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Workplace Stress & Burnout Therapy in Scarborough
Work stress can spill into sleep, relationships, mood, and health. Therapy can help you understand what is sustainable and rebuild boundaries, clarity, and coping.
Who this is for
Support for what you are carrying
Burnout, exhaustion, or dread before workWorkplace conflict or performance anxietyBoundary difficulties or people-pleasingStress related to caregiving, culture, identity, or major career transitions
How therapy can help
A steadier way forward
Understand stress patterns and warning signs
Build boundaries and communication skills
Develop coping strategies for high-pressure environments
Reconnect with values, capacity, and choices
Our approach
Evidence-based care, gently applied
CBT
Mindfulness
Solution-focused therapy
Strengths-based therapy
Trauma-informed therapy
What to expect in your first session
Your therapist will ask about your work context, stress load, supports, and what you want to feel different. Together, you can identify immediate coping steps and longer-term goals.
Insurance & payment
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Direct billing is available for many insurance providers, and receipts can be provided for reimbursement when needed.
Therapist fit
Meet therapists who can support this work
Therapist fit matters. You can learn more about each clinician or visit the About page to meet the full team.
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In-person therapy in Scarborough, virtual therapy across Ontario
Workplace stress therapy is available in Scarborough for clients across Toronto, North York, Markham, Pickering, Ajax, the GTA, and virtually across Ontario.
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FAQ
Common questions about workplace stress & burnout therapy in scarborough
Can therapy help if my workplace is the problem?
Therapy cannot change the workplace directly, but it can help you clarify boundaries, choices, coping strategies, and next steps.
Is burnout therapy only about work?
No. Burnout often connects to identity, caregiving, stress history, health, culture, and relationships. Therapy can look at the whole picture.
Do you offer workplace stress & burnout therapy in person in Scarborough?
Yes. Optima offers in-person therapy at 4544 Sheppard Ave East in Scarborough by appointment only.
Is virtual workplace stress & burnout therapy available across Ontario?
Yes. We offer secure virtual therapy for clients across Ontario when it is clinically appropriate and a good fit for your needs.
Can I use insurance or direct billing?
Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy or social work services. Direct billing is available for many insurance providers, and receipts can be provided when needed.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. You can contact us directly to request a free 15-minute consultation.
Start with a free consultation.
If workplace stress & burnout therapy in scarborough feels like the right next step, we can help you find a therapist fit and answer questions about in-person, virtual, and insurance options.
Book your free consultation