BEHIND THE WORK
Therapy for anxiety, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm across Ontario
Understand what’s actually driving your thoughts, emotions, and reactions so you can start responding differently.
THE DIFFERENCE
This is not surface-level therapy
This work goes beyond talking about what happened.
We focus on understanding what’s actually driving your thoughts, reactions and patterns so you’re not stuck repeating them week after week.
You won’t be left sitting in silence wondering what to say next or trying to figure it out on your own. Sessions are active, intuitive and grounded in real life. We make sense of what’s happening and translate it into practical ways that help you respond differently outside the session.
MEET GINA
I’m Gina, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in education, business and counselling psychology, bringing both practical and clinical perspectives into the work we do.
Most people come in feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure how to put what they’re experiencing into words. One of the first things they notice is how quickly things begin to make sense.
I’m intuitive, direct and easy to talk to. I notice patterns early and help you understand what’s actually influencing your thoughts, emotions and reactions so you can start responding differently in your day-to-day life.
Outside of my work, I’m a mom of two daughters who have taught me a lot about resilience, balance, and what it means to show up fully in your life. I love music, sports and staying active, and I’m always exploring new ideas within wellness and self-care. My dog, Toby, helps keep things grounded.
If you’re looking for therapy that helps you understand yourself more clearly and actually change the patterns keeping you stuck, you’re in the right place.
YOU WANT TO FEEL UNDERSTOOD, NOT ANALYZED
YOU WANT TO FEEL UNDERSTOOD, NOT ANALYZED
CREDENTIALS
Solid training applied in a way that actually works.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Master of Education (MEd)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Burnout Prevention for High Achievers
Performing Under Pressure for Executives
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches to mental health, behaviour and emotional regulation.
But more importantly, it’s applied in a way that actually makes sense in your daily life.
WHAT IF FEELS LIKE
A space where you don’t have to filter yourself.
You don’t need to come in with a plan.
You don’t need to explain things perfectly.
You can say what you’re actually thinking, even if it feels messy, unclear or hard to put into words.
I’ll meet you there and we’ll make sense of it together.
We connect it to what’s happening in your real life so you’re not just talking about it, you’re actually moving through it.
THE WORK
Clarity changes everything
A lot of people try to think their way out of how they feel.
They analyze, replay and try to make sense of everything but still end up stuck in the same patterns.
But real change doesn’t come from thinking harder.
It comes from understanding what’s influencing your patterns and learning how to respond differently in real time.
That’s what this work is built around.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
If you’re feeling stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, second-guessing, or carrying more than you should, this is your next step.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to talk through what’s been coming up and see if this feels like the right fit.