Therapy That Works — Without the BS

No couch. No inkblots. No judgment. Just grounded, practical therapy from real people who get it.

  • Relationship issues

  • Grief and loss

  • Major life transitions

We provide online therapy accross Ontario and in person therapy in Brantford and Waterloo.

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The Better Life Clinic

Our therapists are experts at providing therapy, but they are also real people who are navigating the same tough world you are. That adds up to real support for real-life problems:

  • Anxious thoughts that won’t subside

  • Low mood that robs you of joy

  • Overwhem that keeps you from being present

  • Stress that feels like a vice-grip that won’t let go

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Meet the Team

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    Alison Maratos, MSW, RSW,

    Psychotherapist, Clinical Director

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    Christin Speiran, RP

    Psychotherapist

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    Jodi-Lynn Morris, MSW, RSW

    Psychotherapist

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    Mary McInnes, MSW, RSW

    Psychotherapist

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    Graham Tebbit, RP (Qualifying)

    Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Meet our Intern

Intern therapists work under the supervision of licensed therapist as they earn their qualifying hours to be come a Registered Psychotherapist. Their services are offered at a reduced fee to support their learning.

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