Neurodivergent Therapy in North Bay

Life in North Bay often means balancing calm and connection. With the beauty of Lake Nipissing on one side and the quiet strength of the community around Nipissing University and Canadore College, many residents find comfort in the city’s balance of learning, nature, and growth. Yet for neurodivergent adults and teens, that balance can sometimes feel difficult to maintain. At Tiny Therapy Collective, our therapists provide compassionate, evidence-based Therapy for Neurodivergence to support individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning differences, or sensory sensitivities.

We help clients develop personalized strategies to manage focus, organization, and emotional regulation while fostering self-acceptance and confidence. Whether you are a student, professional, or parent, therapy can provide a space to understand your mind, reduce stress, and build sustainable routines that work for you.

“The way your mind works is not something to fix, it’s something to understand.”

How Neurodivergent Therapy Can Help

Neurodivergent therapy provides a supportive and structured environment to explore your thoughts, emotions, and routines. Many clients come to therapy after years of masking, struggling with motivation, or feeling misunderstood by those around them. Others simply want help creating systems that make daily life easier.

Our therapists work collaboratively to help you:

• Identify personal strengths and values

• Develop executive-functioning tools for focus and planning

• Manage stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm

• Strengthen self-esteem and self-compassion

• Build communication and boundary-setting skills

We aim to help you feel more confident and capable in your daily life, with strategies that honor your individuality.

Evidence-Based Approaches We Use

At Tiny Therapy Collective, we use a combination of evidence-based therapies to help neurodivergent clients gain insight and confidence. Each approach is tailored to your needs and communication style.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT helps you understand how thoughts influence feelings and actions. Clients learn to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with balanced, supportive perspectives.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): DBT offers practical skills for mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. These tools help reduce overwhelm and build stability.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT focuses on accepting internal experiences and acting according to personal values, rather than external pressure or self-criticism.

• Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS helps clients explore their inner “parts” to understand emotional reactions and build compassion for themselves.

• Strengths-Based and Trauma-Informed Care: Our trauma-informed, strengths-focused approach ensures therapy feels safe and affirming, while emphasizing neurodiversity as a natural part of human difference.

These modalities come together to support growth, insight, and practical skill development.

Everyday Supports

Therapy at Tiny Therapy Collective includes building realistic tools that make everyday life easier. Together, we create personalized strategies that align with your natural ways of thinking and processing.

1. External organization systems: Use visual aids, planners, or digital reminders to simplify routines and reduce cognitive load.

2. Energy awareness: Identify the times of day when your focus is highest and schedule tasks to match your natural rhythms.

3. Sensory regulation: Learn what sensory inputs soothe or overwhelm you and adapt your environment to support calm and balance.

4. Self-kindness and reflection: Replace judgment with understanding and celebrate small steps forward.

These everyday supports can help you move through life with greater ease and self-confidence, whether you are studying, working, or enjoying time by the lake.

If you are also managing challenges such as anxiety, depression, or burnout, explore our connected services including Anxiety Therapy, Depression Therapy, and Stress and Burnout for additional support.

Our Approach in North Bay

Our therapists understand the lifestyle and pace of Northern Ontario. We work with clients throughout North Bay, Callander, and Sturgeon Falls, providing flexible online therapy that adapts to your schedule and goals.

We recognize that many residents of North Bay value community and connection but may also face unique challenges such as isolation, limited local resources, or balancing multiple roles. Our therapy approach emphasizes practical strategies for organization and emotional regulation while maintaining a compassionate, judgment-free space.

Sessions can be structured or reflective depending on what you find most helpful. Whether you prefer step-by-step skill-building or open discussion, our therapists ensure therapy feels supportive and empowering.

Our online therapy is available across Ontario, so you can access consistent, neurodiversity-affirming care from the comfort of your home.

Take the Next Step

At Tiny Therapy Collective, we celebrate neurodiversity as a vital part of human experience. Our therapists help clients understand their minds, build personalized systems for success, and develop confidence in who they are. Book a free 15-minute consultation to connect with a therapist and start creating a life that feels calm, meaningful, and authentic.