Anxiety Therapists in Elora, ON
The hopelessness, anxiety, and pain that can come from these experiences can leave us questioning so much, not knowing how or where to start with our healing.
Life transitions can stir up anxiety, grief, and disconnection — both from ourselves and from those we love. Therapy offers a gentle space to process, remember, and rebuild. My holistic approach to therapy helps individuals and couples reconnect with themselves and each other—integrating mind, body, and emotions for grounded healing and growth.
The hopelessness, anxiety, and pain that can come from these experiences can leave us questioning so much, not knowing how or where to start with our healing.
Life transitions can stir up anxiety, grief, and disconnection — both from ourselves and from those we love. Therapy offers a gentle space to process, remember, and rebuild. My holistic approach to therapy helps individuals and couples reconnect with themselves and each other—integrating mind, body, and emotions for grounded healing and growth.
Trauma and anxiety can keep your nervous system in a constant state of alert.
Drawing from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based approaches, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals.
Trauma and anxiety can keep your nervous system in a constant state of alert.
Drawing from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based approaches, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals.
I blend evidenced tools to support youth, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, complex trauma, occupational stress, mood and personality disorders, neurodiversity, life transitions, family conflict, and loss.
It took a lot to get here. We start out every day just trying to do our best. But, sometimes it can feel like it's never enough. Maybe you’ve been stressed or overwhelmed for a while. Maybe a relationship has reached a breaking point or past trauma won't let you go. Maybe you're doubting yourself or if things will ever get better. Wherever you’re at, it's my privilege to meet you there. Your skills, your values, the people you care about, what you want to keep and everything you want let go...it all got you this far. My work is to help you identify where you want to be and how to get there.
I blend evidenced tools to support youth, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, complex trauma, occupational stress, mood and personality disorders, neurodiversity, life transitions, family conflict, and loss.
It took a lot to get here. We start out every day just trying to do our best. But, sometimes it can feel like it's never enough. Maybe you’ve been stressed or overwhelmed for a while. Maybe a relationship has reached a breaking point or past trauma won't let you go. Maybe you're doubting yourself or if things will ever get better. Wherever you’re at, it's my privilege to meet you there. Your skills, your values, the people you care about, what you want to keep and everything you want let go...it all got you this far. My work is to help you identify where you want to be and how to get there.
Clients work with me to support them when they are feeling stuck: When they are feeling overwhelmed with decision making; through times of acute distress in relationships; exhausted in care-giving roles; anxious through career transitions (including job loss, or retirement); and in career development.
My counselling approach is integrative, and person-centred. What that really means is that I use a number of different therapeutic approaches dependent on what fits you best. I work collaboratively with you. Together we curiously and kindly explore your emotional reactions, your thought processes and the behaviours and actions you are currently using.
Clients work with me to support them when they are feeling stuck: When they are feeling overwhelmed with decision making; through times of acute distress in relationships; exhausted in care-giving roles; anxious through career transitions (including job loss, or retirement); and in career development.
My counselling approach is integrative, and person-centred. What that really means is that I use a number of different therapeutic approaches dependent on what fits you best. I work collaboratively with you. Together we curiously and kindly explore your emotional reactions, your thought processes and the behaviours and actions you are currently using.
Whether you're facing anxiety, work or parenting stress, relationship problems, disordered eating, burnout, depression, or perfectionism, I offer a gentle, grounded space where you can connect with your own strength, clarity, and wisdom — and find a way to make lasting change.
I work with people who are tired of collecting intellectual insight without real change — those longing for deeper, lasting inner work rooted in depth psychology and authentic spirituality. As a long-standing Registered Psychotherapist and lifelong spiritual seeker, I guide clients through a calm, reflective process that invites slowing down and honest introspection. Together, we get to know your inner world, so you can begin to trust yourself — and even like who you are. From that place, real healing becomes possible as you learn to rely on yourself to grow and change.
Whether you're facing anxiety, work or parenting stress, relationship problems, disordered eating, burnout, depression, or perfectionism, I offer a gentle, grounded space where you can connect with your own strength, clarity, and wisdom — and find a way to make lasting change.
I work with people who are tired of collecting intellectual insight without real change — those longing for deeper, lasting inner work rooted in depth psychology and authentic spirituality. As a long-standing Registered Psychotherapist and lifelong spiritual seeker, I guide clients through a calm, reflective process that invites slowing down and honest introspection. Together, we get to know your inner world, so you can begin to trust yourself — and even like who you are. From that place, real healing becomes possible as you learn to rely on yourself to grow and change.
As a Child and Youth Therapist, my areas of expertise include anxiety, emotion regulation and processing of difficult experiences.
I practice from a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach while drawing from techniques in CBT, Theraplay, Art and Play Therapy. I am trained in EMDR and certified in Advanced Trauma Competent Caregiving and am currently completing training in Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
As a Child and Youth Therapist, my areas of expertise include anxiety, emotion regulation and processing of difficult experiences.
I practice from a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach while drawing from techniques in CBT, Theraplay, Art and Play Therapy. I am trained in EMDR and certified in Advanced Trauma Competent Caregiving and am currently completing training in Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
We'll explore the ways you're carrying something from your past that are no longer serving you. This might be from a trauma, family related conflict, wounds to your self-esteem, or not being heard or understood the ways you've needed. You might feel like you're not good enough or are too much, have "overreactions" to situations that you feel shouldn't affect you as much, or sometimes become dysregulated and lose your stable self. You might feel like the coping skills you've learned haven't provided the relief you hoped. Our relationship is a key part of your journey and we'll build a secure connection to safely explore together.
We'll explore the ways you're carrying something from your past that are no longer serving you. This might be from a trauma, family related conflict, wounds to your self-esteem, or not being heard or understood the ways you've needed. You might feel like you're not good enough or are too much, have "overreactions" to situations that you feel shouldn't affect you as much, or sometimes become dysregulated and lose your stable self. You might feel like the coping skills you've learned haven't provided the relief you hoped. Our relationship is a key part of your journey and we'll build a secure connection to safely explore together.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), I work with adult individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative and client-centred. I help clients better understand their experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and develop practical tools to manage emotional challenges more effectively. I also support individuals navigating transitions such as career changes, relationship shifts, identity questions, and other periods of uncertainty.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), I work with adult individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative and client-centred. I help clients better understand their experiences, strengthen coping strategies, and develop practical tools to manage emotional challenges more effectively. I also support individuals navigating transitions such as career changes, relationship shifts, identity questions, and other periods of uncertainty.
Whether your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, emotional outbursts, or social difficulties, I provide a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves and learn practical skills to feel more in control, self-assured, and self-aware.
I use a strengths-based, client-centred approach and draw from CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy), DBT, and other evidence-based therapies. I incorporate play and art to support engagement and bring therapy to life in a way that feels natural in a child’s world. My work with parents and caregivers is rooted in attachment theory.
Whether your child or teen is struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-harm, emotional outbursts, or social difficulties, I provide a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves and learn practical skills to feel more in control, self-assured, and self-aware.
I use a strengths-based, client-centred approach and draw from CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Play Therapy), DBT, and other evidence-based therapies. I incorporate play and art to support engagement and bring therapy to life in a way that feels natural in a child’s world. My work with parents and caregivers is rooted in attachment theory.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and all stages of the perinatal journey—including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
As both a therapist and a mom, I understand how deeply becoming a parent can change you. I’m Canadian Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH) and have a special passion for helping parents feel more like themselves again. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, a space to process, or a little of both, we’ll create a plan that fits you.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and all stages of the perinatal journey—including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
As both a therapist and a mom, I understand how deeply becoming a parent can change you. I’m Canadian Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH) and have a special passion for helping parents feel more like themselves again. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, a space to process, or a little of both, we’ll create a plan that fits you.
I connect with youth, parents, and individuals with anxiety, ADHD, or OCD to find steadier ground.
I strive to create a space which offers a chance for genuine care and connection, creating a base for healing and growth. Together we can explore how to ride waves of emotions that feel hard to manage, set boundaries that support the authentic you, and find ways to help you feel greater connection and balance day-to-day. Using warmth, curiosity, compassion, and a little bit of humour let's explore your journey of growth and wellness looking to create stronger relationships, and build a stronger sense of who you are. Together, let's create space to pause, breath, and reconnect with what you truly need.
I connect with youth, parents, and individuals with anxiety, ADHD, or OCD to find steadier ground.
I strive to create a space which offers a chance for genuine care and connection, creating a base for healing and growth. Together we can explore how to ride waves of emotions that feel hard to manage, set boundaries that support the authentic you, and find ways to help you feel greater connection and balance day-to-day. Using warmth, curiosity, compassion, and a little bit of humour let's explore your journey of growth and wellness looking to create stronger relationships, and build a stronger sense of who you are. Together, let's create space to pause, breath, and reconnect with what you truly need.
Maybe it's anxiety that's stopped responding to the usual advice.
I work with clients who want more than symptom management; who want to understand what's actually driving the pattern, and change it at the root. My work is trauma-informed, psychodynamic, solution focused, holistic and integrative, shaped session to session by what you actually need. I work with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, grief, and womens issues.
Maybe it's anxiety that's stopped responding to the usual advice.
I work with clients who want more than symptom management; who want to understand what's actually driving the pattern, and change it at the root. My work is trauma-informed, psychodynamic, solution focused, holistic and integrative, shaped session to session by what you actually need. I work with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, grief, and womens issues.
Sarah Pirrotta - Direct Billing Insurance is
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MACP, BFA
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and relationship issues can be isolating and exhausting.
I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality disorder, grief, self esteem, stress, trauma, self-harming, cutting, suicidal ideation, ADHD, divorce, parenting, family, & more. DBT is my primary modality. Through an integrated & fluid therapeutic approach, together we will explore new tools to help you cope with your struggles.
Anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and relationship issues can be isolating and exhausting.
I specialize in areas of anxiety, depression, anger, borderline personality disorder, grief, self esteem, stress, trauma, self-harming, cutting, suicidal ideation, ADHD, divorce, parenting, family, & more. DBT is my primary modality. Through an integrated & fluid therapeutic approach, together we will explore new tools to help you cope with your struggles.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed ?
Having worked for over 14 years in the area of sexual assault/domestic violence, I have developed the expertise, knowledge and skills to assist clients with a wide variety of issues ie. abuse, harassment, serious accident, tragic death of a love one, relationship break-down, Anxiety and Clinical Depression, Grief/Bereavement/Loss and Life/Career Transition.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed ?
Having worked for over 14 years in the area of sexual assault/domestic violence, I have developed the expertise, knowledge and skills to assist clients with a wide variety of issues ie. abuse, harassment, serious accident, tragic death of a love one, relationship break-down, Anxiety and Clinical Depression, Grief/Bereavement/Loss and Life/Career Transition.
Alia Ziesman Counselling (Individual &
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Specialties: grief and loss, pet loss, couples, parenting, anxiety, stress, perinatal, perimenopause, PTSD, burnout.
Thank you for reading my profile. Do you want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life and relationships? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life is tragic and deeply beautiful and our relationships shape, but do not define us. As a narrative therapist, I strive to help you better understand your story and write new chapters, despite what has happened to you. Having experienced profound grief in my own life, I will meet you where you are, at your own pace. Drawing from your strengths, I utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches tailored uniquely to you. Together, we can develop meaningful strategies that work.
Specialties: grief and loss, pet loss, couples, parenting, anxiety, stress, perinatal, perimenopause, PTSD, burnout.
Thank you for reading my profile. Do you want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life and relationships? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life is tragic and deeply beautiful and our relationships shape, but do not define us. As a narrative therapist, I strive to help you better understand your story and write new chapters, despite what has happened to you. Having experienced profound grief in my own life, I will meet you where you are, at your own pace. Drawing from your strengths, I utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches tailored uniquely to you. Together, we can develop meaningful strategies that work.
Wellington County Therapy Couples/Parenting/Teens
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Anxiety?
I work with adults in their 20s and 30s who feel anxious, stuck, and overwhelmed by life and career choices. We slow things down, quiet the mental noise, and focus on what actually matters. Decisions start to feel calmer, more confident, and less hijacked by panic or self-doubt.
Anxiety?
I work with adults in their 20s and 30s who feel anxious, stuck, and overwhelmed by life and career choices. We slow things down, quiet the mental noise, and focus on what actually matters. Decisions start to feel calmer, more confident, and less hijacked by panic or self-doubt.
I am experienced in the areas of trauma, PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, shame, stress, and life transitions, as well as other mental health and relationship issues.
I am a compassionate, skilled clinician with over 20 years of experience and training. I use a collaborative therapeutic approach to help support adults who are experiencing challenges in their lives and relationships. I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment and use my clinical skills to assist people in exploring solutions and to gain new perspective on the issues they are facing.
I am experienced in the areas of trauma, PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, shame, stress, and life transitions, as well as other mental health and relationship issues.
I am a compassionate, skilled clinician with over 20 years of experience and training. I use a collaborative therapeutic approach to help support adults who are experiencing challenges in their lives and relationships. I offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment and use my clinical skills to assist people in exploring solutions and to gain new perspective on the issues they are facing.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed?
Together, we will collaborate to create a customized treatment plan to explore your struggles and build on your strengths. We will work to increase your effective coping strategies and decrease your overall suffering. We will focus on skills that will help you manage your emotions, nurture yourself, build self-confidence and improve relationships.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed?
Together, we will collaborate to create a customized treatment plan to explore your struggles and build on your strengths. We will work to increase your effective coping strategies and decrease your overall suffering. We will focus on skills that will help you manage your emotions, nurture yourself, build self-confidence and improve relationships.
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is versatile and experienced individual and couples therapist who offers EMDR for the treatment of trauma, Neurodivergent-informed care, and support for navigating life's transitions. As a therapist who is registered with PSI (Perinatal Support International), Mary offers dedicated support for those working towards fertility, navigating birth trauma, pregnancy loss and or learning the ropes of parenthood. Mary is also well equipped to support teens, couples, and individuals work through life's challenges
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is versatile and experienced individual and couples therapist who offers EMDR for the treatment of trauma, Neurodivergent-informed care, and support for navigating life's transitions. As a therapist who is registered with PSI (Perinatal Support International), Mary offers dedicated support for those working towards fertility, navigating birth trauma, pregnancy loss and or learning the ropes of parenthood. Mary is also well equipped to support teens, couples, and individuals work through life's challenges
With more than a decade of experience, I am all about helping adults navigate the challenges of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out. My approach is rooted in creating a warm, compassionate, and client-centered environment for folks to accept themselves while also challenging old stress responses that are no longer working.
With more than a decade of experience, I am all about helping adults navigate the challenges of feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burnt out. My approach is rooted in creating a warm, compassionate, and client-centered environment for folks to accept themselves while also challenging old stress responses that are no longer working.
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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.
What are the most common types of treatment 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.
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.