"With a new day comes new
strength and new thoughts"

                 - Eleanor Roosevelt

 Hi! I'm Tarra, and as a passionate, dedicated professional, I am devoted to creating a safe, compassionate and accepting space for individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, trauma, relational and emotional difficulties. In addition to my role as a mental health provider, I am also a proud mother of two spirited boys, and a bold little girl. My personal experience with mental health challenges began long before they came along. 

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I strive to support men and women in overcoming feelings of pressure, distress, hopelessness and uncertainty through helping each client feel heard, understood and empowered to improve their mental health and achieve personal goals. My education, in-depth professional training, and personal experience overcoming the challenge and stigma of a mood disorder at 21 provide me unique insight into struggles facing young adults and parents navigating their own mental health battle.

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Credentials + Experience

Tarra is a professional in psychotherapy holding the designation of Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She also holds a professional membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Tarra is the founder and Director of After Tomorrow Counselling & Psychotherapy Services in private practice since 2022. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University. Tarra has completed extensive training in Psychodynamic, Emotion-Focused and Experiential therapies with a focus on Trauma anxiety and relationship issues. In addition, Tarra holds a professional certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and engages in ongoing research and professional development to support her work with BPD, personality and mood disorders, and high conflict couples, with a special interest in these client populations.

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Hi - I'm MaryJoy. I specialize in helping high performers and those struggling with emotional dysregulation find the self-compassion and self-awareness to be more present-minded and overcome life challenges. I provide support for youth (ages 12+) and adults struggling with addictions and substance use disorders, high performance in sports, academics, and other areas, borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety, depression, ADHD/ASD, grief and loss, infertility, parenting, boundaries and relationships, stress and burnout, as well as self-esteem.

I take a client-centred and strengths-based approach, integrating Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I’m trauma-informed and trained in addictions counselling and general psychiatric management for borderline personality disorder, which allows me to customize my methods to suit your therapeutic needs, wants, and goals.

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Credentials + Experience

MaryJoy is a dedicated professional in psychotherapy, holding a membership with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She holds a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health specializing in youth and harm reduction from Durham College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a double minor is Sociology and Philosophy from Toronto Metropolitan University. MaryJoy began her career during her student placement as a youth harm reduction counsellor and practicum site as a varsity student counsellor. She also has professional developments from Harvard Medical School for General Psychiatric Management (GPM) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Clinical Care for Autistic Adults, as well as Mental Health Academy for Substance Use Disorders.