Stress therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Chronic stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and emotionally drained. Our trauma-informed, somatic, and experiential approach helps you understand how stress affects your body, mind, and relationships while providing tools to manage it effectively. Using Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, and IFS, we explore underlying patterns, triggers, and emotional responses, creating a safe space to develop coping strategies and self-compassion. Clients learn practical techniques to regulate emotions, set healthy boundaries, improve decision-making, and cultivate resilience. Sessions are available in-person in Toronto and virtually across Ontario so you can access support wherever you are
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Gwen Schauerte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, M.Ed.
I've worked for over 30 years with executives, employees, parents and students dealing with high levels of stress. It can be debilitating. Let's discuss how I can assist you to find calm and inner peace.
33 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Jeremy Finkelstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Stress often builds when demands feel bigger than your capacity to manage them. I help clients slow down, identify patterns of overwhelm, and develop practical ways to respond with more clarity and intention.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M8V 1C5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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James "Jamie" Myslik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Stress is everywhere in today's world, and is probably the number one issue people bring to my practice. I try to work with folks in both practical and aspirational ways: I work with folks to locate their sources of stress, their cognitive, emotional, behavioural, and physiological responses to stress, and to address them each in ways that are unique to each individual. I work with folks to consider their pace of life and lifestyle, to explore where and how they might reasonably make changes to them to support themselves in the long-term, and also to build internal and external supports so they can feel better and more-supported in the present.
18 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
While a mild stress response can often help us perform at our best, too much stress can paralyze us leaving us unable to think clearly or perform well. It can also be exhausting, and prolonged high stress can contribute to illness. If you are unable to rest, to slow down, or to 'recharge your battery,' of if stress is negatively impacting your relationships with loved ones, you may benefit from working with a therapist to identify the variables that keep your nervous system in high gear. At Transforming Emotions, we will help you to discover how both your present environment, present circumstances and past experiences may be contributing to your pattern of stress. We will help you to prepare to make changes in your life to find more balance within the framework of your goals and values. Contact us today to help us match you with the therapist best qualified to help you with your unique circumstances.
19 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Sierra Gaudreault
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Stress can show up in many ways. Perhaps you are distracted by racing thoughts, having difficulty relaxing or feeling completely debilitated by burnout. I use evidence-based strategies to help you learn how to not get swallowed in worry, feel present in your life again, recover from burnout and support you in making long-term changes to reduce your stress.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 1X6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Kyla Lipsman
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I work with individuals experiencing stress to increase self-awareness and develop practical strategies for managing pressure. We will focus on sustainable tools that support long term well-being.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Isabelle Tremblay
Life Coach, Isabelle Tremblay is a Purpose, Power & Mindset Coach helping high-achieving women move from burnout
If you are constantly feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or under pressure, I help you understand and manage stress at its root. Together, we create practical and sustainable strategies to restore balance, increase resilience, and help you feel calm, clear, and in control again.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Stress is a normal part of our daily lives. However, when stress begins to impact our daily functioning, it becomes problematic. The Cohen Clinic will connect you with a therapist who will help you identify and develop adaptive coping skills to help you manage stressful situations.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Shannon Kane
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP, C.R.P.O, H.B.A, M.A.C.P
Chronic stress can impact mental and physical well-being, making it difficult to focus, sleep, or engage in daily activities with ease. I help clients identify sources of stress, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop relaxation techniques through somatic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive strategies. My goal is to support clients in building resilience, improving emotional regulation, and finding practical ways to restore balance in their lives.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
Stress is one of the most important topics to explore and understand comprehensively; it is what creates and causes so many of the other problems we have. If you are reading this blurb about stress, I am sure you are also dealing with problematic behaviours such as anxiety, reactivity, fatigue, depression, anger issues, isolation, and/or sleep disruption, just to name a few. Stress can come from our relationships, work, school, family, etc., and it can be better understood and managed to reduce the negative impact it can have on our lives. When I work with my clients on stress, which I do with every client, we focus in on why the stress is so impactful for the individual, and what tools or protocols can be used to remedy the issue.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Maya Awad
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you feel like stress is taking over your life and affecting your health? Are you constantly overwhelmed, with no time to catch your breath? Do you find it hard to relax, even when you have a moment of free time? Does the pressure to do it all leave you feeling drained and burned out? Is stress impacting your relationships, work, or daily activities? Struggling with stress? Book a free consultation call and start finding balance today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Mind Path Therapy
Therapist, MSW, RSW
It is not an exaggeration to say that the very structure of our fast-paced lives, and our relationship to technologies that give us by-the-minute news through our media feeds, creates a toxic, stress-inducing soup that we take in daily. You may be experiencing worsening sleep, increased muscle tension, changes in appetite, increased irritability, and decreased short term memory and poor focus. Through a holistic biopsychosocial assessment and a compassionate and empathetic stance, I will work with you to identify the different factors that may have caused or are maintaining unhealthy stress in your life. I can help you reduce and effectively manage stress by addressing the contextual factors (i.e., triggering events, relationships, and other challenging developments), explore your relationship to stress (i.e., what you do when your stress level becomes problematic), and assist you with developing coping strategies that will help you understand and resolve the stress cycle, harness the power of the relaxation response, reinforce problem-solving if this is needed, and adopt a more acceptance-based and growth mindset. Please reach out for a free consultation if you think this approach resonates with you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Jennifer Ritchie Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CYW
*Welcoming new clients for immediate booking* As far back as you can remember, has it felt like you've had to manage everything all on your own? Is the stress of work, school, or every day life weighing you down and you're ready to breathe again? If you're feeling burnt outor overwhelmed, let me help you take time to focus on you. Any one of us can be left feeling depleted, not good enough, or unable to cope on our own. You are not alone in these struggles and you don't have to carry the burden of stress and overwhelm any longer. Let's work together to find solutions and strategies that will leave you feeling lighter and more content each day. Stop feeling the pressure of needing to do it all and be it all. Reach out today and allow me to support you.
21 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Alexis Bergeron (EMDR, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Anxiety)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Building connections can feel difficult when anxiety, fear of judgment, or past experiences make social situations overwhelming. Whether you're avoiding social events, struggling to make or maintain relationships, or feeling isolated and alone, Alexis provides a supportive, compassionate space to help you build confidence and reconnect with others. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), therapy focuses on reducing anxiety, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, strengthening social confidence, and helping you create meaningful, lasting connections.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Michael Sa'd - Toronto Talk Therapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, CFST, MBA
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can affect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. My approach to stress management focuses on helping clients identify their stressors, develop healthier coping strategies, and restore balance in their lives. Using evidence-based techniques such as mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with clients to reduce the impact of stress, enhance resilience, and improve overall well-being. Together, we create a personalized plan to help you navigate challenges with confidence and regain control of your life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Lia Khalili
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
At Bright Start Bright Future Counselling Centre, I specialize in helping individuals manage and cope with stress effectively. With a personalized approach, I work collaboratively with clients to identify the sources of their stress and develop practical strategies to reduce its impact on their lives. Through evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and relaxation exercises, I empower clients to regain control over their thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being. Whether you're experiencing work-related stress, relationship issues, or life transitions, I'm here to provide you with the support and tools you need to navigate through challenging times and live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5C 2C5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Chris Pankewich, Registered Psychotherapist – Toronto Therapy for Anxiety, Addiction, Relationships & Men’s Emotional Resilience
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Assessing clients for present life stressors is one of the first things I do in therapy sessions. It is vital to ensure we are aware of our current stressors as they can come from diverse areas, and also how to know when those stress levels are pushing us too far. Working with present life stressors can be one of the most functional forms of therapy because they are usually tangible (our current relationships, our current work or school demands, financial realities, health issues etc.). The path to healing and recovery involves learning healthy coping mechanisms to learn how to reduce the impact of stress on the mind, body, and soul, while also starting to take ownership of how to solve the necessary problems to remove the stressors from our lives. Schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4W 3C7
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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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.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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Masha Andreeva
Registered Psychotherapist, HonBA, DTATI, RP
Art therapy is a powerful tool for managing stress, offering a creative way to express and process overwhelming emotions. Through the act of making art, you can externalize stress, quiet the mind, and tap into a sense of calm and clarity. The creative process helps you reconnect with the present moment, fostering mindfulness and emotional regulation. It also allows you to uncover and transform underlying thought patterns or beliefs contributing to stress, helping you gain new perspectives and cultivate resilience. This process supports your ability to cope with life’s challenges in a balanced and grounded way.
20 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Stress therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Stress therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (58%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (54%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 49% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Narrative Therapy |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |