Stress Therapists in Whitby, ON

I am here to help you find your way through life's transitions, unmanageable stress, hopelessness, overwhelm, and anxiety. I will meet you where you are at, help you figure out where you want to be, and collaborate on how to help you get there. I am a guide for self-exploration, personal responsibility, and helping you to re-author the stories and narratives of your life. I am passionate about supporting caregivers who are assisting family members with disabilities, aging parents, and those struggling with fertility and all of the challenges and emotions that go along with that.

Do you or your child frequently feel anxious, nervous or stressed? Do you lack motivation or energy? Are you having difficulty controlling your emotions or functioning in everyday life — with family, friends, work, or school? Do you have difficulties in creating and supporting healthy relationships? Is your family life fraught and tense instead of safe and calm? In therapy, you can get help building practical tools that you can start applying right away to make your life better. You can become more energized, more balanced, more focused, and feel more more centered. I am looking forward to hearing your story.

As your therapist, I will guide you through your own journey with your mental health. I hope to improve your quality of life, better your relationship with yourself, and be there for you when you need me. I focus on managing stress, reducing symptoms of anxiety, regulating your nervous system, increasing your self-awareness, processing trauma and trauma related disorders (PTSD), emotional pain, and working through shame and self-criticism.

Managing personal wellbeing, relationships, friendships, parenthood, family, finances and career is a lot for anybody to balance. If you struggle with feelings of overwhelm, stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, grief, anger or uncertainty, you are in the right place and we can help you.

Taking the first step to beginning therapy can be intimidating and challenging. I understand this and want to make therapy as safe, comfortable and welcoming as possible for you. I believe in meeting my clients at whichever stage they are currently at in their mental health journey and working together to find a way to make therapy most useful to them. I work with my clients to help them overcome hardships relating to depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions and addictions.

Taking the first step to beginning therapy can be intimidating and challenging. I understand this and want to make therapy as safe, comfortable and welcoming as possible for you. I believe in meeting my clients at whichever stage they are currently at in their mental health journey and working together to find a way to make therapy most useful to them. I work with my clients to help them overcome hardships relating to depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, life transitions and addictions.

Hello! I am a Registered Psychotherapist working at New Roots Therapy. I have worked with concerns related to mood/stress disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Having the opportunity to work with those who are in a vulnerable situation, has allowed myself to understand the importance of working with client’s strengths in order to create a collaborative and meaningful experience. Individuals have solutions to the challenges they face but are often unaware of them and are intimidated by the complexity of a system that can seem daunting. I am here to assist navigate this system in a way that makes sense to you.

As your therapist, I will guide you through your own journey with your mental health. I hope to improve your quality of life, better your relationship with yourself, and be there for you when you need me. I focus on managing stress, reducing symptoms of anxiety, regulating your nervous system, increasing your self-awareness, processing trauma and emotional pain, and working through shame and self-criticism. I tailor each session to your goals and needs and even make custom handouts to better support & guide you. If these are not your goals for therapy and you simply just want to talk I'm here for that too!

Whether it is anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, OCD or another concern, we are here to help. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and you should commend yourself for taking this step. Therapy is not an easy process and it takes work. However, that hard work can often lead to great insight and personal growth.

Way to go! You’ve made the decision that self-care is important, and you want things to change. It’s tough to do it alone, and you want to give therapy a try. The next step is to find a therapist that’s right for you! My aim is to support women with where they are at in life. We all go through ups and downs, but when stress, anxiety, or depression start to creep in, finding the right therapist can help set you on a path that’s made for you.

Welcome! I am already so proud of you for making the decision to look into therapy. Deciding you need help can be one of the hardest challenges to overcome. As a Black therapist, I can understand the negative stigma that comes with discussing or wanting to seek therapy. Let me ease your mind...you made the right decision! I provide trauma-informed and solution-focused counselling to individuals and couples. As well as parenting support for a variety of age groups. I specialize in the areas of: Stress Management, Anger Management, Depression and Anxiety, Relationship Conflict, Racial Identity, Domestic Violence and more..

Let me help you sort through your relationship tools and improve your ability to cope with the pressures of daily life, its transitions and challenges. My formal training in counselling theories and techniques, as well as psychology, sociology, human development, physiology and communication will help me to assist you and your loved ones to achieve your interpersonal goals. We will tailor your therapy to fit the specific area of growth and healing that is best suited for you. This may include Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Emotion Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Family Systems Theory.

My aim is to help people who are struggling with school, work, family, relationships, friends, or overall distressing issues. I am here to listen, validate, motivate, and offer a different perspective to your situation. Together we can talk through these problems and find a solution that is right for you and your goals.

The first steps to the desired change can be intimating and difficult. Your choice to seek help is a brave decision that I genuinely appreciate. Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, depressed, stressed, anxious, helpless, lonely, angry, afraid, hopeless, and empty? Or Are you in an abusive relationship, and you feel stuck? I'm willing to work with you from where you are to a place of strength, confidence, and hope. I believe you have potentials, and I look forward to patiently working with you to unfold your inner beauty. I have experience with supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults through the pain and effect of trauma and abuse

Do you find that you are often feeling overwhelmed by emotions, anxious, stressed, or angry? Are you easily triggered, lashing out at others, or pushing down things you want to say but can’t? Do you have a hard time being your authentic self or are unsure of who that is? Are you experiencing grief, loss, or life changes/transitions? I have struggled with some of these same feelings and know what it is like to try to make sense of it all. I am committed to walking with you through both your discovery and healing processes, encouraging you to find the source of your pain,fears, anger and find new ways of being in that place.

Life can be beautiful but messy at times, and navigating these ups and downs may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether it be grieving a past life, navigating a new "normal" or exploring past trauma, I am here to listen, validate and support. Imagine facing the day without that constant worry of feeling suffocated by it all.

Do you struggle with a challenging relationship, loss of a sense of self, or changes in your life that are affecting your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or lost just getting through the day? Do you hope that your relationship with self and others in your life could be improved? Now more than ever, humans are feeling anxious and uncertain about the overall struggle with overcoming difficult relationships and finding their purpose in life. I am committed to offering support to adolescents & adults experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, grief, and much more.

The difficult emotions you might be feeling, such as anxiety, sadness, resentment, guilt, or overwhelm to name a few, are guides that are here to tell you something about your experiences or your beliefs. When ignored, they get louder, when avoided, more painful. I will seek to understand your experience, and go at your pace, as you tell the stories of what is happening for you, and what has happened. When we face together, what is painful and confusing alone, new realizations and understanding can emerge.

We all experience life difficulties and stressors, sometimes leading to increased worry, a low mood and/or general unhappiness and discontentment. Engaging in psychotherapy can assist with creating a new perspective as well as the development of coping strategies, goals and the exploration of strengths and values. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and have over 13 years of clinical experience working with youth and adults experiencing difficulties with substance use, depression, anxiety, stress and general emotion management concerns.