Layla Teixeira

Counselling · CARESPACE Health+Wellness - Weber North · near Lakeshore Village, Waterloo

★4.9(515 Google reviews)

Therapy with Layla Teixeira, BSW, MSW, RSW, is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when you feel understood, supported, and empowered to work with your thoughts and emotions rather than constantly fighting against them. If you’re exhausted from fighting against yourself, therapy can help you step out of that constant battle and develop a more compassionate, sustainable way of living. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating life with ADHD or another form of neurodivergence, feeling overwhelmed by an eating disorder or body image concerns, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can help you better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change. You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking that first step. Layla believes that every person deserves a space where they can feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported without judgment. She understands that no two people experience life's challenges in the same way, which is why she works collaboratively with you to develop an approach that reflects your unique goals, strengths, and experiences. Whether you're looking to reduce anxiety, improve your relationship with food or your body, manage overwhelming emotions, or build confidence navigating everyday life, Layla will meet you where you are. Layla has extensive experience in supporting individuals living with anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, ADHD, and other neurodivergent experiences. She recognizes that many people spend years feeling misunderstood or believing they need to change who they are to fit into the world around them. Her goal is to help you better understand yourself, develop self-compassion, and build practical skills that allow you to live a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. She focuses on helping you understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck while developing practical tools that can be used in your everyday life. Therapy with Layla is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs. Layla brings experience from a variety of mental health and healthcare settings, including residential treatment, community mental health, addictions services, and specialized eating disorder programs. She has worked with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, crisis situations, and complex mental health concerns. As a former Resource Navigator with the Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada, she also has extensive experience supporting individuals and families living with ADHD through education, emotional support, resource navigation, and practical skill development. Layla values a collaborative approach to care and believes the best outcomes happen when healthcare professionals work together. When appropriate and with your consent, she works alongside physicians, dietitians, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, educators, and other members of your healthcare team to ensure you receive coordinated care that supports every aspect of your wellbeing. Layla completed her Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University and is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure she provides evidence-based, compassionate care. Above all, Layla strives to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to be yourself. She believes therapy should leave you feeling understood, empowered, and equipped with practical tools that extend far beyond the therapy room. Her hope is that you leave each session with greater clarity, increased self-compassion, and confidence in your ability to move toward the life you want to create.