Work one-on-one with a registered psychotherapist through a 6 week treatment plan designed to improve stress management in secondary and post-secondary students. Offered in person (Burlington) or online (anywhere in Ontario). Includes evidence-based techniques from CBT and DBT. $100+HST per session, sliding scale/reduced rate available. Covered by most insurance plans. Optional parent info/support session. Visit the website linked above for more information.
Hosted by Tara Watson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7R
I support people through family and relationship conflicts and work to enhance coping strategies to manage challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, weight management, and dysfunctional parent-child relationships due to mental illness.
I feel it is essential to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client right from the start to ensure a safe and comfortable space to share, heal and grow. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with each person; establishing goals and working together to decide on a plan to achieve these goals. I like to facilitate the development of self-awareness and the ability to recognize the connections within different areas of our lives.
Group EMDR Therapy is a brief and targeted intervention to help you reduce PTSD/acute distress from a traumatic event, while also strengthening your grounding and stabilization skills. We implement a specific EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) in our EMDR Therapy Groups. Groups (between 2-10 people) meet either in person at our Burlington office or remotely and are facilitated by a Certified EMDR Therapist (Christina Janiga). Our groups provide a supportive space where you DO NOT have to talk about your trauma AND still have the opportunity to reprocess it through guided instructions incorporating eye movements.
Hosted by Jillian Yuzpe
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
I provide support to those who struggle with anxiety, stress, life-transitions, emotion regulation, parenting and relationship challenges with a therapeutic approach of mindful self-compassion and ACT.
From personal experience, I know how challenging it can be to navigate mental healthcare and find the support you need. My goal is to foster a safe, respectful, and comfortable therapeutic alliance focused on addressing your struggles, promoting positive change, and enhancing your mental well-being.
Group EMDR Therapy is a brief and targeted intervention to help you reduce PTSD/acute distress from a traumatic event, while also strengthening your grounding and stabilization skills. We implement a specific EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) in our EMDR Therapy Groups. Groups (between 2-10 people) meet either in person at our Burlington office or remotely and are facilitated by a Certified EMDR Therapist (Christina Janiga). Our groups provide a supportive space where you DO NOT have to talk about your trauma AND still have the opportunity to reprocess it through guided instructions incorporating eye movements.
Hosted by Christina Janiga Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, or decreased self-esteem?
We create a safe space to help you get in touch with your inner compass, to tune in to what you really want. Maybe that’s building deeper connections with friends and family, or changing careers. You may need permission to finally grieve a loss that you’ve held inside. We are here for all of this, present and providing support.
Work one-on-one with a registered psychotherapist through a 6 week treatment plan designed to improve stress management in secondary and post-secondary students. Offered in person (Burlington) or online (anywhere in Ontario). Includes evidence-based techniques from CBT and DBT. $100+HST per session, sliding scale/reduced rate available. Covered by most insurance plans. Optional parent info/support session. Visit the website linked above for more information.
Hosted by Amreen Saini
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7R
My expertise lies in developing a strong self-concept, managing relationships , overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as working through existential crises - from finding your purpose to dealing with grief to exercising your freedom.
Living life to the fullest potential is a choice we make each day. But sometimes, this decision is difficult to honour. You may have found yourself in a tricky situation where you must adopt a new perspective. You could be facing an unprecedented circumstance that demands your growth. Or you could simply be struggling to find meaning in your day-to-day experiences. In these moments, a reminder may be all that you need.
Group EMDR Therapy is a brief and targeted intervention to help you reduce PTSD/acute distress from a traumatic event, while also strengthening your grounding and stabilization skills. We implement a specific EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) in our EMDR Therapy Groups. Groups (between 2-10 people) meet either in person at our Burlington office or remotely and facilitated by a Certified EMDR Therapist (Christina Janiga). Our groups provide a supportive space where you DO NOT have to talk about your trauma AND still have the opportunity to reprocess it through guided instructions incorporating eye movements.
Hosted by Debby Herman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR, Therapy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
I help others with anxiety, family-related issues, and help heal from the discrimination and alienation that occurs with being queer.
Feeling overwhelmed by the transition from school to your career? Struggling to navigate the challenges of adulthood or unsure about your next steps? With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped high school and university-aged individuals gain clarity, build resilience, and confidently move toward a fulfilling life. I’m a logical, pragmatic, and solution-focused therapist, bringing a positive outlook to our sessions. I offer a space where you can explore who you are, untangle complex feelings, and gain tools to make empowered decisions.
This evidence-based program has been proven to reduce stress levels, anxiety, depression (reduced risk of relapse by ~ 50%), increase positive emotions, improve attention/focus, improve immune functioning, sleep and enhance relationships. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the practice of mindfulness meditation with the practical tools of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). You will develop: An enhanced self-awareness of your automatic tendencies; A heightened ability to be able to respond versus react; A greater sense of calm, clarity, contentment, gratitude and presence in your life; and the ability to be less self-critical and have more compassion for yourself.
Hosted by Angie Kingma
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BHScOT, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, lack of confidence, relationship stress or just feeling stuck, I offer a space where science, curiosity and compassion meet.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with 25 years experience. I run a private practice called Mindfulness for Health, located in Burlington. I have an expertise in mindfulness-based interventions -> CBT, MBCT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Brainspotting, & Memory Reconsolidation. My priority is our rapport, compassion, kindness, non-judgment and practical take-aways.
Are you flooded with worries and concerns about the health and well-being of your new baby? Do you find it difficult to eat, sleep or manage day-to-day activities because you are constantly checking on, stressing about, or worrying about the newest member of your family? If so, this group may be for you. Designed to help new mothers recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety, this group will teach participants how to regain control of their thoughts and worries so they can get back to feeling like themselves again and enjoy their new lives as mothers.
Hosted by Kristen Kaploun
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7L
My passion is in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, including perinatal anxiety, excessive worry, stress, difficulty coping, insomnia, low self-esteem, perfectionism, panic, OCD, and cognitive change in aging.
As I am also a neuropsychologist, I bring to my practice a specialized knowledge of the brain and a passion to help you understand why you think, act and feel the way you do. I then use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to change those patterns. I also offer specialized treatment for perinatal and parenting anxiety, as well as geriatric mental health and aging.
Anxiety 101 is an 6-session online group therapy program for small groups of adults (aged 18+) with mild to moderate anxiety using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). What You’ll Learn - How anxiety works and why people experience it How to manage anxiety symptoms using mindfulness tools Behavioural strategies to help reorient thinking, take action, and make lasting positive change CBT strategies to learn about how thoughts can cause our mood to shift.
Hosted by Burlington Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7L
I work with clients who may be struggling with Anxiety or Depression related to life situations or transitions.
No WAIT List! Do you feel like you are struggling, been treading water, floundering for the last few months, maybe even years? Have big life transitions- illness, career, marriage, divorce, care-giving, or just moving from one stage of life to another keep you up at night thinking about the worst case scenario? Do you drag yourself out of bed each day feeling like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, and trying to figure out how you are going to do it all, and do it right? Do you ‘should’ yourself until your brain buzzes with an unending list of things that you aren’t doing and think you 'should' be.
Group EMDR Therapy is a brief and targeted intervention to help you reduce acute distress from daily caregiving, while also strengthening your grounding and stabilization skills. We implement a specific EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) for Helping Professionals (therapists, first responders, doctors, etc.). Groups (between 2-10 people) meet either in person at our Burlington office or remotely and facilitated by a Certified EMDR Therapist (Christina Janiga). Our groups provide a supportive space where you DO NOT have to talk about your distress AND still have the opportunity to reprocess it through guided instructions incorporating eye movements.
Hosted by Christina Janiga Certified Emdr Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, or decreased self-esteem?
I work from a client-centered approach to help you unpack your complicated life circumstances, and help you find new ways of coping, communicating, and moving forward. Some therapeutic techniques that I employ are Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) (informed), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and EMDR Therapy.
Join our women's only narcissistic abuse recovery group. This group runs for 8 weeks starting on March 17th. Led by a qualified therapist, come and learn about narcissistic abuse, the impact of being in a relationship with someone who is a narcissist, and learning ways to recover and heal from this type of trauma. You will get the chance to speak about your experience, and hear other's experience and you know you are not alone. You will learn to set boundaries, managing distress, and be empowered to form healthy new relationships. Email us to register at info@thetherapeuticway.ca
Hosted by Couples Counselling | Relationship |Trauma Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
You will develop a greater sense of self-esteem and see a reduction in depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms.
I am a couple and marriage therapist. Are you looking to work on managing conflicts in your relationship? Are you feeling confused, stressed, or feel like you have to watch what you say or do? Or maybe there's resentment or past trauma that's now affecting your relationship? This is becoming toxic or unhealthy for you now. If you're wanting to learn to navigate your relationship, heal from past trauma, learn ways to communicate, rebuild your self-esteem or simply looking for relationship support, I am here to help you find clarity, resolution, and a supportive place to talk.
Group EMDR Therapy is a brief and targeted intervention to help you reduce PTSD/acute distress from a traumatic event, while also strengthening your grounding and stabilization skills. We implement a specific EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) in our EMDR Therapy Groups. Groups (between 2-10 people) meet either in person at our Burlington office or remotely and are facilitated by a Certified EMDR Therapist (Christina Janiga). Our groups provide a supportive space where you DO NOT have to talk about your trauma AND still have the opportunity to reprocess it through guided instructions incorporating eye movements.
Hosted by Christina Janiga Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, or decreased self-esteem?
We create a safe space to help you get in touch with your inner compass, to tune in to what you really want. Maybe that’s building deeper connections with friends and family, or changing careers. You may need permission to finally grieve a loss that you’ve held inside. We are here for all of this, present and providing support.
Starting in the new year, the Keep Calm and Carry On Perinatal Anxiety Support Group is launching! This five week program will help new and expectant moms learn evidence-based skills and techniques to manage anxiety and regain control of anxious thoughts. This is a psycho-educational support group, with each week covering a different topic, and it is a baby, nursing and formula friendly zone so all are welcome! Sessions run on Thursday mornings from 10-11:30. The first session begins on January 11th, 2018. Contact me for more information on how to register.
Hosted by Kristen Kaploun
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7R
My passion is in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, including perinatal anxiety, excessive worry, stress, difficulty coping, insomnia, low self-esteem, perfectionism, panic, OCD, and cognitive change in aging.
As I am also a neuropsychologist, I bring to my practice a specialized knowledge of the brain and a passion to help you understand why you think, act and feel the way you do. I then use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to change those patterns. I also offer specialized treatment for perinatal and parenting anxiety, as well as geriatric mental health and aging.
This treatment group is for children who experience issues with anxious/nervous feelings, thoughts or physical sensations. Sessions will focus on introducing and practising coping strategies. The group consists of 10 sessions and is limited to 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and a Social Worker. Goals of the group include: 1) Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety 2) Learning alternate patterns of thinking and feeling 3) Practising relaxation techniques
Hosted by Shari Markovich
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
I offer personal counselling for teens and adults struggling with anxiety and/or depression.
I am an empathetic listener, an avid follower of current research in the area of relationships & parenting and a people-lover. Sharing your story is an important step in moving forward. I have a variety of strategies and coping techniques to share in order to help people improve the relationships they have with their children, teens, partner and co-parent.
This group is a unique blend of psychoeducation and processing. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding about stress and stress management and have the opportunity to share and process their personal experiences with stress. The group will focus on stress management and coping skills for individuals going through major or minor life changes.
Hosted by Clear Water Integrated Health
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7T
Clear Water Integrated Health is dedicated to supporting your journey towards better mental health. Whether you’re an individual, part of a couple or a family, or seeking support for your organization, our expert team is here to guide you. We offer individualized, trauma-informed, holistic services to aid in managing anxieties, personal growth, stress and life transitions. Your wellness is our mission, and with our multidisciplinary approach, we are equipped to walk with you on your path to improved well-being. Let us be your partners in healing and growth.
Why do we spend money? How can we treat money in a way that is consistent with what you value most. In this course for teens age 12-17, discuss the messages we receive about money and our worth in society, as we explore money knowledge, decision making, meaningful work, planning, and credit options. It’s not a typical financial literacy course. Teens are invited into dialogue about being accountable to their values rather than how advertisers and peers pressure them to use their money.
Hosted by Matthew D. Bean -Fmc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), CCDP, OCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
Are you a youth or adult looking to find direction and build hope? With two decades of experience in high school and university settings, I understand the varied stressors in school, work, family, and community.
Tailored and customized workshops for youth in sports such as hockey, soccer, dance, cheerleading and more. These workshops are provided to sporting organizations, teams and clubs, tailored to meet youth athletes mental health needs in relation to the demands of their sport. The workshops not only provide education, knowledge, tools, strategies and information to help youth thrive in their sport but also provide mental health supports that will carry over into their every day lives. Separate sessions are also offered for coaches trainers and parents in order to provide them with the tools to better support youth with their mental health and wellness.
Hosted by Lauren Mallon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7T
Life is full of ups and downs, some we handle with ease, others leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. If you feel this way, you're not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. No issue is too big or small for therapy and wherever you're at, you're welcome here.Therapy is a space to feel seen, understood, and supported while exploring what’s holding you back and discovering new ways to move forward. I believe we all have the capacity to grow, heal, and step more fully into the life we want to live. Sometimes, we just need the right support and someone to show us there is hope.
This treatment group is for children who experience issues with anxious/nervous feelings, thoughts or physical sensations. Sessions will focus on introducing and practising coping strategies. The group consists of 10 sessions and is limited to 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and a Social Worker. Goals of the group include: 1) Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety 2) Learning alternate patterns of thinking and feeling 3) Practising relaxation techniques
Hosted by Matthew D. Bean -Fmc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), CCDP, OCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
Are you a youth or adult looking to find direction and build hope? With two decades of experience in high school and university settings, I understand the varied stressors in school, work, family, and community.
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Struggling with emotions, stress, or relationships? Our DBT SKILLS group offers practical tools for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and relationship skills. What sets us apart? We integrate cultural values relevant to BIPOC communities for a safe and inclusive space. Designed for those who want to: ? Manage intense emotions ? Improve relationships ? Balance personal and cultural expectations Dates: Thursdays, 6-8 PM (Zoom) Limited spots available. Sign up today to start your journey toward emotional balance and self-compassion.
Hosted by Inner Voice Therapy
Registered Social Worker, HBA, MSW, RSW, PsyD, ClinPsy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5B
We provide evidence-based treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Anxiety-related disorders (including OCD), Depression, Burnout, PTSD and low self-esteem.
Helping you shape a new narrative about who you are, where you belong and how to settle confidently into your intercultural identity. You will learn to understand your feelings and unhelpful intergenerational patterns and deal with self-doubt, toxic shame and guilt. You will learn to navigate your cultural confusion and develop an inner voice and confident sense of self. Let’s move past parental approval and traditions, leaving behind insecurities, toxic shame, and self-doubt. Our support goes beyond textbooks. We offer research-based treatment in various languages to support your journey. Visit our website for more.
The Coping & Confident Teen group is the most effective way to take your teen from overwhelmed with emotion and self-doubt to: Learn practical skills and strategies to manage emotional ups and downs; understand why avoiding their emotions actually makes things worse, and how they can learn to cope and practice skills with peer support; how our group clients can gain self-confidence and a sense of belonging in as little as 8 weeks; how they can get the support and connection they need while still practicing social distancing and staying home!
Hosted by Acorn Counselling -Child Youth Family Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYC-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9C
Is your child or teen struggling with anxiety or depression?
We are clinical social workers and mental health counsellors with experience supporting both kids and adults with a variety of life’s challenges. We are trained in and use a blend of various approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, emotion focused and narrative therapy, mindfulness, creativity and play. Together, we can work towards getting things back on track.
Mindfulness, meditation, and somatics practices can contribute to mental health, healing, and well-being. In this group program, you'll try out short practices that can help with anxiety, sleep, self-acceptance, and management of emotions. We'll go over adaptations to these practices for people with post-trauma symptoms. Sessions will also cover key concepts to recovery from trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress. Participants will be supported to create a home practice that works for each individual. The overall goal is to build your nervous system’s capacity to feel safe, centered, connected, and resilient. Next Start Date: TBD
Hosted by Tara Cardiff — Trauma Therapy & Somatics
Occupational Therapist, MA, (Psych), BSc(OT)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
I work with young people and adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or cumulative stress, and want to develop a sense of well-being and emotional stability.
Before healing from traumatic experiences, you might feel like you're often in a fight-or-flight state ( anxious, irritable, angry, can't sleep) or feel shut down (numb, no energy, dissociated, or depressed). I use Somatic Experiencing and other somatic approaches for trauma-focused work, and to treat anxiety and cumulative stress.
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Anxiety Support Groups
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.