Welcome!

Modern-day life has become challenging, with more demands, and stressors being placed on individuals than ever before. Keeping up with the ever-changing times while simultaneously meeting the demands of daily life has become overwhelming to say the least.

The good news is, you are not alone! If you are an adult experiencing anxiety and stressors, a professional experiencing imposter syndrome or work related concerns, a nurse struggling with burnout and feeling like you are not functioning, you are in the right place! This is your first step to healing.

Deborah Walker Psychotherapy offers Virtual and In-Person appointments to support Adults, Nurses, and Professionals.


Meet Deborah Walker

M.A., Registered Psychotherapist

I am a registered psychotherapist in Ontario with a diverse background in health and psychology, holding degrees in Health Studies, Nursing, and a Master’s in Psychology. I offer a compassionate and tailored approach to help you achieve personal growth and resilience. And most importantly, I am so grateful to have landed in this place in life, where I am able to hold space for you. Where my experience, knowledge, and training have finally come together to give me the tools and wisdom to help you to grow into a better version of yourself!

Deborah’s practice is grounded in empathy, support, and a

nonjudgmental space for self-discovery.

Why Choose Virtual

or

In-Person Therapy?

Therapy is uniquely tailored to help you wherever you chose to be:

  • It can be done from the comfort of our own homes or in an office environment

  • Wherever you choose to unburden yourself is curated by you.

Therapy whether virtual or in an office ensures:

  • Your space is safe and comfortable while you navigate though troubling thoughts and feelings.

  • Whether you are experiencing burnout, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, grief, or struggling with emotion regulation, you are able to receive Deborah’s tailored approach wherever you decide - literally!

Who Can Benefit?

  • Adults:

    Navigating the world as an Adult can be stressful and anxiety provoking, and we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by a variety of symptoms. The state of our mental wellness may be in question as we try to move forward through life and all the changes taking place.

    *If you are experiencing the following symptoms: Anxiety, Worry, Frustration, Stress, Anger, Trouble Concentrating, Making Decisions, Irritability, Muscle Tension, Restlessness, Heart Palpitations, Sweating, Trembling, Shaking, Sleeping, Sense of Danger, Panic, or Doom

    Deborah provides a safe and welcoming environment to explore these thoughts and feelings. Deborah will assist you with the skills and tools to manage your own mental health, so that you are no longer struggling, but thriving!

  • Nurses:

    The Nursing Profession is challenging and demands optimal client care from nurses where the well-being of patients is foremost. However, there is never enough time or nursing bodies to meet the expectations, often at the expense of your own self.

    *If you are experiencing the following symptoms: Burnout, Fatigue, Coping Issues, sleep concerns, Sadness, Anger, Short Tempered, Moral Concerns, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Relationship concerns, and Feeling Like You Have Hit a Wall

    Deborah has a background in nursing which aids her in understanding the complexities and anxieties related to the profession. individual therapy is tailored to give you the tools to cope and heal.


  • Professionals:

    Professional job demands and meeting the high expectations of time constraints job seems to be the new normal these days! With the ability to bring our work home, work hours become longer, and the demands higher. The strains put on professionals is unparalleled as one struggles to compete in the every changing world.

    *If your experiencing the following symptoms: Relationships Concerns, performance anxiety, Low self esteem, Lack of Motivation, Procrastination, Perfectionism, Inability to Make Decisions, Not Feeling Good Enough, Imposter Syndrome, and Lack of Confidence

    Deborah’s approach is personally tailored and provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where the client and therapist can talk about improving work-life balance to enhance one’s overall well-being.

Schedule Your Appointment Now

If you are experiencing any of the following:

  • Women’s Issues

  • Higher Education Concerns

  • Catastrophic thinking

  • Rumination

  • Sleep Issues

  • Grief & Loss

  • Anxiety

  • Social Anxiety

  • Lack of Focus or Concentration

  • Fear of the Unknown

  • Feeling Stuck

  • Communication Concerns

  • Unhealthy Boundaries

  • Burnout

  • Trauma

  • Grieving & Loss

  • Life Transition

  • Worry

  • Irritability

  • Sadness

  • Lack of motivation

  • Perfectionism

  • Sadness

  • Relationship issues

  • Emotion Regulation Concerns

  • Intrusive Thoughts

  • Loneliness

  • Feeling Alone

  • Work Related Concerns    

  • Imposter Syndrome

  • Procrastination

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Difficulties with Coping

  • Mental block

  • Feeling stuck

  • Depression

  • Denial

  • Anxiety

  • Panic

  • Stress

  • Anger

  • Low self-esteem

  • Lack of Motivation

  • Muscle Tension

  • Migraines

  • Anger

It may be time to reach out and speak with Deborah

How can Deborah help?

Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which helps people to change their lives. Our decisions are based on what we are thinking and our way of thinking can affect how we behave. Deborah will assist you in identifying and understanding the thoughts, challenging them, and changing them. CBT helps people with their stress, worry, anger, low mood, anger, and other mental health concerns. It can address concerns that require a solution focus. During session Deborah will discuss your beliefs and interpretations of what has and is happening, and the emotions associated.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) assists clients to accept their feelings and thoughts. This is a goal oriented approach and includes your ability to take the steps in making changes and leaning how to change your behaviors. ACT is also beneficial to you in addressing and challenging your fear(s), stressors, and anxieties.

Deborah may also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) which helps people change how they react in certain situations because of their intense emotions. With the uses of DBT Deborah can assist you in identifying the negative thoughts and how you react. Deborah will discuss and provide the tools that can help change how you behave to your negative thoughts and help you to gain your power and control when is certain situations. Also, relaxation and mindfulness to regulate and destress when feeling uncomfortable will be discussed.

At times there will be homework and techniques to practice, which may assist you with your identified challenges.