Stress Therapists in Toronto, ON

In my practice, I specialize in helping women navigate challenging life transitions with compassion, care and deep emotional support. As a woman, do you sometimes find yourself feeling guilty about putting your own needs first? Maybe you notice being very critical of yourself. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationships, life changes, or overwhelming emotions like anxiety, anger, or shame. You might be asking yourself: “Who am I? Is this the life I want?” Life can feel really hard sometimes. I want you to know that you don’t have to deal with it alone.

I work with people to identify their strengths and the actions that will move them forward, while exploring the feelings, thoughts, and ways of behaving that hurt them and hold them back. During my 40 years as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and manager, including 25 years in addiction treatment, I’ve worked with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol problems, abuse survivor issues, trauma, relationship problems, and difficulties developing a meaningful direction in their life. I’ve seen many people move from despair to excitement, and from feeling immobilized to taking control of their lives.

Life can be challenging and is often stressful. Multiple stress factors affects the quality of life and create psychological disorders. You may experience those challenges in a number of different ways: difficulties adjusting, confusion about direction and motivation in life, struggles at work, in relationships etc. As a result, you may feel anxious, depressed, angry or overwhelmed at times and need a better viewpoint to deal with those feelings and problems.

Asking for help is not easy, so congratulations on taking the first brave step toward building better mental health and a happier life. I'm here to guide you from feeling stuck to finding solutions. As a Registered Psychotherapist and therapist educator and supervisor, I blend effective strategies like Problem-Solving, Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioural, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with compassionate, client-centred approaches. Whether you're grappling with life's challenges or seeking deeper self-understanding, our work together will be tailored to pave your path to a more fulfilling life.

Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma or nervous system issues? Are you living in your head or constantly fighting negative thoughts? Would you like both compassionate support and evidence-based holistic tools to help you feel better in your daily life? If so, welcome. Our traumas, emotional patterns, and negative beliefs can affect all parts of our lives-our sense of safety, our relationships, our health, and our ability to find peace and move towards our dream life. Managing these challenges alone can feel isolating and hopeless at times. You do not have to figure this out alone. I am here to help.

How to find hope? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging In therapy can help you feel CALM again! You WORK hard to balance your career/education with the rest of “life.” You are respected by co-workers/professors, adored by friends, and LOVED by family. However, NOW you find yourself stressed, tired, and overwhelmed. You think this will go away. But it only worsens and persists - sometimes for days or months. I use what I have learned to help you with doubt, depression, and stress!

Do you struggle to wind down at night, chronically "tired yet wired" and stuck doom-scrolling online until you fall into a restless sleep? Do you feel lost, overwhelmed, and drained from the effort of just getting through each day? With so much turmoil within and around you, better days can seem impossible if you're unsure where to start. If that sounds like you, I'm so glad you found my page and I'm here to help.

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.

To suffer is human – but to grow and heal is also human. In life, you might experience stress, anxiety, self-criticism, anger, difficult transitions or relationships, chronic pain/health issues, trauma, sleep disturbance, and other challenges. Sometimes, you might feel so stuck or overwhelmed that your usual coping tools are not quite enough. It can be helpful to seek support from a professional who empowers you to overcome life’s challenges by helping you tap into your inner resources and develop new ones. I am a therapist with several years of experience offering such support.

Are you struggling with school stress? Would you like to manage your emotions better? Do you want to learn healthy ways of coping? Do you want to understand your child better? I am a warm and empathetic Registered Pyschotherapist with a passion for building relationships and instilling hope in individuals. My background is in working with children, teens, young adults, and families in the school system and community settings. I believe childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood are formative years and I am here to help you and/or your child navigate life stressors to lead engaged and fulfilling lives.

You are feeling overwhelmed with stress. Every task feels bigger, and there’s this constant worry. You often catch yourself looking for approval from others, wondering if you're doing okay. There's this little voice inside that keeps doubting you, questioning if you're good enough. When you're with people, sometimes it feels like you're walking on eggshells, trying to fit in without being judged. Deep down, you just want to feel calm, confident, and be your own biggest supporter.

I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with challenging life experiences. It can be difficult to feel understood or to cope when experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict or low self-confidence. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, and I can provide a safe space where together we focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable life challenges. I have more than a decade of experience working with adults (18+) dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment issues, grief, shame and guilt, interpersonal conflict, and perinatal concerns, etc.

I relate well to people in business and the arts: managers, entrepreneurs, professionals, skilled trades, executives, performers, writers, artists. My clients come from a wide variety of ages and gender orientations. They can experience stress, anxiety, anger and deep sadness. Often, clients are referred to me by doctors and other therapists as my skills compliment many other modalities and treatments. Ultimately, I help clients focus on their own inner resources and help them build skills as they resolve their own problems.

If you are looking to create a deeper understanding of yourself, I would like to invite you into exploring psychotherapy. I work with youth and adults who are interested in becoming more of ‘their authentic self’, want to deepen their social-emotional-spiritual connection, and release any hurts, burdens, pains they have had to carry throughout their childhood and adolescence. If you are looking for ways to support your own well-being, manage stress and better understand your emotions/reactions, IFS can create that space for you to experience more harmony, clarity and direction.

Some of the most difficult and painful moments in our lives have the potential to be the most beautiful and meaningful. It could be that you are struggling with depression, easily overcome by stress and anxiety or experiencing difficulties in your personal/family relationships. What you need is someone to witness and share in the pain, grief and joy of being alive.

You may feel that no matter what you do, it's not enough. You carry a huge weight on your shoulders, which can be overwhelming. It takes courage to face the pain and grief of life's challenges. In my work as an arts-based psychotherapist, I am witness to my clients' courage and resilience on a daily basis. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore one's heart and uncover hidden strengths and resources together. My approach is collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed. I have worked for over fifteen years supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, trauma, and disability.

I am passionate about integrating talk therapy with sound therapy and somatic practices to help clients reduce stress and activate their own healing capabilities for enhanced mental health and wellbeing.

I offer fully online therapy in Canada to help connect you with growth, healing, and your authentic self. Sliding Scale rates ($120-$160) are now available. Space is limited. If you are struggling with stress and feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. I am deeply committed to providing you with the support, guidance and compassion you need to overcome obstacles and thrive. I will provide you with a warm, non-judgmental, supportive environment where you can feel heard, accepted, and valued.

I work with clients who are struggling with grief, bereavement and/or other types of losses (loss of health, job loss, divorce etc). I have specialized training in bereavement, grief and trauma which allows me to provide the best support possible. I provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviours related to the loss he/she has experienced. I will offer helpful tools and techniques to help process and cope with the tragedy or tragedies has occurred. I have experiences working with adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression, or struggling to navigate through difficult relationships? Don’t let these challenges weigh you down. I am here to help you find solace and healing. I take pride in working with everyone going through stress in their lives, whether it is financial, relationships, family or medical stress. I offer a safe and empathetic space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. My personalized treatment plans are tailored to your unique needs and will empower you with effective strategies to manage and overcome any challenge you may be going through.

With a unique background in business, coaching, and psychology, I support professionals and executives and help them thrive and succeed in their careers, work, and personal lives. In collaborating together, we may focus on various areas, including career transitions, leadership development, interpersonal relationships, stress management, and other workplace-related issues -- or simply to identify and tap into their full potential to realize desired goals. Our work generally results in deeper insights into themselves with more expansive perspectives of the world. This empowers clients to move forward with more meaning and purpose.

We're all in this together. We all need someone to talk to, to confide in. We are social beings and connection is a vital element of healthy living. We can talk. Perhaps the big questions in life ("Why am I here?", "What's the point?", "What now?") might be keeping you up at night, or perhaps stress with relationships, work, or family feels overwhelming. The world can be a lot sometimes, it can all feel overwhelming, but you are stronger than you realize. Together, we can grow, adapt and learn to navigate all of this. I offer both in-person and online-therapy and have some spots left!

Therapy helps resolve life issues & create strategies for positive change. Through a process that promotes self-awareness, healing & growth, you will develop greater capacity for healthy living. Whether struggling with a difficult life decision or event, having conflict in a relationship, needing help managing emotions, mood or stress, we provide care that fits with where you are in your journey & will help you find your way through. Our team of social workers are skilled & experienced in working with children, youth, adults, couples and families. Please visit our website and book and meet & greet.

As a BIPOC immigrant psychotherapist, I'm ready to work with you to navigate through any life challenges that may arise. I look forward to supporting you through any issues related to everyday life, major life transitions, relationships, self-identity, addictions, loss, career/life goals, motivation, anxiety, depression, and stress management. Having worked with our community’s most vulnerable and marginalized over the past 14 years, I know what it feels like to ask yourself why me? Why does this always happen to me? Why do I feel like I am behind everyone else in life? Feeling stuck? Good news, you are not alone!