Your days look successful to others, yet anxiety races beneath the surface. You lie awake replaying conversations, feel your chest tighten in meetings, and wonder why simple tasks drain all your energy. You may catch yourself scrolling, overeating, or snapping at people you love, then feel guilty. Deep down you want calm, confidence, and relationships that don’t exhaust you. You’re ready to understand where these stress loops come from and finally learn skills to break them so you can show up at work, at home, and for yourself with steady ease.
I blend evidence-based tools—CBT, DBT, mindfulness—with a warm, anti-oppressive lens. Together we map the patterns driving your stress, teach body-based calming skills, challenge rigid thoughts, and practise boundary-setting. Every session ends with a concrete exercise so progress feels immediate and measurable.
Therapy is a big step, and fit matters. Visit my website and book a free 15-minute consult, or tap the email button, and I’ll get back to you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us via phone or email. If I’m not the best fit, I’ll connect you to someone who is. Relief starts with one step; take it today.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English, Creole
Treatment Approach
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Play Therapy Uses toys, games, and creative play to help children express emotions. It is especially useful when children can’t fully verbalize their feelings.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: I come to therapy with a social-justice heart and a practical, neuroscience-informed toolkit. After a decade on the front lines as a child-protection worker, I saw how trauma, racism, and systemic gaps show up inside our nervous systems and relationships. Now, as a registered Social Worker (MSW, OCSWSSW) in private practice, I blend CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and parts-work with an unapologetically anti-oppressive, intersectional lens. Together we’ll honour your culture, faith, and lived experience while expanding your Window of Tolerance, sharpening coping skills, and cultivating self-compassion. I’m collaborative and transparent—you’ll always know why we’re using a given technique and how it moves you closer to feeling grounded, connected, and in charge of your life.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Limited reduced rate / sliding scale slots available.
- Accepts Insurance
- Nearly all insurance policies cover psychotherapy from Social Workers! After each session, you'll receive a receipt which you can use for submitting a claim.
Education & Credentials
Britney Victor MSW, RSW
- Female
- License # 854502
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: University of Windsor, Master of Social Work
York University, Honours Bachelor of Arts degree, Law and Society and Sociology
Britney Victor Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Pickering, ON L1V 1Y3 and Oshawa, ON
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: JaneApp
Based in Oshawa and serving clients across Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and the wider Durham Region (virtual anywhere in Ontario), my practice is a warm, inclusive space for adults, teens, and families navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, emotion dysregulation, and big life transitions. Evening and weekend appointments, direct billing to most insurance plans, and both in-person and secure video sessions keep quality care accessible. Whether you’re an overwhelmed parent, a university student wrestling with identity, or a professional burned out by workplace demands, you’ll find culturally responsive, LGBTQ2S+-affirming support designed to turn insight into everyday resilience.
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