Caring for the mental well-being of our communities

Guided by our own experiences as clients and therapists, our mission is to make finding thoughtful mental health care easier, more supportive, and more personalized for everyone.

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Creating meaningful change in mental health care

At Layla, we believe meaningful change happens through human connection and personalized care.
We're committed to a better future for mental health in Canada. This vision is rooted in our own experiences with mental health care, as clients and as therapists.
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– The Layla Team
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Supporting journeys to better mental health

25,000+
clients supported
in their mental health care journey’s across Canada.
250,000+
therapy sessions delivered
to support our community with their mental health.
95%
of clients who completed four sessions
tell us they are improving or feeling more optimistic.
9.5/10
client rated quality of care
measured after the fourth session with Layla Care.
500+
licensed therapists
in our community with diverse specializations.
10+
years average therapist experience
in their clinical practice.
1–2
week average time to first session
after a client gets matched with their therapist.
27
spoken languages
to better connect with Canada's diverse population.

Supporting mental health journeys through learning & connection

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Community

Finding hope through therapy, stories of meaningful change
Explore peoples stories
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Therapists

Dedicated to providing the best quality of care.
Learn about our community
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Partnerships

Connecting and growing with values-aligned organizations.
Explore our partnerships
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Resources

Articles and resources that compliment care
Explore our library

Connecting with therapist stories

Explore the personal stories of the therapists in the Layla community who are providing care and support for people on their journeys to better mental health.
Therapist's story
What Inspired Me to Help People Heal and Grow
Ronald Auguste
RP
Read the story
Therapist's story
Psychotherapist Story: A Journey of Sense-Making, Healing, and Humanity
Marnie Wedlake
RP
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Therapist's story
My Therapist Journey: Helping People Shape Their Stories and Their Lives
Coretta Rego
RP
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Therapist's story
My Path Into Therapy: A Story of Listening, Learning, and Small Steps Forward
Bailey Pryke
RP
Read the story

Layla’s library

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Layla's blog post

Discover a library of researched articles designed to educate and empower.

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Mental health resources

Download free guides and handouts to support your mental health.

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Mental health modules

Self-guided lessons that support you in navigating common challenges

Community partnership highlights

Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities. Our past and present partnerships help expand access to mental health care and support Canadians on their health journeys.

Supporting Volunteer Well-Being

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Civic Action (Active)

CivicAction is a non-profit that brings together leaders to address key social and economic issues in the GTHA, including supporting community well-being. After receiving dedicated well-being funding, they partnered with Layla to provide up to 12 therapy sessions their volunteer cohorts.

Creating Mental Health Pathways

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Covenant House Toronto (Complete)

Covenant House Toronto supports youth facing homelessness or trafficking, and through its Creating Pathways program, Layla helped connect 18–26-year-olds to  therapy. This pilot program took a housing-first approach and included funding that encourages mental health support alongside housing and education.

Supporting Veterinary Mental Health (Ended)

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OVMA (Complete)

Layla partnered with the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association to help mental health providers better understand the unique stressors of veterinary work. Together, they delivered a full-day workshop focused on improving communication, boundaries, and emotional regulation for veterinary professionals.