Therapists in Alliston, ON

I help couples, families and individuals using an integrative, client-centred, evidence-based, therapeutic approach with highly flexible and late hours to meet your busy life. To reduce stigma and increase accessibility and flexibility, I offer online sessions.

Hello and welcome! Making the decision to reach out for help can be challenging and often taking the first step can be the hardest part. Do you find yourself worrying a lot or feeling anxious? Maybe you have gone through a significant life change and you do not feel comfortable with your current situation. Or, perhaps you have realized that you are surviving life and you are not really present and thriving. If you are ready to make meaningful changes in your life, I would be honored to walk alongside you through this journey. I believe together we can create success.

Are you looking to change; to transform yourself away from self defeating thoughts and behaviours? To change your relationships, at work, at home, and with the biopsychosocial environment? Trained in trauma informed care of persons who have gone through extraordinary circumstances, I support you bringing the past into present time. Somatic (body) awareness, CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy) and mindful meditation can help you become aware of your coping mechanisms that may no longer serve you in the present. Integration of these thoughts and feelings, will encourage you to discover keys to behaviours that you want to change.

Do you feel stuck and unable to change? You’ve worked hard to get to where you are but find yourself asking “is this as good as it gets?”. You know that pain and stress are a normal part of life, but it throws you every time. You feel irritated when something doesn’t go as planned, or feel like you go from 0 to 100 within a matter of moments. You find yourself going into autopilot just to get through the day, or sometimes even crying all alone. Regardless of when life got hard, it’s the same old pattern. You want to feel better – you just don’t know how.

Feeling stress, deflated, low or struggling with your inner critic? Seeking help is not easy. Tracy’s experience working with offenders and victims of crime and/or tragic circumstance provides her with an empathetic, supportive and nonjudgmental approach regardless of your situation or struggle. Whether it be, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relational, grief, or historical abuse. Despite one’s past, everyone can become their own best friend.

I have academic training and interest in treating anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders and trauma. Through my work as an outreach worker, I have also have significant experience offering non-judgemental services to those with substance use issues. I am very committed and passionate about helping others in times of need, when they are at their most vulnerable. I am continually inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit. I am currently completing my practicum training, and am supervised by Christina Crowe, Registered Psychotherapist.

Have you ever felt utterly alone, anxious, and disconnected? I too felt unsure, overwhelmed, and had trouble coping with life’s curve balls. My journey involved learning to lean into discomfort, to be open and vulnerable, and that one wrong turn does not mean the end. By opening up my authentic self to others and to myself, I learned that I am enough. I believe success in therapy is achieved by using an individualized approach that celebrates the qualities that bring us together as well as those that make us unique. We all face our own battles, but we do not have to go it alone.

Empowerment. That is what I wish for my clients. At the end of the day, I want my clients to feel that they can take on the world. That they can make the changes they deem necessary in order to show as their most authentic selves. I work to support individuals, couples and families using an individualized, collaborative and client centred approach that integrates emotion focused therapy, narrative therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Most people have had experience with trauma and addiction - sometimes both. I have extensive experience in multiple areas including substance abuse and addiction, relapse prevention, sex, love and relationship addiction, grief, loss, mental health and trauma (informed). With my years of experience I will help you attain skills and coping mechanisms to focus on your future. This means that I am able to support and guide you through your journey. Counselling takes time and energy – for you as well as your family. It is important to treat both the client and their family and I am willing to explore that with you.

We all have those moments that are challenging at best, and bring us to our knees at worst. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, addiction, and stress. Your challenges are being felt right now, and my goal is to identify and relieve your suffering by creating a plan within a safe and trusting setting! I was first trained as a counsellor in 1979 and worked for decades with people of all ages needing relief from stress due to anxiety, depression, addiction and mental health issues. No matter how big or small your issues appear today, please reach out for support. Email me with your phone number!

Throughout my life I have always found purpose in coming alongside people in their journeys; engaging with them, identifying their struggle and providing a toolbox for them to achieve their desired goal of wholeness. This goal has led me to pursue specific education; a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Crisis Counselling, Bereavement education through University of Toronto, and my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. My educational pathway has only ignited my passion to help people process their lived experiences and challenges even more.

I can relate to the many issues and needs of others. Many times, we will experience stress and anxiety or depression because of our past experiences. Some problems are so traumatic that we may actually feel a sense of hopelessness. Some of us need help in working through trauma, self-esteem, or confidence. we can accomplish goals on creating a healthier and more adaptive life where you overall feel better and when we start to heal and feel good we are going to enjoy the many things that we have in our lives a little bit more.

I am very passionate about helping people through anxiety, depression, life transitions and self-esteem. In a safe and non-judgemental space, we can work together to create a plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. If you are ready to take the next step, I kindly encourage you to reach out and we can begin your therapeutic journey together. I am a student intern under supervision completing the last process of my MA in counselling psychology. I offer both in-person and virtual services.

As a psychologist registered in clinical and school psychology, my training allows me to assess and treat a wide variety of mental health concerns. My experience in school psychology provides me with a unique perspective of the challenges that parents, and their children experience not only at home but in meeting their social, emotional, and cognitive needs within the greater context of their community. I take pride in tailoring treatment to individual needs by integrating learning and cognitive profiles into the application of developmentally appropriate interventions.

I have over 30 years experience in counselling. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, marital/relational issues, or struggling with parenting issues, I can help. I have been married for over 30 years and have raised six children to adulthood. My life experience as well as my training means I have many life skills and tools that I would love to share with you.