Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Whitby, ON.

I work with various forms of anxiety and stress including social anxiety, general anxiety , post-trauma stress, panic attacks, health anxiety and obsessive compulsive tendencies. I work with my clients to uncover what triggers their anxiety or stress response and explore what might be working to maintain undesirable feelings and subsequent behaviours. I providing strategies for the client to implement in their day to day life, and together we work toward reducing the intensity of symptoms and managing their stress.

As a Somatic (SE) therapist- mental & emotional health follows the state of the nervous system. If it is flowing seamlessly between sympathetic and parasympathetic; arousal and settling, within a “manageable range” there’s a deep, internal sense of well-being, emotional stability, confidence, clear thinking, aliveness, trust in self and others, and mastery. With SE we will focus on: Your experiences... in the body Learn to track, observe, describe what is going on for you Regulate internal arousal states, shift locked patterns into action, increase body awareness. Encourage emotional engagement with attention to: mindfulness, sensations, movements and impulses. Here & Now find YOU!

Anxiety and stress can be ever present in the hustle and bustle of today’s society. I know first-hand how consuming these experiences can be and how much it can take to overcome them. When working with anxiety, it can be helpful to get to know the root causes of the anxiety so that we can identify and tackle it in any situation. In my work, I support clients in developing and applying individualized tools that best fit them, their lifestyle, and their experiences to manage and overcome the anxiety. Connect with me today for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

With my expertise in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help clients facing anxiety and depression to move beyond the cycles that keep them feeling stuck. Together, we’ll uncover the underlying emotions and triggers contributing to your struggles, allowing us to reframe these patterns and develop healthier, more empowering responses. My approach fosters resilience and self-compassion, strengthening your capacity to manage challenges while deepening your connections with yourself and others. If you're ready for meaningful, lasting change, I’m here to help guide your journey forward.

In these unprecedented times in our lives many of us are dealing with feelings of great uncertainty about our individual future and how to handle and cope with life changes. Repetitive thoughts are often aligned with anxiety. Anxiety has a cyclical pattern and unless it is interrupted it will run its course, causes overwhelming feelings of fear and despair. Through a compassionate and observational lens reducing stress and anxiety will cultivate focus and clarity. Learning to connect to our senses is very grounded and can quickly break the anxiety cycle and help bring us back to our own center. Book a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Oftentimes people view anxiety as a bad feeling, however, through their work with me clients often find ways to live with their anxiety and turn the situation around. Anxiety is generally a fear of a wide variety of things, by addressing the roots of the anxiety and understanding that it can be faced head on, clients often find relief from the things that make them anxious. My work with anxiety is always gradual and clients are first made comfortable with their anxiety and then learn to cope and at times reduce anxieties where appropriate.

Stress is normal and useful. When we experience too much it is like a gas tank over-filling. This can be dangerous as even just a little stress ("spark") can trigger an anxiety attack or angry outburst. Managing stress and stress levels is very important. Remember, deep breathing... three to five 15-20 second breaths can calm and balance out body and emotion. Then, and only then, can we utilize the many other strategies available to lower stress, resolve problems and improve the relationships valuable to us. Email or contact us at www.jeffpacker.com for more helpful tips.

Anxiety and stress, in and of themselves, are not bad things. In fact, they are both natural and necessary to living! Where stress and anxiety often become problematic is in our response to them, and when our coping strategies simply outweigh the demands of a situation. At New Roots Therapy, we can work with you to help change your relationship with anxiety and stress by focusing on what you can and can't control, helping you re-connect to the present moment through the use of mindfulness practices, and supporting you in the development of effective coping skills.

Stress and anxiety when present within healthy limits can stimulate, motivate, challenge, warn and activate our bodies to react accordingly to the situation. When it's too much, too intense and for too long, stress and anxiety lead to poor functioning, impairment and exhaustion resulting in stress and anxiety overload, contributing heavily to triggering anxiety disorders. In my therapy, I use therapeutic approaches and techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety and enhance the quality of your life and build your emotional resilience. You develop skills to minimize distress and maximize efficacy in many areas of your living and live life in a happier and healthier manner

Anxiety shows up in the mind and body and can range from irritating and distracting to completely debilitating. There are proven strategies and methods to coping with anxiety, and interrupting the physical stress response that can assist us in finding equilibrium during periods of anxiety or panic. Therapy can assist us in understanding where our anxiety comes from, while also developing strategies to cope with anxiety and move away from feelings of overwhelm and panic.

Are you feeling stressed, experiencing anxiousness, or experiencing panic attacks? Do you feel like everything is speeding up and out of control? We can help. With our approach to therapy, an empathic and genuine therapist who always treats you as a person of worth can help you to gain insight into the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are distressing for you. This awareness may help you to better cope with the issue that you are facing, help you to obtain a sense of tranquility, and help you to live a better quality of life. We understand that seeking therapy can feel intimidating. We acknowledge and thank you for your courage in seeking counselling and psychotherapy.

Low levels of anxiety can motivate us to accomplish goals and perform at our best. As the level of experienced anxiety creeps higher, it robs us of our joy and can make us feel overwhelmed resulting in either inactivity or a compulsion to be overactive yet not experiencing any lasting relief. Our sense of internal peace and calm is replaced by perpetual overthinking and fear. Let's work together to gain insight into the root cause of your anxiety so that we are able to empower you to reclaim your experience of joy and a sense of internal calm.