Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Schomberg, ON.

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.

Stress, anxiety, and panic attacks are all too common in our sometimes overwhelming day to day lives: partners, work, children, family and other stressors are constantly pushing us to the breaking point. We also can experience anxiety that seemingly comes out of nowhere, anxiety that seems irrational such as a fear of getting out of the house, shopping, being around people or strange places. I work with my clients to overcome these fears; not only do I help relieve the symptoms with tried and true CBT methods, but I also like to go a bit deeper and look for the causes of anxiety. When these causes are addressed, the anxiety is more likely to go away for good.

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.

Studies on the benefits of Neurofeedback continue to demonstrate positive results, with thousands of clients improving their quality of life with these non-invasive, drug-free treatments. Neurofeedback can be helpful for symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, cognitive and sensory integration, sleep problems and pain. Even people that struggle with developmental trauma and can gain access to the underlying root cause of their symptomatology and can optimize the neuroplasticity of the brain, supporting an improved success rate when combined with psychotherapy treatment.

Therapy can help by providing a safe and confidential space to discuss what is happening in your life. You will learn to be more in tune with your symptoms and the messages they may be trying to convey. We will gradually explore your history to bring order and understanding to it while helping you to process and contain difficult emotions and over time finding strategies to manage and decrease these symptoms.

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.

Life is full of stress and anxiety, managing them is key to good health, vibrant relationships, and successful career. Our anxiety and stress are very manageable if you have the right help and tools. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (which has proven to be effective treatment), not only can I help you manage your stress and anxiety, but I can help you harness them to increase your performance and relationships.

Fear is a situational-based, positive emotion that prepares us for a sudden and unexpected external event. Since fear is such a common emotion, its presence can often go from being connected to a specific experience (a baby crying, a car horn blowing) to something omnipresent and an overwhelming sense of anxiousness. Anxiety can cause us to feel shame, guilt, and worry because we do not believe we can stand up to the concerns that have brought it into our lives. Psychotherapy is a safe place to explore the causes of shame, guilt, worry, and anxiety. If you are ready to unpack your worry bag, I am here to help! Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

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.

All associates with New Leaf Psychology Centre offer therapy for stress and anxiety. Although the initial treatment approach for anxiety is often Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), treatment is individualized to address your personal situation. Therapy can help you reduce worries, increase your ability to face fears, and allow you to approach life more optimistically. Dr. Strauss specializes in work related stressors, such as overwork, increasing demands, interpersonal challenges with colleagues and management, and career decisions. Dr. Gilani specializes in health related anxieties and stress.

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, affecting both mind and body. In my work, I provide a calm, supportive space where clients can slow down and better understand their anxious patterns. Using a trauma-informed, Gestalt and somatic approach, we explore present-moment experiences, including thoughts, emotions, and body sensations. I help clients recognize triggers, build nervous system regulation skills, and develop practical tools to manage stress effectively. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety completely, we focus on increasing awareness, resilience, and self-trust. Through this process, clients often feel more grounded, balanced, and confident in handling life’s pressures.

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.

Anxiety and stress can be consuming and prevent people from living their fullest lives. I offer practical treatment to help people learn to manage and reduce feelings of anxiety for a more peaceful day to day life in which emotions and fears do not take over. Clients learn to challenge and reduce their anxiety with my support and guidance and learn calming techniques, thought challenging, and emotion management. Learning healthy ways to cope with stressful situations is also a priority. There are both physical, mental, and emotional benefits to managing and reducing stress and anxiety, e.g., reduced blood pressure, reduced muscle tension and aches, a sense of calmness, confidence, and so on.