In an era where the demand for mental health support continues to rise, a new practice rooted in empathy, accessibility, and clinical integrity has opened its doors to Ontarians seeking meaningful emotional healing. Silver Light Psychotherapy, founded by Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Erika Silveira, is now offering individual, adolescent, and family therapy services both virtually and in-person across the province.
Anchored in a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, Silver Light Psychotherapy seeks to provide a compassionate alternative to traditional mental health care. At the heart of the practice is a deep belief in the resilience of every individual- and the transformative power of being truly heard.
“There’s a quiet kind of courage in choosing to seek help,” says Silveira, who brings more than a decade of experience supporting children, teens, and families. “Silver Light was created to be a soft place to land during hard times – a space where people can feel seen and supported without judgment.”
Silveira, who is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, has built her practice with intention. Each therapeutic relationship is approached with care, cultural sensitivity, and an unwavering respect for the client’s lived experience. She draws from a range of clinically supported modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches, tailoring each session to the unique goals of the individual or family.
The practice offers services for a wide array of mental health concerns – anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, and more. Yet it is not simply the scope of services that sets Silver Light apart – it is the ethos.
Sessions are designed to feel collaborative, not clinical. Whether working with an overwhelmed parent, a teenager navigating identity, or a family seeking to rebuild trust, Silveira’s approach is consistently relational and non-hierarchical. For youth, therapy often incorporates art or play-based techniques – practices that allow young clients to express themselves creatively when words may fall short.
“Especially with adolescents, creating a space where they feel emotionally safe is everything,” Silveira notes. “Therapy should never be about trying to ‘fix’ someone – it’s about walking beside them as they discover their own capacity to heal.”
Silver Light Psychotherapy also emphasizes inclusivity in both philosophy and practice. The space affirms and celebrates racial, cultural, gender, and neurodiverse identities, working to ensure that every client feels respected and reflected in their care. Accessibility, too, is a central value: clients can access therapy through secure virtual sessions or attend in-person appointments, with flexible hours to accommodate working professionals, students, and families. Sliding-scale fees are available on a limited basis.
“Accessibility to quality mental health care should not be a privilege,” Silveira says. “We want to remove as many barriers as possible – whether they’re financial, geographic, or emotional.”
As stigma around mental health continues to erode and public awareness grows, the demand for therapists who lead with empathy and humility has never been greater. Silver Light Psychotherapy enters this landscape not as a solution for all, but as a meaningful offering for those seeking warmth and clarity in the face of difficulty.
Clients can begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation, providing a low-pressure opportunity to learn more about the therapeutic process and ensure a good fit. It is, as Silveira describes, the first courageous step toward reclaiming well-being.
“Therapy is not just about addressing what’s wrong,” she says. “It’s about reconnecting with what’s strong, with what’s still whole. That’s what we’re here to help people do.”
Media ContactCompany Name: Silver Light PsychotherapyContact Person: Erika SilveiraEmail: Send EmailPhone: 289-648-8900Country: CanadaWebsite: https://silverlighttherapy.com/
