Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Clearview, ON.

I have a lot of respect for clients who possess the courage to come to therapy to address a longstanding fear or phobia that has been causing significant distress or has been preventing them from living the life they want to live. I like to take a structured CBT approach to what is causing the fear which includes examining unhelpful thoughts and helping the client gradually move towards greater exposure to the feared stimulus. I am always researching what works in the field of anxiety treatment. I am currently exploring exposure therapy through virtual reality which can help the client complete more gradual exposures in a less risky environments before trying the exposure in real life.

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.

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.

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 a variety of counselling techniques including therapeutic art making combined with talking therapy to aid my clients in identifying their triggers for stress and anxiety. The art making process can be used along with meditative techniques to help clients to calm the stress and anxiety that they are feeling. It can provide a safe and effective outlet for the excess energy and/or tension that anxiety and stress can create. I help my clients learn coping techniques to help them manage their stress and anxiety.

Anxiety often hits us unexpectedly. We might manage stress well enough until at some point the body's resources seem to get diminished and the body starts to talk back. Some symptoms of Anxiety & Stress might be: difficulty breathing, sleeping and/or eating; restless mind; negative thoughts and tumultuous emotions. The work I find most helpful to improve your skills for dealing with these fear-based emotions; includes cultivating a better relationship with your body and your emotions. As you become more aware of your actual limitations and pay greater attention to your needs, your body can achieve a more balanced state.

Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when chronic stress and anxiety plagues your life, there can be significant consequences to your health, well-being, and interpersonal relationships. Anxiety is one of the most comment forms of mental health suffering that individuals, couples, children and families experience. Shauna assists you to learn effective ways to manage your anxiety and improve your quality of life. People who seek treatment often experience a dramatic increase in well-being, satisfaction and happiness!

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.

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.

Clients can benefit from anxiety and stress treatment and counseling from a psychotherapist in several ways. Firstly, as a trained therapist, I can provide clients with effective coping mechanisms to manage their symptoms of anxiety and stress. By exploring the root causes of their anxiety and stress, clients can gain a deeper understanding of their triggers and develop strategies for managing them. Secondly, therapy provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to express their thoughts and feelings. clients can gain greater clarity and perspective on their experiences, which can help to reduce their feelings of anxiety feelings of anxiety and stress.

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.

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.

Anxiety can be overwhelming and seeks to limit us in our day to day functioning. Anxiety has complex origins: whether it be genetics, or due to trauma or just living in a continued stressful environment, anxiety will keep us in a constant state of alert and even panic. Cognitive behaviour therapy and interpersonal therapy can help one learn techniques to control anxiety and to change your way of coping so that anxiety no longer rules your life.

y approach includes using techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing and psycho-education. Mindfulness and relaxation are approaches that are extremely helpful in supporting those who are struggling with issues of anxiety and stress. Clients will benefit from anxiety and stress counselling as they will be able to manage day-to-day stress and be able to utilize basic tools provided to them during sessions.

People often come to see me for psychotherapy in my downtown Toronto practice when they find that they are struggling with anxiety-related problems, such as panic disorder, social phobia, anxiety disorders, and the tendency to ruminate excessively. Psychotherapy helps individuals cope better with stress through the use of relaxation methods, and techniques to help regulate excessive anxiety.

While anxiety and stress in small amounts can be a helpful source of information, too much can become overwhelming and even interfere with our daily lives. Therapy can be a space to explore the impacts of anxiety and how it may have become engrained into your self-narrative. You and I can work together to co-create coping strategies that are unique to your specific situation. Contact me to book a free consultation so we can decide together if we would be a good fit.

I provide a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to explore the underlying causes of their distress. Through evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and relaxation exercises, I help clients develop effective coping strategies, challenge irrational thoughts, and promote self-care practices. By addressing the root causes and triggers of anxiety, clients can experience reduced symptoms, increased self-awareness, and a greater sense of calm and balance in their lives. Together, we work towards cultivating resilience, empowering clients to navigate challenges, and fostering a renewed sense of well-being.

My approach to anxiety and stress focuses mainly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as it is an empirically-tested, evidence-based technique. It includes recognizing and addressing distorted thinking, grounding techniques, mindfulness, maintaining a journal, and self-care. Alongside CBT, we can explore the roots and possible causes of the anxiety. I have had great successes with clients who came to me with anxiety. One client in particular had social anxiety so severe, she would become physically sick, experience awful gastrointestinal issues, and eventually faint when in a social situation. As a result of therapy, her coping skills improved, until her anxiety all but disappeared.

My approach to anxiety and stress counseling combines evidence-based therapies with a deeply compassionate, holistic perspective. I support clients in identifying the root causes of their anxiety—whether tied to trauma, perfectionism, or chronic stress—and help them develop practical tools for emotional regulation and nervous system balance. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and somatic practices, clients learn to shift anxious thought patterns, reconnect with their inner calm, and build resilience. Over time, they experience greater clarity, confidence, and peace in their daily lives.

The treatment plan for anxiety and stress would lead to help the client manage and reduce symptoms by building coping skills and emotional regulation. Therapy begins with establishing a trusting, supportive relationship and identifying triggers and patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to challenge unhelpful thoughts and promote more balanced thinking. Mindfulness and grounding techniques are introduced to reduce physiological symptoms and increase present-moment awareness. As therapy progresses, the focus includes developing problem-solving skills, building resilience, and increasing the client’s sense of control and confidence in managing stressors.

Anxiety and stress can be, in a word, scary! They can leave us feeling overwhelmed and alone. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore these concerns and learn new skills that can restore your sense of freedom and control. I offer a free 15-minute consultation for individuals aged 14+ to see if I am a good fit to help you manage your 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 can feel overwhelming, affecting your peace of mind and daily life. In our sessions, I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore your concerns without judgment. Together, we’ll identify triggers, develop practical coping strategies, and build resilience using approaches like CBT, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. My goal is to help you regain control, reduce tension, and restore balance—so you can feel more confident and empowered in managing life’s challenges.

Stress and anxiety when present within healthy limits can stimulate, motivate, challenge, warn and activate our bodies to react accordingly to the situation. When it's too much, too intense and for too long, stress and anxiety lead to poor functioning, impairment and exhaustion resulting in stress and anxiety overload, contributing heavily to triggering anxiety disorders. In my therapy, I use therapeutic approaches and techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety and enhance the quality of your life and build your emotional resilience. You develop skills to minimize distress and maximize efficacy in many areas of your living and live life in a happier and healthier manner

I utlize a cognitive behavioural therapy approach to treat anxiety and stress. I work with the client to help them identify the thoughts that they may be having that lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. We also work to identify patterns and habits in the individuals life that may be leading to habitual feelings of stress and anxiety. We work in session as well as the client is given homework in which there are specific strateiges that they are asked to experiment with in their environment.