When anxiety, trauma, grief or work stress begins to shape your days, you don’t have to sort through it alone. I offer thoughtful, trauma-informed individual therapy to help you understand what’s happening, reconnect with yourself and move toward change at a pace that feels right.

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You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin.

Depression

Find compassionate support for low mood, loss of interest and the weight that can make daily life feel harder.

Women’s issues

Make space for the pressures, transitions and experiences that shape women’s emotional wellbeing.

Anxiety & overwhelm

Make sense of worry, pressure and the patterns keeping you on high alert.

Trauma & painful experiences

Work gently with what happened and how it continues to affect your sense of safety.

Grief & life changes

Find room for loss, transition and the feelings that can be hard to carry alone.

Workplace stress

Untangle burnout, boundaries and difficult workplace dynamics, and decide what support looks like now.

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When nothing is “wrong” but something isn’t right

Do you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions, even when life looks fine on paper? Do you react in ways you don’t fully understand, then replay it for hours afterward? Maybe you feel misunderstood by your family, or you struggle to say what you actually need.

None of this means something is wrong with you. Very often, it means you have been coping with a lot for a long time, mostly on your own. Individual therapy gives you a place to set that down and look at it with someone trained to help.

Why people come to individual therapy

People reach out to me for many reasons. Some of the most common are:

Anxiety, stress or constant overthinking. Depression, low mood or a loss of motivation. The effects of childhood trauma or experiences that were never fully processed. Post-traumatic stress or emotional triggers that seem to come out of nowhere. Feeling misunderstood or disconnected from family. Relationship struggles or difficulty setting boundaries. Work stress, burnout or constant pressure to perform. Low self-esteem and a harsh inner critic. Experiences of emotional, physical or psychological abuse. Big feelings that are hard to manage, or feeling numb instead.

You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. “I’m tired of feeling this way” is reason enough.

Why old experiences keep showing up now

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Many of us carry experiences from childhood that were never fully processed. Maybe feelings weren’t welcome at home, or you learned early that keeping the peace mattered more than what you needed. Those lessons made sense at the time. They were how you coped.

The trouble is that old coping strategies tend to follow us into adult life. They can show up as anxiety, low mood, people-pleasing, conflict in relationships or a constant hum of stress at work. You might notice the same cycle repeating, even though you’re working hard to change it.

As a Certified Trauma Professional, I pay attention to how the past lives in the present, including in your body and nervous system. We work at a pace that feels safe and manageable, so things that were pushed aside for years can be looked at without overwhelming you.

What happens in the first session

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, so here’s what to expect.

01 · A free 15-minute consultation — A short call to ask questions, share a little about what’s going on and see whether we’re a good fit. There’s no obligation to book.

02 · Your first session — We’ll talk about what brought you here, what you’d like to be different and a bit of your background. You share only what you’re ready to share. I’ll also explain confidentiality and answer any questions about how therapy works.

03 · Shaping a plan together — Over the first few sessions, we’ll get a clearer picture of your goals and the approaches that suit you. The plan stays flexible and changes as you do.

04 · Practical tools from early on — Insight matters, but so does feeling better day to day. Early on, you’ll usually leave with something concrete to try during the week, like a grounding technique or a new way to respond to a familiar thought.

A process shaped around you.

We’ll start by understanding what brings you here and what you hope could feel different. Together, we’ll make sense of the patterns and build practical, compassionate ways to move forward. Sessions are online across Ontario, with space to check in and adjust as we go.

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An integrative approach shaped around you

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model. I draw from several evidence-based methods and blend them to fit your goals and personality:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — Notice the thoughts that drive your feelings and choices, and practise more balanced responses.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills — Concrete skills for intense emotions, distress tolerance and asking for what you need.

Mindfulness and ACT — Ways to step back from racing thoughts and move toward what matters to you, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Solution-Focused Therapy — A future-focused approach that builds on what’s already working in your life, so we’re not only talking about problems.

Clinical hypnotherapy — When it fits your goals, focused relaxation can calm the nervous system and help strengthen new patterns.

Psychodynamic and person-centred work — Room to explore where your patterns began, and to be met with acceptance rather than judgment while you do.

Online individual therapy for Brampton, Mississauga and all of Ontario

Every session I offer is online through secure video. For many people in Brampton, that’s what makes therapy possible at all: no drive after work, no parking, and no chance of bumping into a neighbour in a waiting room. You can join from home, from a parked car on your lunch break, or anywhere you feel comfortable.

Privacy can be a real concern in busy, multigenerational homes. We can plan around that together, whether that means headphones, an evening or weekend time, or finding a private corner. Many newcomers and first-generation Canadians also feel caught between their family’s expectations and their own needs, and I bring respect and curiosity to the values that matter to you.

I work with teens, adults and older adults from Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, Georgetown, Milton and across Ontario.

Individual Therapy: frequently asked questions

How much does individual therapy cost? Individual sessions are $175. Psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist is HST-exempt, and I provide an official receipt for your benefits claim.

Is individual therapy covered by OHIP or insurance? OHIP does not cover private psychotherapy. However, most extended health benefit plans that include Registered Psychotherapists offer reimbursement. Check your plan for your annual amount and whether a referral is required.

Is online therapy as effective as meeting face to face? For most concerns, research shows therapy by video works as well as sitting in the same room. Many clients find it easier to open up from home, and it removes the commute entirely. Sessions take place on a secure, encrypted platform.

What should I talk about in my first session? Whatever feels most pressing. Some people arrive with a clear goal, others with a general sense that something needs to change. I’ll guide the conversation with questions, so you never need to prepare a speech.

How many sessions will I need? It depends on what you’re working on and what you want from therapy. Some people come for a shorter, focused stretch to build skills for one issue, while others prefer longer-term work on deeper patterns. We’ll check in on progress regularly and adjust together.

Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a psychotherapist? No referral is needed to book with me. Some insurance plans ask for one before they reimburse, so it’s worth checking your policy first.

Do you work with teens and older adults? Yes. I see teens, adults and older adults, including people over 65. With teens, we talk about confidentiality and how parents will be involved at the start, so everyone knows what to expect.

Do you offer evening or weekend appointments? Yes. Evening and weekend appointments are available so therapy can fit around work, school, commuting and family life in Brampton and beyond. You can see current availability when you book.