Individual Therapy in Mississauga Support for Anxiety & Stress
A private, supportive space to work through anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and life transitions with a Registered Psychotherapist, in person in Mississauga or online across Ontario.
At Nurturing Wellness
We provide individual therapy in Mississauga for adults, teens and young adults who want support with what they are carrying, whether that is anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, trauma, low self-esteem or a life transition.
Our Registered Psychotherapists offer a confidential, judgment-free space where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences and build practical tools for everyday life. You do not need to know exactly where to start.
Meet Your Therapists
Individual therapy is offered by our team of registered psychotherapists. Review their focus areas, then book a free 15-minute consultation with the therapist who feels like the right fit.
Chloë Brown
Registered Psychotherapist · Founder
Helps with Trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief & loss · all ages
Languages: English
Aprajita Saxena
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · MTA
Helps with Anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, self-esteem, autism, ADHD · all ages · music therapy
Lilin Qiu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Helps with Trauma, chronic pain, addiction, anxiety, depression · adults · EMDR · PRT (pain
reprocessing therapy)
Madelin Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist · EFT
Omaima Rashed
Registered Psychotherapist · 15+ yrs
Sarah Mantegazza
Registered Psychotherapist
Signs It May Be Time For Individual Therapy
Many people wait until things feel unmanageable before reaching out. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Consider reaching out if you notice:
- Anxiety or overthinking
- Stress or burnout
- Low mood or motivation
- Grief or loss
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship patterns
- Difficult past experiences
- Major life transitions
If any of these feel familiar, individual therapy can help you understand what is happening and build healthier ways of coping, before stress grows harder to manage.
Our Approach To Individual Therapy
At Nurturing Wellness, individual therapy is tailored to your history, current challenges and goals. Your therapist may draw from these evidence-based approaches:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you notice the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, so you can challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping strategies for anxiety, low mood and stress.
DBT Skills & Emotional Regulation
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills support emotional regulation, distress tolerance and healthier relationships, helping you respond to intense emotions with more balance and self-awareness.
EMDR & Trauma-Informed Care
For difficult past experiences, EMDR and trauma-informed approaches help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories, at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
Your Personalized Approach
Your therapist will tailor the approach to your needs, preferences and readiness. Many clients benefit from an integrated approach that also draws on mindfulness and acceptance-based tools.
Benefits of Individual Therapy
People who engage in individual therapy often experience:
Reduced anxiety & stress
Practical tools for worry, overthinking and overwhelm
Emotional healing
Working through grief, trauma and difficult experiences
Greater self-awareness
Understanding your patterns, triggers and needs
Healthier relationships
Clearer communication and stronger boundaries
Improved self-esteem
Building confidence and self-compassion
Clarity and direction
Making choices aligned with your values and goals
Lasting coping skills
Tools you can keep using long after therapy ends
What To Expect From Individual Therapy Sessions
Understanding the process can make starting therapy feel less uncertain. Here is how individual therapy typically unfolds:
A short, no-cost call to share what is bringing you to therapy, ask questions about fees and process, and see whether a therapist feels like the right fit. There is no obligation to continue.
Your therapist will ask about your history, current concerns, strengths and goals. Together, you will start shaping a plan that feels collaborative, confidential and paced around your readiness.
Sessions focus on building coping tools, exploring emotional patterns and working through deeper concerns when you feel ready. Your therapist will check in on progress and adjust the plan with you.
• Talking through what feels hardest right now
• Practical tools for anxiety, stress and overthinking
• Exploring patterns in emotions, thoughts and relationships
• Working through grief, trauma or difficult experiences at your pace
• Skills to practise between sessions
- Guided mindfulness exercises and meditation practices
- Discussion of your experiences, challenges, and insights
- Psychoeducation about the brain, stress response, and how mindfulness creates change
- Practical tools for managing specific symptoms (anxiety, pain, difficult emotions)
- Home practice assignments to build skills between sessions
- Exploration of values, meaning, and what matters most to you
Session Details:
Session Length: 50 minutes
Fee: $185 per session
Frequency: Weekly or bi-weekly
Format: In person or online across Ontario
Conveniently Located In Mississauga
Our Mississauga therapy clinic is easily accessible from across the GTA, with convenient parking and flexible scheduling, including evening appointments to accommodate busy work schedules.
We serve clients from Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Milton, Burlington, Etobicoke, Toronto and surrounding areas.
Virtual therapy is also available across Ontario for clients who prefer meeting from home, especially helpful for busy schedules or if you feel more comfortable in your own space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session begins with a conversation about what brings you to therapy, what feels difficult right now and what you hope to change. Your therapist may ask about your history, current stressors, relationships, strengths and goals, and together you will create a plan paced around your readiness.
You may benefit from individual therapy if emotional stress is affecting your relationships, sleep, work, school, motivation or confidence, or if you feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to manage what you are carrying. You do not need to be in crisis to reach out.
Individual therapy can support anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, grief, emotional numbness, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, relationship patterns and difficulty setting boundaries. The focus depends on your needs and goals.
Individual psychotherapy sessions are $185 per 50-minute session. A free 15-minute consultation is available if you would like to ask questions before booking.
Many extended health benefit plans cover services from Registered Psychotherapists. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend confirming your coverage directly with your provider. Receipts are provided after each session.
It depends on your goals, history and the kind of support that feels useful. Some clients attend short-term therapy for a specific concern, while others prefer longer-term support for deeper patterns, trauma or grief. Your therapist will review progress with you along the way.
Yes. Therapy is confidential, with limits required by law and professional ethics, such as concerns about safety. Your therapist will explain confidentiality clearly in your first session.
Yes. You can review practitioner profiles and choose a therapist based on your needs, focus areas, availability and fit. If you are not sure who to choose, a free consultation can help you decide.
Yes. We offer secure online individual therapy for clients anywhere in Ontario. It can be helpful if you need flexibility, prefer sessions from home, or have scheduling, transportation or caregiving considerations.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reaching out is often the hardest part. If you’re reading this, you’ve already started.
Book a free 15-minute consultation or call us to ask questions and see whether Nurturing Wellness feels like the right fit. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
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Get in Touch
Have questions or ready to start your therapy journey? Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reaching out is often the hardest part. If you’re reading this, you’ve already started.
Book a free 15-minute consultation or call us to ask questions and see whether Nurturing Wellness feels like the right fit. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Insights and Inspirations
Explore Our Mental Health Blog
Get in Touch
Have questions or ready to start your therapy journey? Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services.