Beyond CBT: How Experiential Psychotherapy Transforms Anxiety, PTSD, and Relational Wounds

January 20, 2025 by Kimberley Sanzo, RSW

If you've felt stuck in traditional talk therapy, it might be time to explore experiential psychotherapy in the Riverdale community of East York, and online across Ontario. This approach focuses on the nervous system and emotional processing, helping you heal from anxiety, PTSD, and attachment wounds. Unlike CBT, which primarily targets thoughts, experiential therapy helps you unlock your body’s sensations, fostering deep emotional healing and long-lasting change. Whether you're seeking to overcome relational trauma or emotional disconnection, this method can empower you to feel, heal, and grow.

Falling into Mindfulness: Practical Tips to Live Fully

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October 25, 2024 by Amy Lesperance, RSW

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected in the Riverdale community of East York, Toronto or anywhere in Ontario? Mindfulness can help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and daily experiences - without needing hours of meditation. Amy Lesperance, RSW at Amanda Neves Therapy, shares practical strategies to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life. From noticing the senses during daily routines to embracing “glimmers” of joy, these tips help you reduce stress, improve emotional awareness, and live more fully - right now, wherever you are.

Nurturing Peace & Mental Health Through the Holidays

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December 06, 2023 by Amanda Neves

Clinical director and psychotherapist Amanda Neves takes to the ANT blog to spread the word on how to protect your ease this holiday season. Read ahead for quick tips and doable suggestions.

Goal-Setting Made Simple: Tips to Stick with Your Plans and Succeed

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September 11, 2023 by Zahra Ahmed, RSW

Struggling to stick with your goals in Toronto or anywhere in Ontario? Whether it’s building a new habit, improving self-care, or achieving a big life change, staying motivated can feel impossible. In this article, Zahra Ahmed, RSW at Amanda Neves Therapy, shares practical, research-backed strategies for setting realistic goals, tracking your progress, and overcoming obstacles. From starting small and building momentum, to getting accountability and celebrating wins, these tips help you stay consistent, maintain focus, and turn your intentions into lasting success.

"I'll be home for Christmas, please don't plan on me": A guide to holiday boundary setting

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December 22, 2020 by Amanda Neves

The holidays are often a time for togetherness and celebration, but when this article was first written in 2020, many of us were navigating the added strain of COVID-19 restrictions. With gatherings limited around the globe, stress levels ran high and assertiveness skills were put to the test. While the circumstances have shifted in 2025, holiday stress is still very real. Between family expectations, packed schedules, and financial pressures, it’s common to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin this time of year.

That’s where boundary setting comes in. Learning to prioritize your values, needs, and wants isn’t just a COVID-era skill - it’s one of the most effective ways to manage holiday anxiety, reduce burnout, and improve relationships. In this article, we’ll walk through practical coping strategies for setting healthy boundaries so you can enjoy more connection, balance, and ease this holiday season.