Anxiety Therapists in N7T

Laura has 20 years of experience working as a Social Worker. Her specialties include working with couples, children and families, as well as working with individuals struggling with addiction, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and end of life issues.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or like your thoughts and feelings have taken over control? These can be very distressing and can impact your life and overall well being. I believe that therapy/ counselling can help us tune into our experiences and provide insight that fosters healing and growth. My background is in community mental health and I offer a supportive collaborative space to be heard, work through difficult emotions and explore new perspectives and possibilities. I draw upon clinical modalities learned through my social work training including cognitive, narrative and solution-focused therapies.

Life’s transitions – they can be the most exciting and the hardest thing for individuals and families to go through. Starting a new job or school year, having a baby, losing a loved one, losing a pet, divorce, dealing with the daily pressures of society can all be overwhelming to manage on your own. Has a recent change in your life been causing increased anxiety, stress, fear or depression? Is your mood affecting your self esteem, relationships, or habits? Life is full of transitions yet few of us have truly learned all the tools available to ground ourselves and feel safe and secure as we navigate through them.

Using a compassionate and trauma-informed approach, my focus is to support individuals of all ages as they navigate through various life challenges both past and present as well as goal setting for their future. I have experience in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, substance use, negative views of self, relationship and family dysfunction, as well as survivors of sexual assault, gender based and domestic violence, and human trafficking.

I may be a good fit if you are looking for support with difficult emotions and traumas, couples counselling, anxiety, depression, burnout, living with grief, or would like to know more about EMDR and Brainspotting therapies. My personality can be described as gentle and inquisitive. I’m good at explaining things, listening to complex stories, and helping to address tough topics in a trauma-informed way.

I have over 25 years of expertise working in the field of mental health and addiction. For 16 years I worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) as a therapist and education specialist. I understand that dealing with difficult emotions and making changes can feel overwhelming at times. My passion is to help individuals learn lifelong skills that will allow them to navigate challenging situations, better understand and strengthen their mental health, and increase their resiliency and ability to thrive in their daily life.

Life stages and transitions bring with them many joys, challenges and uncertainties. Mental, emotional and spiritual obstacles often leave us stuck or prevent us from fully realizing the joy and peace we desire in life. Are you familiar with feelings of despair, hopelessness, anxiety, confusion and self-doubt among others? Do your children or adolescents struggle in this way? Are you experiencing a difficult time moving forward? My objective in therapy is to validate your experience as an individual, couple or family. Through practical learnings and education, I will work alongside you to provide hope and help toward healing.

I am currently accepting new clients and look forward to connecting with you! I come to this field, first, as a fellow human being who appreciates struggles, unknowns, and challenges. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and interactive. It's about you, your life, your goals and how I can be a strong, skillful support to help you navigate whatever you are facing. Together, we will explore not just hopes, ideas, and dreams, but also the demons, fears, confusion and dark spaces we all wrestle with. In these spaces we peel back the layers to uncover and honour our deepest truths. There will be tears and lots of laughter too.

Making a change in your life can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone. My background is in mental health crisis work, and I'm passionate about supporting clients with alcohol and substance use concerns, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate space where we can work as a team to explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and concerns. I am here to listen, support you in discovering your mindset, and help you explore what is and isn’t working for you.

I can help you reduce unwanted reactions, tendencies and patterns and move toward living and feeling how you really want. I am passionate about helping people heal from trauma and increase calm, health habits, stability and life satisfaction. I can help with: anxiety, depression, trauma, boundaries, addiction, health goals and complex medical concerns.

I work with couples, families, and individuals facing various mental health concerns to find solutions that fit within their path to healing. I bring a calm, understanding presence to my work to help clients feel seen and heard in their difficulty. My hopeful curiosity sheds light on new perspectives and possibilities for clients who feel stuck in their situation. I have experience treating clients with issues of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, infidelity, relational issues, parenting, blended-family issues, life transitions, career guidance, as well as other mental and relational health issues.

Struggling with constant thoughts about food and your body is exhausting. It can be hard to be vulnerable about what's not working, when from the outside it looks like you're doing just fine. Are you ready to stop the constant battle? I am a therapist who helps anxious people struggling with eating, body image and perfectionism. Working together will help you discover self compassion, food freedom, body acceptance and self confidence. Let's work together to identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck, and change them so that you can finally relax!

When you experience the weight of depression, or the fear of anxiety and trauma, managing your day-to-day tasks can be really hard. No doubt you have tried to make things better. Lack of progress feels both frustrating and discouraging. You might be stuck, but you still feel some hope that -- with a bit of help -- you can feel some enjoyment and satisfaction in your life.

I know it can sometimes feel like life is too overwhelming and that your thoughts, feelings, or symptoms just feel like they are taking over your life. I understand the negative impact these challenges can have and am here to help you learn to manage these difficulties by helping you gain insight into yourself and your experiences and help you to develop new ways of coping so you can live a happy and fulfilling life. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and that therapy should be a collaborative process. I utilize an eclectic approach drawing from many evidence-based therapies to tailor treatment to your unique needs.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Everyone experiences stress; not everyone's experience of stress is the same. Thoughts swirl and you might find yourself unable to settle the thoughts enough to sleep. You might worry about your kids, your job, or your relationships. You might have trouble communicating what you need from your family and friends, and you might wonder why others seem to handle their anxiety better than you do. Stress and anxiety are powerful. They can stop you from going places, or enjoying a social function or attempting something big, or even getting out of the house at all. It's really common, and you're not alone.

Are you struggling with anxiety, parenting, dark thoughts, a general heaviness? Do you feel shame or guilt about these feelings? Do you struggle for a safe space to unpack this with someone who understands your values and faith? As a Christian therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals find healing, restoration, and purpose in their lives through the integration of faith and psychology. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of faith, hope, and love, I have committed my career to walking alongside those seeking emotional and spiritual well-being.

Hello, and welcome. I'm happy you're here. We move through the world as a sum of our experiences. Some of these experiences have made us feel unsafe, unsettled, or even unappreciated. It’s difficult to live and move when you don’t feel right in your own skin. Do you have goals, plans, or needs that aren't addressed? Let's look at them together. I'm straightforward and compassionate in my approach. I'm convinced what matters is authenticity and being real together while holding space for tender work. American Psychologist Stephen Porges has said “feeling safe is the treatment and creating safety is the work”.

I am a firm believer that we are the experts of our own lives and hold many of the solutions to issues that may be causing us distress. Unfortunately, when life becomes overwhelming, we don’t feel like experts at much of anything and even the simplest tasks can feel impossible. When this happens, having someone guide us through the fog can make all of the difference. My role is to work with you to gain insight and find those solutions from within, while providing you with support, coping strategies and humour to make this process more enjoyable.

I know taking the first steps towards therapy can be hard and at times overwhelming. So the fact that you are reading this and considering therapy is huge. Are you struggling to set boundaries with your family? Are you ready to begin exploring and healing from your trauma? Are you looking to understand how your childhood or family dynamics has affected your ability to process emotions in your life? Reach out for a free 30-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.