Wraparound Services
At Sheila Tallon & Associates, we believe in providing a comprehensive, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Our counselling and psychotherapy services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, empowering you to overcome life’s challenges and achieve lasting well-being. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other emotional struggles, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
We integrate a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and biofeedback. These approaches are designed to help you process difficult emotions, change unhelpful thought patterns, and build coping strategies for a healthier, more resilient life.
In addition to our counselling and psychotherapy services, we offer access to a psychologist and a nurse practitioner for clients who may require additional support. Our psychologist provides psychological assessments, diagnostic services, and specialized therapeutic interventions tailored to your mental health needs. Our nurse practitioner offers a range of medical services, including mental health medication management and support for clients who may benefit from psychiatric care. This collaborative approach ensures that your mental health needs are met from multiple angles, fostering holistic care and well-being.
Our Total Wraparound Service goes beyond traditional therapy, offering comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of your mental health. We understand that healing and growth are multi-faceted, and we work collaboratively with you and, when necessary, with your family, workplace, or community to ensure that every area of your life is supported. This integrated approach helps you make lasting changes, fostering mental wellness in all environments.
Whether you're seeking one-on-one therapy or need broader support, our team is here to offer a safe, empathetic, and supportive space. Our goal is to help you unlock your full potential and navigate life with confidence, resilience, and peace of mind.
Note: Clients of the practice have access to the psychologist and nurse practitioner.
Quality counselling with an innovative approach.
Our services are available through a convenient hybrid model, offering virtual sessions as well as in-person appointments. In-person services are available for those located in Cornwall, SDG, Akwesasne, and across Eastern Ontario. Virtual services are available throughout all of Ontario.
Individual Therapy
We support individuals navigating a wide range of challenges and traumas, including grief, loss, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, depression, divorce or separation, family conflict, work-life balance, health and addiction issues, eating disorders, and gender identity exploration.
Couple Therapy
We assist couples with communication difficulties, infidelity, separation, trauma, depression, anxiety, health and addiction issues, work-life balance, family conflict, fertility concerns, intimacy challenges, interracial relationship challenges, grief and loss, and emotional dysregulation.
Bullying (School or Work)
Aggressive, demeaning, and belittling behaviors in your school or workplace are forms of bullying. These behaviors can cause the recipient to experience stress, depression, or anxiety.
Our counselors provide counseling, moral support, and effective coping strategies for toxic workplaces, while also educating and empowering clients dealing with bullying. Additionally, we offer specialized support for children and teens involved in bullying behavior, as well as for those who have been targets of bullying at school.
Accident & Injury Recovery
Recovering from the shock and trauma associated with motor vehicle or workplace injuries can be challenging. Symptoms such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, sleep disturbances, cognitive impairments, and anxiety (for both drivers and passengers) often emerge following an accident, sometimes appearing weeks or even months later.
Our approach involves close collaboration with your rehabilitation team, lawyers, physicians, and insurers. Together, we aim to support your recovery comprehensively, helping you achieve optimal functioning and return to your daily activities.
Child, Youth and Adolescent Therapy
By exploring the unique challenges children and adolescents face today, our expert counselors specialize in providing personalized support to help young individuals thrive emotionally, academically, and socially. Additionally, our team has experience working with LGBTQ2+ youth who are questioning their identity.
Family Therapy
We assist families facing challenges such as extended or blended family issues, separation, trauma, work-life balance, health and addiction concerns, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, parenting concerns, and other familial relationship conflicts. Additionally, we facilitate interventions for families when their loved ones are struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues.
Grief Counselling
Grief is a deeply personal journey characterized by a range of emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, and profound longing. It is a natural response to loss—whether from death, divorce, relocation, or other life-altering events. Each individual experiences grief uniquely, influenced by their relationship with the lost person or situation, cultural background, and personal coping mechanisms. Whether mourning the loss of a loved one, navigating significant life changes, or confronting unexpected challenges, grief counselling provides a compassionate and supportive environment to help individuals process these complex emotions.
Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
We specialize in providing support to individuals who have encountered a variety of challenges, including abuse, childhood trauma, grief, motor vehicle collisions, sudden deaths, suicide, sexual assault, and tragic accidents. Additionally, we offer essential assistance to first responders and veterans dealing with vicarious trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We also support their transition back into the workplace following traumatic experiences.
PTSD can stem from catastrophic events such as violent robberies, home invasions, sexual assault, motor vehicle accidents, or death notifications. It can also arise from prolonged, intense stress—such as high-stress occupations, hostage situations, military service, or other circumstances that keep the brain in a heightened state of alert over time. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, hallucinations, heightened anxiety, hypervigilance, depression, and survivor guilt.
Anger Solutions
R.A.G.E (Redefining Anger, Grief, and Emotions) is a specialized program aimed at helping individuals effectively address their anger. We recognize that anger often arises from unresolved feelings and experiences that require exploration and understanding. Our program offers comprehensive support through personalized sessions. This service is available one-on-one as well as in group sessions.
We cater to individuals of all ages:
- Children (ages 9-12)
- Teens (ages 13-17)
- Adults (ages 18+)
Referrals are welcome from a variety of sources, including individuals, physicians, rehabilitation professionals, educational institutions, employers, and community corrections services. We also encourage self-referrals.
Our group sessions provide a nurturing environment for collaborative learning and personal growth. Participants have the opportunity to gain valuable insights, acquire effective coping strategies, and cultivate positive relationships within a supportive community.
Addiction Counselling
Supporting individuals in understanding the root causes of addiction is crucial in the journey towards recovery. We delve deep into the underlying factors that contribute to addictive behaviors, helping clients gain insight into their patterns and stressors. By exploring these factors, individuals can develop a clearer understanding of why they turn to substances or behaviors to cope with stress or emotional pain.
We specialize in addressing diverse forms of addiction, including gambling and sex addictions, among others. Our counselors are trained in specialized techniques and therapies that cater specifically to these unique addictions. We create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their struggles and work towards sustainable recovery.
Critical Incident Debriefing
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a structured crisis intervention system designed to address and mitigate the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals and groups. It provides immediate support and interventions to help manage acute stress reactions and promote resilience in those affected by critical incidents such as disasters, violence, accidents, or other highly distressing events.
Our trained Associates assist in stabilizing emotions, reducing the risk of long-term psychological harm, and facilitating the recovery process. This includes conducting structured debriefing sessions, providing psychoeducation about stress reactions, offering coping strategies, and providing ongoing support to help individuals and groups cope with and recover from the aftermath of such events.
Equine Therapy
Equine Therapy, also known as Horse Therapy, is a powerful experiential approach that involves interactions between clients and horses to promote emotional growth and healing. Unlike traditional talk therapy, equine-assisted sessions provide a hands-on, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can develop trust, improve communication, and gain insight into their emotions and behaviors. Working with horses helps clients build confidence, regulate emotions, and process trauma in a safe and supportive setting. Because horses are highly intuitive and responsive to human behavior, they offer immediate, honest feedback that can deepen self-awareness and accelerate the healing process.