Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
"Empowering Minds, Embracing Wellness Together."
Children, Teens, and Families
"Change your story, change your life"
Welcome to Story Psychotherapy & Counselling
Tosha Freitag, RN, MN, CNP
Greetings, my name is Tosha. I am a seasoned pediatric nurse with extensive experience in the field. I hold a Master's degree in nursing with a specialization in family-centered care. In addition, I have completed the acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program and have worked with numerous children and families throughout my nursing career. I have decided to become a certified nurse psychotherapist to help children, teenagers, and families cope with life's challenges that can cause feelings of anxiety. I integrate my nursing expertise with my knowledge of psychotherapy to provide comprehensive, holistic care. I utilize cognitive behavioural therapy to work with my clients who are experiencing anxiety, including social, heath, and performance (work, sports, academic), panic, phobias, and OCD. I also offer executive functioning?ADHD counselling. Lastly, I offer a specialty in helping to those with food allergy anxieties.
Find my profile on Psychology Today https://www.psychotherapy.com/ca/therapist/tosha-freitag-certified-nurse-psychotherapist-q-burlington-on/1258044
Special focus in food allergy anxiety
As a research nurse, I have been specializing in the care of children with peanut allergies for the past 15 years. At McMaster Children's in Hamilton, I have collaborated with over 200 families, providing guidance and support during their journey of peanut desensitization. Throughout my tenure, I have successfully managed and treated countless cases of anaphylactic reactions resulting from high-risk food challenges for peanut and other allergic foods. I possess a deep understanding of the daily struggles and anxieties associated with living with a food allergy, both for the individual and their family. My objective is to help you develop effective strategies to maintain awareness of your food allergy while minimizing the accompanying anxiety, enabling you to lead a confident and fulfilling life.
Empathy
I am the mother of three adolescents, each of whom has grappled with childhood anxieties and food allergies. As a family, we have faced academic anxieties, learning challenges, and generalized anxiety. I possess a deep sense of empathy for the struggles that your family may be experiencing, and it would be my pleasure to extend my assistance.
Psychotherapy & Counselling Therapy Services
Individual Therapy- child, teen, adult
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that is customized to address your specific needs and objectives. The therapy sessions I provide are designed to help you overcome obstacles and enhance your mental health. Some of the common reasons individuals seek therapy include improving motivation, reducing anxiety, overcoming fears and worries, managing performance anxiety related to sports and activities, addressing academic concerns, and coping with social anxieties.
Food Allergy Anxiety
Receiving a diagnosis of a food allergy can be a daunting experience, leaving one with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. The uncertainty of how to proceed and adapt to life with this condition can be overwhelming. However, with guidance and the right approach, it is possible to find new meaning and stability in managing a food allergy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be an effective means of addressing the worsening of anxiety that may result from a food allergy. By working through anxious thoughts and feelings, individuals can develop coping mechanisms to manage their anxiety.
The fear of using an epi pen, needles, experiencing anaphylaxis, attending social events, and traveling are typical concerns for individuals who suffer from food allergies. It is important to address these concerns.
Teletherapy, In home, In office, Outside
Therapy is available in various locations, including homes, offices, online, and outdoor settings such as parks or lakes. As a therapist, I am committed to adapting to your preferences and finding the most suitable environment for our sessions.
Meet Story Psychotherapy & Counselling
Learn more about Story Psychotherapy & Counselling and how we can help you overcome challenges, improve your mental well-being, and achieve your goals.
What is in your coping tool box?
What is a coping tool box for anxiety?
Our anxiety often impairs our ability to think and problem-solve effectively. This is because the parts of the brain responsible for these functions are taken over by the alarm center, which triggers our fight or flight response. However, we can overcome this by learning and practicing a range of skills and techniques that can help us manage our anxiety. These skills can be thought of as tools that we can keep in our "tool box." Together, we can explore what works best for you and add these tools to your box. With practice, these tools will become automatic, and you may find that you no longer need to bring your tool box with you. Below are some examples of various tools we will explore together to determine which ones are most suitable for your needs and incorporate them into your toolbox.
We can build one together or I have tool boxes for sale.