Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Mississauga, ON.

By seeking Mental Health Counseling provided by Julian D'Souza rsw msw you are fine tuning your GPS. (Goals, People and Strategies). His professional counselling and recommendations brings clarity to your road map and clears your path of potholes while you drive through life’s journey. In confidentiality and in a safe environment Julian D'Souza provides counseling and therapy for you to experience a risk free, safe journey. In a career spanning 25 years as a Clinical Social Worker he "transforms lives worldwide". He continues to counsel and provide psychosocial education to clients who want to make a difference in their lives. Anxiety, Depression and Anger are normal emotions.

Anxiety and stress can happen to all of us. With the many hats we have to wear on a daily basis, the common multitasking and pressure to preform can cause challenges for us. Anxiety and stress can interfere with many areas of life; work, school, relationships, socializing, sleep, motivation and overall feelings of wellness. We help support individuals gain tools to alleviate stress, reduce anxiety and live more joyously.

Life is full of stress and anxiety, managing them is key to good health, vibrant relationships, and successful career. Our anxiety and stress are very manageable if you have the right help and tools. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (which has proven to be effective treatment), not only can I help you manage your stress and anxiety, but I can help you harness them to increase your performance and relationships.

As you experience anxiety and stress be aware that they are often the body's way of signaling that something needs attention. Together we will attain an understanding of the source of anxiety and stress in a safe and non-judgmental space. Our goal will not be a life without stress or anxiety but will focus on self awareness, prevention, and healing.

Anxiety and stress can affect all aspects of our lives. It can impact our mood, self-esteem, relationships, and our day-to-day functioning. It can be quite overwhelming, and so many people are struggling, especially in this fast-paced & tumultuous world we're living in! In therapy, we'll work together to figure out the root cause of what's making you stressed & anxious, and make a plan to heal and engage tools for coping. This will help reduce your distress, find balance in life, and reconnect with feelings of joy and calm. If you'd like to start feeling better now, book a consultation or session today and let's get started! www.kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com

Anxiety and stress can impact your health, relationships, and sense of fulfillment in life. In therapy, you can learn more about anxiety and stress and how they impact your daily life. With the support of a therapist, you can develop insights, strategies, and resources to help you thrive amid external stressors and challenges. I work with individuals, couples and families. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.

Feeling stressed and anxious are normal reactions to too much pressure, lack of control and not knowing how to cope with a situation. Sometimes emotions are overwhelming when challenges persist, and if they seem to block you from living a positive and satisfying life, you might wish to seek help. Sometimes we think ourselves into stress and anxiety by worrying about what MIGHT happen, but stress and anxiety can also be triggered by events, such as trauma or certain medications. Please allow me to help you understand your stress situation and find manageable solutions to reduce your sensation of pressure and anxiety. 905-842-3626

I can offer a clear route through anxiety to help you get to calmer place. Initially we may use grounding and breath-work techniques to achieve immediate relief, followed by EMDR or another trauma-clearing modality to begin to break down the roots of the anxiety. Ultimately though, I work with you to hear what the anxiety has to say to you about the kind of life you want to live, and about what actually matters most to you.

Anxiety and stress can be confusing and overwhelming, and result in both negative emotional and physical symptoms. Counselling for anxiety or stress provides the opportunity to discover and implement effective coping strategies, identify triggers, and explore and process new ways of engaging with the world around you. Having someone safe to talk to is an effective strategy in and of itself, connect with me today and we can walk out this journey together.

How do I Treat Anxiety? We know that chronic anxiety affects about 15% of the population (Bourne, 2000). But here is the good news; anxiety is treatable and is quite possible to overcome. Solving this problem requires a good deal of effort and quick fixes don’t exist. These could involve working on several behavioural skills at once which can be learned. Practitioners like Registered Psychotherapists who work with anxiety disorders will often employ a cognitive-behavioral approach because of its proven effectiveness. CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thinking distortions and behaviors, improving ways we respond emotionally and developing personal coping strategies.

Through our therapeutic sessions, I can help you uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in new and less frightening ways, and develop better coping and problem-solving skills. You will leave your sessions with easy to practice tools to best overcome your day to day struggles involving anxiety and stress. Email me or Call me for a 15 min free initial consult; I am accepting new clients !

Anxiety can come in many forms, such as: panic and anxiety attacks; extreme fear; worrying thoughts from which one rarely gets a break; sleeplessness either due to going over and over how one behaved during the day, and judging oneself, or, from dreading what the following day might bring; fear and avoidance of one's own intense emotions; fear of rejection of others, leading to intense social anxiety or avoidance of close relationships; performance anxiety, such as worries about exams, job interviews, or performance appraisals at one's place of work. I like to get a sense of the frequency, intensity, and duration of somebody's anxiety, and then to help them to reduce all 3.

Dealing with stress and anxiety can be a challenge for many and navigating GAD, SAD and OCD can feel like anxiety has the upper hand. There are many coping strategies available to help with anxiety. Research has shown that CBT can be as effective as medication (Source: APA Div. 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology). I use a blend of CBT and ACT to help with anxiety both of which are research-based and proven to be effective for many people.

Anxiety can be a productive and useful tool in helping us understand and interpret our environment. However, when anxiety is chronic, it can take a significant toll on both physical and mental health, ultimately effecting all facets of our lives. I like to examine the causes of anxiety and understand what anxiety is attempting to communicate and protect one from. In doing so, I hope to reframe anxiety, foster acceptance and welcome healing and change. I am also a strong believer in self-care and giving oneself permission to rest, which is imperative in stress and anxiety management. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.

Feeling constantly stressed and anxious is exhausting. Whether it shows up through overwhelming worry, digestive problems, difficulty sleeping or a full blown panic attack, I can help you get to the route of the issue. I help people navigate life's stressors by turning to their inner resources. This opens the door to becoming increasingly open and receptive, to connecting on a deep level with those most important to you, and to living rather than simply surviving.

If you're struggling with anxious thoughts, you may find it hard to focus. The fight or flight alarm is going off in your brain, constantly sending you messages starting with "what if...." If worrying is keeping you trapped in a hamster wheel, tired, but unable to rest, you may find yourself turning to addictive substances or behaviours to cope. As an addiction counsellor, I help clients cope with the anxious thoughts keeping them trapped in addictive behaviours. By uncovering these underlying thoughts, I help you develop coping skills so you can gain a sense of focus, clarity, confidence, and freedom from constantly overthinking. Send me a message and I'll guide you through the next steps.

It is normal to worry and feel stressed about life's problems and pressures. But when compounded symptoms begin to overwhelm us to the point where we are getting headaches, heart palpitations, a churning stomach, cold sweats, sleepless nights, weight loss, obsessive thoughts, a distressed GI tract - then we need help to break the adrenaline-fear cycle. Anxiety feeds on fear and needs to be confronted, appropriately and safely, with relaxation techniques, new perceptions and constructive thinking patterns. A counsellor can help you do this.

Anxiety and stress come in many forms, from normal levels to severe. Anxiety can feel debilitating at times; it can feel like it comes out of nowhere. Certain levels of stress and anxiety are completely normal, in fact, we need them both to survive. In counselling with Ellis Nicolson, you will learn how to cope with stress and anxiety in a healthy way. You will learn how to recognize your body warning sign; relaxation techniques; and replace twisted/neagtive thoughts with realistic/healthy thoughts.

It is normal to worry and feel stressed about life's problems and pressures. But when compounded symptoms begin to overwhelm us to the point where we are getting headaches, heart palpitations, a churning stomach, cold sweats, sleepless nights, weight loss, obsessive thoughts, a distressed GI tract - then we need help to break the adrenaline-fear cycle. Anxiety feeds on fear and needs to be confronted, appropriately and safely, with relaxation techniques, new perceptions and constructive thinking patterns. A counsellor can help you do this.

When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is usually the most effective option. That’s because anxiety therapy, unlike medication, treats more than just the symptoms of the problem. Meristem can help clients uncover the underlying causes of their worries and fears; learn how to relax; look at situations in new, less frightening ways; and develop better coping and problem-solving skills. Our approach gives clients the tools to overcome anxiety and teaches them how to use them. Since anxiety disorders differ considerably, therapy is tailored to our clients' specific symptoms and diagnosis.

How do you relieve stress and anxiety? Anxiety and stress disorder manifest themselves in a broad spectrum. The primary method of treatment is to challenge the negative thoughts and replace them with more positive, balanced and realistic ones. This in conjunction with exposure therapy and other complementary therapies such as exercise and relaxation, I hope to bring a holistic method of healing. I also provide you with the skills, tips, and tools necessary to reduce your stress and anxiety on a regular and consistent basis outside of therapy.