Lightbody Associates

Collaboration. Compassion.

Lightbody Associates is a clinical practice in Toronto, Ontario offering psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.

We value the importance of a strong client-therapist relationship and use a strengths-based, collaborative approach to help clients realize their goals.

We offer evidence-based treatment with a particular focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Clients are given tools, techniques and strategies to help manage difficult experiences, life challenges, and emotions in their life.

About Lightbody Associates

Our Philosophy

At Lightbody Associates, we believe that every individual has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. We strive to empower our clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals through a collaborative and strengths-based approach.

Our Services

Our Philosophy

We offer a range of services to meet the diverse needs of our clients, including individual therapy, parent coaching, family therapy, and group therapy.

We provide a combination of in-person and virtual care.

Our Approach

Our Philosophy

Our Approach

We offer a personalized approach to therapy, tailoring our treatments to meet the unique needs of each client. Our methods are integrative, pulling from many theoretical models including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy(DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Our Team

Dr. Shawna Lightbody, Registered Psychologist

Dr. Lightbody has been a registered psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario since 2000..

She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Waterloo and has worked in both the public and private health-care sectors for the last 25 years.

Dr. Lightbody is licensed to treat children, adolescents, adults, and families. She is skilled at treating a wide range of presenting issues and has a particular interest in anxiety-spectrum disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Dr. Lightbody firmly believes in the inherent value of an empathic, collaborative, and integrative process to therapy. Her clinical approach is highly informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) but she also integrates techniques from Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She tailors her approach in order to help clients achieve the goals they have set for themselves.

Ms. Marcy McGaw, Registered Social Worker

Dr. Shawna Lightbody, Registered Psychologist

Marcy is a licensed social worker with 25 years of experience working with individuals and families in the public sector.. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, and firmly believes in the healing power of compassionate, strengths-based care.

Marcy's is licensed to treat individuals across the lifespan, but has a particular interest in treating adults and families., and has extensive experience in treating substance use, family breakdown, parenting challenges, and trauma.

Marcy's approach is deeply informed by a person-centered lens, following a strengths-based focus, and with a belief that client’s are the experts in their own lives. She has training in many modalities - Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Marcy chooses each approach with care, ensuring that the clients she works with are met with respect, compassion, and the support they need on their journey to healing and recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at admin@lightbodyassociates.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What services do Lightbody Associates offer?

We offer individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults as well as family therapy, parent coaching, and group therapy sessions for a variety of mental health concerns

How long are therapy sessions?

Sessions are typically 60 minutes long (50 minutes of direct care and 10 minutes of note taking and preparation), but the duration may be adjusted based on your needs and circumstances.

How do I pay for sessions?

We work on a fee-for-service basis. Please contact us directly to obtain information about our current fees. Clients are invoiced at the end of each session and fees can be paid by e-transfer, cheque, or cash. A receipt is provided.

Does OHIP or insurance cover your fees?

Psychological fees are not covered by OHIP, but many private insurance providers and healthbenefit plans will cover our services. The amount of coverage depends on your specific plan. Clients are provided with a receipt for servicds that they can submit to their insurance providers for reimbursement. We do not direct bill insurance companies.