Virtual Psychotherapy for Adults in Ontario
When anxiety, trauma, or depression start running your life, therapy can help you steady things again.
Resiliency
Effect
Psychotherapy
&Wellness
At The Resiliency Effect, I offer virtual psychotherapy for adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck in their own thoughts, or disconnected from themselves and others. This is a space to slow things down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin responding to life differently.
“Your authentic self is the most powerful source you have.”- Deepak Chopra
Covered by Most Insurance Companies
Daytime, Evening, & Weekend Availability
Registered in Ontario
Convenient Virtual Therapy Sessions
No Waitlist
Covered by Most Insurance Companies
Daytime, Evening, & Weekend Availability
Registered in Ontario
Convenient Virtual Therapy Sessions
No Waitlist
Feeling worn down?
When life takes more than it gives, you may notice your confidence shrinking, your nervous system staying on high alert, or your inner world feeling harder to manage than it used to.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you understand what’s happening and finding steadier ground again.
The Struggles You’re Facing Right Now
You may see reflections of yourself in the following points, signalling that it might be time to seek support.
Constant Worry & Tension
- Racing thoughts and worries that won’t stop
- Feelings of dread, heart racing, shortness of breath, stomach knots
- Cancelling plans or missing work because it feels too overwhelming
Heavy Days & Empty Moments
- Negative Self-talk: “I’m not good enough,” or “Nothing will get better.”
- Low energy or fatigue, feeling heavy or sluggish
- Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unable to complete daily tasks
Lingering Pain & Memories
- Feeling on edge, unsafe, or easily triggered
- Difficulty trusting people or opening up emotionally
- Overwhelming emotions or numbing feelings
Would you like to explore more common symptoms and see if they resonate?
Why It Feels So Heavy
When your nervous system has been under strain for a long time, even small things can start to feel overwhelming. What you’re experiencing is often what happens when stress has been carried for too long without enough support. The irony is that your system is trying to protect you, relying on patterns that once helped but are no longer serving you.
- Trapped by your own mind and body.
- Life is passing you by while you’re just trying to survive.
- Confused or frustrated that nothing seems to help.
You’re Not Alone
I’m here to support you with experience and proven strategies:
Wendy van Es, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Registration # 14902), Professional Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
Interested in the guiding principles that inform my practice?
I understand what it’s like to feel stuck, anxious, and overwhelmed. I’ve worked with many adults just like you, helping them regain calm and confidence.
Why Your Resilience Matters to Me
- I see your resilience, even when you don’t.
- I provide guidance and practical tools to help you manage anxiety, depression, and trauma.
- I believe you can reclaim your life, and I’ll help you find that inner strength.
- I’ve personally faced my own challenges and learned how to build lasting resilience, and I want to share the power of growth you.
Experience That You Can Trust
- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) specializing in adult virtual therapy.
- Experienced in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, & Brainspotting — approaches that reduce anxiety, lift depression, and ease trauma.
- Experience helping adults reconnect with life.
* Complimentary Consultation
Your Path to Healing: What Therapy With Me Often Looks Like
Therapy isn’t linear, and there’s no single path. These themes often emerge over time, at a pace that feels manageable.
1. Assessment — Seeing the Whole Picture
In this stage, we will gain a holistic view of the issue at hand.
We will also explore your strengths and values, ensuring that your treatment goals align with what you truly desire in life.
2. Safety & Stabilization — Regaining Calm
In this stage, we will work towards a trusting and caring relationship.
You will learn grounding techniques, develop coping skills, and feel more settled.
This is the stage where you will learn practical techniques that will signal to your body that you are okay, and there is no need for full-on physical symptoms disrupting your daily life.
3. Processing — Working Through Pain
In this stage we will address the pain you’ve been holding.
We will process that pain by naming it and validating it by giving it the space to be expressed.
We will also do body work to ensure the pain you’ve been carrying is released from your body – you will get a chance to put down that heavy load that’s been draggin you down.
4. Presence & Self-Acceptance — Living in the Moment
This stage focuses on breaking free from negative thinking, self-criticism, and self-defeating beliefs. As you develop a more balanced view of yourself, others, and the world, you naturally cultivate greater self-acceptance and the ability to live fully in the present.
5. Resilience & Peace of Mind — Strength That Lasts
In this final stage, you’ll bring everything together, integrating your new perspectives and behaviours into everyday life. You’ve likely begun this process along the way, but lasting change takes practice, and I’ll be there to support you if any bumps arise along the way.
* Complimentary Consultation
Would you like to learn more about how I practice and the approach I take?
What Often Changes With Support
Over time, therapy can support meaningful changes in how you relate to yourself, how you respond to stress, and how much space difficult experiences occupy.
Common changes that occur:
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A greater sense of calm in your body, rather than feeling constantly tense or on edge
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Improved sleep over time, with nights that feel more restorative
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Feeling more connected to the people you care about
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Increased focus and motivation at work or at home
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A growing sense of hope about the future, with less pull from the past
I Can Help You Break The Cycle
Are You Feeling Stuck in the Same Patterns?
The quiet ache of not feeling good enough. Old hurts that still carry weight. A body that stays tense, alongside a mind that rarely gets a break.
These aren’t small frustrations. Over time, they can leave you feeling worn down and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. When everything feels heavy, it can be hard to know how to move forward or where to begin.
The Cost of Staying Status Quo:
- Cancel plans and isolate yourself.
- Stay stuck in racing thoughts or replaying memories.
- Carry unwarranted guilt
- Put goals and dreams on hold “until you feel better.”
- Carry tension in your body as if it’s normal.
You deserve better.
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