Anxiety Therapists in Toronto, ON

Currently offering remote sessions (video). Accepting new clients. I am a Clinical Supervisor. When most clients come to me they don't know where to start and they haven't been able to overcome their problems alone or with their friend's advice. My clients need someone to listen, someone who knows about the fake face, someone who can help them understand "why"; and help them find a way to get healthy. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from OISE UofT the University of Toronto where I learned to use research-supported methods to help clients be empowered. Clients are always the experts on themselves.

Therapy takes courage. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and genuine. I balance my knowledge of theory and technique with a non-judgemental, compassionate and affirming environment to support goals and work towards where you want to be in life. I work with adults of various ages, ethnicities, races, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I have extensive experience working with and supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am also proficient in both English and Arabic. Having lived in the Middle East a significant part of my life, I am familiar with the cultural issues.

I help individuals manage anxiety and overthinking, self-esteem issues, work-life balance, and life transitions to better control their lives and feel more confident in their abilities. I also support individuals with relationship-related concerns through both individual and couples therapy sessions. As part of my practice, I often work with multicultural individuals through a culturally sensitive approach to help them navigate any conflicting cultural values so that they can embrace their unique identities.

I am a registered psychotherapist- I call myself the "kitchen sink" of therapy. If you don't feel like traditional therapy is for you, then I work with you to find what is for you. I specialize in: Trauma, PTSD, BPD, CPTSD, youth, anxiety and depression. I am Queer-LGBTQ2S- non-gender conforming. I look at therapy as a path towards healing, with a holistic approach towards health and mental wellness.​ Trauma-informed expressive therapy is based on bringing what is unconscious to conciousness in a safe way and finding containers that work with you to help you process and unpack in order to heal.

My practice specializes in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and stress. As a counsellor my approach to therapy is holistic. I strive to take into consideration all aspects of an individual's life. My practice offers a range of services including specialized CBT programs for Anxiety and Depression, Mindfulness training, and Coaching services for stress management. In order to be client centered, I am now offering secure online sessions via zoom for greater access and convenience.

Anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and adapting to what life throws at us can be difficult, isolating, confusing, and painful. Whether you're going through a particularly tough time right now, or are dealing with a longer term problem, I'm here to support you through this challenge and help you on your journey to feeling like the best version of yourself. In therapy, I create a safe and compassionate space where we can turn towards your challenges in order to gain understanding, process difficult emotions, build skills, and move towards solutions and goals.

I am intentional about offering a warm and non-judgemental space for individuals to share their concerns in a safe environment. I will collaborate with you in your healing journey and tailor therapy in a way that makes sense to you. My practice includes using components from evidence-based approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Are you a highly sensitive person? With your empathy and the extraordinary level of care you invest into your projects and relationships, you may be at a risk of burnout. Chronic anxiety is a key indicator that something has to change. When you master your emotions, you can escape the survival mode and start thriving. Thriving means starting to dream again (which many of us stopped doing as we grew up) and creating the life and career you desire. Can you imagine what your best life might look and feel like?

I welcome individuals, couples and families who identify as heterosexual or LGBTQ+. In session, we focus on emotions and how to create safety, trust and confidence in your interactions with family members, significant others, colleagues and friends. I welcome clients from diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. I can offer therapy in Farsi, Italian, German and English. I also have a working knowledge of French.

Do you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious, or losing sleep? Are you tense, burnt out, or emotionally overwhelmed? Finding yourself in the depths of depression, anxiety, or emotional challenges can be overwhelming. Nicole can support you in finding your path with an empathetic and collaborative approach to support your overall health.

Does anxiety run your life? Are you always ready and waiting for the other shoe to drop? You fear that you won’t be able to cope and worry that you’ll lose control of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Maybe you feel stuck in the past, haunted by painful experiences; churning over the same thoughts and images again and again. Imagine moving out of survival mode; being excited about life and feeling motivated by joy and not fear. Imagine being able to put the past behind you, and living fully in the present. You don't have to struggle alone. With empathy and authenticity, I am honoured to join you on your healing journey!

Are you feeling stuck? Many see therapy as an intimidating space with one-sided conversations and a professional who analyzes you from behind a clipboard saying the occasional "mhmm" or "how does that make you feel". I see therapy as a space where we meet as two flawed human beings and try to work at things together. I want to help you get unstuck from painful thoughts and feelings that are getting in your way and help you find meaning.

Whether you’re challenged by racing thoughts, worrying incessantly about the future, feeling stuck, unable to cultivate joy in your life or want a life change but don’t know where to start, having the courage to ask for help is the first step. As a therapist, building an open and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients is of utmost importance. Therapy is a process that unravels differently for everyone l. I meet clients exactly where they are on their path in life, using an interactive, warm and non-judgemental approach. I create a safe space where feelings are validated, and clients are heard.

Growing up, I just assumed everybody didn’t like themselves. I thought there were people that were open about not liking themselves, and then the rest of us pretending to like ourselves. It was the work I did in therapy that helped me learn there was this wild third option of “actually liking and appreciating myself”. Now I have the joy of sharing that with people as they learn they don’t have to feel so angry, worried, afraid, sad, or guilty all of the time.

As a registered Clinical Psychologist, I help clients address a wide variety of issues such as those related to mental health (e.g., anxiety, depression), relationships, work/school functioning, life transitions, and self-discovery. I collaborate with clients to build a trusting relationship, set specific goals, develop skills, and gain insights that can lead to relief from distress and improved lives. I use an evidence-based approach, meaning the treatments I use are proven effective through scientific research and are tailored to individual client needs. Treatment is usually short-term, active, and focused on achieving results.

I support individuals with a variety of challenges, including Anxiety, Depression, Relationships and Boundaries, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Life Transitions, as well as those interested in exploring and deepening their personal/spiritual paths. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, holistic, and collaborative. I have more than ten years of diverse experience supporting individuals. I bring empathy, open-mindedness, compassion and curiosity to each of my sessions.

Sometimes the process of beginning therapy can be daunting, and I use a collaborative approach to create a safe space for clients to work towards personally-meaningful goals. I approach therapy with a compassionate and non-judgmental style, and I have numerous years of experience working with clients experiencing substance use, mood, and anxiety issues. I welcome people from all genders, sexual orientations, religions, cultures, and ethnicities.

Currently accepting new clients. You will be welcomed into a safe and non-judgemental space where we will collaboratively explore what brings you to therapy and create a flexible plan aligned with your goals. My clinical experience includes working with clients who experience various issues: anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, uncertainty, life transitions, grief/loss, understanding our emotions, identity, inner critic, inner conflict and other stressors. Within a therapeutic relationship we will co-create a space for healing, transformation and growth.

Are you tired of feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you, at times, frustrated with others, feeling miserable in your job, or disappointed in yourself or life? Bad habits you want to overcome? Perhaps, you thought that your life could have been way different by now, and it is not what you have been envisioning for yourself. I help the clients to reconnect with their true selves, reclaim their life, make powerful decisions and establish empowering habits. Through our work together, clients not only dare to thrive but also discover a newfound sense of freedom from the self-criticism that may have held them back for far too long.