Meet Shane
I’m here to help you stop overthinking and start Just Trying.
I launched Just Try Therapy because I’ve seen—both in my 15 years of practice and in my own life—that the hardest part of growth isn’t the destination; it’s the initial action. Every bit of progress I’ve made has come from a willingness to step out of my comfort zone and just try something new.
I know that the thought of therapy can be intimidating. It feels like jumping into the deep end without knowing how deep the water really is. But here is what I want you to know: Even when the water is deep, you’ve always had a life jacket. Maybe you forgot to put it on, or maybe you never learned how. My job is to help you find it.
Challenge Your Beliefs, Change Your Life
I am deeply passionate about helping you break free from "stuckness." My approach combines clinical psychotherapy with growth-mindset coaching to dismantle the limiting beliefs that keep you playing small. We don’t just talk about the hurdles; we build the internal infrastructure to clear them.
In our sessions, we focus on:
Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Trading old, heavy habits for sustainable tools that actually work in your real life.
Regulating Your Nervous System: Moving out of "fight or flight" and learning what it feels like to finally feel calm and grounded.
Building Deep Self-Compassion: Shifting the inner critic into a supportive ally so you can reconnect with self-love.
Processing Complex Emotions: Creating a safe, non-judgmental space to face your feelings instead of running from them.
Specialized Support for Life’s Toughest Chapters
Whether you are jumping into the deep end for the first time or trying to find your life jacket in a storm, I am here to help you work through:
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Finding the light when things feel heavy or overwhelming.
Trauma and Grief: Processing the past so it no longer dictates your present.
Relationship Challenges: Building healthier connections with others—and yourself.
ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Navigating a world that wasn't built for your brain with clarity and confidence.
Anger Management and Substance Use: Regaining control and finding healthier ways to cope with intensity.
Building Self-Esteem and Confidence: Cultivating the growth mindset needed to start winning at life again.
My Approach: Real Talk, Real Tools
As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Toronto, I’ve helped children, youth, adults, and families find their footing. While I am trained in evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT, my core focus is on you.
I’m not here to give you a clinical formula. I’m here to help you explore the parts of your life that feel heavy, so you can stop just managing your days and start winning at them again.
Meet Shane
I’m here to help you stop overthinking and start Just Trying.
I launched Just Try Therapy because I’ve seen—both in my 15 years of practice and in my own life—that the hardest part of growth isn’t the destination; it’s the initial action. Every bit of progress I’ve made has come from a willingness to step out of my comfort zone and just try something new.
I know that the thought of therapy can be intimidating. It feels like jumping into the deep end without knowing how deep the water really is. But here is what I want you to know: Even when the water is deep, you’ve always had a life jacket. Maybe you forgot to put it on, or maybe you never learned how. My job is to help you find it.
Challenge Your Beliefs, Change Your Life
I am deeply passionate about helping you break free from "stuckness." My approach combines clinical psychotherapy with growth-mindset coaching to dismantle the limiting beliefs that keep you playing small. We don’t just talk about the hurdles; we build the internal infrastructure to clear them.
In our sessions, we focus on:
Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Trading old, heavy habits for sustainable tools that actually work in your real life.
Regulating Your Nervous System: Moving out of "fight or flight" and learning what it feels like to finally feel calm and grounded.
Building Deep Self-Compassion: Shifting the inner critic into a supportive ally so you can reconnect with self-love.
Processing Complex Emotions: Creating a safe, non-judgmental space to face your feelings instead of running from them.
Specialized Support for Life’s Toughest Chapters
Whether you are jumping into the deep end for the first time or trying to find your life jacket in a storm, I am here to help you work through:
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Finding the light when things feel heavy or overwhelming.
Trauma and Grief: Processing the past so it no longer dictates your present.
Relationship Challenges: Building healthier connections with others—and yourself.
ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Navigating a world that wasn't built for your brain with clarity and confidence.
Anger Management and Substance Use: Regaining control and finding healthier ways to cope with intensity.
Building Self-Esteem and Confidence: Cultivating the growth mindset needed to start winning at life again.
My Approach: Real Talk, Real Tools
As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Toronto, I’ve helped children, youth, adults, and families find their footing. While I am trained in evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT, my core focus is on you.
I’m not here to give you a clinical formula. I’m here to help you explore the parts of your life that feel heavy, so you can stop just managing your days and start winning at them again.