You're good at what you do. Therapy makes you better at how you do it.
You want to stay sharp under pressure, navigate conflict confidently, and actually disconnect when the day ends.
If this sounds familiar…
You're successful on paper. But lately, the Sunday dread hits harder. The pressure to perform is constant. And somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself.
Maybe you're burning out, but calling it "just stress." Maybe you're navigating a career transition and the uncertainty feels heavier than it should. Maybe you're holding it all together at work while quietly unravelling underneath.
You're not broken. You're carrying more than you should, and your nervous system is telling you something needs to shift.
Hi I’m Trisha!
I'm Trisha, a Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario, #13624) who works with professionals, leaders, and executives through burnout, anxiety, career transitions, and post-traumatic stress.
My path to this work wasn't linear. I spent years as a nurse in high-stakes, high-pressure environments—operating rooms, palliative care, psychiatric settings. I've run a business, managed competing priorities, and navigated my own unexpected pivots. I know what it's like to wear multiple hats while trying to hold everything together.
That lived experience shapes how I work with clients. I understand the weight of leadership, the complexity of big decisions, and the quiet toll of constantly performing.
My approach isn't about "fixing" you. It's about helping you build the tools to navigate what's ahead, using evidence-based frameworks like CBT, DBT, and Polyvagal Theory. We set clear goals, work on specific skills, and you leave sessions with things you can actually use.
If you're ready to stop negotiating with exhaustion and start honouring what truly fits your life now, I'm here.
This might be a fit if you're:
A senior manager, executive, founder, or high-performing professional
Facing a leadership transition where technical skills aren't enough anymore
Noticing stress affecting your judgment or relationships
Avoiding difficult conversations or going from zero to nuclear in conflict
Getting feedback that surprised you about how others perceive you
Successful at work but your partner feels neglected
IS THIS FOR YOU?
What We Work On
Emotional Regulation Under Pressure
Stop making decisions you regret when you're triggered. Learn to manage stress before it shows up in your performance, your body, or your relationships.
Communication That Actually Lands
Give feedback that strengthens your team instead of damaging it. Influence your team and customers. Be heard in meetings that matter.
Conflict Navigation
Stop avoiding difficult conversations or going nuclear when tensions rise. Navigate disagreement without sacrificing relationships or outcomes.
This Isn't Traditional TherapyWe don't spend months exploring your childhood or sitting with vague goals like "feeling better." We set clear objectives, work on specific skills, and you leave sessions with tools you can use immediately.
Sessions are structured, evidence-based, and focused on measurable progress. Most clients see changes in 4-6 weeks — better sleep, clearer thinking, more regulated responses under pressure.
The Gwen Effect Podcast
I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Gwen Effect Podcast where I spoke on my journey to becoming a Registered Psychotherapist and my areas of focus. Watch this enlightening discussion now.