Stress Therapists in Vaughan, ON

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Stefanie Teresa Ferrante
Registered Social Worker, MEd, RSW, CCC
Vaughan, ON L4L
Along with all the daily stressors of life often comes symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; my passion and objective in counselling is to support you through these concerns while creating, and maintaining, effective coping strategies so you can lead a fulfilling life.
My approach to counselling is eclectic where I apply various therapy models and techniques tailored to your specific concern; I use a variety of therapeutic treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Expressive Art Therapy.
Along with all the daily stressors of life often comes symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; my passion and objective in counselling is to support you through these concerns while creating, and maintaining, effective coping strategies so you can lead a fulfilling life.
My approach to counselling is eclectic where I apply various therapy models and techniques tailored to your specific concern; I use a variety of therapeutic treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Expressive Art Therapy.
(647) 799-0229 View (647) 799-0229
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Samantha Brinkos
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Anxiety, stress, overthinking, and relationship challenges can make daily life feel overwhelming.
I support clients dealing with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Many experience overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty setting boundaries. Therapy focuses on building communication skills, confidence, and practical strategies for healthier relationships.
Anxiety, stress, overthinking, and relationship challenges can make daily life feel overwhelming.
I support clients dealing with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Many experience overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty setting boundaries. Therapy focuses on building communication skills, confidence, and practical strategies for healthier relationships.
(365) 464-5096 View (365) 464-5096
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Denise Smith
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious with balancing work, relationships and/or parenting?
With compassion, honesty, and often humour, we’ll develop a plan to achieve your goals and increase your well-being and balance in life. Using a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach, we can gain insight into the struggles you’re facing and find solutions that work for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious with balancing work, relationships and/or parenting?
With compassion, honesty, and often humour, we’ll develop a plan to achieve your goals and increase your well-being and balance in life. Using a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach, we can gain insight into the struggles you’re facing and find solutions that work for you.
(647) 503-4797 View (647) 503-4797
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Brian Ajamhassani @ Psychotherapy for You
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When life gets hard to deal with, it is good to have someone to talk to; Someone with the expertise, professionalism, and compassion to listen, ask the right questions to create clarity and help us find the solution or at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. When dealing with mental and emotional pain, someone with the proper training and experience could be the right person to turn to. I utilize over 10 years of experience in therapy practice to the full benefit of my clients dealing with grief, depression, and anxiety, including those dealing with chronic illnesses such as cancer, as well as youth and parents'
When life gets hard to deal with, it is good to have someone to talk to; Someone with the expertise, professionalism, and compassion to listen, ask the right questions to create clarity and help us find the solution or at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. When dealing with mental and emotional pain, someone with the proper training and experience could be the right person to turn to. I utilize over 10 years of experience in therapy practice to the full benefit of my clients dealing with grief, depression, and anxiety, including those dealing with chronic illnesses such as cancer, as well as youth and parents'
(867) 731-0384 View (867) 731-0384
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Antonia Villalba
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CCC, HBA
2 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
I am the Founder and Clinical Director at Symphony Counselling Services. I have over 19 years of experience working in the Human Services sector and I am passionate about serving humanity. I have spent most of my life assisting individuals to heal from a variety of mental health challenges, trauma, and addictions. Working with children, youth, adults, and their families to regain strength, instil hope, and inspire therapeutic change so that they can live their best life has always been my motivation and drive.
(289) 275-9184 View (289) 275-9184
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Bina Persaud
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
My clients are individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or emotional overwhelm. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. They are seeking a safe, supportive space to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping, communicating, and living more authentically.
My clients are individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or emotional overwhelm. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. They are seeking a safe, supportive space to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping, communicating, and living more authentically.
(365) 464-5945 View (365) 464-5945
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Blossom Counselling Services
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
add to that stress about school, friends, and the pandemic and you've got a perfect storm for anxiety, depression and emotion dysregulation.
I am trained in CBT and DBT. I also have knowledge of motivation interviewing and change theory. I have a trauma informed lens when working with clients. My expertise is in working with youth aged 12-24 in a supportive, empathetic and collaborative atmosphere.
add to that stress about school, friends, and the pandemic and you've got a perfect storm for anxiety, depression and emotion dysregulation.
I am trained in CBT and DBT. I also have knowledge of motivation interviewing and change theory. I have a trauma informed lens when working with clients. My expertise is in working with youth aged 12-24 in a supportive, empathetic and collaborative atmosphere.
(289) 274-7265 View (289) 274-7265
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Esther Lithwick
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life?
I have training in many different modalities including couples therapy offering both clinical and spiritual approaches to psychotherapy. This enables us to focus on the integration of mind, body and spirit and co-creating strategies during our sessions. I respect and value your choices regarding the direction in which your therapy sessions will unfold.
Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life?
I have training in many different modalities including couples therapy offering both clinical and spiritual approaches to psychotherapy. This enables us to focus on the integration of mind, body and spirit and co-creating strategies during our sessions. I respect and value your choices regarding the direction in which your therapy sessions will unfold.
(289) 207-6756 View (289) 207-6756
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Louisa Mailis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, CPC, MA
Online Only
My approach blends evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness to support clients facing anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm.
As a Certified Professional Coach, a mindfulness teacher, and having 10 years of experience working with an interdisciplinary health team, I offer a dynamic approach to managing anxiety, stress, and pain. My goal is to hold a safe, compassionate space for clients to be seen, heard, and supported as they move toward healing and wholeness.
My approach blends evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness to support clients facing anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm.
As a Certified Professional Coach, a mindfulness teacher, and having 10 years of experience working with an interdisciplinary health team, I offer a dynamic approach to managing anxiety, stress, and pain. My goal is to hold a safe, compassionate space for clients to be seen, heard, and supported as they move toward healing and wholeness.
(365) 363-9783 View (365) 363-9783
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Jennifer Gould
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L6A
Accepting NEW clients! I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more. I’m passionate about helping clients overcome life stressors/challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies & learn new practical skills to make sustainable change. I strive to provide an open, non- judgmental space for clients to explore & work through their treatment goals while ensuring safety & comfort.
Accepting NEW clients! I offer therapy to children, youth & adults of diverse backgrounds to provide support with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, self esteem issues, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning, chronic illness, identity exploration, end of life care & more. I’m passionate about helping clients overcome life stressors/challenges, strengthen existing coping strategies & learn new practical skills to make sustainable change. I strive to provide an open, non- judgmental space for clients to explore & work through their treatment goals while ensuring safety & comfort.
(289) 768-5591 View (289) 768-5591
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Karen Trainoff
Registered Social Service Worker, MSc, MAPP, RSSW, RD
Online Only
Most of my clients have done the work. Therapy, the books, the programs. Something still isn't holding. I work at the intersection of nutrition science, mental health counselling, and the science of human flourishing - addressing the nervous system and the biology underneath, not just the thoughts and behaviours on top. This is practical, integrative work with a clear outcome: feeling like yourself again, in your body and in your life.
Most of my clients have done the work. Therapy, the books, the programs. Something still isn't holding. I work at the intersection of nutrition science, mental health counselling, and the science of human flourishing - addressing the nervous system and the biology underneath, not just the thoughts and behaviours on top. This is practical, integrative work with a clear outcome: feeling like yourself again, in your body and in your life.
(365) 655-5687 View (365) 655-5687
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Melissa Palmerini
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, MSW(c)
6 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
I work with individuals who are used to holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed underneath.
My approach blends empathy with practical support. I help clients slow down racing thoughts, understand emotional patterns, and work through stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship challenges. Together, we build healthier coping tools, clearer boundaries, and stronger communication so you can feel more grounded, capable, and connected in every
I work with individuals who are used to holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed underneath.
My approach blends empathy with practical support. I help clients slow down racing thoughts, understand emotional patterns, and work through stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship challenges. Together, we build healthier coping tools, clearer boundaries, and stronger communication so you can feel more grounded, capable, and connected in every
(365) 796-1704 View (365) 796-1704
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Corrado Recchiuti
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I aim to help individuals dealing with anxiety, sex-related issues, trauma, and a vast array of other issues (please check my profile for a more extensive list). I also aim to help couples struggling with communication and intimacy navigate through those challenges. I am a clinical supervisor and a Yorkville University approved practicum supervisor offering weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly supervision.
I aim to help individuals dealing with anxiety, sex-related issues, trauma, and a vast array of other issues (please check my profile for a more extensive list). I also aim to help couples struggling with communication and intimacy navigate through those challenges. I am a clinical supervisor and a Yorkville University approved practicum supervisor offering weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly supervision.
(289) 302-7085 View (289) 302-7085
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Natalie Blake
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I realize the times we are living in are uncertain and people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and worn out.
I'm here to offer a supportive space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to sort through what you're carrying. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental. Together, we'll work at your pace to understand what's going on beneath the surface and find ways to move forward that are important to you.
I realize the times we are living in are uncertain and people are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and worn out.
I'm here to offer a supportive space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to sort through what you're carrying. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental. Together, we'll work at your pace to understand what's going on beneath the surface and find ways to move forward that are important to you.
(289) 216-7050 View (289) 216-7050
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Yukta Gupta
Registered Psychotherapist
2 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Every remarkable journey begins with a single step, and today, you're taking that courageous stride towards your well-being. I commend your decision to seek support as an act of self-care, and I'm here to provide the safe and nurturing space you need to express your thoughts and emotions freely. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, working on relationships, exploring effective parenting techniques, or fostering a stronger connection with your children, I'm here to stand by your side. Together, we'll embark on this transformative journey, where every piece of your life finds its place.
Every remarkable journey begins with a single step, and today, you're taking that courageous stride towards your well-being. I commend your decision to seek support as an act of self-care, and I'm here to provide the safe and nurturing space you need to express your thoughts and emotions freely. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, working on relationships, exploring effective parenting techniques, or fostering a stronger connection with your children, I'm here to stand by your side. Together, we'll embark on this transformative journey, where every piece of your life finds its place.
(289) 302-7924 View (289) 302-7924
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Supriya Verma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
6 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities, or a constantly busy mind?
My approach is integrative, holistic, and goal-oriented, with a strong focus on offering accountability and forward movement. At the same time, I recognize that progress doesn’t always look like action. Sometimes it looks like slowing down and exploring what’s coming up. Other times, it’s about setting goals and taking intentional steps forward.
Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities, or a constantly busy mind?
My approach is integrative, holistic, and goal-oriented, with a strong focus on offering accountability and forward movement. At the same time, I recognize that progress doesn’t always look like action. Sometimes it looks like slowing down and exploring what’s coming up. Other times, it’s about setting goals and taking intentional steps forward.
(365) 544-4061 View (365) 544-4061
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Triena Horne
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L6A
I am Triena Horne, a Social Worker helping you navigate life’s chaos. While we cannot control external events, we can cultivate our response. I walk alongside you through uncertainty, transforming discomfort into insight. Let’s move from rumination to action. I provide the gears, including psychoeducation and practical skills, to build your capacity for the road ahead. We focus on gaining momentum by acknowledging the past, releasing what no longer serves, and creating space for alignment. My goal is your lasting autonomy, helping you find your balance so you can eventually ride forward confidently without me.
I am Triena Horne, a Social Worker helping you navigate life’s chaos. While we cannot control external events, we can cultivate our response. I walk alongside you through uncertainty, transforming discomfort into insight. Let’s move from rumination to action. I provide the gears, including psychoeducation and practical skills, to build your capacity for the road ahead. We focus on gaining momentum by acknowledging the past, releasing what no longer serves, and creating space for alignment. My goal is your lasting autonomy, helping you find your balance so you can eventually ride forward confidently without me.
(289) 278-9491 View (289) 278-9491
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Dana Brommersma
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Online Only
Your struggles may include anxiety, depression, irritability/anger, stress, relationship difficulties, life transition issues, or low self-esteem, to name just a few.
With over 25 years of experience, I offer a personalized, non-judgemental, and supportive environment to help you meet your goals for personal growth and change. Together, we will work to build on your strengths, recognize your unhealthy patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, and improve your ability to make healthy choices and decisions for yourself.
Your struggles may include anxiety, depression, irritability/anger, stress, relationship difficulties, life transition issues, or low self-esteem, to name just a few.
With over 25 years of experience, I offer a personalized, non-judgemental, and supportive environment to help you meet your goals for personal growth and change. Together, we will work to build on your strengths, recognize your unhealthy patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, and improve your ability to make healthy choices and decisions for yourself.
(289) 312-1467 View (289) 312-1467
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John Lenzo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L
I support children, youth, adults, couples, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with stress, behaviour, or relationship challenges.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we make sense of what you’re going through, identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, and build practical tools to manage stress, improve communication, and navigate challenges more effectively.
I support children, youth, adults, couples, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with stress, behaviour, or relationship challenges.
I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we make sense of what you’re going through, identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, and build practical tools to manage stress, improve communication, and navigate challenges more effectively.
(365) 617-2995 View (365) 617-2995
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Nicky Polansky
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy can offer a space to slow down, understand what is driving your stress, and reconnect with a steadier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I work with individuals navigating a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is collaborative and integrative. Together, we focus on understanding your patterns, building practical tools to manage anxiety, and creating changes that feel sustainable and supportive.
Therapy can offer a space to slow down, understand what is driving your stress, and reconnect with a steadier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I work with individuals navigating a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is collaborative and integrative. Together, we focus on understanding your patterns, building practical tools to manage anxiety, and creating changes that feel sustainable and supportive.
(365) 389-4673 View (365) 389-4673

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