be your best self!
Empowering your path to emotional health and personal growth.
Welcome!
At Transforming Emotions, we understand that many seek to improve their emotional well-being and relationships at various points in their lives. With a foundation in Emotion Focused Therapy and over two decades of expertise, our team of dedicated clinicians creates a safe, respectful environment to offer empathetic, evidence-based care.
If you’re looking to feel more calm, confident, and connected, we encourage you to schedule a free consultation. We proudly serve residents of Ontario and New Brunswick.
our services
Explore our range of therapeutic services tailored to foster emotional growth and healing. Our skilled therapists utilize evidence-based approaches to help you navigate life’s challenges and enhance your well-being.
Depression
Feeling worthless, exhausted, hopeless, or irritable? Are you pushing others away? We’ll help you heal what’s at the root of your depression.
Anxiety & Stress
Feeling anxious, worried, tense, or on edge? Do your thoughts race to worst-case scenarios? Anxiety is exhausting, and we are here to help you.
Trauma Therapy
Good trauma therapy is like an operating system update – helping your nervous system to settle and live in the present rather than the past.
Relationship Counselling
Are you and your partner leaning away from each other rather than leaning in? We can help you face life’s challenges, and heal past the hurt.
Grief & Loss
Feel My Best
Supportive counselling can help you grapple with big life decisions, reconnect with meaning and purpose, or simply gain a new perspective on life.
TRANSFORMING EMOTIONS
embracing family diversity
Our services celebrate and support all families. Whether you’re seeking guidance for relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, or personal growth, our inclusive approach ensures every family member feels valued and understood.
explore our latest insights
Dive into our most recent articles. Each piece is crafted by our mental health clinicians to enhance your understanding of emotional well-being and provide practical tips for everyday life.
How to Recognize Teacher Burnout Before It’s Too Late
Teaching can be exhausting, but knowing when you’re burned out is crucial. Learn to recognize the signs of burnout and take action before it worsens.
Facing the Monster: Learning Not to Believe the Cruel Critic in Your Head
Are you chronically self-critical, as if a monster is stalking you from within your own head? Learn about the insidious effects of your self-critic and how to mitigate its voice.
How Stress and Anxiety Affect Our Daily Lives
Stress and anxiety aren’t just emotional states; they influence our daily interactions and well-being. This article offers insights into their impact and practical tips for management, helping you navigate life with greater resilience and clarity.
FAQ
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How do I know which therapist is the right one for me?
“Fit” is important any time you begin working with a new therapist. At Transforming Emotions, our intake processes are intentionally designed to help us match you with the team member best suited to your unique needs. We take into account the nature of what brings you in to seek assistance, the severity of any symptoms you may be experiencing, your wishes related to the intersecting identities of your therapist, and a given therapist’s training and years of experience.
If you do not feel comfortable speaking frankly with your care provider in the first few sessions, the fit may not be right for you. If, however, you begin to feel uncomfortable after a period of working well with your care provider, it is important to name and address this discomfort directly. Doing so is likely to create opportunities to identify and change patterns in how you manage emotions within relationships.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes we do!
We believe that the fit between client and therapist is a central part of getting the help you need and deserve.
During the complimentary consultation, the following concerns will be addressed:
- The reasons you are seeking therapy and your hopes for treatment,
- Fees,
- Screening questions related to certain kinds of past experiences, current symptoms, and behaviours to assist us in recommending the most appropriate match with a therapist. If you prefer not to speak to a team member by phone, we can send you a password-protected questionnaire to assist us in finding the best match.
What should I expect in the first few therapy sessions?
- Whether you are coming in as an individual, or as a couple, we will talk in-depth about your current challenges and the experiences that have led to this point in your life. We will work with you to develop a shared understanding of what is happening in your life, how your current situation has come to be, and our plan to help you to move forward. Then, we will begin to actively address the concerns that have brought you into therapy, aiming to begin processes of transformation.
- It is not uncommon for clients to feel a bit worse before they feel better – after all, facing difficult emotions seldom feels good. However, in our experience, facing our challenges and difficulties head on is where we need to begin to work towards helping you make sustainable changes in your life.
Do you have 2SLGBTQIA+ therapists at Transforming Emotions?
Yes! TE was founded by a queer therapist, and we have counsellors who self-identify as members of the 2SLGBT2QIA+ communities. All therapists providing services through Transforming Emotions are committed to respectful and responsible queer-positive service care.
Is Transforming Emotions an accessible space?
Our two in-person spaces do require navigation of short flights of stairs. All counsellors also provide virtual care. If you require specific accommodation, please notify our administrative assistant so that way may respond to your specific inquiry.