Sheila Struiksma, MSW
Individual & Couples Therapy Across Ontario
Helping You Navigate Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Grief, Trauma & Life's Difficult Seasons
You may be carrying more than most people realize.
Perhaps you're supporting everyone around you while feeling emotionally exhausted yourself. Maybe you're navigating relationship challenges, recurring relationship patterns, grief, anxiety, caregiving responsibilities, trauma, or a season of life that feels overwhelming and uncertain.
When life feels constricted by stress, loss, conflict, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm, it can be difficult to know how to move forward.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples across Ontario. Together, we'll create space to better understand your experiences, strengthen your relationships, and develop practical tools that help you move forward with greater confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Repeating the same relationship conflicts and feeling unsure how to change them
Feeling disconnected from your partner despite wanting greater closeness
Anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm that feels difficult to manage
Grief and loss that continue to impact your daily life
Caregiver burnout from supporting loved ones while neglecting your own needs
Depression, low motivation, or feeling emotionally stuck
Trauma that continues to affect your relationships, emotions, or sense of safety
Difficulty understanding your emotional reactions or relationship patterns
Major life transitions that have left you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself
If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone. Therapy can help you create more space for healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
You May Be Experiencing…
What it looks like to work with me:
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and client-centered.
I often think about people feeling trapped in a small space — limited by anxiety, grief, relationship conflict, caregiving demands, or uncertainty about what comes next. Therapy can help expand that space.
Together, we'll explore the emotions, experiences, and patterns that may be keeping you stuck while developing practical strategies that support growth, resilience, and lasting change.
My goal is to help you feel more confident navigating difficult emotions, strengthen your relationships, and build a life that feels more aligned with your values and goals.
Clients often appreciate having a space where they feel heard, supported, and gently challenged toward meaningful growth.
Areas of Focus
I frequently support clients with:
Relationship challenges and recurring relationship patterns
Couples therapy and communication difficulties
Dating and relationship concerns
Anxiety and chronic stress
Depression and low mood
Trauma and recovery from difficult experiences
Grief and loss
Caregiver stress and burnout
Older adult concerns and life transitions
Identity, purpose, and personal growth
Therapeutic Approaches
My approach is tailored to your unique goals and may draw from:
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1)
Integrative Therapy
You Might Be a Good Fit for Working With Me If...
✓ You feel stuck in recurring relationship or attachment patterns
✓ You want to strengthen communication and emotional connection in your relationships
✓ You’re navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, or a significant life transition
✓ You often care for others but struggle to care for yourself
✓ You appreciate both emotional exploration and practical coping strategies
✓ You’re looking for a therapist who is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience
✓ You’re ready to better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change
What Therapy Can Help You Achieve
Together, we can work toward:
Greater emotional confidence and resilience
Healthier communication and stronger relationships
Reduced anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Healing from grief, trauma, and difficult experiences
Improved coping skills and self-care
Stronger boundaries and healthier relationship patterns
Greater clarity, purpose, and self-understanding
A deeper sense of connection with yourself, your relationships, and your values
Finding the right therapist matters.
Book a free consultation with our Intake Coordinator to explore whether working with Sheila feels like the right fit for your needs. We'll help match you with the therapist who best aligns with your goals, preferences, and availability.
Ready to take the next step?
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book a consultation call.
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I offer individual, couples, christian-informed counselling virtually in Ontario offering flexibility to meet your needs. I provide a supportive space to work through a wide range of concerns.
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Getting started is simple—reach out to book a free consultation call with one of our Intake Coordinators, a licensed therapist. During this call, we’ll review your goals, current challenges, therapy history, preferences for therapy style or modality, and any specific needs or concerns. From there, we’ll match you with the most suitable therapist and find a time and format (virtual or in-person) that feels like the best fit for you.
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I bring over 20 years of experience in social services, grounded in a Master of Social Work and a deep understanding of people’s lived experiences. My work integrates evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), CBT (with advanced training in self-harm and CPT), ACT, and the Gottman Method. This blend allows me to support both individuals and couples with practical tools while also creating meaningful, lasting emotional change.
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My rate is $160 per 50 minute session for individual therapy and $170 per 50 minute session for couples therapy. If you have questions about session length, coverage, or billing, I’m happy to help.