Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Stouffville, ON.

Anxiety and stress can be, in a word, scary! They can leave us feeling overwhelmed and alone. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore these concerns and learn new skills that can restore your sense of freedom and control. I offer a free 15-minute consultation for individuals aged 14+ to see if I am a good fit to help you manage your anxiety and stress.

We all experience anxiety and stress. But anxiety becomes a problem when it involves ongoing worry that is hard to control; thinking the worst when the worst is unlikely to happen; exaggerated fears; a high level of discomfort in social situations; recurrent thoughts, images or impulses; trauma-based memories memories and fears; feelings of panic. Therapy for anxiety helps people reduce or eliminate the thoughts that trigger their anxiety; helps them to re-engage with situations that are being avoided or escaped from prematurely; and helps them to better manage inherently stressful situations.

Anxiety is an emotion that can be felt within the body and often triggers physical symptoms. Worrying about future events or having a reaction to current events or fears can be a common form of anxiety. At the Reflection Centre, our team of professionals, work with you to identify your thoughts, feelings and behaviours that feed anxious thoughts. Our goal is to teach skills and strategies to help you manage anxiety as well as assist you in changing anxiety provoking thoughts.

Anxiety and stress can feel consuming, making it hard to focus, rest, or feel at ease. At Willow Tree Wellness, I offer a calming, compassionate space where we can explore your experiences without judgment. Using evidence-based tools like CBT, grounding techniques, and mindfulness, I help clients understand their triggers, reduce overwhelm, and build practical coping strategies. Together, we’ll work toward feeling more in control, connected, and resilient—one step at a time.

Anxiety and stress have become all too common in our lives, often going unnoticed or even normalized and dismissed. My goal is to support you as you explore the various aspects of your life that are contributing to such anxiety and stress as well as uncovering the factors that influence your ‘window of tolerance’—the space where you can manage stress effectively. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and resources that will help you expand your ability to cope. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.

Anxiety and stress can disrupt your life and affect your overall well-being. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help you manage and reduce these feelings. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your anxiety and stress, develop practical coping strategies, and work on building resilience. I aim to provide a supportive environment where you can gain control over your stressors and cultivate a more balanced and calm life. Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to start taking steps towards greater peace of mind.

As a former journalist, I know what it's like to work in a fast-paced world that leaves you feeling stressed, irritable, and not like yourself. Additionally, I'm a published author of a book called "The Anxious Teen," which specifically addresses how teachers, parents, and mentors can help teenagers cope with this diagnosis. That said, I am passionate about helping both teenagers and adults learn to manage symptoms of anxiety so they can live a life that isn't bogged down by endless worry.

At my practice, I take a personalized and holistic approach to anxiety and stress treatment and counseling. I understand that anxiety and stress can manifest in different ways for each individual, and I work with my clients to identify the underlying causes and triggers of their symptoms. Together, we develop coping mechanisms, stress reduction techniques, and mindfulness strategies to help manage and alleviate their anxiety and stress. I also incorporate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices to help clients reframe negative thought patterns and develop a more positive mindset. By working together, clients can learn to manage their anxiety and stress and achie

Anxiety prevents you from being present and puts you in a position where you are either ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. In the moment, it can feel impossible to get out of it, and one cannot simply snap out of it. Similarly, stress can permeate multiple aspects of your life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mindfulness exercises to help you manage your anxiety. Eventually, we would also work together to understand why the anxiety shows up and how we can address the original source. Reach out today to book a free consultation.

My approach to supporting individuals who are struggling with anxiety or going through a stressful time is focusing on helping you regulate your nervous system. When you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, your nervous system can go into overdrive - making it harder to think clearly, feel calm, or respond effectively. By learning techniques that bring your nervous system back to a neutral or calm state, you can begin to manage stress and anxiety more effectively. We will explore practical ways to help you feel more grounded, balanced, and in control.

In life, we face various stressors and there are times when we may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or helpless. Finding a way to calm the body and mind can be difficult, regardless of whether this is a new struggle or one you have been dealing with for years. I believe that therapy can be a safe container in which stress and anxiety can be explored and worked through. Should you reach out for help, I will work with you to help you better understand how stress and anxiety impact you and I will also help you to develop coping strategies that may invite more calmness and that may support you in feeling empowered. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.

The treatment plan for anxiety and stress would lead to help the client manage and reduce symptoms by building coping skills and emotional regulation. Therapy begins with establishing a trusting, supportive relationship and identifying triggers and patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to challenge unhelpful thoughts and promote more balanced thinking. Mindfulness and grounding techniques are introduced to reduce physiological symptoms and increase present-moment awareness. As therapy progresses, the focus includes developing problem-solving skills, building resilience, and increasing the client’s sense of control and confidence in managing stressors.

Anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming, affecting your peace of mind and daily life. In our sessions, I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore your concerns without judgment. Together, we’ll identify triggers, develop practical coping strategies, and build resilience using approaches like CBT, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. My goal is to help you regain control, reduce tension, and restore balance—so you can feel more confident and empowered in managing life’s challenges.

Anxiety and stress can steal your enthusiasm, sabotage your confidence, jeopardize your well being and have a negative impact on your body. Working together we can find ways to manage your anxiety and get your stress under control. We will look at what is the root cause of your stress, explore ways to reduce your stress and manage your anxiety. Finding a balance is the ultimate goal.

While most treatment approaches for anxiety and stress are effective on the surface, they don’t treat the real problem. Mantras, deep breathing, and rational dialogues about your fear being irrational rarely work---for most people don’t believe it or you! Imagine if you can trick the brain into changing without you telling your conscious mind that you are changing it? Problem with anxiety and stress is that the brain in this state knows you want to change it and it resists. Contact Kevin@kevinflemingphd.com for the ultimate stress and anxiety solution that will literally change your brain's autonomic nervous system patterns while you sit on your butt. 877-606-6161.

We use an eclectic approach to anxiety and stress as we understand this can present differently for each and every client. We use evidence based practices and help you uncover insights as to your own thought patterns, emotions and behaviours. We provide supportive reflection and empathy that can help you recognize stresses you may be carrying that are no longer serving you.

Imagine your body’s alarm system ringing loudly at seemingly random times of the day and night, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to locate either the source of the ringing or the cause. If you’re struggling with general Anxiety, you understand this feeling. Similarly, when our lives are feeling more and more unmanageable because things just keep piling up, the Stress can be overwhelming and even debilitating. Whether you’re experiencing times of prolonged dread or worry, or intense moments of panic, I can help. Reach out today to discover the tools you need to help ground yourself and find rest.

People often come to see me for psychotherapy in my downtown Toronto practice when they find that they are struggling with anxiety-related problems, such as panic disorder, social phobia, anxiety disorders, and the tendency to ruminate excessively. Psychotherapy helps individuals cope better with stress through the use of relaxation methods, and techniques to help regulate excessive anxiety.

If you are reading this profile, you are probably concerned about yourself and want to seek help. You are likely feeling anxious and stress most of the time. You may constantly battle with your intrusive thoughts about how things will turn out badly. You may try to plan everything so that you can prevent for the worst possible outcome. You may also experience physical symptoms such as short of breath, heart pounding etc... With over 12 years of clinical experiences, I humbly and wholeheartedly want to support you to get better. I offer evident-base and integrative approaches to work on anxiety and stress issues. Please don't hesitate to reach out and get the help you need now.

Studies on the benefits of Neurofeedback continue to demonstrate positive results, with thousands of clients improving their quality of life with these non-invasive, drug-free treatments. Neurofeedback can be helpful for symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, cognitive and sensory integration, sleep problems and pain. Even people that struggle with developmental trauma and can gain access to the underlying root cause of their symptomatology and can optimize the neuroplasticity of the brain, supporting an improved success rate when combined with psychotherapy treatment.

In anxiety and stress therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you understand and manage overwhelming thoughts, feelings, and physical tension. Together, we explore the root causes of your anxiety or stress, develop practical coping strategies, and practice techniques to regain a sense of calm and control. My goal is to help you reduce worry, improve focus, and build resilience so you can feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.

Anxiety and stress is not something that you have to just live with. It is a result of past or current life issues or upsets that is causing your thoughts and bodily reactions to work in a certain way. We will work to identify the causes of your anxiety and stress. We will create practical action plans that will help you to take action and control. We will work with your thoughts to uncover what thoughts are helping or hindering you to be relaxed. You will also learn ways to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety and stress.

I am an expert in working with anxiety and stress-related concerns. I practice from a mindfulness-based approach, specifically drawing upon MBCT. This gentle approach emphasizes the health benefits associated with cultivating deeper awareness in the present moment through breathing, relaxation, and meditative exercises. I also utilize CBT, neurophysiological research, and Kundalini yoga to offer clients effective stress management skills. I additionally offer information to teach clients the physiological aspects of the stress response to increase their understanding and ability to self-regulate such processes so they see lasting change in their lives.

Anxiety can rob us of a fulfilling life, making each day filled with stress and worry. I have studied various different approaches to anxiety, and have found that elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy plus Cognitive Behavior Therapy best help my clients gain control over the often debilitating effects of anxiety. I find often anxiety is dismissed and invalidated by others in our life who simply don't understand the struggle. I get how difficult it can be, and I am here to help you navigate it.

Living with anxiety or having a high stress can have an impact on every area of our lives. Emotional health, physical health, relationships and careers can all suffer as a result. I use a poly-vagal informed approach to help my clients cope with and reduce their anxiety and stress while learning to gain control over their nervous systems. This approach is both educational and practical. If you would like to improve your quality of life by reducing anxiety and stress contact me for a free consult.