A new name is the only change you’ll find at the Peterborough psychotherapy clinic directed by Spring Berriman. Now called Rhapsody Psychotherapy & Counselling, the clinic continues to offer clients its holistic approach to therapy with a focus on connection and accessibility.
Open to in-person sessions at 129 Murray Street in Peterborough and virtual sessions to clients across Ontario, Rhapsody’s new name exemplifies what the therapy experience at the clinic is like: raw, honest, and human.
“The word rhapsody really highlights the human experience of living day-to-day, but also of doing therapy,” says Spring. “Therapy is free flowing, it’s effervescent, it can be very spontaneous — and that’s what rhapsody means.”
With services available for men and women, children and teens, couples and families, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Rhapsody works with those struggling with anxiety, depression, and other emotional wellness needs, as well as neurodivergence, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and beyond.
Setting Rhapsody apart from other clinics is that each of the psychotherapists uses a range of modalities and takes an holistic approach that’s tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and preferences.
No matter the method used, Rhapsody makes building connections and trust with their clients a priority, along with providing a compassionate space for them to heal. To ensure the appointment is as comfortable as it can be, clients are even encouraged to bring their well-behaved dogs — after all, Spring says, “a wagging tail can say a lot more than words ever can some days.”
“One of the things we really foster in the clinic is connection, not just with our clients but with each other as therapists,” Spring says. “We’re a pretty tight-knit group of therapists and we all really love working together and being in the office together and having a really nice, safe space to work.”
Joining Spring in the practice are associates Sarah Beardy, Veronica Lai, Shylo Heayn, David Kraft, Sarah Walton, Kelly O’Hearn, Joel Routliff, Kalyssa Matheson, Stephanie Kennedy, and Kristen Williams, along with client and admin support person Castin Marlow. Rhapsody can also support Toronto clients in person, with David working out of two offices close to Bloor and Spadina.
To make therapy more accessible to anybody who needs it, Rhapsody offers sliding-scale pricing for individual, couple, and family psychotherapy based on client needs.
The clinic also offers Financially Accessible Therapy, a low-cost service provided by student therapists and intern-associates. These interns are only available to work with adults and cannot support severe symptoms, major trauma, or crisis. The service is available to those with little or no benefits, those on a limited income, and those who otherwise would not be able to access therapy.
The clinic offers direct billing to most major insurance providers, and some smaller ones too. Free 30 minute consultations are also offered and encouraged to interested clients. To learn more about Rhapsody Psychotherapy & Counselling, visit ontariotherapists.com or call 647-296-9235.
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