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BEHIND THE WORK

Therapists for Anxiety, People-pleasing, and Emotional Overwhelm in Westboro, Stittsville & across Ontario

Understand what’s actually driving your thoughts, emotions, and reactions so you can start responding differently.


Every therapist here brings their own background, training and way of working, but the approach is the same: insightful, direct and genuinely invested in your progress. We don't do generic scripts or surface-level advice. We get curious about what's actually driving your thoughts, your reactions and your patterns, so the changes you make actually stick.

THE DIFFERENCE

This is not surface-level therapy

Our 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 the Therapists Who Help You Make Sense of It All

Gina Goldenberg

CLINICAL DIRECTOR & REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
BA, MEd, MACP

SPECIALTIES:
Anxiety, ADHD, Stress/Burnout
Overwhelm, Perfectionism, Trauma,
FIrst Responders, C-Suite Execs, High Performers

$195/50 mins individual session

Meet Gina
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Judith Helen

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST,
QUALIFYING
BHsc, DESP

SPECIALTIES:
Anxiety, ADHD (Neurodivergence),
Depression, Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD,
Addiction & Substance Use, Grief,
People-Pleasing, Boundary Setting,
Relationship Issues, Stress/Burnout

$185/ 50 mins individual session

Meet Judith
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Melissa Marchese

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST,
QUALIFYING
Bsc, MACP

SPECIALTIES:
Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Life Transitions,
People-Pleasing, Boundary Setting,
Self-Esteem/Confidence, Overthinking,
Peer & Family Relationships, Grief

$185/50 mins individual session

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YOU WANT TO FEEL UNDERSTOOD, NOT ANALYZED

YOU WANT TO FEEL UNDERSTOOD, NOT ANALYZED

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WHAT IT 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.

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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 need to know exactly what's wrong to reach out. You just need someone who can help you make sense of it.

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. 

TAKE THE FIRST STEP