Our Approach
How We Work
We integrate several evidence-based approaches into our practice. We explain these methods in plain language so you always understand the purpose behind our work together.
Building Resilience and Awareness: We incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion practices. These tools help you stay grounded in the present moment and foster a kinder relationship with yourself.
Managing Emotions and Thoughts: By drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), we help you understand the connection between your thoughts and feelings. We provide concrete skills to help you regulate intense emotions and change patterns that no longer serve you.
Understanding Your Story: Using Narrative Therapy, we look at the stories you tell about your life. We help you reframe these narratives to find your own empowerment and strength.
Forward-Focused Strategies: Through Solution-Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we help you navigate life transitions and responsibilities. We focus on your values so you can move toward a more meaningful and thriving life.
Strengthening Connections: For couples and families, we use proven methods like the Gottman Method. We help you improve communication and learn how to navigate conflict with respect and understanding.
At Healing with Heart Psychotherapy and Wellness, we believe that therapy is most effective when it is a collaborative partnership. We move away from a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, we draw from various evidence-informed methods to tailor support to your specific needs. Our goal is to make the process understandable, practical, and deeply human.
Meeting You Where You Are
We recognize that reaching out for support takes immense courage and shows your inner strength. Whether you are a student navigating a new transition, a professional facing burnout, or a couple looking to improve communication, we meet you exactly where you are in your journey. We honor your lived experiences and appreciate the unique intersection of factors that make you who you are.
A Collaborative Framework
We work with you as a team. You are the leader of your life, and we are here to offer the insights and strategies to help you reach your goals. Our relationship is built on a foundation of trust, respect, and a non-judgmental atmosphere. We strive to create a safe and inclusive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of criticism.
A Commitment to Your Wellbeing
A Trauma-Informed Perspective We understand that your past experiences shape your present. We provide care that is sensitive to your history. We focus on your current well-being through an anti-oppressive lens, ensuring that our space is safe for everyone.
Virtual Accessibility By offering secure sessions online across Ontario, we remove the barriers of travel and waiting rooms. This allows you to prioritize your mental health from a space where you already feel secure and comfortable.
Plain Language Practice We avoid clinical jargon. We want you to feel empowered by the therapeutic process, not confused by it. We explain our methods in ways that make sense for your daily life and your unique goals.
Meet the Team
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Katie Hart
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Katie is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals navigating a wide range of life’s challenges. She supports students, young adults, and anyone experiencing life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, procrastination, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and interpersonal difficulties.
Katie approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens and appreciates clients’ intersectionality. She believes in meeting clients where they are and honouring their lived experiences. In therapy sessions, Katie offers a compassionate, empathetic, safe, and inclusive space to explore clients’ experiences and move toward healing.
Katie draws from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She will often incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help build resilience, foster self-awareness, and support meaningful change. Katie’s goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and supported as you move toward greater well-being.
Katie looks forward to meeting you, learning your unique story, and creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect.
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Krysta Hart
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)
Krysta is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who provides a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences. She has a passion for helping others heal, grow, and thrive. Krysta works with individuals who have experienced life transitions, are feeling stuck or overwhelmed with life’s responsibilities or who have experienced a loss. She also works with couples and families who may be looking to “fight right” or improve communication.
Therapeutic modalities that Krysta integrates into her practice include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, the Gottman Method and more.
Krysta appreciates that reaching out for help takes courage and shows a person’s strength. She meets clients where they are in their journey with their mental health and strives to support clients’ overall well-being.