Stress Management and Burnout therapy in Toronto and Online in Ontario

Denise Wallis (Registered Social Worker) and Natasha Saini (Registered Psychotherapist) offer psychotherapy in Toronto (Denise only) and online in Ontario to help individuals who are experiencing stress and burnout. Please note that therapy is not a substitute for emergency care. If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself, feeling unsafe, or are unable to care for yourself, please seek immediate help by calling 911 or going to your nearest emergency department.

What is Stress and Burnout

Do feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities and obligations? Do you feel like you are running on an empty tank, which does not seem to ever be full? Are you feeling like you don’t care as much as you used to and feel drained even before getting started on a task? You may be experiencing an immense amount of stress which could be leading to burnout, if you’re not already there. When you have reached the point of burnout, the enjoyment and positivity you experienced in your relationships and in your career start to decrease and are replaced with feelings of cynicism, hopelessness and negativity. You started to feel disillusioned with life and your responsibilities, and no longer feel capable of meeting the demands of your personal or professional lives.

We all will experience some level of stress throughout our lives, and some periods may bring more stress than others. Some stress is healthy and can have a positive effect on our performance. Pervasive and high levels of stress can negatively impact our mental well-being and also have some serious physical effects. The American Psychological Association (APA) notes that chronic stress can affect multiple body systems, including the cardiovascular, nervous, and digestive systems.

Signs You May Benefit from Therapy

In order to cope with stress and burnout you may develop unhealthy coping strategies such as substance use, emotional eating, gambling, or self-harm. These coping mechanisms may help to relieve stress in the moment but they can also contribute to the development of other mental health issues. If you are utilizing unhealthy coping strategies or are feeling like you do not have any motivation then it may be time to reach out for therapy.

How Therapy Can Help

Engaging in therapy can help you to recognize unhealthy coping strategies you are engaging in and finding ways to replace them with healthier and adaptive coping skills. Therapy can also be a space where you can identify and recognize any problematic thinking patterns that may be contributing to your experience of stress. There are many different types of therapy approaches that can be used to address stress including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Together you and your therapist will determine what the right fit is for you and your goals. Denise Wallis a Registered Social Worker offers in person therapy in Toronto near Danforth and Chester as well as virtual therapy throughout Ontario. Natasha Saini a Registered Psychotherapist offers Virtual therapy throughout Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and see if therapy is a good fit. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 1 to 2 business days. All services are confidential and provided in accordance with Ontario privacy and professional standards.

This page was clinically reviewed by Denise Wallis, RSW, and Natasha Saini, RP. Last updated: [April, 2026].