Services Offered
Are you struggling to cope with challenges that people don't understand?
Things that can't be fixed or changed?
Things that can't be fixed or changed?
Grief & Loss |
Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain |
Disability & Discrimination |
Individual Therapy |
Group Therapy |
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Joy Pekar (she/her)Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)Hi, I'm Joy.
Are you struggling living with things that can't be changed? A chronic illness, a terminal illness diagnosis, infertility or pregnancy loss, a change in your family, profession, or home? Are you a caregiver for someone you love? Are you experiencing grief following the loss of a loved one? When the challenges in life feel overwhelming, it can help to talk with someone. Going through my own journey as a caregiver to someone living with a chronic illness, it struck me how overwhelming it feels when so much is out of our control. Some circumstances can’t be changed. At that time in my life, I was hesitant about the idea of therapy, but I decided to give it a try. I learned that therapy isn’t about “fixing”, but about discovering ways to make peace, and even find joy, in the face of unchangeable challenges. It’s not about taking pain away, but reducing suffering. These experiences in my life inspired me to begin a new career at a later stage in life. I feel great honour in walking alongside people during the most challenging steps of their journey. I work with adults of all ages, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations and am passionate about working with people who are disabled and older adults. Professional Background I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Psychotherapy is a second career for me. When my first child was born I took time away from my career to be a mom, and a caregiver for a loved one. My journey to embracing therapy was a reluctant one, but one that I am incredibly grateful for, as it has helped me learn that therapy can help in ways that I never understood until I was there. Inspired by my own experiences, and the experiences of those around me, I have sought out training and volunteer experiences in supporting people with chronic illnesses, long term COVID, infertility and pregnancy loss, hospice, grief, medical assistance in dying (MAiD), hospice, life transitions, neurodiversity, depression, and anxiety. On a Personal Note I am a wife and mother to two young children. Outside of therapy you’ll often find me in nature with my family on a hike, camping, kayaking, or taking photos. I am an enthusiastic nature and wildlife photographer. I play several instruments, none very well, and every now and then you might find me swing dancing. I love to bake and believe that brownies are better than cookies! I believe that the choice to explore therapy is a brave one, and that if we work together, your strengths and wishes will guide the work we do. Each person is unique, and the path they travel is unique. I invite you to join me in a free consultation to discover whether I might be the right person to walk this path with you. |
Frequently Asked Questions
REMOTE THERAPY |
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I offer remote therapy to people living anywhere in Ontario using either a secure online platform or over the phone.
IN PERSON THERAPY |
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I do not have an office for seeing clients in person. In order to support accessibility for clients who are not able to access remote therapy, I offer in-person sessions in a person's residence, including retirement homes, long term care homes, or hospice, within Dundas, ON.
WALK AND TALK THERAPY |
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I offer walk and talk therapy in multiple spots in Dundas, ON. Walk and talk is meant to be comfortable and accessible. Clients using mobility aids, including wheelchairs, are welcome to reach out to discuss how walk and talk therapy might look for them.
FEES |
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Sessions are $140 + HST. They may be covered by insurance. Sliding scale, and very limited pro-bono spaces are available (waitlist may apply). Fees are payable through credit card or e-transfer.
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Please note: Find Joy is not a crisis service.
If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, please call one of Canada's emergency help numbers 9-1-1 or 9-8-8, or go to your local emergency room. |