Contact us (Call/Text): 204-881-8317 | 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg (Polopark area) | Email: alignedfocus@outlook.com
We are glad you are here!
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming. At Aligned Focus Therapy, we provide a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where you can explore challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change at your own pace.
About Aligned Focus Therapy
Mary Ajayi, BA. (Hons.), MA.CP, (C.C.C.)
OUR MISSION
Providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy
Supporting individuals, couples, children, and families
Creating a safe and inclusive environment
OUR APPROACH
Collaborative and client-centered
Tailored to your unique goals and experiences
Grounded in evidence-based practices
OUR VALUES
Respect
Authenticity
Growth
Connection
Resilience
Who We Support
Children & Teens
Adults
Couples & Families
Anxiety & Stress
Trauma & PTSD
Life Transitions & Personal Growth
Our Philosophy
“Like Clay on the wheel, We are always becoming.”
We believe people are not defined by their struggles, diagnoses, or difficult experiences. Growth is an ongoing process, and therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change aligned with your values and goals.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or life transitions, our role is to provide a safe, supportive space where healing and growth can unfold at your own pace.
Meet Our Team
Our therapists bring diverse training and experience in supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs.
Our Therapy Approaches
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
EMDR Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Strengths-Based Therapy
Art-Based Therapy
COUPLES THERAPY
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
FAMILY THERAPY
Family Systems Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Strategic Family Therapy
Solution-Focused Family Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy can be helpful for anyone seeking support, clarity, balance or personal growth. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many individuals seek support for stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, emotional wellness, or simply having a safe and supportive space to talk.
Q. Are there benefits to therapy
Gaining greater clarity, emotional awareness, and balance.
Developing healthy coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and life challenges.
Building healthier, and more meaningful relationships.
Improving confidence, self-esteem, and personal growth.
Feeling heard, supported, and understood in a safe environment.
Strengthening resilience and emotional wellness over time.
Q: Do you accept insurance?
Coverage may be available through many extended health benefit plans such as NIHB, Sun Life, Blue Cross, Canada Life / Great-West Life, Manulife, TELUS Health, and Green Shield. Direct billing is available for NIHB, Canada Life and Sunlife insured clients, and receipts can also be provided for other reimbursement through other insurance providers. Please contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your coverage details. We accept insurance inquiries!
Take the First Step
Your mental health matters, and reaching out for support is a courageous step. Schedule a free consultation today to learn how our tailored services can help you achieve lasting emotional well-being.
Starting Therapy
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Your journey begins with a supportive consultation where we explore your concerns, goals, and what brings you to therapy. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, and determine whether our approach feels right for you.
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You’ll connect with a therapist who aligns with your needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of healing. We create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe at your own pace.
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Together through a bio-psychosocial lens, we identify patterns, emotional challenges, stressors, and strengths to create a therapy plan tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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Sessions focus on developing practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthier ways of managing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship challenges.
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Achieving your goal(s) is not linear. As therapy progresses, we focus on strengthening resilience, maintaining progress, reinforcing healthy coping tools, and helping you move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
Resources
We believe support should be available when you need it most. The following resources are available to individuals, families, and community members across Manitoba.
Winnipeg & Manitoba Crisis Resources
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Call or Text 988) – Available 24/7 across Canada for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concern for someone else.
Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line – 1-877-435-7170 (24/7 confidential support). Available for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, those concerned about someone else, or those impacted by suicide. Interpretation services are available in many languages.
Klinic Crisis Line– 204-786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019 (24/7). Free and confidential crisis counselling, support, and referrals for anyone in crisis or struggling to cope.
Adult Crisis Response Centre (Winnipeg) –204-940-1781, 817 Bannatyne Avenue. Open 24/7 for adults experiencing a mental health crisis and offers crisis assessment, intervention, and short-term follow-up services.
Child & Youth Mental Health Support - 204-958-9660
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868or text CONNECT to 686868 (24/7). Support for children, youth, and young adults.
Emergency Services – Call 911 or attend the nearest emergency department if there is an immediate risk of harm to self or others.
Individual & Family Peer Support-204-940-2376
“We understand reaching out can feel overwhelming. We strive to provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space to begin your healing journey.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
If you are ready to take the next step, feel free to complete the form with a few details about your needs. Your message will be reviewed and a response will be provided within 48 hours.
In-person & remote options
Our office is conveniently located in Winnipeg 305f Madison Street Winnipeg, MB. R3J 1H8
Land Acknowledgements
We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We recognize the deep history and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples in this region and commit to honoring their contributions, cultures, and ongoing relationships with these lands and waters.
Let this acknowledgment serve as a step toward reconciliation and a reminder of our shared responsibility to foster respect and understanding.
Contact us (Call/Text): 204-881-8317 | 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg (Polopark area) | Email: alignedfocus@outlook.com