Virtual psychotherapy across Ontario

Maeve Howard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · CRPO #20393 · she/her

Therapy for women who are tired of carrying so much alone.

I work with adults of all genders, with a special focus on supporting women. I offer a warm, welcoming space where you can slow down, feel heard and talk through what’s been weighing on you. We’ll go at a pace that feels comfortable, whether you’re looking for practical support, a deeper understanding of yourself or a bit of both.

Women and adults 18+Virtual across OntarioDaytime and evening availability
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What we may work on

You do not have to minimize what this has cost you.

Maybe you’re overthinking every interaction, feeling anxious or depressed, carrying grief or past trauma, or struggling under the weight of other people’s expectations. You may be so used to keeping everyone else going that you’ve started to feel alone in it all. We can begin with whatever feels heaviest right now.

Trauma and abuse recovery

Support after difficult or harmful experiences, including sexual harm, with attention to safety, choice and your pace.

Grief and loss

Support for the loss of a loved one, a pet or a relationship of any kind, including grief before a loss and complicated feelings when you’re unsure how to feel. We can also explore the changes loss can bring to your identity, relationships and daily life.

Anxiety, depression and overthinking

Support with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, self-criticism and thoughts that keep circling long after the moment has passed.

Identity and belonging

Support with self-acceptance, 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences, body image, spirituality and making room for more of who you truly are, not who others expect you to be or who you feel you should be.

Women's lives and expectations

Caregiving, body image, reproductive mental health, work-life pressure, imposter syndrome and the weight of competing expectations.

Boundaries and relationships

Recognizing your needs, communicating them and changing patterns that leave you depleted or disconnected.

What to expect

Warm, honest and shaped around you.

  • At your pace
  • Practical or exploratory
  • Clear and collaborative

I believe therapy works best when you feel truly heard, respected and able to move at a pace that feels right for you. I’ll follow your lead while helping you make sense of what you’re feeling, notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck and find practical ways to feel a little more steady.

Depending on what you need, I may draw from person-centred, emotion-focused, trauma-focused, ACT, CBT, mindfulness, narrative, somatic and strengths-based approaches. If this all sounds confusing, don’t worry! You do not need to understand any of them before starting. We can talk through them during your free consultation and throughout therapy, and I’ll always explain what we’re doing and why.

We can focus on what feels hardest right now, explore things more deeply or find a balance between both.

I want to be the kind of person my younger self needed.

Maeve, in her own words

What I bring to the therapy space

Experience across community and mental-health settings.

I bring nearly a decade of experience in healthcare, non-profit, mental health and addictions settings. Over the years, I’ve supported people through trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I also bring my own lived experience with depression, anxiety and grief, which helps me offer a space that feels real, grounded and human. There is room here for honesty, gentleness and even a little humour, without pressure, judgment or toxic positivity.

Insights by Maeve

Ideas shaped by Maeve's work and perspective.

Practical perspectives grounded in experience, evidence and psychotherapy.

Practical questions

Fees, insurance and registration.

How much does therapy with Maeve Howard cost?

Individual sessions with Maeve are $150 for 50 minutes. Sliding-scale spaces are available. A 15-minute consultation is free.

Can I submit Maeve's therapy fees to insurance?

Receipts are provided for insurance submission. Coverage varies by plan, so check whether your benefits cover services from a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).

What does Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) mean in Ontario?

A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and practises with clinical supervision while completing the remaining requirements to move to the Registered Psychotherapist class.

A place to begin

Not sure where to start?

A free 15-minute consultation gives you room to ask any questions you may have, share what’s bringing you to therapy, and decide what you would like to do next, with no pressure.

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