Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Etobicoke, ON.

Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm are common reasons for individuals to seek therapy. What makes you unique is how your life has led you to where you are today. Whether you have battled anxiety symptoms from an early age, or whether these symptoms are situational and new to you may make a difference in how we want to approach these issues within the therapeutic process. I look forward to working with you in a safe and nonjudgmental space as you shift the patterns of stress and anxiety so that you can move towards your personal goals more easily and effortlessly.

Living with anxiety or having a high stress can have an impact on every area of our lives. Emotional health, physical health, relationships and careers can all suffer as a result. I use a poly-vagal informed approach to help my clients cope with and reduce their anxiety and stress while learning to gain control over their nervous systems. This approach is both educational and practical. If you would like to improve your quality of life by reducing anxiety and stress contact me for a free consult.

Stress and anxiety are natural reactions to challenges of life. They can help us grow by providing energy necessary to achieve goals, pass exams or expand our comfort zone. They can also be debilitating if constantly present in our lives. Living is a "red zone" may seriously impact our physical and emotional wellbeing. Together we will work toward helping you become more aware of your emotional responses, facilitating healthy thought process, learn mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing for anxiety tools. You will develop coping strategies to navigate your life from a more relaxed, grounded and powerful place inside.

Anxiety and stress often create overwhelming feeling of being "stuck" and undermines one's sense of confidence. If you feel you are suffering from anxiety and stress, I recommend you seek out the support of your Doctor in addition to seeking psychotherapy. You can expect me to support you as you safely determine the triggers for your anxiety. I will provide you with grounding and self soothing exercises so that you can manage the stress better as we work together to process and understand the specific anxiety and stress in your life. My approach is focused on being gentle, nurturing and safe. Give me a call for a free consultation.

Counselling for Anxiety & Stress includes assessment, psycho-education on anxiety, discussions about causes of anxiety, changing mistaken beliefs, visualization for anxiety management, relaxation techniques and identifyingg and expressing feelings. Counselling has proved to greatly alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress and helps in finding the way to a calmer, more peaceful way of life.

Imagine your body’s alarm system ringing loudly at seemingly random times of the day and night, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to locate either the source of the ringing or the cause. If you’re struggling with general Anxiety, you understand this feeling. Similarly, when our lives are feeling more and more unmanageable because things just keep piling up, the Stress can be overwhelming and even debilitating. Whether you’re experiencing times of prolonged dread or worry, or intense moments of panic, I can help. Reach out today to discover the tools you need to help ground yourself and find rest.

Anxiety and stress can be ever present in the hustle and bustle of today’s society. I know first-hand how consuming these experiences can be and how much it can take to overcome them. When working with anxiety, it can be helpful to get to know the root causes of the anxiety so that we can identify and tackle it in any situation. In my work, I support clients in developing and applying individualized tools that best fit them, their lifestyle, and their experiences to manage and overcome the anxiety. Connect with me today for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

The experience of stress and anxiety can be a challenging one to navigate alone. Throughout sessions, we will work to understand activators of stress and anxiety, develop management tools that serve you best, and explore the various meanings and purposes that stress and anxiety serve in your life. Contact me for a free consultation to learn more about my approach and to see if we would be a good fit.

If anxiety or stress is taking a toll on your day-to-day life, therapy can help you feel more grounded, clear-headed, and in control. In our work together, we’ll explore what’s fueling your anxiety - whether it’s pressure to keep everything together, a relentless inner critic, or a nervous system stuck in overdrive - and find practical ways to ease the overwhelm. Clients often leave sessions feeling lighter, more self-aware, and better equipped to navigate challenges without burning out or shutting down.

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.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. Anxiety and stress are two conditions that have treatments that work. Cognitive behaviour therapy, desensitization therapy, and hypnotherapy (all of which I practice) are often tremendously helpful. I have been a psychologist since 1986, and I can help. Set up a time to see me by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, affecting your thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being. In counselling, I provide a calm, supportive environment where you can safely explore your experiences and identify what’s fueling your anxiety or stress. Together, we’ll work on understanding triggers, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and building healthy coping strategies. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EFT, and mindfulness, I help clients develop tools to manage symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and restore a sense of balance.

I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for managing anxiety and stress, helping you regain balance, calm, and confidence in your daily life. Drawing from proven approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, I work with you to understand your triggers, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment, build resilience, and reduce overwhelm. My goal is to help you cultivate greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a renewed sense of control.

Anxiety and stress is not something that you have to just live with. It is a result of past or current life issues or upsets that is causing your thoughts and bodily reactions to work in a certain way. We will work to identify the causes of your anxiety and stress. We will create practical action plans that will help you to take action and control. We will work with your thoughts to uncover what thoughts are helping or hindering you to be relaxed. You will also learn ways to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Therapy for anxiety and stress includes creating a safe space for individuals to talk about their emotions, feelings and factors relating to stress and anxiety. Sessions adopt DBT, emotion regulation and interpersonal skill development, importance of coping and self-care, time management and other related factors to stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety can be generalized or related to various such as work, health, interpersonal relationships, trauma or more therefore structure in sessions vary based on client needs.

Anxiety and stress affect us all to varying degrees. There are numerous physical and emotional symptoms that are associated with anxiety and stress such as an increased heart rate, sweating, rumination and worry, to name a few. Anxiety can feel consuming and can keep us from engaging fully in our everyday life. Therapy can help you work with your feelings of anxiety and stress so that you feel empowered. Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.