be depression. You don’t have to carry this numbness or pain alone. Support is available to help restore light and meaning to your days.
Do you find yourself relying on substances or behaviours to cope with stress or get through the day? Addiction creates an emotional cycle that often feels impossible to break. Healing begins in a supportive space without judgment, helping you regain control and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Does it feel like you never have enough time, energy, or resources to get everything done? Do you find yourself avoiding doing the things that matter or getting stuck on simple tasks? Therapy helps you slow down, untangle your priorities, and develop practical strategies to protect your energy.
Do you keep having the same, old arguments? Are you feeling disconnected from the person you care about most? Or maybe you’re looking to reignite the spark or take things to the next level. Therapy offers a safe space to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen your bond.
Are painful events from your past overwhelming your present? Do you feel like you need to be on “high alert” all the time and that safety is just out of reach? Specialized support can help you process these experiences and safely reclaim your life.
Are you starting a new career, navigating a breakup, relocating, or finding yourself having to play the role of caregiver? These kinds of major life shifts can leave you feeling uncertain and adrift. Guidance through these periods helps you build confidence and clarity as you navigate your new normal.
Are you struggling to figure out who you truly are? Do you feel unable to express your authentic self? This can lead to deep unhappiness and inner friction. Therapy provides a compassionate environment to explore your values, identity, and personal truth without fear of judgment.

…or just not feeling connected to your whole self, we can help you get there. We’ll work together to understand your patterns and build practical tools to help support you in your day-to-day life.

We provide support for individuals, couples, and families (ages 5+), with additional offerings of walk-and-talk ecotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) sessions available offsite.

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all because healing isn’t a formula.

Every person who walks through our door brings a unique history, a distinct nervous system, and an individual set of goals. We believe your care should reflect that. That’s why our team is trained in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, ensuring we tailor our approach directly to you.

Our therapists each bring their own specialized training, lived experience, and deep passion to their practice. Whether you need somatic, CPT or EMDR approaches for trauma, or thrive with parts work, DBT, or outdoor-based solutions like ecotherapy or EAP, we have a specialist ready to support your unique journey.

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP):

Move away from just talking about problems and get to the emotions behind them. Safely experience and process difficult feelings in the present moment to unlock natural resilience and lasting positive change.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):

Specialized, evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain naturally process and heal from traumatic or distressing memories. Reduce the lingering negative emotions from past events so you can move forward.

Internal Family Systems (IFS):

Get to know all the parts of you. This approach helps you to safely listen to, understand, and heal your wounded parts to become your fully integrated self.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):

Break free from the mental loops holding you back. Backed by extensive research, CBT is one of the most powerful and effective tools available for managing anxiety and depression.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT):

Practical DBT skills help you to manage intense emotions, handle stress, and build stronger, healthier relationships in your everyday life.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT):

Strengthen your relationships from the inside out. We move beyond everyday conflicts to address the core attachment needs that drive them.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP):

Experience the healing power of horses through therapeutic, ground-based interactions. Get real-time feedback that will help you build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stronger relationship skills.

Walk-and-Talk Ecotherapy:

Leave the traditional therapy office behind and reconnect with nature. Reduce stress, ease anxiety, and foster a grounding sense of peace by deepening your connection with the earth.

Gottman Method (Couples):

Relationship therapy backed by decades of research. We focus on deepening your friendship, managing conflict effectively, and building a meaningful life together.

Psychospiritual Therapy:

Blend traditional therapy tools with spiritual exploration to heal the mind and the soul. Examine deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and cosmic connectedness to foster profound personal growth.

Somatic Therapy:

Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. Through body-based awareness, we can unlock and release what talk therapy alone often leaves behind.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy:

Cultivate present-moment awareness, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. Learn to observe thoughts without judgment, build stronger emotional resilience and healthier coping mechanisms for life’s challenges.

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all because healing isn’t a formula.

Every person who walks through our door brings a unique history, a distinct nervous system, and an individual set of goals. We believe your care should reflect that. That’s why our team is trained in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, ensuring we tailor our approach directly to you.

Our therapists each bring their own specialized training, lived experience, and deep passion to their practice. Whether you need somatic, CPT or EMDR approaches for trauma, or thrive with parts work, DBT, or outdoor-based solutions like ecotherapy or EAP, we have a specialist ready to support your unique journey.

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP):

Move away from just talking about problems and get to the emotions behind them. Safely experience and process difficult feelings in the present moment to unlock natural resilience and lasting positive change.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):

Specialized, evidence-based therapy designed to help the brain naturally process and heal from traumatic or distressing memories. Reduce the lingering negative emotions from past events so you can move forward.

Internal Family Systems (IFS):

Get to know all the parts of you. This approach helps you to safely listen to, understand, and heal your wounded parts to become your fully integrated self.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):

Break free from the mental loops holding you back. Backed by extensive research, CBT is one of the most powerful and effective tools available for managing anxiety and depression.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT):

Practical DBT skills help you to manage intense emotions, handle stress, and build stronger, healthier relationships in your everyday life.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT):

Strengthen your relationships from the inside out. We move beyond everyday conflicts to address the core attachment needs that drive them.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP):

Experience the healing power of horses through therapeutic, ground-based interactions. Get real-time feedback that will help you build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stronger relationship skills.

Walk-and-Talk Ecotherapy:

Leave the traditional therapy office behind and reconnect with nature. Reduce stress, ease anxiety, and foster a grounding sense of peace by deepening your connection with the earth.

Gottman Method (Couples):

Relationship therapy backed by decades of research. We focus on deepening your friendship, managing conflict effectively, and building a meaningful life together.

Psychospiritual Therapy:

Blend traditional therapy tools with spiritual exploration to heal the mind and the soul. Examine deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and cosmic connectedness to foster profound personal growth.

Somatic Therapy:

Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. Through body-based awareness, we can unlock and release what talk therapy alone often leaves behind.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy:

Cultivate present-moment awareness, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. Learn to observe thoughts without judgment, build stronger emotional resilience and healthier coping mechanisms for life’s challenges.

Therapy Services:

We're committed to making mental health support easy and accessible.

Individual Counselling:

1:1 counselling for individuals struggling with a variety of concerns using evidence-based practices. Feel comfortable knowing that all the intersections of you will be welcomed in a non-judgmental space where your thoughts and feelings can be discussed.

Couples Counselling:

Relationships can be challenging for a variety of reasons—communication, trust and commitment concerns, and ways to manage conflict, just to name a few. BeWell welcomes all couples to learn to love and appreciate each other, so you can harness the relationship of your dreams.

Child/Youth Counselling (5+):

Growing up isn’t easy. We support youth and young adults facing school stress, relationship hurdles, identity exploration, and mental health challenges. Here, you’ll find a welcoming, zero-judgment space designed to make you feel seen and heard.

Family Counselling:

The stages of life raising a family can be filled with experiences that test us, but also fill us with joy. Family therapy is provided in an age-appropriate and engaging way, so that all members will feel heard and respected.

Family Counselling:

The stages of life raising a family can be filled with experiences that test us, but also fill us with joy. Family therapy is provided in an age-appropriate and engaging way, so that all members will feel heard and respected.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP):

EAP is a form of therapy where a therapist, equine specialist and therapy horse work together to support growth and healing for the client. All activities are unmounted and no riding or previous horse experience is required. (1:1 or Group/Corporate Sessions available.)

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP):

EAP is a form of therapy where a therapist, equine specialist and therapy horse work together to support growth and healing for the client. All activities are unmounted and no riding or previous horse experience is required. (1:1 or Group/Corporate Sessions available.)

We can direct bill for you! See approved providers:

Find out if your extended health plan is set up for direct billing.

Services for Professionals:

We offer practical, evidence and experienced-based support tools for individual and team development.

Workplace Wellness and Public Speaking:

Employee engagement and team dynamics can be a challenge to navigate from within a company. Custom tailored seminars, keynotes, and coaching from a certified mental health expert with the benefit of fresh perspective and lived experience helps to build a more integrated, resilient, and productive work environment, where everyone feels seen and supported.

Clinical Supervision for RSWs, MSWs, and RPs:

Take your practice to the next level with a mentor who has over 25 years of experience in mental health and social services. Benefit from a collaborative, supportive approach that’s grounded in clinical expertise and real-world practice with sessions available in person in downtown Whitby and virtually across Ontario.

Community Services:

We believe in fostering connections within the local community to help support mental health.

Voices Community Choir:

The idea of joining a local choir can seem daunting, especially if you’re not familiar with reading music or only want to sing for the joy of it. Voices by BeWell welcomes all voices, regardless of experience or talent to create an inclusive, judgment-free space to connect through the love of song.

Mental Wellness Retreats:

Sometimes, you just need to hit the reset button. BeWell retreats offer a supportive space for guided personal development, immersive mental wellness experiences, and forging new connections with likeminded people to help build tools for rejuvenation and lasting change.

Mental Health Events:

Carving out YOU time in your busy week can be a challenge. BeWell events help to support your mental wellbeing with scheduled group activities within the local community designed to create connections, educate, and help you reconnect with yourself.

Mental Health Events:

Carving out YOU time in your busy week can be a challenge. BeWell events help to support your mental wellbeing with scheduled group activities within the local community designed to create connections, educate, and help you reconnect with yourself.

Where to find us:

BeWell Therapy is conveniently located in the heart of Durham Region, in downtown Whitby:
214 Dundas St. E., 2nd Floor, Whitby, ON

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Therapy is just the beginning. At BeWell, we’ve built a community designed to support you between sessions—with a regular dose of humour and therapy nuggets on Instagram, a weekly newsletter, a quarterly magazine (coming soon!), virtual and in-person wellness events, and resources that meet you where you are.
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What Clients Say:

“Laura and her team never disappoint. Extremely professional, but also relatable, not only for therapy but also for workshops, speaking and other community events. Highly recommend!”
“The BeWell space is beautiful. Laura & her staff are fantastic and make you feel welcomed & safe.”

“Laura is truly one of those rare people who makes you feel understood from the moment you sit down with her. She has a warm, genuine presence that allows you to easily open up to her.”

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