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February 20, 2026

Building Bridges Psychotherapy Wins Top Choice Award for Best Psychotherapy Services in the GTA

We are proud to announce that Building Bridges Psychotherapy has been named the recipient of the Top Choice Award for Best Psychotherapy Services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in 2026. This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices of the community we serve. Being selected for this award speaks not only to the quality of care we provide, but to the trust our clients place in us every day. At Building Bridges Psychotherapy, we understand that finding the right therapist can feel like a vulnerable and sometimes overwhelming process. It’s important to feel heard, understood, validated, and respected. You want a therapist who genuinely cares about your story and your goals, while also offering thoughtful insight, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies that support real progress. Winning this award reinforces our commitment to delivering that balance. As one of the largest psychotherapy practices in Canada, our team of…

February 18, 2026

How to Start a Mindfulness Practice When Life Feels Chaotic

Ask A Therapist | Building Bridges Psychotherapy It’s already mid-February! Whether 2026 so far has been full, heavy, exciting, or simply busy, we hope you’ve been able to find small pockets of calm and moments of joy along the way. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to slow down, you’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear in therapy is how to practice mindfulness when life feels chaotic. It felt like the perfect time to share Ask A Therapist, a segment you may already know from our social posts and podcast, where we sit down with one of our therapists and bring forward your questions, always anonymously, of course. These are the questions you’ve been carrying, wondering about, or wishing you could ask out loud. While these conversations usually live in a video format, we’re bringing it to you in written form today.…

January 20, 2026

BB Therapy Expands to Ottawa: Our New Centretown Therapy Location Is Now Open

We’re so excited to share some big news... BB Therapy has officially opened our 8th location in downtown Ottawa. Our newest therapy office is located in the heart of Centretown, expanding our ability to support individuals, couples, and families across Ottawa and beyond. Our Downtown Ottawa Therapy Location You’ll find our Ottawa therapy office at: 270 MacLaren Street, Unit 30Ottawa, ON, K2P 0M3 Located just steps from Bank Street, our Centretown space is easily accessible by public transit. There is ample street parking nearby, as well as a parking garage located one block north at Your Independent Grocer on Bank Street. What to Expect When You Arrive When you arrive at the building, take the stairs straight ahead and head up to the third floor, where our office is located. Once inside, you’re welcome to settle into our waiting area and take a moment to get comfortable. You can also…

December 16, 2025

Building Bridges Psychotherapy: Reflecting on a Year of Growth, Connection, and Community in 2025

“From challenge comes change, and from change comes growth.” – Unknown This December, the Building Bridges Psychotherapy Holiday Party brought our team together to celebrate the season, share laughs, and reflect on the year behind us. From Secret Santa and games to dancing with the DJ, it was a joyful reminder of the connection, care, and collaboration that make our team so special. As we wrap up 2025, we also want to highlight some of the milestones and memories that made this year meaningful... Expanding Our Practice Across Locations This year, Building Bridges Psychotherapy expanded into the full Mississauga building, doubling our therapy rooms to better support our work. We also added new rooms in our Toronto and Guelph offices, introduced a new therapist lounge, and opened the BB Store. And while we may have expanded to another location recently, we’ll share the full update on that soon... stay tuned…

December 1, 2025

We’ve Been Nominated for a 2026 Top Choice Award!

We’re excited to share that Building Bridges Psychotherapy has been nominated for a 2026 Top Choice Award in the GTA! Last year, thanks to your support, we were honoured to be recognized as a Top Choice winner. This nomination means a lot to us, not because of the award itself, but because it reflects the trust and care shared within our community. What This Nomination Represents At Building Bridges Psychotherapy, our work begins behind the scenes.We focus on caring for our therapists so they can care well for you. When our team feels supported, valued, and encouraged, every person who walks through our doors feels that too. This nomination is a reflection of the environment we strive to build every single day. About the Prize (Important Note) This year’s nomination includes a $500 cash prize provided directly by Top Choice Awards. giveaway is entirely run by Top Choice Awards. We…

November 18, 2025

Year-End Benefits Reminder & BB Store Launch

What’s New at BB Therapy This Month As we move into the final months of the year, we’re sharing an important reminder about using your remaining therapy benefits, introducing our new BB Store, and offering a seasonal reflection from one of our therapists. Use Your Therapy Benefits Before They Expire! The end of the year can get busy - shorter days, full schedules, and for many, added stress. If you have therapy or insurance benefits that renew annually, now is a great time to use any remaining coverage before it resets. Booking ahead ensures you can access the support you need while your benefits are still available. Our therapists offer both in-person and online appointments to fit your routine and help you stay grounded as the year winds down. BOOK NOW Introducing the BB Store We’re excited to share the launch of the BB Store - an intentionally curated collection…

November 7, 2025

An Update to Our Session Rates

We hope you’re settling into the fall season with some moments of rest and reflection. As always, we’re so grateful to be part of your mental health journey! We shared an important update in our email newsletter on October 16, 2025 about our session rates. If you didn’t receive it, you may have unsubscribed or your subscription settings may need updating. To stay in the loop on important announcements and news from our team, SUBSCRIBE HERE. For many years, we’ve maintained our session rate at $180. Over the past several years, however, the costs of running our practice - such as rent, staff, software, and utilities - have continued to rise. While we’ve worked hard not to become just another added expense in your life, we’ve made the decision to adjust our rate to $190 per hour, effective November 1st, 2025. This change helps us continue offering the same level…

October 27, 2025

BB Celebrates 5 Years with the Grand Opening of Our Flagship Mississauga Location

Earlier this month, we gathered with friends, clients, government officials, and team members to celebrate three meaningful milestones: Five years of Building Bridges Psychotherapy The grand opening of our flagship Mississauga location The lead-up to World Mental Health Day What began in 2019 as a single office with one therapist has grown into one of Ontario’s largest psychotherapy practices - now home to 80+ therapists across seven locations. Our new flagship Mississauga location marks an exciting next chapter, with 12 therapy rooms designed to support even more accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care. Highlights From Event Day The celebration brought together our community in a way that reminded us why we do this work. Guests joined us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at our Mississauga therapy grand opening, shared stories, and connected over our shared vision for mental health care in Ontario. As the evening wound down, our team gathered in the…

June 14, 2024

LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

1. WE HAVE A BRAND NEW LOCATION! We are so excited to announce our new office in Markham, conveniently located near Highways 404 and 407 at 115 Apple Creek Blvd, ON, L3R 6C9. To find a therapist who works at this location, check our website. We have not just one, but two Markham rooms with large windows overlooking the beautiful Rouge River!! Additionally, for the first time, we have our very own BB Therapy waiting area! At our other wonderful locations, we have shared waiting rooms with other businesses, so we are thrilled that this reception space will be decorated with our warm and inviting BB style! We appreciate your patience as complete Phase 2 of the decorating process! Expanding into Markham means that many of our clients located in the northeast end of the GTA will no longer have to commute far distances to see our therapists. We are here to meet you where you are at and so we…

May 22, 2024

OUR VAUGHAN OFFICE IS MOVING!!!

“It’s hard to see things when you are too close.Take a step back and look.”- Bob Ross We are so excited to share with you what's been going on at BB Therapy this past month… OUR VAUGHAN OFFICE IS MOVING!!! It is a bittersweet time as we bid farewell to our beloved location in Vaughan at Spinnaker Way. We've had so many fond memories working with our fantastic clients for the past two years. But now it's time to move to an even better location in Vaughan with nicer rooms! Starting June 1st, our Vaughan office will now be located at 116 Corstate Avenue, ON L4K 4X2! It is conveniently located near the Vaughan Mills shopping mall, making it easier to access by highway (Hwy 400, exit at Bass Pro Mills Dr.) It's only about 12 minutes away from our old location at Spinnaker Way. 2. OUR RECENT COMPANY EVENT Here at BB Therapy, we…

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