Therapist in Highland Creek, Scarborough
Southeast Scarborough · Andrew Garnet MSW, RSW · Direct Billing · Free Consultation
Highland Creek Has the Feel of a Village. It Shouldn't Have Village-Sized Access to Mental Health Care.
There's something genuinely different about Highland Creek — the ravine trails, the sense that this corner of Scarborough moves at its own pace, the community that has roots. Long-time residents know each other. Families have been here for generations. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people talk about wanting to stay. The one thing that's always been harder here is accessing quality mental health support without a significant commute.
Andrew Garnet MSW, RSW's Scarborough practice changes that. Highland Creek residents can reach his office in under 20 minutes — no highway, no downtown, just a short drive across Scarborough. Virtual sessions are equally available for those who prefer to stay home. He is currently accepting new clients with most first sessions within one to two weeks of reaching out.
Therapy for the Full Range of What Life Brings
Anxiety
Highland Creek is a quieter neighbourhood — but anxiety doesn't care about your surroundings. It follows you home, wakes you up at 3am, and makes the calm moments feel inaccessible. Evidence-based therapy addresses the root of it.
Grief & Loss
Established communities like Highland Creek often carry grief quietly — the loss of long-time neighbours, spouses, parents, the life you thought you'd have. Andrew works with clients who have been carrying grief that hasn't had the space it needed.
Depression
Low mood, loss of motivation, disconnection from things that used to matter. Depression looks different for different people — Andrew doesn't apply a one-size approach. Treatment is tailored to what's actually driving yours.
Relationship & Couples Counselling
Whether you're dealing with conflict that's been building for years, a specific rupture, or the quiet distance that settles in when two people stop really connecting — relationship therapy, individual or couples, can help.
Trauma
EMDR-trained. Trauma therapy that doesn't require you to re-tell your story in painful detail to get results. Effective for single-incident trauma and complex, long-term experiences.
Life Transitions & Identity
Retirement, grown children leaving, health changes, career shifts. The transitions that Highland Creek residents often face — many later in life — can unsettle a sense of identity and purpose that therapy helps rebuild.
Just a Short Drive Across Scarborough
In-Person Sessions
Scarborough office, under 20 minutes from Highland Creek. No highway required. Ample parking. Accessible building.
Virtual Sessions
Secure, encrypted video from home. PHIPA-compliant. No special software. Just a device and a private space.
Extended Health Benefits
RSW services covered by most extended health plans. Direct billing available for major insurers.