Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Toronto, ON.

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been proven by research to work for anxiety & stress. CBT is goal-oriented and focused on the present. It begins with learning about anxiety & stress related challenges and mapping out how it affects you. You will then learn and practice new skills and techniques, such as problem solving, time management, mindfulness meditation, and balanced thinking to help you make adjustments in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. You will also learn how you can utilize your new skills to deal with problems/challenges in the future.

Anxiety can rob us of a fulfilling life, making each day filled with stress and worry. I have studied various different approaches to anxiety, and have found that elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy plus Cognitive Behavior Therapy best help my clients gain control over the often debilitating effects of anxiety. I find often anxiety is dismissed and invalidated by others in our life who simply don't understand the struggle. I get how difficult it can be, and I am here to help you navigate it.

Everyone experiences stress, and stress can be positive motivation to get things done. But when stress escalates it can be experienced as anxiety. Anxiety can arise when we lose touch with our feelings. In an anxious state, our bodies produce cortisol, leaving us in a fight or flight state. I try to help people understand the nature of their stresses and regulate stress through meditative, mindful or breathing practices. We explore the internal experiences – the feelings and emotions that escalate stress into anxiety. Learning to address these feelings gives us tools to deal effectively with challenging feelings, thereby developing a healthy sense of inner awareness and control.

Stress and anxiety are often unavoidable aspects of life in our modern world. It may be that there is no more sane a response than to experience anxiety and stress because of the stressors and calamities that perpetually surround us. We will explore the root causes of these stresses and anxieties; some causes are internal, perhaps due to cognitive distortions, while some stressors are external and systemic. We will explore the whole system as well as how we operate within it.

Integration of talk therapy with holistic body centred modalities: Giving space for the client to explore and express feelings, own awareness’s, transform thoughts, grieve, vent, and neutralize guilt, anger and fear. New understandings and thus new neural pathways begin to form. Somatic focusing: A profound process of accessing the deep subconscious through breathe work And Life Coaching, meditation, visualization, Emotional Freedom Technique, New Decision Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Cranosacral, Reiki, forgiveness and acceptance work, supplements for brain chemistry balancing are very effective as well. Also CBT, EFT . The combination is powerful.

Although some level of stress and anxiety is common to all of us, it can become challenging when it starts interfering in our lives. It can even bring on depression. Anxiety and stress can be products of many underlined life experiences including past Trauma, PTSD, other past or more current life experiences, and can also trigger Panic, overwhelming Worries, phobias, fears of Social situations, fears of expressing one's needs and more. Among others I also offer CBT, Mindfulness, CPT, PE, EMDR and other stress reduction approaches. I have effectively helped many people in therapy move past their anxiety so it no longer rules their life. Please contact me to get started at your pace

Anxiety can be an overwhelming, all-consuming experience. It can take over our whole being. This is why I offer an embodied approach to exploring anxiety together, so that you can gain awareness around your unique physiological responses to stress and worry, and become more empowered to draw on the supports available to you in stressful situations.

Anxiety and stress are often met with the thoughts that they are out of your control. Through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. By learning how to identify the thoughts, feelings and body reactions that you experience, you will be able to develop an action plan to reduce these reactions in stressful situations. Recommendations are made to track your moods and emotions outside of therapy and practice strategies when situations occur.

Anxiety is like a temperature. A temperature tells us there is something wrong in our body, an infection or a virus. Anxiety is our emotional centre telling us "too much", "overwhelmed", "overload". Ignoring it only work for so long. We need to stop, listen and learn what it is telling us and use this information in our lives. This controls symptoms. We can also help you create a tool kit that is specialized to you ex. exercise, journaling, meditation. Meditation is a powerful tool that actually calms the central nervous system and breaks down stress chemicals. With regular, daily practice it can change your body's experience of anxiety. We can help explore this.

At my practice, I take a personalized and holistic approach to anxiety and stress treatment and counseling. I understand that anxiety and stress can manifest in different ways for each individual, and I work with my clients to identify the underlying causes and triggers of their symptoms. Together, we develop coping mechanisms, stress reduction techniques, and mindfulness strategies to help manage and alleviate their anxiety and stress. I also incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices to help clients reframe negative thought patterns and develop a more positive mindset. By working together, clients can learn to manage their anxiety and stress and achie

Anxiety and Stress has become a part of what we all deal with in life-today. We can help you develop the right coping tools to manage both, so it doesn't feel these emotions are in control of you. If you want to experience and learn effective and unique coping mechanisms for anxiety and stress, book your free 15 minute consultation appointment with us today. We can help!

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

Most individuals experience anxiety from time to time or in response to very stressful moments in their lives. When anxiety occurs in response to normal daily activities or becomes constant, overwhelming, difficult to control and starts to interfere with daily life, it might mean you are experiencing an anxiety disorder. Therapy that addresses anxiety can help you identify and understand your symptoms and learn new ways of thinking, and new behaviour patterns that can greatly reduce your anxiety. Finding a therapist whom you trust and connect with is very important and can be the beginning of feeling more in control of your life.

Do you find it difficult to do things when others are watching, feel judged, re-play social situations in your mind over and over? Does it feel like you overthink and have a hard time turning your mind off? I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and other approaches for mild to moderate social anxiety, stress, or financial anxiety, and work with you to develop solutions to managing anxiety and stress in your life. You will have the opportunity to learn strategies that can help you gain control of your life and develop problem solving techniques in a supportive and non-judgmental space.

Anxiety and stress can steal your enthusiasm, sabotage your confidence, jeopardize your well being and have a negative impact on your body. Working together we can find ways to manage your anxiety and get your stress under control. We will look at what is the root cause of your stress, explore ways to reduce your stress and manage your anxiety. Finding a balance is the ultimate goal.

As a therapist, I recognize the debilitating effects that anxiety and stress can have on one's life. Through therapy, we work collaboratively to identify triggers and develop coping mechanisms to manage overwhelming feelings. Together, we explore thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety, fostering self-awareness and resilience. Through evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness, clients learn to challenge negative thoughts and cultivate a sense of calm. Therapy provides a safe space to process emotions, learn relaxation techniques, and develop practical strategies for coping with stressors.

Anxiety and stress can affect all aspects of our lives. It can impact our mood, it can impact our thoughts and it can impact our functioning. It's quite an overwhelming experience at times. In therapy, we can work together to reduce your experience of distress, find balance in life, and reconnect with experiences of joy. We will work towards improving your sense of well being and help you regain your ability to function in this high paced world.

Stress and anxiety can take on many forms and manifest themselves differently in each person. However, we are here to work with you to help you overcome your unique challenges. We use various approaches to overcome stress and anxiety that are tailored towards your needs. Some examples include promoting acceptance, cognitive restructuring, interpersonal skills training, and more!

Sometimes Anxiety and Worries take over our driving wheel. We will be working together on managing your stress at the level that would be tolerable and create some space within you that you could breathe again. Using different modalities including CBT, DBT and ACT…etc, we will learn to find different perspectives, be gentle with yourselves and taking back the control without feeling overwhelmed by anxious feelings. We will also work on building self-care skills so you feel calmer and safer while facing diffident challenges in life.

If life were a video game, anxiety would be the boss at the end of each level. We might hide from it, or run from it, but sooner or later we're gonna have to face it. Like any heroic tale, we seldom start at the beginning and jump right to the end. Along the way we'll make sure you're equipped with the tools needed to confront even the most intimidating and powerful adversaries. Plus, what journey would be complete without help from trusted advisors and friends. No hero does it alone, and I look forward to joining you on your worthy quest.

I use an integrative non-pathologizing approach that validates the human condition. We all experience worry and stress but I work with clients to accept and understand how they can be curious about what it is that keeps them feeling stuck or stressed. Learning how to regulate our emotions supports our ability to maintain a balanced life. We have the power to switch from our fight/flight/freeze state to our rest/relax/digest state. Mindfully and with compassion, we can find a way through this together. Anxious symptoms often shows up with depressive symptoms and vice versa.

Stress and anxiety is a part of everyone's day to day lives. However, when it becomes difficult to function due to loss of sleep, change in appetite, panic attacks, upset stomach, aches & pains, etc. therapy can be most beneficial. I use various relaxation techniques, deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, as well as talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (addressing self defeating automatic thinking patterns which effect our mood and behavior). I can teach you how to manage unpleasant symptoms related to stress and anxiety.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

We all know the profound effect stress has on our physical and mental health, yet we all still struggle to say no to our boss, set boundaries with family and prioritize our self care above all else. It's because we live in a society that is constantly demanding us to work more, sleep less, pay more, play less. Our brains are constantly overwhelmed and overloaded, nervous systems triggered, and emotions dysregulated. Even if we think we're doing a good job at managing our stress, we're always going to experience challenges, and we all deserve to take care of ourselves. If anxiety is taking control of your life, reach out to work together and take back your power from stress and anxiety!

For many of us, our stream of life is interrupted by events that are so stressful and scary that they create lasting change. This can be a single incident such as an assault or accident. Or, it could be recurring incidents that take place in the course of our work. It could also be trauma in our earliest years from our caregivers or in our first relationships. If you feel that something from your past is impacting your current life, trauma and stress focused therapy may be a good fit for you.