Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Understand the parts of you that protect, criticize, or carry pain and reconnect with your authentic Self.
Support may include
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- * Inner conflict
- Emotional triggers
Our Services
Explore individualized, IFS-informed services created to help you understand your inner world, heal with greater self-awareness, and reconnect with your mind, body and soul.
Different Clinic
Where Mind, body and soul meet
“There are no bad parts”—only parts of us carrying wounds, stories, and protective roles.
At Different Clinic, healing begins when we stop fighting our inner world and start meeting it with curiosity and compassion. Beneath the noise lives your core Self: calm, clear, courageous, and whole. When the Self leads, the mind softens, the body feels safer, and the soul finds its way home.
How Do We Help?
A Clear, Individualized Path
According to science and our experience, an individualized roadmap is necessary for successful therapy. Everyone at Different Clinic progresses through their mental health journey at their own pace, following the stages outlined in the chart.
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Free Consultation
Either online or in-person you will be assessed for half an hour by one of our psychologists to see which services you need. This step is free and you can book it below.
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Discover Your Inner World
During the first sessions, we take time to understand your story, current challenges, emotional patterns, and the different parts that shape your inner experience. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we gently explore what may be happening beneath them. This process is guided by curiosity, compassion, and respect, allowing you to feel seen and understood without judgment or pressure.
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Your Personalized Path
No two people experience life—or healing—in the same way. Based on what we discover together, we create a thoughtful and individualized therapeutic path that reflects your unique needs, goals, and pace. This is not a rigid plan; it is a collaborative and evolving process that can be adjusted as your understanding deepens and your needs change.
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Self-Led Healing
Through IFS-informed sessions, you will begin building a compassionate relationship with the protective and wounded parts of your inner world. Instead of trying to silence, fix, or fight these parts, we approach them with curiosity and care. As they feel heard and understood, they can release the burdens they have carried, creating space for greater calm, clarity, courage, and connection to your core Self.
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Follow Up
We need to make sure that your treatment was effective, and those changes have a long-lasting effect. So, we follow up with you for a year to make sure you still remain on the desired path.
Services and treatments
Technology-Supported Care
As technology develops, we thoughtfully evaluate how science-informed tools can complement therapy and support better outcomes for our clients.
Child & Parenting Support
Compassionate support to help children navigate difficult emotions while helping parents build stronger, more connected relationships.
Support may include
- Emotional regulation
- Behavioural challenges
- Parent–child connection
- Parenting concerns
Sleep Problems
Explore the emotional patterns and underlying stress that may be keeping you from feeling rested and restored.
Support may include
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Frequent waking
- Stress-related sleep issues
- Racing thoughts at night
Cognitive Rehabilitation Training (CRT)
Uses targeted exercises and strategies to strengthen memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive skills.
Support may include
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Bipolar disorders
Family Therapy
A research-backed intervention that supports communication and relational dynamics within the family.
Support may include
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Bipolar disorders
Questions, answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Find practical information about accessing care and choosing the right service.
Are your services available online or in person?
We offer both online and in-person sessions. Some services, including neuropsychological assessments, TMS, and tDCS, are available only in person.
Can I have a free consultation before treatment begins?
Absolutely, you can click on the link below and talk to one of our specialists right away.
Do I need a physician’s referral?
No, as long as you want to feel better even you haven’t been diagnosed, you can use our services to boost up your mood and experience a new level of well-being.
How can I learn more about a specific service?
You can read about our services here, or you can contact us to talk to one of our specialists.
Ready to take the first step?
Reach out today to schedule your complimentary 15-minute consultation. We are currently accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Toronto and virtual sessions across Ontario.