EVERYONE HAS A STORY, AND MINE JUST HAPPENED TO LEAD ME TO PSYCHOTHERAPY…
I’m Maria Legault, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and the owner of Spring Bloom Psychotherapy.
I’m so glad you are here!
I found my way to psychotherapy the way most people do, through the bumpy road called life! I can tell you that I am in this line of work because I have experienced firsthand that healing is possible.
Am I saying that my life is perfect? Nope. Do I think I am now perfect? Absolutely not! I am beginning to accept myself though, flaws and all.
My mission is now to help my clients heal from past wounds, ditch shame, reclaim their worth, and navigate life’s messy transitions (yes, even menopause!) All that with depth and authenticity.
For me it was the constant sense of not being good enough which drove endless cycles of perfectionistic self-improvement. For years, my decisions were guided by trauma, shame, self-doubt and a harsh inner critic rather than authenticity. Until one day I got tired of playing small.
Here is the silver lining: therapy became my second chance. It’s not exactly a magical life hack, but it gave me tools to process old wounds, recognize unhelpful patterns, gain insights, and, most importantly, reclaim some agency. I have also, thankfully, become a little bit nicer to myself.
I guess you could call me a wounded healer. After experiencing how transformative psychotherapy can be, I have made it my calling to offer others the kind of space I was once given.
To help with this mission, I spent five years studying psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Ontario Psychotherapy and Counseling Program. Through this intense training, I learned how to walk alongside others on their healing journeys.
My Approach to Therapy
Now, as a therapist, I offer the kind of space I once needed: empathetic, grounded, and attuned.
My holistic and integrative approach draws from psychodynamic, humanistic, trauma-informed, mindful and somatic modalities to help clients move through shame, trauma, self-doubt, and life transitions with more clarity and self-compassion.
Our work together is collaborative and paced to your readiness.
I believe therapy is less about fixing and more about reconnecting with your truth, your body, and your capacity to feel and live more fully.
Who I Work With
I have a soft spot for clients experiencing :
• Shame and low self-esteem
• Life transitions (menopause, career changes, relationships, endings and beginnings)
• Anxiety, burnout, work stress and emotional overwhelm
• The lingering effects of trauma, both dramatic and subtle
If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside, you are not alone, and you don’t have to keep doing it alone.
Credentials & Training
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a five-year master’s-equivalent diploma in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I also hold a PhD in the Study and Practice of Art and took several trainings in expressive arts, mindfulness, self-compassion, yoga for mental health, trauma, shame and parts work.
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Member of Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy
Verified by Psychology Today
More About Me
I bring curiosity, creativity, and empathy to my work and life.
Outside the therapy room, I am a plant mom and reading geek who loves nature, movement and travel. My first love was the arts, and I continue to support creative expression in many ways. I am also a life-long learner who is still in supervision and consultation because I believe therapists should be doing their own work too.
I am passionate about supporting people to be the best version of themselves they can be.
“ Maria is a warm, welcoming therapist who truly listens and understands. Specializing in low self-esteem and menopause, she provides compassionate care tailored to clients' needs, creating a safe space for deep exploration, healing, and meaningful change.”
Yasmin S. Rombola-Bacchus, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“ Maria has a loving capacity to stay with you in your struggles while helping you connect with your healing potential. She has the knowledge and compassion needed to guide you to meet the part in you that knows you matter.”
Josi Barreto Chaves, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“Maria is an incredibly intelligent and wise therapist who seeks to truly understand each client. Anyone who works with Maria is in great hands and will feel seen and appreciated for their authentic self, within an environment of safety and acceptance.”
Rikki-Lee Epp, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“Maria is knowledgeable, has a passion for mental wellness, and brings warmth and authenticity to every session. Her dedication to her clients is noteworthy. May she be trusted with your care.”
Andrea Lynn Ferguson, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Ready to Begin Therapy?
If something in this speaks to you, I would love to connect. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation so we can talk about what you're looking for.