Anxiety, Depression & Stress Therapy
Supporting adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in survival mode.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode?
Maybe you:
Feel constantly on edge or unable to relax
Wake up already feeling drained or hopeless
Struggle with racing thoughts or emotional numbness
Feel like you’re “holding it together” but barely
Can’t remember the last time you truly felt at ease
Anxiety, depression, and chronic stress often overlap.
What looks like “just stress” on the outside can feel like constant pressure, shutdown, or fear on the inside.
You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
You’re not weak for feeling this way
Anxiety and depression aren’t character flaws.
They are often nervous system responses to prolonged stress, trauma, grief, burnout, or emotional overwhelm.
Many people develop these symptoms after:
Long periods of high responsibility or caretaking
Unprocessed trauma or loss
Chronic self-criticism or perfectionism
Workplace burnout
Relationship strain
Major life transitions
Your system learned how to survive.
Therapy helps you learn how to feel safe again.
How Therapy can Support Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
Therapy offers a space to slow down and understand what your symptoms are trying to communicate.
Together, we work to:
Reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Understand depressive patterns and emotional shutdown
Improve emotional regulation and resilience
Build tools for stress management and grounding
Explore the root causes - not just symptoms
Increase self-compassion and internal safety
This work is not about “positive thinking.”
It’s about helping your nervous system feel supported enough to rest, process, and heal.
At Hopeful Horizons Holistic Psychotherapy, I use a trauma-informed, integrative approach that honours both your emotional and physiological experience.
Sessions may include:
Somatic techniques to regulate the nervous system
Parts work to understand anxiety and depressive patterns
Emotion-focused therapy
Mindfulness and grounding practices
Compassion-based interventions
Therapy is collaborative, paced, and responsive to your needs.
There is no pressure to perform, improve quickly, or explain everything perfectly.
My Therapeutic Approach
What to Expect from Therapy
In our work together, you may begin to:
Feel calmer and more emotionally steady
Understand your triggers and stress responses
Develop tools to manage anxiety and low mood
Feel more connected to yourself and others
Experience relief from constant mental and emotional exhaustion
Progress doesn’t mean never struggling again.
It means having support, insight, and tools when things feel heavy.
WHAT SESSIONS LOOK LIKE?
Sessions with me are collaborative, compassionate, and customized to you - no rigid checklists, no pressure to show up with the “right” thing to say. Whether you’re in the middle of a crisis or just need to sit with something tender that you can’t quite name, we’ll meet it together.
I offer:
50-minute sessions for deeper processing and exploration
30-minute sessions for check-ins, resourcing, or when time is limited
Virtual across Ontario
$160 per session (sliding scales available)
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you show up. We’ll set intentions together and work at a pace that honours your nervous system, your needs, and your story.
Sometimes you’ll laugh. Sometimes you’ll cry. Sometimes we’ll sit in silence for a few breaths to let something settle. It’s all welcome here.
You don’t have to live in survival mode.
Anxiety, depression, and stress can make life feel heavy and isolating.
With support, it is possible to feel more grounded, connected, and hopeful.
You deserve support - let’s talk
I offer virtual therapy across Ontario for adults navigating anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
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That’s more common than you think. Sometimes therapy didn’t work because it wasn’t the right approach, the right timing, or the right connection. I focus on creating a space that’s warm, flexible, and tailored to you - not one-size-fits-all. If we work together, we’ll check in regularly to make sure the work is feeling aligned and supportive. You deserve to feel safe, seen, and empowered in this process.
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You’re not alone in that. Some sessions start with silence or uncertainty - and that’s okay. You don’t need to perform or prepare. Therapy is a space where you get to show up exactly as you are. We’ll follow what feels present, even if that means slowing down, noticing what’s in your body, or simply taking a few deep breaths together. There’s no “wrong way” to do this.
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Some people benefit from therapy alone, while others may also use medication-it depends on your unique situation. Therapy can help you develop coping skills, manage symptoms, and improve your overall well-being, whether or not medication is part of your care plan. We can discuss your options and what feels right for you.
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Not at all. You don’t need a diagnosis, a specific goal, or a major life event to seek support. Many of my clients come in just feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck - and that’s more than enough. Therapy can help you understand yourself better, strengthen your emotional tools, and reconnect with your own sense of clarity and purpose.
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Therapy can help anyone who’s struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress, even if you’re not sure where to start. It’s a space to be heard, understand your patterns, and learn tools to feel more grounded and in control. Most people notice small changes in the first few sessions, and bigger shifts over time as you practice what you learn.
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Therapy can bring up hard feelings - that’s part of the growth. But discomfort doesn’t mean danger. We move at a pace that feels safe for you, and you’ll have support every step of the way. Often, leaning into discomfort gently is where real shifts happen.
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Absolutely. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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The duration of therapy varies for each individual. Some clients find a few sessions helpful, while others engage in longer-term work. We'll regularly assess your progress and adjust as needed.
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Yes, I offer a limited number of a variety of sliding scale spots. We can discuss your financial needs during our consultation to find a rate that works for both of us.
If you are interested in working together or have more questions. Complete the form below and I will be happy to connect!