FROM SURVIVAL TO SECURITY: Rooted in CONNECTION
Therapy for Teens & Adults
Down-to-earth virtual therapy across Ontario for anxiety, trauma, grief and overwhelm, using Emotion-Focused Therapy.
About Stacey Van Riel, MSW, RSW
15+ years of experience in mental health support
I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist.
Grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy, my work goes beyond symptom management. Together, we explore the emotions, body responses, relationships, and patterns shaping how you cope, connect, and protect yourself.
You do not need perfect words. We can start where you are.
A place to be honest
You do not need to have the right words, minimize what you have been through, or make your feelings easier for someone else to understand. We can start with what is there.
We go at your pace
Therapy can involve difficult emotions and experiences, but that does not mean pushing you before you are ready. We can slow things down, stay curious, and work with what feels manageable.
More than coping with symptoms
Coping strategies can be useful, but sometimes understanding what is happening underneath can create a deeper kind of change. We may explore emotions, relationships, past experiences, and the ways you have learned to protect yourself.
