Laura Boyko

Founder | Registered Social Worker | MSW RSW, M.Ed.

Founder | Registered Social Worker

MSW RSW, M.Ed.

Availability: In-person in downtown Whitby and virtually across Ontario. Equine-assisted sessions are also available offsite in Ajax.

Schedule: Weekdays and select evenings

Languages: English

Maybe you're here because...

Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to do it alone.

My goal is simple: to help you move through what’s hard with honesty, support, and practical tools—so you can feel more like yourself again.

Who I work with:

I support individuals who are:

Navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and complex emotional experiences
Dealing with school challenges (including high school and university/college)

I work with trauma-exposed professionals (police, firefighters, physicians, nurses) who:

Have found difficulty at work or in their relationships due to being exposed to really difficult scenarios, violence, or medical trauma—those who are constantly on-guard and in a position of authority making daily life or death decisions

I help women who are:

In high-performance leadership positions balancing work and family, while trying to regulate their nervous system and find balance and alignment in everyday life
Considering leaving their relationships/marriage, supporting them through the separation, parenting plan, financials, and co-parenting challenges that come post-divorce

I create a safe, supportive space for couples who:

Have lost their connection and want to manage conflict, communication, and be closer, feel heard, and validated

I support individuals who are:

Navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and complex emotional experiences
Dealing with school challenges (including high school and university/college)

I work with trauma-exposed professionals (police, firefighters, physicians, nurses) who:

Have found difficulty at work or in their relationships due to being exposed to really difficult scenarios, violence, or medical trauma—those who are constantly on-guard and in a position of authority making daily life or death decisions

I help women who are:

In high-performance leadership positions balancing work and family, while trying to regulate their nervous system and find balance and alignment in everyday life
Considering leaving their relationships/marriage, supporting them through the separation, parenting plan, financials, and co-parenting challenges that come post-divorce

I create a safe, supportive space for couples who:

Have lost their connection and want to manage conflict, communication, and be closer, feel heard, and validated

What we'll work on together:

My approach is flexible, collaborative, and grounded in over 25 years of experience. I integrate a variety of evidence-based and experiential therapies to meet you where you’re at.

Our work together may include:

What this looks like:

I also offer equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning experiences, creating opportunities for deeper connection, insight, and experiential growth outside the traditional therapy office.

Accepting new clients!

In-person appointments are available in downtown Whitby and virtual sessions across Ontario.

What clients like about me:

My clients appreciate my honesty and directness—paired with warmth, understanding, and a sense of humour (yes, sometimes with an F-bomb). I’m someone who will sit with you in the hard moments without flinching, while also helping you move forward in a real, practical way.

Things I won’t do when you work with me:

How I got here:

As the founder of BeWell Therapy, I bring over 25 years of experience supporting individuals across a wide range of settings. Before private practice, I spent 15 years in leadership roles within community-based care, hospitals, and postsecondary education.

I currently teach in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Trent University and I remain committed to ongoing learning and growth in my field. My work has always been driven by a desire to support people through real-life challenges in a way that is both practical and deeply human.

Outside of providing therapy to my amazing clients, I am married to my husband and partner in life, and mother to two daughters. I give back to my community by volunteering in various community organizations. I also love to play volleyball and going on walks with my Australian Sheppard, Sadie.

Education:

Specialized Training:

Internal Family Systems (IFS, Level 1)
Gottman Method for couples therapy (Level 3)
Certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Practitioner
Certified Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Facilitator
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Somatic-based approaches
Mindfulness and meditation

Specialties:

Accepting new clients!

In-person appointments are available in downtown Whitby and virtual sessions across Ontario.