A New Perspective Psychotherapy

08/07/2025

08/05/2025

📣 Hi, I'm Kristin – and I'm so glad you're here.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of A New Perspective Psychotherapy. I specialize in supporting teens, young adults, and families through life's big (and often messy) transitions—like anxiety, relationship struggles, school stress, identity, self-worth, and healing from trauma.
Whether you're navigating high school, post-secondary life, your 20s and 30s, or parenting a struggling teen, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space grounded in real strategies that can help.
🧠 My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies like DBT, IFS, and trauma-informed CBT, but more importantly, it's human. I'm not here to tell you what to do. I'm here to listen, understand, and walk beside you as you sort through the hard stuff.
💬 A bit about me:
I've been where many of my clients are. Therapy changed my life as a teen and young adult, and it's a big part of why I do this work today. I'm a parent of three, a wellness enthusiast, a nature lover, and someone who truly believes in second chances and fresh starts.
📍I work with clients across Ontario virtually, and in-person therapy is coming soon (Toronto/GTA).
🖱️ You can connect with me at anewperspective.ca or through the link in my bio.
Whether you're looking for support, following along for insights, or just curious, thank you for being here. I see you, and I'm glad you found your way to this page.

08/05/2025

Starting therapy for the first time can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover how therapy intensives can help you step into your journey with confidence and clarity! 💪💙 Link in Bio

08/04/2025

Back-to-school season is here, and for many families, so is the stress.

If your teen is feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
This transition can be tough on kids and parents. In my latest blog, I’m sharing practical tips to support your teen’s back-to-school mental health, plus how therapy can help your family feel more grounded.

🚌 Simple check-ins like “3 Roses and 1 Thorn”
🧠 Creating space to decompress after school
💬 Shifting the focus from grades to growth

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

✨ Link in Bio to read the full blog and explore how therapy, weekly or intensive, can support your family.

07/10/2025

✨ My website has a refresh! ✨

I’m excited to share that anewperspective.ca now features clearer service pages, updated information, and a more welcoming layout, designed especially for teens, young adults, parents, and families looking for trauma-informed, client‑centered support.

Here’s what’s new:

🧭 Streamlined pages for Teen Therapy (12–19), Young Adult Therapy (20–39), and Parent Support

Expanded content on anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, life transitions, neurodiversity, and parenting through divorce

A fresh “Areas of Expertise” section with clear descriptions of what I support, including internal family systems, DBT, and evidence-based treatments

A cozy, friendly About Me page, get to know me beyond the therapy room, including my love of nature and neuroscience podcasts

Whether you’re exploring therapy for yourself or your teen, I hope the updated site feels easier to navigate and more aligned with what you’re seeking.

🌿 Take a look and let me know what you think: anewperspective.ca

06/10/2025

🧠 Ever feel like your brain is on overdrive during stress?

Here’s what’s actually happening ⬇️

Your prefrontal cortex is the part of your brain that helps with planning, decision-making, and calming intense emotions. Think of it as the wise, thoughtful part of your brain.

Your amygdala is your internal alarm system. It reacts quickly to threats (real or perceived) and can send your body into fight, flight, or freeze mode.

Under normal circumstances, the prefrontal cortex keeps the amygdala in check — this is called top-down regulation. But when you're under chronic stress or experiencing trauma, this flips. The amygdala takes over, and suddenly everything feels urgent, overwhelming, or unsafe — even when you're not in danger.

✨ The good news? Therapy, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation can help rebuild that top-down connection — so you can feel more in control, calm, and grounded again.

You're not broken — your brain is doing exactly what it was wired to do under stress. We just need to give it new tools.

I am going to post a short video on boosting brain resilience tomorrow.

Two areas of the brain I will be discussing are the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala.

The prefrontal cortex, when working properly, exerts “top-down regulation” of the amygdala. This means that as long as the prefrontal cortex is working well, it can control unwanted, automatic thoughts, behaviors and actions.

In times of trauma or stress, we tend to lose this “top-down regulation” and the brain begins to work from the bottom up!

What are you doing to boost some brain resilience to be able to handle stressful times??

04/11/2025

Exam season can crank anxiety into overdrive—so let’s reframe it.
Anxiety is your body’s way of saying, this matters. It’s your nervous system asking for support—not punishment.
Instead of pushing harder, try this:
• Inhale for 4, exhale for 6
• 5-minute walk
• Tell yourself: I care - that’s why this feels big. 🧠Learn how to turn stress into support.

🔗Tap the link in bio to learn how to work with your anxiety—not against it.
— A New Perspective Psychotherapy