Life Transitions Therapists in Vaughan, ON
I work with clients managing anxiety, burnout, career and life transitions, depression, grief, intersectional identities, neurodiversity, and trauma.
Two core beliefs I bring to therapy are: 1) our experiences can shape us without defining us and 2) meaningful growth towards our values is possible. In navigating immigration, loss, multicultural identity, and high-pressure jobs, I understand how going through changes, challenges, or losses can feel confusing, frustrating, exhausting, and lonely. If you're seeking therapy to explore questions that are coming up, process what you're going through, or figure out what is next; I welcome you! I offer a safe and supportive environment to bring your full self and thoughtful dialogue for self-reflection, self-compassion, and growth.
I work with clients managing anxiety, burnout, career and life transitions, depression, grief, intersectional identities, neurodiversity, and trauma.
Two core beliefs I bring to therapy are: 1) our experiences can shape us without defining us and 2) meaningful growth towards our values is possible. In navigating immigration, loss, multicultural identity, and high-pressure jobs, I understand how going through changes, challenges, or losses can feel confusing, frustrating, exhausting, and lonely. If you're seeking therapy to explore questions that are coming up, process what you're going through, or figure out what is next; I welcome you! I offer a safe and supportive environment to bring your full self and thoughtful dialogue for self-reflection, self-compassion, and growth.
As you navigate graduation, career changes, relationships, or other major life transitions, it can be difficult to know who you are beyond what you accomplish.
I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults navigate burnout and life's inevitable transitions with greater confidence and clarity. Together, we'll work on what's fueling your stress, challenge patterns like perfectionism and people-pleasing, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself.
As you navigate graduation, career changes, relationships, or other major life transitions, it can be difficult to know who you are beyond what you accomplish.
I specialize in helping teens, young adults, and adults navigate burnout and life's inevitable transitions with greater confidence and clarity. Together, we'll work on what's fueling your stress, challenge patterns like perfectionism and people-pleasing, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and connected to yourself.
I support people navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship patterns like people-pleasing and self-abandonment.
My approach is integrative and relational. I draw primarily from emotion-focused and psychodynamic perspectives, while also incorporating CBT, narrative therapy, and parts work (IFS-informed). This approach allows us to both understand the deeper emotional patterns shaping your experiences and to build practical ways to navigate them in daily life.
I support people navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship patterns like people-pleasing and self-abandonment.
My approach is integrative and relational. I draw primarily from emotion-focused and psychodynamic perspectives, while also incorporating CBT, narrative therapy, and parts work (IFS-informed). This approach allows us to both understand the deeper emotional patterns shaping your experiences and to build practical ways to navigate them in daily life.
Amanda Sunder: Anxiety, Relationships & Stress
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Maybe a new life transition, interpersonal struggles or trying to balance all of life’s stressors is causing you to feel stuck, preoccupied with worry or overwhelmed.
I offer a compassionate, solution oriented and practical approach, by using treatment modalities best suited to your needs. From the first session, we will narrow down your goals for therapy and identify a plan to help you address your concerns and feel more empowered and hopeful about the future.
Maybe a new life transition, interpersonal struggles or trying to balance all of life’s stressors is causing you to feel stuck, preoccupied with worry or overwhelmed.
I offer a compassionate, solution oriented and practical approach, by using treatment modalities best suited to your needs. From the first session, we will narrow down your goals for therapy and identify a plan to help you address your concerns and feel more empowered and hopeful about the future.
Life transitions can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
In therapy, I take a flexible approach that pulls from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Solution-Focused, and Existential practices. Supporting a wide range of clients, from male teens to older adults. We'll work together to shape a direction that suits you best.
Life transitions can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
In therapy, I take a flexible approach that pulls from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Solution-Focused, and Existential practices. Supporting a wide range of clients, from male teens to older adults. We'll work together to shape a direction that suits you best.
The years around menopause can feel like your body and mind stopped following the old rules. Sleep that no longer comes easily, moods that swing without warning, anxiety or low feelings arriving out of nowhere, and a quiet sense that you no longer quite recognize yourself. On top of it all you may be holding a career, a family, and aging parents, wondering why no one talks about how much this passage can ask of you.
The years around menopause can feel like your body and mind stopped following the old rules. Sleep that no longer comes easily, moods that swing without warning, anxiety or low feelings arriving out of nowhere, and a quiet sense that you no longer quite recognize yourself. On top of it all you may be holding a career, a family, and aging parents, wondering why no one talks about how much this passage can ask of you.
Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts, relational anxiety, grief, or a quiet sense of not feeling “enough”? You may appear capable and high-functioning on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or disconnected in close relationships. I work with adults navigating attachment wounds, OCD patterns, grief, and identity transitions, often feeling caught between wanting closeness and fearing it , or between trusting themselves and doubting every decision.
Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts, relational anxiety, grief, or a quiet sense of not feeling “enough”? You may appear capable and high-functioning on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or disconnected in close relationships. I work with adults navigating attachment wounds, OCD patterns, grief, and identity transitions, often feeling caught between wanting closeness and fearing it , or between trusting themselves and doubting every decision.
Anchor and Evolve Men's
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, BEd, MACP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I focus on anxiety, depression, and life transitions, with specific experience supporting men, as well as neurodivergent clients, who want a straightforward, comfortable space to talk about what they're facing.
Feel stuck, overloaded, or pulled in every direction? I help men slow things down, figure out what is going on, and take steps that make life feel manageable again. I offer evening and weekend appointments and work with men who want practical support, honest conversations, and real momentum in their lives. My approach focuses on what’s already working while helping you handle stress, self-doubt, and difficult emotions without getting stuck in them. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most, build on your strengths, and make steady changes that feel realistic and sustainable.
I focus on anxiety, depression, and life transitions, with specific experience supporting men, as well as neurodivergent clients, who want a straightforward, comfortable space to talk about what they're facing.
Feel stuck, overloaded, or pulled in every direction? I help men slow things down, figure out what is going on, and take steps that make life feel manageable again. I offer evening and weekend appointments and work with men who want practical support, honest conversations, and real momentum in their lives. My approach focuses on what’s already working while helping you handle stress, self-doubt, and difficult emotions without getting stuck in them. Together, we’ll clarify what matters most, build on your strengths, and make steady changes that feel realistic and sustainable.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating a major life transition, therapy is a space to better understand yourself while learning practical ways to move forward.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking, questioning your decisions, or carrying the weight of everyone else's expectations while neglecting your own. Many of the people I work with feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in self-doubt, or caught in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or difficult relationships. Together, we'll work to better understand these patterns, build self-awareness, and help you move toward lasting, meaningful change.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, or navigating a major life transition, therapy is a space to better understand yourself while learning practical ways to move forward.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking, questioning your decisions, or carrying the weight of everyone else's expectations while neglecting your own. Many of the people I work with feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in self-doubt, or caught in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or difficult relationships. Together, we'll work to better understand these patterns, build self-awareness, and help you move toward lasting, meaningful change.
You are struggling with your loved one’s diagnosis of a cognitive impairment and/or dementia. You are feeling the loss of this deteriorating disease. As a first responder, you are being called to help at the moment someone’s life is about to change, with that comes rewards but most days it brings devastating pain. Feeling out of control and helpless with ruminating thoughts may be what you are left with.
You are struggling with your loved one’s diagnosis of a cognitive impairment and/or dementia. You are feeling the loss of this deteriorating disease. As a first responder, you are being called to help at the moment someone’s life is about to change, with that comes rewards but most days it brings devastating pain. Feeling out of control and helpless with ruminating thoughts may be what you are left with.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious with balancing work, relationships and/or parenting? Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones and find your mood up and down. You might be struggling with a big life decision or change. It can be difficult to know how to move forward. I’ve been there and I understand how stressful it can be. I offer counselling that can provide you with a different perspective and new tools for managing life’s challenges. In a relaxed and open-minded setting, you can experience the positive shifts that can occur when you find balance and healthy ways to cope.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious with balancing work, relationships and/or parenting? Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones and find your mood up and down. You might be struggling with a big life decision or change. It can be difficult to know how to move forward. I’ve been there and I understand how stressful it can be. I offer counselling that can provide you with a different perspective and new tools for managing life’s challenges. In a relaxed and open-minded setting, you can experience the positive shifts that can occur when you find balance and healthy ways to cope.
Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.
Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.
History of Trauma? You understand the source of your emotions but unable to move past them. You might think, “I understand it, but I don’t feel it.” Understanding the wound isn’t the same as healing it.
If you’re feeling fragmented, overwhelmed, facing difficult relationships, work stress, or carrying unresolved trauma, you’re not alone. Together, we can work toward building a stronger, more cohesive sense of self while gently processing the effects of trauma, including attachment injuries, relational wounds, and PTSD. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your authenticity.
History of Trauma? You understand the source of your emotions but unable to move past them. You might think, “I understand it, but I don’t feel it.” Understanding the wound isn’t the same as healing it.
If you’re feeling fragmented, overwhelmed, facing difficult relationships, work stress, or carrying unresolved trauma, you’re not alone. Together, we can work toward building a stronger, more cohesive sense of self while gently processing the effects of trauma, including attachment injuries, relational wounds, and PTSD. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you can reconnect with your authenticity.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem concerns, behavioural challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional awareness, strengthen resilience, and develop healthier ways of managing stress.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem concerns, behavioural challenges, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional awareness, strengthen resilience, and develop healthier ways of managing stress.
Welcome! I'm Sarah - Registered Social Worker with 10 + years of experience working with individuals and families in Toronto. I currently offer counselling services for children, youth and adults. I am well aware of the impact that stress, worry, anxiety and negative thinking can have on our daily lives and overall well-being. This sometimes leads us to feeling a bit "stuck" - but there is another way. Therapy can help if you give it a chance. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities and incorporate them to offer a tailored approach to support you best.
Welcome! I'm Sarah - Registered Social Worker with 10 + years of experience working with individuals and families in Toronto. I currently offer counselling services for children, youth and adults. I am well aware of the impact that stress, worry, anxiety and negative thinking can have on our daily lives and overall well-being. This sometimes leads us to feeling a bit "stuck" - but there is another way. Therapy can help if you give it a chance. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities and incorporate them to offer a tailored approach to support you best.
I have over 6 years of experience helping individuals navigate crisis situations, life transitions, and everyday balance and well-being.
Do you struggle with a past trauma that affects your relationships, day-to-day life, and sense of who you are? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by just getting through the day and trying to balance your feelings among the countless things you have on the go? Do you ever wonder whether your life could be better, and you could find a sense of peace? Now more than ever, folks are feeling overwhelmed about gaining back control of their lives after surviving trauma. We believe that it shouldn’t be hard to live better, and that hope, peace, relief, and real change are possible.
I have over 6 years of experience helping individuals navigate crisis situations, life transitions, and everyday balance and well-being.
Do you struggle with a past trauma that affects your relationships, day-to-day life, and sense of who you are? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by just getting through the day and trying to balance your feelings among the countless things you have on the go? Do you ever wonder whether your life could be better, and you could find a sense of peace? Now more than ever, folks are feeling overwhelmed about gaining back control of their lives after surviving trauma. We believe that it shouldn’t be hard to live better, and that hope, peace, relief, and real change are possible.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, life transitions, and second-generation immigrants exploring family dynamics and cultural identity.
You might feel overwhelmed, stuck between who you are and who others expect you to be. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of cultural expectations, navigating constant code-switching, or trying to break intergenerational cycles without the guilt. Whether you are navigating transitions or making sense of your identity, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At Your Story Counselling Services, direct and inclusive care is our priority. We provide an affordable, BIPOC-centered space to help you navigate these complex dynamics so you can move forward at your own pace with peace.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, life transitions, and second-generation immigrants exploring family dynamics and cultural identity.
You might feel overwhelmed, stuck between who you are and who others expect you to be. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of cultural expectations, navigating constant code-switching, or trying to break intergenerational cycles without the guilt. Whether you are navigating transitions or making sense of your identity, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At Your Story Counselling Services, direct and inclusive care is our priority. We provide an affordable, BIPOC-centered space to help you navigate these complex dynamics so you can move forward at your own pace with peace.
I am Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Psychotherapist. I work with adults, children, and families providing client centered, attachment focused interventions. My work is based in attachment theory, examining the relationships within your life. Your sense of belonging, and how you see yourself and the world depends greatly on your experiences in your family of origin. As a therapist and consultant, my area of focus in supporting families involves strengthening the parent child relationship. I coach parents to parent in a way that provides insight to their child's inner world while gaining an empathetic
I am Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Registered Psychotherapist. I work with adults, children, and families providing client centered, attachment focused interventions. My work is based in attachment theory, examining the relationships within your life. Your sense of belonging, and how you see yourself and the world depends greatly on your experiences in your family of origin. As a therapist and consultant, my area of focus in supporting families involves strengthening the parent child relationship. I coach parents to parent in a way that provides insight to their child's inner world while gaining an empathetic
Accepting virtual new clients! I speak both English and Mandarin fluently. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience engaging in mental health field, and have expertice working with older adolescents, post-secondary students and young adults in the Chinese, Mandarin-Speaking community with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). It is a privilege and honor to connect with you and I look forward to supporting your mental health journey.
Accepting virtual new clients! I speak both English and Mandarin fluently. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist, I have extensive experience engaging in mental health field, and have expertice working with older adolescents, post-secondary students and young adults in the Chinese, Mandarin-Speaking community with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). It is a privilege and honor to connect with you and I look forward to supporting your mental health journey.
Trying to figure out who you are and what you want can feel overwhelming when life is full of distractions. When you struggle with your inner feelings or thoughts, it can be hard to communicate with others in a way that feels true to yourself. If you are feeling lost or powerless in life, I can work with you to find your way. My goal is to help you find yourself again, so that you can reclaim your agency and let go of things that aren't within your control. Although this process can take some time and effort, I believe that the journey of self discovery and introspection can be incredibly rewarding and insightful.
Trying to figure out who you are and what you want can feel overwhelming when life is full of distractions. When you struggle with your inner feelings or thoughts, it can be hard to communicate with others in a way that feels true to yourself. If you are feeling lost or powerless in life, I can work with you to find your way. My goal is to help you find yourself again, so that you can reclaim your agency and let go of things that aren't within your control. Although this process can take some time and effort, I believe that the journey of self discovery and introspection can be incredibly rewarding and insightful.
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FAQ - Life Transitions Counselling
What counts as a life transition?
A life transition is any change in life circumstances that requires a person to adapt, whether in their relationships, identity, responsibilities, or daily routine. Major life transitions may include getting married, starting a new career, becoming a parent, navigating the loss of a close loved one, retiring, experiencing a major change in health, or moving to a new area. Life transitions can also be smaller or more gradual, such as graduating to a new school, recovering from an injury, taking on more responsibility at work, or adjusting to a new phase of life. Both major and minor transitions can affect mental health, especially when they involve uncertainty, stress, grief, or changes in how a person sees themselves.
How do I know if I need therapy for a life transition?
Life transitions can bring up a wide range of emotions, and it is normal for someone to feel anxious, confused, stressed, sad, or emotionally unsteady. These reactions may be especially common in the weeks or months following a major change. However, if these feelings begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, sleep, work, or a person’s ability to care for themselves, it may be worth seeking support. A person does not need to wait until symptoms feel severe to ask for help; in fact, many people seek therapy proactively to prepare for a major life transition. For example, couples may see a therapist ahead of expecting their first child as a way to strengthen their relationship prior to becoming parents.
How can therapy help with life transitions?
Therapy can help you cope with both expected and unexpected life transitions by providing a space to process how a change is affecting your life, relationships, identity, or emotional well-being. For example, someone who has recently become a parent may use therapy to talk through changes in their identity, stress in their relationship, or feelings of overwhelm. A therapist can also help you make sense of what you are feeling, identify the root causes of stress, and develop coping strategies for managing the uncertainty that can come from major life changes.
What therapeutic approaches work best for life transitions?
The best therapeutic approach depends on what you are struggling with most. If intrusive thoughts or anxiety are the main concern, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help people identify painful thought patterns and develop coping strategies to manage them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people make space for painful emotions and accepting their circumstances while reconnecting with their values. For those navigating major relationship changes, couples or family counselling may be a good option. Lastly, for someone navigating career-related concerns, career counsellors or coaches may be a good option. When considering what type of therapy may be best, consider the logistical components. For instance, CBT is often limited to a specified number of sessions, whereas more traditional talk therapy approaches can go on for years. In addition, consider whether you will be seeking online or in-person therapy; if you are in the process of moving or seeking a therapist for support around a topic that is not available in your immediate area, online therapy may be a good fit.
How do I find a therapist for life transition counselling?
The Psychology Today Therapist Directory allows people to search for therapists who specialise in life transitions. Use the “Specialties” filter and select “Life transitions” to find therapists who have indicated experience in life transitions. You may also select filters related to a specific transition, such as career counselling, divorce, grief, premarital counselling, or parenting. When comparing options, it is helpful to look for therapists whose profiles specifically mention experience with life transitions or specific types of transitions. Practical factors such as insurance, location, and online or in-person availability are also important. Once you have identified a few therapists who seem like a good fit, reach out to schedule an initial consultation.