Anxiety and stress
Support for persistent worry, panic, burnout, difficult emotions, or stress that is affecting daily life.
Individual Therapy
Space to understand what you are going through—and move forward.
Individual therapy offers a private, supportive space to explore the challenges affecting your well-being, build practical coping tools, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
One-to-one support
Therapy tailored to your goals, concerns, and circumstances
There are many reasons to consider individual therapy. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, affected by past experiences, or simply ready to better understand yourself and make a change.
Therapy is collaborative. Your clinician will take time to understand what brings you in, what matters most to you, and what kind of support may be most helpful. Together, you can establish goals that feel relevant and realistic.
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When individual therapy may help
Individual therapy can support people through a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges.
Depression and low mood
A confidential place to explore low mood, loss of motivation, self-criticism, isolation, or changes in how life feels.
Life transitions
Guidance through change, grief, career or school pressures, relationship shifts, identity questions, or uncertainty about what comes next.
Trauma and past experiences
Compassionate support for experiences that continue to affect your sense of safety, relationships, emotions, or day-to-day functioning.
Self-understanding and growth
A thoughtful space to reflect on patterns, values, relationships, boundaries, and the direction you want your life to take.
Coping with challenges
Practical support when life feels difficult to manage, including building skills for emotional regulation and healthier coping.
Getting started
What to expect from therapy
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An initial conversation
The first appointment is an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, ask questions, and begin identifying what you would like support with.
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A collaborative plan
Your clinician will work with you to develop an approach that reflects your goals, strengths, concerns, and preferences.
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Ongoing support and reflection
Sessions provide time to explore, practise new strategies, notice progress, and adjust the focus of therapy as your needs change.
Your care team
Compassionate care from experienced clinicians
Our team works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families across a range of concerns. Contact the office to discuss which clinician and service may be the best fit for you.
Registered Psychologist & Clinic Supervisor
Dr. Chris Carreira, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Dr. Carreira provides compassionate, evidence-based psychological care for individuals facing a wide range of mental-health and life concerns.
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Registered Psychotherapist
Kristina Jurkovic, RP, Ph.D.
Kristina provides psychotherapy to adolescents and adults, with areas of focus that include depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, chronic pain, and stress.
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Other ways we can help
Assessment Services
Psychological Assessments
Explore assessment options for cognitive, learning, attention, emotional, and other questions.
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Couples Therapy
A supportive place for partners to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.
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Online Therapy
Secure virtual sessions for clients who prefer to access therapy remotely.
Learn moreTaking the first step can be difficult. You do not have to do it alone.
Reach out to learn more about individual therapy or to request an appointment with our team.
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