Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in St John's, NL
I believe therapy should feel human, collaborative, and grounded in the reality of your everyday life. Many of the people I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable — whether that’s within themselves, their relationships, or the life they want to be living. I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, chronic stress, low mood, and complex emotional or relational challenges with a holistic, integrative approach that looks at the bigger picture. Together, we work toward understanding your needs more clearly, strengthening boundaries, and improving overall health.
I believe therapy should feel human, collaborative, and grounded in the reality of your everyday life. Many of the people I work with are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable — whether that’s within themselves, their relationships, or the life they want to be living. I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, chronic stress, low mood, and complex emotional or relational challenges with a holistic, integrative approach that looks at the bigger picture. Together, we work toward understanding your needs more clearly, strengthening boundaries, and improving overall health.
I work with adults and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, addiction, emotional overwhelm, and co-occurring mental health concerns. I understand that these struggles rarely happen in isolation, and I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you better understand patterns, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful change that feels realistic and sustainable in your everyday life.
I work with adults and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, addiction, emotional overwhelm, and co-occurring mental health concerns. I understand that these struggles rarely happen in isolation, and I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. My approach is collaborative and practical, helping you better understand patterns, build effective coping skills, and create meaningful change that feels realistic and sustainable in your everyday life.
Hello! My name is Kristan and I am glad you're here! At times it can be difficult to determine what we are looking for or what we need, I am an empathetic and receptive therapist who is determined to help you navigate your way through life in a way that works best for you. It is incredibly important to me that my clients seeking therapeutic intervention experience a safe and non-judgemental environment to share, heal, and gain realistic and effective skills to use outside of the office.
Hello! My name is Kristan and I am glad you're here! At times it can be difficult to determine what we are looking for or what we need, I am an empathetic and receptive therapist who is determined to help you navigate your way through life in a way that works best for you. It is incredibly important to me that my clients seeking therapeutic intervention experience a safe and non-judgemental environment to share, heal, and gain realistic and effective skills to use outside of the office.
At Anchor & Ember, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We support concerns such as addictions, anxiety, trauma, ADHD/neurodiversity, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges in children, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, anger, and life transitions.
At Anchor & Ember, we provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We support concerns such as addictions, anxiety, trauma, ADHD/neurodiversity, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges in children, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, anger, and life transitions.
Careworks Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, MEd, RP, CCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, trouble focusing, or just can't turn off your mind to sleep? Is each day a challenge to start? Do you sometimes feel like nobody understands what you are facing? Feel alone or abandoned? Would you like to start the day feeling like you have the skills to move forward in a purposeful and fulfilling way? At Careworks we have a team that have been practicing in the mental health field for many years, some have more than 15 years of experience. We are a team of individuals who focus on and love helping others! Contact us today for a free consultation, and begin your healing journey.
Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, trouble focusing, or just can't turn off your mind to sleep? Is each day a challenge to start? Do you sometimes feel like nobody understands what you are facing? Feel alone or abandoned? Would you like to start the day feeling like you have the skills to move forward in a purposeful and fulfilling way? At Careworks we have a team that have been practicing in the mental health field for many years, some have more than 15 years of experience. We are a team of individuals who focus on and love helping others! Contact us today for a free consultation, and begin your healing journey.
Abloom Therapy: Anxiety, Depression,
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? We invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your curiosity, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Unfold to imagining a future that is better! Our trained mental health professionals will offer you more than just validation - we will meet you where you are with compassion, respect, & non-judgment. We offer online only psychotherapy services in English, Turkish, & Cantonese. Book a free online consultation with one of our Ontario therapists to feel out if we might be the right fit for you.
Ready for more than just validation? Are you wrapped up tight in your suffering? We invite you to unfold here. Unfold & explore your pain, your curiosity, your resistance, your strength, your power, your joy, your vulnerability, & your peace. Unfold to imagining a future that is better! Our trained mental health professionals will offer you more than just validation - we will meet you where you are with compassion, respect, & non-judgment. We offer online only psychotherapy services in English, Turkish, & Cantonese. Book a free online consultation with one of our Ontario therapists to feel out if we might be the right fit for you.
You’re the one people count on—the dependable mom, the first responder, the strong one in the family, the high achiever, the problem solver. From the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all together. But inside, you might feel exhausted, anxious, burned out, or unsure of who you are beyond the roles you’ve taken on. Maybe you’re wrestling with perfectionism, self-doubt, ADHD, or work and school stress. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, or procrastination. And sometimes, you find yourself asking, “When do I get to exhale?”
You’re the one people count on—the dependable mom, the first responder, the strong one in the family, the high achiever, the problem solver. From the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all together. But inside, you might feel exhausted, anxious, burned out, or unsure of who you are beyond the roles you’ve taken on. Maybe you’re wrestling with perfectionism, self-doubt, ADHD, or work and school stress. Maybe you feel stuck in patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, or procrastination. And sometimes, you find yourself asking, “When do I get to exhale?”
Life can be challenging, especially when you’re dealing with mental health challenges, difficult family dynamics, or the impact of past trauma. Navigating these experience can leave you feeling stuck. As clinical social workers, we are here to support you in finding a path forward that feels authentic and empowering. We offer support for individuals healing from trauma, couples rebuilding trust, and parents managing family dynamics. We work to uncover patterns, improve emotional regulation, and foster healthier communication. We work with children, teens, adults of all ages.
Life can be challenging, especially when you’re dealing with mental health challenges, difficult family dynamics, or the impact of past trauma. Navigating these experience can leave you feeling stuck. As clinical social workers, we are here to support you in finding a path forward that feels authentic and empowering. We offer support for individuals healing from trauma, couples rebuilding trust, and parents managing family dynamics. We work to uncover patterns, improve emotional regulation, and foster healthier communication. We work with children, teens, adults of all ages.
Life can feel heavy, stressful, or exhausting. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps. Deep down, you want space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself, while finding clarity, resilience, and new ways forward.
You want support from someone who feels grounded and real; not a “quick fix” or expert telling you what to do. You’re looking for a safe place to be yourself, to feel understood, and to explore what healing and growth could look like for you.
Life can feel heavy, stressful, or exhausting. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps. Deep down, you want space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself, while finding clarity, resilience, and new ways forward.
You want support from someone who feels grounded and real; not a “quick fix” or expert telling you what to do. You’re looking for a safe place to be yourself, to feel understood, and to explore what healing and growth could look like for you.
There are seasons when life feels quietly heavy, when you’re the steady one for everyone else, yet something inside feels worn thin. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, weighed down by anxiety or depression, burned out, navigating relationship strain, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you’re not alone. Growing up in a small rural community and working in education, I’ve seen how deeply responsibility and loyalty run. You don’t have to walk this rough patch alone. I offer a no-judgment space where all parts of you are welcome, a place to slow down and find your footing again.
There are seasons when life feels quietly heavy, when you’re the steady one for everyone else, yet something inside feels worn thin. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, weighed down by anxiety or depression, burned out, navigating relationship strain, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you’re not alone. Growing up in a small rural community and working in education, I’ve seen how deeply responsibility and loyalty run. You don’t have to walk this rough patch alone. I offer a no-judgment space where all parts of you are welcome, a place to slow down and find your footing again.
Tess is an empathic, kind, and nonjudgmental counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals overcome their struggles with mental health, and cultivate the self-compassion needed to heal from past traumas. Stress and anxiety, depression, behaviour and relationship difficulties have feelings of shame and self-criticism at their core. Directing compassion toward ourselves can allow us to feel safe and accepted, giving us the caring motivation to work through our suffering, to change unhelpful patterns, connect with our values, and get the most out of our life.
Tess is an empathic, kind, and nonjudgmental counsellor who is passionate about helping individuals overcome their struggles with mental health, and cultivate the self-compassion needed to heal from past traumas. Stress and anxiety, depression, behaviour and relationship difficulties have feelings of shame and self-criticism at their core. Directing compassion toward ourselves can allow us to feel safe and accepted, giving us the caring motivation to work through our suffering, to change unhelpful patterns, connect with our values, and get the most out of our life.
You care about your relationships, set goals, and want to grow. But sometimes you feel disconnected—from others, your motivation, or the version of yourself you know you can be. You may have spent months or years trying to feel like you again.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or full of self-doubt while managing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or life transitions.
My approach is relaxed and collaborative. We talk like real people, build practical tools, and work toward confidence, clarity, and a life that feels like more than just surviving.
You care about your relationships, set goals, and want to grow. But sometimes you feel disconnected—from others, your motivation, or the version of yourself you know you can be. You may have spent months or years trying to feel like you again.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or full of self-doubt while managing anxiety, ADHD, burnout, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or life transitions.
My approach is relaxed and collaborative. We talk like real people, build practical tools, and work toward confidence, clarity, and a life that feels like more than just surviving.
Is your past keeping you stuck, even though you're trying your best to move forward? Maybe you're constantly overthinking, people-pleasing, feeling emotionally exhausted, or wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore. I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and the negative beliefs that keep them feeling stuck. Using EMDR therapy alongside other evidence-based approaches, we'll process painful experiences, shift unhelpful patterns, and help you reconnect with yourself and others. I provide a warm, welcoming, and unrushed space where therapy is tailored to your unique needs.
Is your past keeping you stuck, even though you're trying your best to move forward? Maybe you're constantly overthinking, people-pleasing, feeling emotionally exhausted, or wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore. I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, anxiety, and the negative beliefs that keep them feeling stuck. Using EMDR therapy alongside other evidence-based approaches, we'll process painful experiences, shift unhelpful patterns, and help you reconnect with yourself and others. I provide a warm, welcoming, and unrushed space where therapy is tailored to your unique needs.
First Step Men's Therapy - Online Sessions
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, ASAT, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website button"!
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website button"!
Lisa is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience and provides counselling services and ADHD assessments to children, teens and adults.
Lisa has a passion for working with individuals of all ages experiencing stress, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, depression, ADHD and emotional dysregulation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Trauma Informed Practice.
Lisa is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience and provides counselling services and ADHD assessments to children, teens and adults.
Lisa has a passion for working with individuals of all ages experiencing stress, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, depression, ADHD and emotional dysregulation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Trauma Informed Practice.
Throughout different stages in our lives, we are all faced with challenges that can sometimes become overwhelming and difficult to approach. You may feel lost, confused or even hopeless, and lack the insight or skills required to navigate this time in your life. My goal is to support you by providing a non-judgmental, safe and healing environment. I will introduce appropriate coping mechanisms specific to your treatment goals and utilize your strengths to create meaningful changes to move forward in a more positive direction.
Throughout different stages in our lives, we are all faced with challenges that can sometimes become overwhelming and difficult to approach. You may feel lost, confused or even hopeless, and lack the insight or skills required to navigate this time in your life. My goal is to support you by providing a non-judgmental, safe and healing environment. I will introduce appropriate coping mechanisms specific to your treatment goals and utilize your strengths to create meaningful changes to move forward in a more positive direction.
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
Are you grieving the loss of your pet? Are you finding it hard to cope with heavy feelings and thoughts yet feeling like "I should be able to just 'get over' it? I understand. I offer clients space and support to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. I believe that every client can find meaning and richness in life with the right support. I strive to offer clients empathy, caring, and compassion. I aim to create a space where clients can express their most difficult feelings, thoughts, or situations when they are grieving.
Is your child struggling with worry, big emotions, or fears that seem to take over daily life? Are there tears at school drop-off, stomach aches with no clear cause, bedtime battles, or meltdowns that feel unpredictable and exhausting? As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to watch your child feel overwhelmed—and just as hard to know how to help without making things worse. You might be second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck, or wondering if this is “just a phase” or something more.
Is your child struggling with worry, big emotions, or fears that seem to take over daily life? Are there tears at school drop-off, stomach aches with no clear cause, bedtime battles, or meltdowns that feel unpredictable and exhausting? As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to watch your child feel overwhelmed—and just as hard to know how to help without making things worse. You might be second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck, or wondering if this is “just a phase” or something more.
My name is Tryphena Gabriel and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Educator. I have worked with children and adolescents with behaviour, emotional and intellectual difficulties in and out of the school setting for over 21 years. I have also counselled many individuals, couples, and minority and indigenous populations for many years helping them find their voice and worth while building strategies to improve and build self capacity and self love to assist clients reach their goals. I have training in many areas including; anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, ODD, Autism, trauma, relationship issues and other
My name is Tryphena Gabriel and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Educator. I have worked with children and adolescents with behaviour, emotional and intellectual difficulties in and out of the school setting for over 21 years. I have also counselled many individuals, couples, and minority and indigenous populations for many years helping them find their voice and worth while building strategies to improve and build self capacity and self love to assist clients reach their goals. I have training in many areas including; anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ADHD, ODD, Autism, trauma, relationship issues and other
When you are carrying past trauma, persistent anxiety, or chronic relationship conflict, it can feel like you are permanently stuck in survival mode. You might notice that your nervous system feels constantly on edge, or that old patterns are creating a wedge between you and the people you love. I believe that therapy is a deeply relational journey. Healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it happens through building a safe, consistent space where you can look beneath the surface, understand your experiences, and safely process them. You don't have to carry the pressure or navigate these complex emotions entirely on your own.
When you are carrying past trauma, persistent anxiety, or chronic relationship conflict, it can feel like you are permanently stuck in survival mode. You might notice that your nervous system feels constantly on edge, or that old patterns are creating a wedge between you and the people you love. I believe that therapy is a deeply relational journey. Healing doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it happens through building a safe, consistent space where you can look beneath the surface, understand your experiences, and safely process them. You don't have to carry the pressure or navigate these complex emotions entirely on your own.
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