I help people with anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. This tends to break down into functional and dynamic aspects of social interaction. A functional look at anxiety is how one copes and proceeds knowing their physiological symptoms. This would include what skills to develop, and behavioural changes need to be made. A dynamic look at anxiety includes how these kinds of relating to others came to be, why they persist, and how to change them. This tends to look at the attachment style that underpins how and why we relate to others in the way that we do.
Each person’s experience with anxiety is unique, however, it often has similar effects in peoples lives as a thief of joy, rest, and connection.
Is your personal identity strongly linked with the label of anxiety? Do you often say “I am anxious” or “I’m an anxious person”? This type of identification is so common, with the person and problem combined into one single entity. Taking a Narrative approach to anxiety means we spend time understanding the problem role anxiety plays in your life, and discovering all the ways you are more than your anxiety.
In specializing in anxiety and fears, I offer a safe haven where individuals can confront their worries with courage and resilience. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques and personalized support, I empower clients to reclaim control over their lives and find peace within themselves. Together, we unravel the roots of anxiety, cultivating coping mechanisms and fostering a mindset of calmness and confidence to navigate life's challenges with clarity and strength.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
How often do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by worry or fear?
Do you notice certain situations your anxiety becoming particularly intense?
Does anxiety affect your daily activities or routines?
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My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. Therapy can serve as a great space to understand and cope with your experience of anxiety. I work with individuals, couples, children and families offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I carry a systemic lens, exploring the way culture, community and family shape our experiences and aspirations. I am committed to strength-based and anti-oppressive practice in my work. I recognize the importance and responsibility I have as a therapist, to address the systemic inequalities impacting clients in their lives.
As a natural response to stress or fear when anxiety prevents one to lead a normal life it should become one’s priority to control it and take professional help before it becomes more severe and causes anxiety disorders, depression and may effect one’s mental health.
The problem isn't having fear - without it we'd be emotionally handicap. The problem is having more fear for a situation than we should have. Fortunately, there are many tools to help with this.
It's time to reach out and bravely ask for help if your anxiety and stress are interfering with your daily life. We'll work together to figure out why you feel the way you do, what triggers you, and how to improve your reaction to them. We'll try some stress-reduction techniques and consider making some lifestyle changes.
Does your anxiety take over your life? Stop you from doing things you want to do? Socializing? Let's work together to identify the root of your anxiety/fears, and find tools to help you work through it.
Anxiety and fear can create a magnitude of symptoms which can impact quality of life. Mental health impacts 1 of 5 Canadian's highlighting the importance of having adequate supports. Over the years, I have supported individuals both within hospital psychiatric settings and one-to-one counselling. Each individual and their concerns are unique, and it is possible to overcome mental health and live a fulfilling and happy life! Together we will develop a plan to meet your needs and put you on the road to recovery.
Anxiety disorders can rob a person of joy by intruding into any moment of the day to remind you of problems you likely cannot fix at that time. I work with anxiety by helping you name what the thoughts are that keep coming in and practicing steps to gain your life back from them.