Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Alberton, ON.

Anxiety and Stress are prevalent and challenging issues that may seem insurmountable and hopeless at times. Stress is an individual experience and often means different things to different people. Some may describe it as tension or worry, or some may describe the feeling of anxiety as being overwhelmed or out of control. My professional training and experience has shown that simple changes can make a big impact on a persons quality of life and their experience of anxiety. At the core of every persons experience is the bodies natural reaction to stress, fight or flight. Learning more about how your own personal reaction can initiate recovery through awareness.

I use Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques to help individuals who may experience difficulties with stress and anxiety. This approach allows us to work together to recognize and focus on the habitual responses you might experience and instead approach them from a non-judgmental and accepting stance. Furthermore, MBSR equips you with techniques that can be practiced at any time and carried with you to help manage ongoing anxiety and stress. I also use aspects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that focus on education, creating relaxation techniques, identifying and changing negative thinking, and facing your fears.

Together we look at some of the underlying factors that contribute to your anxiety/stress. Sometimes it's internal factors and other times it may be coming from external environments. Understanding is half the battle. By learning new skills you can learn to manage your anxiety and stress much better! I utilize an empathetic approach to help deescalate some of the stress you may be experiencing. Hope is here!

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.

Are you feeling anxious, on edge, and having trouble winding down at the end of the night? Perhaps you're more irritable than usual, have tension in your body that won't seem to go away, or racing thoughts that keep you up at night? Or your anxiety might be more specific to certain situations - social settings, a particular phobia, or something that triggers panic attacks. Do you find yourself avoiding what it is that makes you anxious? This is understandable - but it does not have to be this way. Anxiety can be worked through, and you can bring more peace, calm, and confidence to your life. Contact CBT Solutions today to learn about this highly effective, evidence based treatment.

Experiencing feelings of stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. Re-occurring thoughts, feelings of pressure, or worry because of work challenges, relationships, or experiencing a change or loss can sometimes be difficult to manage and process. Additionally, sometimes it is unclear what might be causing feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. In my work with you, I seek to help you understand the story of stress and anxiety in your life, its origins, the ways it impacts you and what kind of relationship you might want with it moving forward to be able to better manage it. Schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.

Stress and Anxiety can greatly impact many areas in our lives including sleep, performance, motivation, health and relationships. In working with me, we will explore the impact of stress and anxiety in your life, practice self-awareness, calming techniques, stress and anxiety management, and create a unique resourcing plan to help you navigate times of stress and anxiety in your life.

When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That’s because anxiety therapy, unlike medication, treats more than just the symptoms of the problem. Meristem can help clients uncover the underlying causes of their worries and fears; learn how to relax; look at situations in new, less frightening ways; and develop better coping and problem-solving skills. Our approach gives clients the tools to overcome anxiety and teaches them how to use them. Since anxiety disorders differ considerably, therapy is tailored to our clients' specific symptoms and diagnosis.

In our world of chronic and fast change anxiety and stress are common. Sometimes the source is situational and sometimes its a longstand issue. Sherry believes that discovering the root cause helps her client work through the anxiety and stress. She also assists her client with developing new coping skills, tailored to fit who the client is and what works best for them.

I love working with people who wrestle with anxiety and stress, I love it because of the difference I witness in the lives and experiences of my clients. Employing a blend of mindfulness, somatic experiencing and neuroscience (polyvagal) techniques, the felt experience of anxiety can be managed in an entirely new way for you, and can lead to profound change in your life. I can not make it so that you never feel anxious again, but we can work to help you learn what to do when you experience the familiar sensations of anxiety, so that it doesn't take over your thoughts, body and life.

Anxiety can come in many forms, such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. There are many reasons why people struggle with anxiety, and I believe it’s is important to look into these as they can give us clues for solutions. In my practice, I have found that the foremost reason that people struggle with anxiety and stress is due to their thought patterns. I help people take a look at their automatic thought patterns, assumptions, and schemas (core beliefs about themselves), and empower them to see that they can chose to think differently. When people are able to change their negative thought patterns for more realistic

Anxiety is a gift… it’s not the kind of gift a typical person would ask for, but it’s still a gift. It is our body’s way of telling us something is wrong and we need to fix it. Anxiety is not evil like many people think, but it can hold us back from being the person we were meant to be. Together, we will find ways to reduce this while addressing the source of the problem in order to bring healing into your life. It’s time to regain control of your life.

If you're experiencing constant worry, fear, and nervousness that's interfering with your daily life, you may be dealing with anxiety. Whether it's social anxiety, panic attacks, or generalized anxiety disorder, our skilled therapists are here to help you navigate through these difficult emotions. Through evidence-based therapy techniques, we can work together to develop coping strategies and tools to help you manage your anxiety and find greater peace of mind. You don't have to suffer alone - reach out to us today to start your journey towards a happier, more fulfilling life.

Anxiety and stress can be confusing and overwhelming, and result in both negative emotional and physical symptoms. Counselling for anxiety or stress provides the opportunity to discover and implement effective coping strategies, identify triggers, and explore and process new ways of engaging with the world around you. Having someone safe to talk to is an effective strategy in and of itself, connect with me today and we can walk out this journey together.

When individuals are struggling with worries, fears, perfectionism, and life stresses the greatest help we can offer is to listen deeply and offer them supportive skills which will build their core sense of self and ability to cope. The most significant gift we can give is to help foster well-being and resilience. Dr. Ellen's Thrive develops emotional resilience in individuals, children and teens which will support them for life. Mindfulness/CBT programs works to reduce the possibility of developing a full anxiety disorder and people with elevated levels of worry acquire life skills needed to deal with emotional stress.

For many clients it is difficult to make the call to seek counselling for anxiety, but I encourage you to do it as an investment in yourself. In a warm and empathetic environment, together we look at how your thoughts affect your feelings which lead to anxiety as well as your life story to consider areas of healing from the past as well as solutions for the future. My specialty is in understanding how significant relationships or the loss of these relationships contribute to one’s anxiety and stress.

It is normal to worry and feel stressed about life's problems and pressures. But when compounded symptoms begin to overwhelm us to the point where we are getting headaches, heart palpitations, a churning stomach, cold sweats, sleepless nights, weight loss, obsessive thoughts, a distressed GI tract - then we need help to break the adrenaline-fear cycle. Anxiety feeds on fear and needs to be confronted, appropriately and safely, with relaxation techniques, new perceptions and constructive thinking patterns. A counsellor can help you do this.

Anxiety and stress have become quite common in today's world, thus, you are not alone. If you are experiencing either of these, and are finding it difficult to cope and manage, Growth Counselling Services can help. Together, we will work toward better understanding your anxiety, it's potential roots, and learning how to establish an alternate relationship with it. I believe in my clients' inner strengths and abilities to face the struggle that coincides with both. If you are tired of being defined by your anxiety, or are simply ready to make a change that allows you to regain control of your life, call Growth Counselling Services today, and let's get started.

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.

In working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, I use both a cognitive behavioural therapeutic (CBT) approach and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. The principal aim of cognitive behavioural therapy is to increase awareness that thoughts and behaviour drive emotion. My aim is to increase consciousness of distorted perceptions, and then assist individuals in rebalancing those perceptions to be more accurate. EMDR focuses specifically on reprocessing traumatic memories that are at the root of the anxiety. Through EMDR individuals can come to terms with traumatic and distressing memories that underlie anxiety.

As you experience anxiety and stress be aware that they are often the body's way of signaling that something needs attention. Together we will attain an understanding of the source of anxiety and stress in a safe and non-judgmental space. Our goal will not be a life without stress or anxiety but will focus on self awareness, prevention, and healing.

Are you experiencing anxiety and stress, often from living in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing social environment? Do you struggle to multi-task and stay focused as you move through the day? Let us work together to lower your stress through various tools that can fit into your busy life. I can help you to incorporate these tools into your life.

Using trauma-informed and ecological systems frameworks, together we can explore how our environments, current and historical, shape the stories we tell ourselves, who we are, and how we navigate through the world. I strive to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space where we can develop new and adaptive coping strategies, build a deeper connection to our authentic selves, and navigate life’s challenges together to create meaningful change.

Think of anxiety as. your mind's overzealous gaurdian, a little like a worried friend who double-checks everything. It's an ancient system designed to keep you on your toes! It ensures we are vigilant in everyday life, but sometimes anxiety over-estimates the amount of danger we are in, and this is when it becomes a problem. Therapy can help get anxiety back to healthy levels by identifying triggers, teaching coping strategies and providing tools to manage those anxious thoughts.

For the past 10 years, I have enjoyed helping clients work through their struggles related to anxiety and stress, especially when it comes to career and workplace related stresses. I have found success using client-centred, Cognitive Behavioural Theoretical and Dialectical Behavioural theories in associated sessions. As well, I also tend to rely on Solution-Focused Theory to help client find and implement coping strategies.