Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Oak Ridges, ON.

If you are reading this profile, you are probably concerned about yourself and want to seek help. You are likely feeling anxious and stress most of the time. You may constantly battle with your intrusive thoughts about how things will turn out badly. You may try to plan everything so that you can prevent for the worst possible outcome. You may also experience physical symptoms such as short of breath, heart pounding etc... With over 12 years of clinical experiences, I humbly and wholeheartedly want to support you to get better. I offer evident-base and integrative approaches to work on anxiety and stress issues. Please don't hesitate to reach out and get the help you need now.

Stress and anxiousness is what we feel when we are trying to handle more than we can. My counselling approach can help you learn to challenge your thoughts and believes, think more realistically about life events and transitions; set clear personal and professional boundaries; (re)establish better balance between your work-school-life obligations; find sufficient time to do the things that really matter to you; have fun and get your life back 'on track' by knowing how to self-care. Approaches utilized: Solution Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic and Psychoeducational.

Coping with stress can be normal for you, interfere with lifestyle and even become panic attacks. Having experienced anxiety, I can understand your struggle and offer practical suggestions for you. Recognizing signs of stress, learning new coping skills, and identitying your specific triggers are part of counselling. Action steps to cope with panic attacks may be helpful to you and those who support you. Retraining the brain with CBT and expressing emotions in a healthy way are counselling opportunities to reduce anxiety and stress in your life and relationships.

Anxiety and stress affect each of us a little differently, such as feeling on edge, irritability, tension, worry and many other reactions. Kindred Hope Wellness' team will collaborate with you to navigate these challenges and support you in your journey to cope with anxiety and stress. You will benefit from a compassionate and empathetic approach that involves a unique, thoughtful approach specifically for you.

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.

Life is a lot, especially for Millennials and Gen Z trying to navigate careers, relationships, and constant pressure to keep it all together. Your mind’s racing, your body’s tense, and no matter what you do, it never really feels like enough. Anxiety and stress can take a serious toll, emotionally, mentally, and physically. In therapy, we’ll slow things down, explore what’s fueling the overwhelm, and give you tools to feel more calm, grounded, and in control again. You don’t have to keep holding it all together alone.

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 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 internalized prolonged internal stress. Often people are afraid because they have never owned up to themselves. It is completely understandable with the world we live in today and all the expectations placed on we can often become overwhelmed. It can be a forever on going pressure from anything such as, ageing; being alone; illness losing a job/family member/possession. Things that require action can also be heavy stress factors; relationships; losing weight; intimacy; career. Our inner state of mind; feeling rejected, like a failure; low self-image. Etc. "This is not true you have handled everything up till now". Reaching out for support is the first step to creating change.

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.

Anxiety and stress is a part of the human experience, but when anxiety and stress become constant and impedes the ability to cope and also interrupt daily life then it is an indicator that the individual may be suffering from a mental disorder. Subsequently, anxiety and stress is experienced by everyone at any point in time. For instance, before attending an interview, writing an exam or even having recurring thoughts about childhood experiences. Cognitive behavioural therapy is most efficient in aiding those with anxiety and stress allowing them to confronting their fears and then altering the perspective on the stimuli. Cognitive behavioral therapy also helps by providing the individual

Are you tired of constantly feeling anxious and stressed out? The demands of modern life and constant barrage of information can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being, even leading to burnout. It's time for you to regain control over your life and find peace amidst the chaos. I draw on my background and experience as a lawyer to help working professionals struggling with the demands of life. By working together, you can learn evidence-based approaches to address the underlying causes of anxiety, stress, and burnout. Through a personalized approach, you can learn new strategies to cope with anxiety and reduce stress, while undoing old patterns and creating lasting change.

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.

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.

We all experience anxiety and stress. But anxiety becomes a problem when it involves ongoing worry that is hard to control; thinking the worst when the worst is unlikely to happen; exaggerated fears; a high level of discomfort in social situations; recurrent thoughts, images or impulses; trauma-based memories memories and fears; feelings of panic. Therapy for anxiety helps people reduce or eliminate the thoughts that trigger their anxiety; helps them to re-engage with situations that are being avoided or escaped from prematurely; and helps them to better manage inherently stressful situations.

Feeling anxious? or stressed? or overwhelmed? The current situation may seem so difficult, there are changes all the time. It maybe the stress at school, or the pressure at work, or the unfairness how others have treated you at work. But, you need the job, and have the anxiety going to work everyday. You can empower yourself by learning coping strategies and use them to handle your feelings and your automatic thoughts. You can also learn how to do self-care, how to do relaxation, so that your sleep quality is better. All the different parts of your life is inter-related and can affect you and your quality in 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.

My approach to anxiety and stress treatment integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients manage symptoms and build resilience. Together, we explore thought patterns, clarify values, and develop skills to reduce avoidance and increase emotional flexibility. This supportive, collaborative process empowers clients to face challenges more effectively and live with greater calm and purpose. Clients benefit from a safe space to grow, gain insight, and create lasting change in their lives.

In anxiety and stress counselling, I create a calm, supportive space where you can explore your concerns and feel truly heard. Together, we identify triggers, understand patterns, and develop practical tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions. I draw on evidence-based strategies to help you build resilience, regain a sense of balance, and face challenges with greater confidence. My goal is to empower you to feel more grounded, in control, and able to enjoy life more fully.

In these difficult times, and before, anxiety and stress can sometimes sneak up on us until we are surprised to find that we are catching colds, experiencing muscle aches and pains, or even are having difficulty eating or sleeping regularly. I will help you get to the root of what ails you, whether it is past trauma, current life stressors, an impending life transition, or generalized anxiety. By helping you uncover your strengths and teaching you tools to manage your stress or anxiety, I can assist you in rewriting the story you tell yourself about your past and your future.

My approach to supporting individuals who are struggling with anxiety or going through a stressful time is focusing on helping you regulate your nervous system. When you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, your nervous system can go into overdrive - making it harder to think clearly, feel calm, or respond effectively. By learning techniques that bring your nervous system back to a neutral or calm state, you can begin to manage stress and anxiety more effectively. We will explore practical ways to help you feel more grounded, balanced, and in control.

Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or constantly on edge. You might notice racing thoughts, tension in your body, or trouble relaxing. Together, we take time to understand where your anxiety comes from and what keeps it going. With support, understanding, and self-awareness, you can feel calmer, more grounded, and better able to face situations that once felt overwhelming. Clients often notice improved confidence, reduced stress, and the ability to manage their thoughts and emotions more effectively.

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.

I provide a judgment-free zone for my clients to explore their feelings of stress, anxiety, and panic. From short-term panic attacks to long-term work or school stress, we will work together to develop strategies for coping, self-compassion, and calmness during times of strife. We will also learn more about how the nervous system works to empower you with the knowledge to help yourself in a kind, empathetic, and understanding way.

Anxiety and stress can become utterly overwhelming. I will help you to uncover what is getting in the way of living your optimal life and to build new skills to manage it. Through the use of acceptance and mindfulness strategies I help clients to be fully present in the moment and to accept otherwise negative emotions. Commitment and behavior change strategies help clients to change or persist in behaviors more in line with their own values. Used together these strategies increase client’s psychological flexibility.