Anxiety & Depression
Understanding anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression are among the most common psychological disorders in adults. They can affect your mood, sleep, relationships, work performance, as well as your physical and emotional health.
Although these difficulties are common, they should not be dismissed. It is possible to get better, and psychotherapy is an effective and proven solution.
Recognizing the signs
Symptoms of anxiety
Constant nervousness, physical tension
Ruminations, intrusive thoughts
Difficulty relaxing or concentrating
Palpitations, sweating, sleep disturbances
Avoidance of certain social or professional situations
Symptoms of depression
Persistent sadness, loss of interest
Chronic fatigue or lack of energy
Decrease in motivation or self-esteem
Difficulty functioning on a daily basis
Dark thoughts or a feeling of emptiness
If you recognize yourself in these descriptions, know that there are solutions.
Our therapeutic approach
Our psychologists and psychotherapists use evidence-based approaches, recognized for their effectiveness against anxiety and depression:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): to identify and modify the thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate suffering.
Mindfulness-based therapy: to better manage stress and live in the present moment.
A humanistic and person-centered approach: to strengthen self-esteem and promote self-compassion.
Schema therapy: to explore the deep origins of certain negative thought patterns.
Situations that we regularly deal with
Professional exhaustion (burnout)
Workplace psychological harassment (mobbing)
Loss of meaning or existential crisis related to career
Difficulty adapting to a new position
Destabilizing organizational changes
Chronic interpersonal conflicts at work
Career transitions or returning to work after a break
French-language therapy in Toronto
Our clinic is proud to offer psychotherapy services in French for Toronto's bilingual community. Being able to express oneself in one's mother tongue is often essential for addressing profound issues with authenticity and precision.
We welcome with kindness:
English-speaking and French-speaking adults who are expatriates or newly settled
French-speaking Canadians living in Toronto
anyone wishing to pursue their therapy in French or English
Online or in-person sessions
We offer in-person consultations at our Toronto office as well as online sessions via a secure platform. Teletherapy allows you to receive psychological support from anywhere in Ontario, in the comfort of your own home, while maintaining confidentiality and quality of care.
Frequency and duration of meetings
A typical session lasts 50 minutes. The frequency can be weekly, bi-weekly, or adjusted to your needs. Some choose a short-term approach (5 to 10 sessions), while others commit to deeper work over several months.