Anxiety Therapists in Toronto, ON

My therapeutic orientation is primarily cognitive behavioural. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on creating a safe environment for therapeutic change and combining client strengths with evidence-based treatment principles. Specifically, I specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness and acceptance-based treatment approaches (MBCT, ACT).

Are anxiety and worry taking up too much space in your life? Do you feel like have tried everything to deal with your anxiety but nothing has helped? You're not alone, but freedom from a life controlled by fear is possible. I'm Phoebe, I specialize in helping those with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt get back to living their best lives. I offer supportive, compassionate, and practical support for anxiety. My approach is informed by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion Focused, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

When we strive to be independent and responsible, it can feel natural to downplay and intellectualize our emotions. We become skilled in managing the feelings of others, while minimizing our own. We might understand what is causing us pain, but feel stuck and overwhelmed about taking action. I offer non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to explore these experiences with nuance and compassion. My areas of focus include ADHD, relationships, perfectionism, anxiety, grief, career concerns and racial identity. Together, we'll cultivate resilience and self-awareness, moving you towards where you want to be.

Are you ready to make a change in your life and are committed to the process of therapy? Do you have a willingness to show up for yourself and are able to take responsibility for your piece in the work? I enjoy working with individuals who have mood disorders such as anxiety and depression as well as emotional regulation and attentional issues. Are you someone who has thought about what you would like to get out of therapy and are ready to take the plunge and build new healthy habits? If so, you are my ideal client, regardless of diagnosis and life circumstances.

You may be feeling stuck in patterns of behaviour, or ways of thinking about yourself and your relationships with others that leaves you feeling self critical, emotionally overwhelmed or feeling trapped in a distressing cycle. Reaching out for support is the first step to exploring and making sense of the struggles that you are experiencing. My role as a therapist is to be your guide in exploring the origin of these struggles and to provide support in understanding yourself and your emotions with greater compassion, so that you can make positive changes for your future.

I view therapy as a creative process. A creative process requires connection, trust, and a sense of humour. I bring over a decade of experience in the arts to my work as a psychotherapist, and have spent my life building supportive spaces where we try things, fail productively, and sometimes reach breakthroughs collaboratively. Together we will investigate the nuances of your story and explore alternate ways of being with your thoughts, feelings, mind and body. I'm queer, and work from a relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed perspective.

Seeking help and finding the right therapist can be overwhelming especially if you are feeling out of balance, facing changes in relationships, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or if life has lost meaning for you. I work with clients to create strategies, develop tools, and uncover personal strengths that bring the healthy balance back into their lives. I bring a depth of experience from years of work in a tertiary mental health and addiction hospital in Toronto, Ontario. I am privileged to be a therapist. My clients describe me as "easy to connect, open, warm, genuine, real, and effective."

Early life experiences can shape the way we think and feel about ourselves, and influence our way of being in the world. To get through difficult times, we put strategies in place, and while they're helpful at the time, they can long overstay their welcome and usefulness. Psychotherapy can help make sense of what was, what is and what's possible, making space for positive change. It can assist people struggling with depression, anxiety, anger or simply being stuck, by bringing awareness to the patterns and issues that have been standing in the way of living a fuller life.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction rather than a destination.” Carl Rogers. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, a difficult medical diagnosis or challenging life transition, it is possible to find a healing path forward. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with clients to help bolster insight and self-compassion, and work together to make positive, value-directed changes.

Whether you're looking to improve your mental health, build stronger relationships, or face personal challenges I'm here to help. I see therapy as an engaging process of discovery, where I will professionally support you as we work towards your goals. As your therapist you can rely on me to work collaboratively with you to foster insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your emotions and needs. My clinical practice has supported clients to face a range of concerns including anxiety, OCD, relationships issues, eating disorders/body image concerns, sexuality, gender identity, grief, depression, and trauma.

Looking for a mature and experienced counsellor? Interested in an evidence-based holistic approach to the mind and body? With decades of experience supporting people in improving their physical and mental health, I may be just what you are looking for.

Are you struggling with managing anxiety or feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for support in coping with loss, life transitions, illness, or trauma? As a registered psychotherapist, I specialize in providing person-centered care for supporting anxiety, mood management, chronic illness, advanced illness, as well as grief and bereavement. My dual certifications as a psychotherapist and music therapist guide my collaborative, values-driven, and strengths-based approach. I'd love to connect and learn more about how to best support you through life's ebbs and flows.

My practice is focused on helping individuals struggling with various forms of distress such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. I use my expertise to help individuals understand the factors that shaped their experience of the world and to become more flexible with how they act, relate, think, and make decisions. Clients will also be supported to develop healthier coping strategies to lessen the negative impact that chronic distress can have on their capacity to strive for meaningful goals. The client's internal resources and strengths are engaged to aid in the pursuit of these goals.

When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.

Are you feeling chronically stressed, anxious, depressed, or trying to cope with little or big unresolved trauma(s)? Perhaps you're struggling with excessive worry, unresolved guilt, grief or loss from a breakup, or accident. Are you worrying about the future or dwelling in the past and having a difficult time living in the present? Through therapy, I can support your journey to help you to discover ways to overcome these obstacles. Together, we will explore a treatment plan based on your needs, so that you can move one step closer to accomplishing your goals and achieving emotional freedom!

All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming (Helen Keller). I am a psychoanalyst and offer treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, loss, grief, low self-esteem/confidence and shyness. I specialize in issues arising from adult and childhood trauma, relationships with family or colleagues, life transitions of any form and gender identity. I believe it is equally important to work on our inner and outer selves and to include our past and present in order to develop a grounded and balanced sense of being. I provide a safe environment in-person or virtually where you can explore and develop your thoughts further.

I support people in navigating life's challenges including helping people with career and mid-life transitions, anxiety and depression, relationship struggles and family dynamics.

There are times we may feel that we are losing hope, lacking resilience, overwhelmed by our feelings, or unsure which step to take next. It can take courage to reach out for help and open up to another person. My role as a social worker and psychotherapist is to meet you where you are and guide you through this process. I offer individual and family therapy and work with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients seek support in many areas including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, self-esteem, parenting, and more. I also offer individual and group clinical supervision. My practice is collaborative and all are welcome.

I am a registered clinical psychologist, who works specifically with children, adolescents and families. I provide psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy to support individuals with various challenges, including anxiety, emotion regulation, ADHD, depression, attachment disturbance, trauma, family-related issues and behavioural concerns. In addition, I provide family therapy, parent training, and integrate Mindfulness-based practices into my approach. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process, and promote the resilience of youth by focusing on their strengths and involving parents in the therapeutic process.

I specialize in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindful self-compassion (MSC), and mindfulness-informed end-of-life (MIEOL). These therapies provide tools that address stress,anxiety, life transitions, creativity, work-life balance, and emotional resilience. I offer online therapy across Ontario tailored to individual needs and situations.

Each of us comes into this world with unique gifts and an individual perspective. When we are able to use our gifts to handle the stressors and challenges that enter our lives we are able to successfully cope with them. However, when we become overwhelmed by our circumstances to the point where our abilities to cope and enjoy life are affected, that is a sign that consulting a therapist can be useful. Taking that step and calling a therapist takes a lot of courage and it shows that you want to make a positive change in your life.

At a time when many people feel more alone and less heard than ever, I warmly invite you to tell your story. I’m a Registered Social Worker with over 30 years of experience, guiding and treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, loss, bereavement, grief, trauma, unwanted change, and relationship difficulties. What my clients often discover is that the stress and doubts weighing them down also help reveal their hidden and lost needs – the opening page of a new road map.

Choosing a therapist that's right for you can feel overwhelming, and finding a good fit is important when sharing life’s difficulties. If this is your first time seeking out a therapist or if you've done this before, it is always my aim to work alongside you, at your individual pace. I collaborate with young people, adults, and couples dealing with stress, anxiety and low mood, relationship struggles, experiences of grief and loss, or even when things just don't feel right. Learning more about your perspective, and focusing our time together on your goals is key to my work with you.

It takes courage to engage in therapy. Doing so reflects an interest in self-awareness and the desire to thrive, not just survive. It is an act of self-compassion. For the past 20 years, I have worked in an inner-city hospital in Toronto, with the last 13 years focused solely on providing individual psychotherapy and group facilitation in trauma and mindfulness. I work with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD/childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation, DID, self-harm, suicidality, substance use and relationship issues.