Happy Place Therapy
Happy Place Therapy – Caitlin MacLean
Location:
Our mobile practice services the East Toronto area, and our office space is located at the intersection of Woodbine and Queen.
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Happy Place Therapy is a unique therapy practice offering services through the use of a mobile therapy van, which is the first of its kind in the private practice world in Canada!
Read more about the opportunity here: https://www.happyplacetherapy.ca/about
Our practicum would ideally be in person or a hybrid opportunity, given that most of our client sessions take place in person, however we are happy to provide activities that can be completed remotely, such as social media support, blog posts, completing client notes, support planning/facilitating events or workshops etc.
Our practice is run through the Jane App, and we also utilize Google Meet, and Zoom to conduct meetings and supervision sessions. A company email address would be provided for the duration of the practicum for secure communication purposes.
I would love to maintain frequent meetings and connections with the student with myself and potentially other therapists on the team as a potential learning opportunity for the student.
All necessary resources, as well as trainings available on our database would be available to the student as well.
Clients:
I will connect with the student regarding their comfort zone, as well as let clients know that this is a student program re: expectations. I will promote services with the student as a student program – likely offering as a more financially accessible route for therapy. I will recruit clients for the student through my website, as well as social media marketing.
Observation / Shadowing:
I will meet with the student weekly to offer supervision sessions and to stay up to date on the needs of the clients, as well as the students approach. I have a virtual link to sessions, that with the consent of clients and the student, I am able to utilize as an additional form of supervision/observation. I am quite responsive as a supervisor and will provide the student with my direct contact information.
Practicum Requirements:
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☒ Driver’s License – vehicle will be provided.
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☒ Evening attendance – ideally
☒ Weekend attendance – would be beneficial
Please select Fields(s) of Study:
☒ Children and their Families
☒ Mental Health and Health
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
No
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
Mix of both – client facing is in-person
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Mix of direct and indirect
Number of practicums offered:
1-2
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Caitlin MacLean, MSW, RSW
Application deadline:
Friday April 10*, 2026 (*updated deadline)
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Both
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Student can create their own schedule
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Likely a slow build
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Not necessarily, however working with children can be noisy at times
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? No
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Driving mobile vehicle to appointments
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to samar.hossain@utoronto.ca by Friday April 10*, 2026 (*updated deadline) .Applications will be sent to the site.