You don't have to keep holding everything together
Therapy for adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, pressure, perfectionism, burnout and life's transitions.
In-person therapy in Kingston and virtual therapy across Ontario.
Maybe you’re here because…
For Adults
Maybe you:
Have trouble saying no, even when you desperately want to.
Feel guilty when you prioritize your own needs.
Spend a lot of time worrying, overthinking, or trying to get things “right.”
Hold yourself to standards you would never expect from someone else.
Feel burned out but can’t seem to slow down.
Find yourself constantly taking care of everyone else.
Feel disconnected from who you are underneath your roles and responsibilities.
Know something needs to change, but aren't sure where to start.
For Teens
Maybe your teen…
Feels overwhelmed by school or academic expectations
Worries constantly or has trouble switching their mind off
Puts enormous pressure on themselves to succeed
Is afraid of disappointing others
Struggles with perfectionism or fear of failure
Has become increasingly self-critical
Is withdrawing from family or friends
Seems overwhelmed by emotions
Is struggling with confidence or self-esteem
Is going through a difficult transition
Has a hard time talking about what's actually going on
About Me
Hi, I'm Alison.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) based in Kingston, Ontario. I've worked in mental health since 2015, with experience across hospital mental health services, treatment programs, correctional settings, and interdisciplinary teams.
I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, pressure, perfectionism, burnout, self-worth, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, practical, and individualized.
Feeling overwhelmed? Start here.
When your thoughts won't slow down, your body feels tense, or everything simply feels like too much, it can be difficult to know what to do next.
I've created this free Grounding Toolkit to give you a few simple practices you can try when you need a moment to slow down and reconnect with the present.
Inside you'll find:
5 simple grounding techniques
Breathing and sensory exercises
Reflection prompts
Gentle ways to create a little more space when you're feeling overwhelmed
These aren't about doing everything perfectly.
They're small tools you can return to when you need them.
