online across Ontario
Rev. Chad Tomlinson
Registered Psychotherapist · MTS · MEd · MA · OCT · RP
- Couples, Families & Individuals
- English
Support for ADHD, Affair Recovery, Anger Management, Anxiety and 14 more ↓
Areas of focus
If what you are carrying is not listed, it is still worth a conversation.
- ADHD
- Affair Recovery
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Blended Family
- Children & Attachment
- Conflict Resolution
- Couples Communication
- Couples & Marriage
- Depression
- Emotional Unavailability
- Grief and loss
- Men's Issues
- Modern Parenting
- Separation & Divorce
- Women's Issues
Also works with Abuse survivor issues, Addictions, Aggression, Alcohol drug addiction, Body image issues, Caregiver stress, Child abuse, Children divorce, Co-parenting, Control issues, Crisis intervention, Eating disorders, Emotional / psychological abuse, Family conflict, Family of origin, Financial stress, First responders, Forgiveness, Health wellness, Life transitions, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Parenting, Parenting attachment, Professional burnout, PTSD, Relationships dating, Return to work, Self-esteem, Spiritual issues, Stress management, Trust issues and Workplace issues.
In Chad's words
Do you want to be happier?
Do you want to improve a relationship?
Do you have a husband or teenager who can use some help?
Continue reading Chad's approach
Friends and family can be wonderful supports, but it is often hard to find someone who can help us grow in wisdom and strength. As someone who has been studying what it means to be emotionally healthy for over 16 years, that is exactly what I offer. My goal is to help people like you as quickly and effectively as possible because I know time and money are precious. When you see me, I will strive to create a safe space where people don’t feel judged, no matter the issue. Whether you’re male or female, young or old, human or extraterrestrial (I charge more for extraterrestrial because of the long-distance fees), you deserve my respect and an opportunity to feel supported. It doesn’t matter if you come in by yourself, as a couple, or as a family, our time together is meant to be the encouragement you need to grow. In order to achieve this, I do my best to role model healthy living (I try to follow what I teach), and I use a combination of modalities including solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and logic-based therapy (LFT), and quite often basic life experience. This recipe allows me to offer a personalized program that best fits your needs with a little fun mixed in. If you’re going to enjoy life more, it should start by enjoying your time with me.
If you have a hard time asking for help, trying therapy can be a challenge, but what is often best for us is what’s hardest to do. It’s no different than starting to exercise: it’s hard to begin, but once you get into it, you’re really glad you did.
I believe everyone has the right to be happy, but achieving this end is a greater challenge than we often realize and/or want to admit. If you’re ready to make the next step to be closer to your goal, please call or email to book an appointment. I will do my best to make room in my schedule for you as quickly as I can, because you matter.
Background
Five times Readers Choice Award recipient for Best Therapist
Registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Qualifications & registrations
- Also holds
- Three master’s degrees (Masters of Spirituality and Psychotherapy, Masters of Education, Masters of Theology)
- Experience
- 16 Years
- Also a member of
- Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
- Community Christian Fellowship Church of Canada (CCFCC): Ordained Clergy
- OCT (retired)
Trained in these approaches — drawn on depending on what each person needs, not a fixed formula.
A few questions, answered
When I was 20, I was volunteering in a grade 7 class working with a small group in the hallway when I realized I really liked teaching people things... but I was terrible at math. That, and like a lot of men, I saw The Godfather and thought, “I want people to come to me because I can offer help.” I just wanted to help in a way that didn’t involve horses or guns.
Years after no longer seeing a client, hearing that they’ve been using the lessons and tools I taught, which has led to a healthier relationship and/or life.
I was once told, “Talking to you, Chad is like talking to a really wise friend... that I pay, so I don’t have to listen to your problems after I’ve shared mine.” A good therapist helps you feel safe like a friend, but they also offer wisdom you likely can’t find in every day relationships. They will also never ever ask, “How does that make you feel?”
No matter what you do, you’re going to screw up your kid in some way, so relax, do your best, and try to enjoy the ride.
To leave everywhere I go a little merrier than when I found it.
“You’re not uptight... nice.” “My husband never thought he’d like therapy, but he really likes talking to you.” “You get me, and you help my wife get me better.” “I love that you can put me deep into thought about things that I already thought I had figured out.”
Getting to know Chad
- What's your favourite board game(s)?
- Sequence and Blokus.
- What’s the best piece of advice a family member has given you?
- Don’t be a teacher.
- How do you enjoy spending your alone time?
- Filling out questionnaires.
- Throughout history, who would be your number one hero?
- My biggest hero throughout history is Mickey Mouse. This is mostly because he has brought hope to a lot of people for close to 100 years. And let’s be honest, he has aged incredibly well. I’m guessing he uses the same moisturizer as Jennifer Aniston.