Stress therapists in South Riverdale, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Stress
Sehr Athar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Stress is the body's physiological response to adversity. We all experience stress in our lives from time to time, whether that is relationship stress, job stress, racial stress/trauma. We will spend some time understanding how stress shows up for you in the mind and the body. We'll talk about your body's acute stress response, aka "fight, flight, or freeze" response, and engage in practices during session, that bring the body back to its window of tolerance. We'll develop a plan together that includes regular activities and practices to reduce stress in your life and engage your parasympathetic nervous system response (rest and digest).
5 Years Experience
Stress
Blake Anderson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BA
I have clients better manage and cope with various life stressors. I have helped them develop and implement various strategies to better cope with their stress.
12 Years Experience
Stress
Emilee Burgess
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Dr. Burgess has experience providing therapy for individuals experiencing acute stress in their lives. She will work with you using a cognitive behavioural framework to identify what your specific triggers are and how you can manage your response to stressful situations. Depending on your unique circumstances, skills for managing stress may include: problem-solving, assertiveness, emotional regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, mindfulness, self-compassion, and examining your thinking patterns regarding stress.
13 Years Experience
Stress
Rom Malik
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
Stress, whether from the workplace, family or relationship, is a part of everyday life. With therapy is is possible to see things from a different, more objective 'lens'. It also can help to work with a therapist to explore the options at work, play and home that may not be visible. We can also work toward you developing ways to deal with it constructively.
29 Years Experience
Stress
Zlata Kovaltchouk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RPC, RP
Explore the biggest culprits of ongoing and chronic stress, and begin to build the skills that are necessary to effectively manage stress. Stress is a part of life and cannot be erased, and our bodies are designed to withstand acute stress. However, chronic and ongoing stress (the kind that is harmful to our well-being) is often caused by lifestyle, certain long-standing behavioural patterns, and a lack of effective skills in communication, coping, and emotional regulation. We will look at all of these areas to explore where change might be helpful, and to begin to learn the necessary skills and tools to manage difficult thoughts and feelings effectively, respond to the challenges of life while taking care of your own needs, and increase emotional resiliency as well as behaviours that will promote vitality.
11 Years Experience
Stress
Dr. Justin Dubé
Psychologist, Ph.D, C.Psych (Supervised Practice)
Sometimes the ways we cope with stress can backfire. I will work with you to identify what might be keeping you stress high and use evidence based practices to help you manage stress more effectively.
8 Years Experience
Stress
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become a prevalent issue that affects many individuals. Excessive stress can have detrimental effects on both mental and physical well-being, making it crucial to seek professional support. Psychotherapists specialize in helping individuals effectively manage and cope with stress, fostering resilience and promoting overall wellness.
How I can Help with Stress:
1. Identifying Stressors: Psychotherapists work collaboratively with individuals to identify the specific stressors in their life. Through exploration and assessment, they help clients gain awareness of the factors contributing to their stress, whether they are work-related, relationship-based, or rooted in personal challenges.
2. Developing Coping Strategies: Psychotherapists provide evidence-based techniques to develop healthy coping strategies for managing stress. These may include relaxation techniques, mindfulness exercises, breathing exercises, and time management skills. By teaching individuals practical tools to regulate their stress response, psychotherapists empower clients to regain control over their lives.
3. Cognitive Restructuring: Stress is often fueled by negative thinking patterns and distorted beliefs. Psychotherapists help individuals identify and challenge these unhelpful thoughts, replacing them with more realistic and positive perspectives. This cognitive restructuring process enables clients to reframe stressful situations and develop a more adaptive mindset.
4. Emotional Support: Psychotherapists offer a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to express their emotions related to stress. They provide validation, empathy, and support, helping individuals process their feelings and reduce emotional distress. Through this emotional support, psychotherapists help clients develop healthier ways of managing and expressing their emotions.
5. Lifestyle Modifications: Psychotherapists work with individuals to identify lifestyle factors that contribute to stress and develop strategies for positive changes. This may include exploring self-care practices, setting boundaries, improving sleep hygiene, and incorporating healthy habits like exercise and nutrition. By addressing these lifestyle factors, psychotherapists help clients create a healthier and more balanced life.
6. Building Resilience: Psychotherapists assist individuals in building resilience, which enables them to adapt and bounce back from stressful situations. They help clients develop skills such as problem-solving, assertiveness, and effective communication, empowering them to navigate stressors with increased confidence and resilience.
By seeking support from a psychotherapist, individuals experiencing high levels of stress can gain valuable tools and strategies to effectively manage stress, improve overall well-being, and enhance their quality of life.
7 Years Experience
Stress
Jacalyn Caswell
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A.C.P., B.A., R.P. (Qualifying)
Assists individuals with identifying common stressors that relate to life transitions, work, relationships, and conflict. Collaboratively we will together to explore various topics related to stress and develop goals for treatment.
1 Years Experience
Stress
Joshua Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CT
Stress is unavoidable. The ways in which we relate to, cope with and manage stress have a direct impact on how we qualitatively feel in our lives. We will work together to understand the ways in which your physical, emotional and mental experiences of stress are useful sources of information to what is and isn't working in your life. Let's co-create a reliable toolkit of ways to re-learn how to relax, self-regulate, become more present-oriented and move through stressful situations with self-compassion and grace.
5 Years Experience
Stress
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Life can be stressful; Maybe you are feeling bogged down with all of life’s chores and responsibilities? Or procrastinating and becoming paralyzed by too much to do? Psychotherapy can be a good place to learn stress-management techniques and start getting back on track to manage your responsibilities and prioritize yourself and your needs along the way.
23 Years Experience