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 appointments to support Adults.
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. I am so grateful to have landed in this place in life, where I am able to hold space for you. My life 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!
I follow a Humanistic and Holistic approach. The Humanistic approach considers the client as an individual. It takes into account the positive characteristics of the person, their strengths, behaviors, and their ability to grow and heal.
The Holistic approach considers the client as an individual whole being and the interconnections that can affect their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. There is the belief the mind and body are connected and affect each other.
Deborah’s practice is grounded in empathy, support, and a
nonjudgmental space for self-discovery.
Why Virtual
Therapy?
It can be done from the comfort of our own home.
Not fighting traffic or searching for a parking space
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 to therapy.
Making the decision to reach out to a therapist and to attend is not easy, but you are here and it means you are seeking someone to speak with about your concerns. Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy and at times this may be why you are coming into therapy. Therapy takes commitment and it can be hard work and there will be times when you are not happy being in session or at the end of the session. This means you are working hard. I will try to make therapy as positive an experience as possible. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and together, we will tackle the tough stuff and create a custom approach based on your individual needs and goals.
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
Not feeling yourself
Just need someone to talk with
Communication Concerns
Unhealthy Boundaries
Burnout
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.
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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.
