Welcome to Blume Therapy and Wellness. We provide symptom-friendly virtual psychotherapy for individuals across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Our expertise focuses on individuals with chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders, cancer, and medically complex health challenges.
If you are living with a condition that affects both your body and your emotional well-being, you are in the right place. Whether you are seeking steadiness, clarity, or a renewed sense of trust in your body, you don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re here to provide the support you need and deserve to achieve better mental and physical well-being. Book your session today and take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life.
Virtual Therapy for Chronic Illness, Gut Health, and Complex Medical Conditions in Canada
A Holistic, Nervous System Informed Approach to Chronic Illness Therapy
At Blume Therapy and Wellness, we specialize in providing holistic therapy tailored for individuals managing complex health challenges such as life-altering illness, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, digestive disease, cancer, and congenital vascular malformations. We also offer grief counselling and support, whether you’re grieving changes to your daily life, physical appearance and/or abilities, or the loss of a loved one, our team meets you with compassion and guides you through the profound loss. Our secure, user-friendly platform allows you to access therapy from the comfort of your home, creating a warm and inviting environment where therapy becomes a positive and anticipated part of your routine. We focus on addressing the unique challenges of chronic health conditions through personalized strategies that enhance your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Our goal is to collaborate with you to develop effective solutions that support your overall health and quality of life, leaving you feeling more confident and comfortable with managing your illness.
At Blume, we take a non-pathologizing approach that sees each person as more than a diagnosis or set of symptoms. Rather than reducing people to what is “wrong” with them, we focus on helping individuals understand their physiology, the natural stress responses of the body, and what it truly means to be human living with a human nervous system. Our work emphasizes reconnecting with inherent strengths, resilience, and personal wisdom, while gently shifting away from a focus on limitations. By supporting people in cultivating self-awareness and compassion for their body and mind, we create space for healing, growth, and a more empowered relationship with their health and well-being. We are dedicated to creating a compassionate, safe space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to actively participate in your care journey.
Mental Health Support for Chronic Health Conditions
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Individual Psychotherapy
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Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy
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Parent and Caregiver Support
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Cancer Counselling and Support
Meet Your Chronic Illness Therapists
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Emily Lafeber
Founder and Clinical Director, Registered Psychotherapist
Currently accepting new clients (Ontario, Alberta, & BC)
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Avery Maxwell
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
Currently accepting new clients (Ontario & Alberta)