Stacy Kirkbride
She/HerMACP
Registered Psychotherapist
EnglishLiving with chronic illness, pain, or uncertainty can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to help you navigate life’s challenges, understand your emotions, and reclaim a sense of control. Together, we’ll work toward relief, clarity, and a life that feels more like your own.
Parcours
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience helping people adapt to life’s changes. My work began in health and fitness—guiding recovery from injuries, chronic conditions, and age-related changes—which sparked my curiosity about the emotional side of healing. Living with lupus and multiple autoimmune syndromes deepened my understanding and led me to psychotherapy. Alongside my Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I hold training in trauma-sensitive yoga, chronic pain interventions, ACT, CBT, and narrative therapy. My approach is collaborative and grounded, meeting each client where they are to find tools and perspectives that fit their life—not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi
Choosing to work with me means embarking on a journey where the therapeutic process is as dynamic and unique as your experience. My approach is multifaceted and eclectic, drawing from various modalities to tailor our work to the specifics of your situation. Beyond addressing the core of your chronic conditions, we will explore and support adjacent concerns such as depression, anxiety, low mood, grief, brain fog, fatigue, sleep difficulties, relationship issues, loss of self, low self-esteem, as well as life transitions and career challenges. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by what you’ve endured or lost, my goal is to provide support, help you rebuild, and enable you to thrive.
Domaines d’expertise
Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Health Anxiety
Obsessive–compulsive Disorder
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement
Life Transitions And Identity Shifts
J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.
Depression
Anxiety & Worry
Mood Disorders
Chronic Illness - Long COVID
Chronic Illness - Diabetes
Cancer Survivorship And Chronic Illness
End-of-life Care And Emotional Support For Individuals And Caregivers
Approches thérapeutiques
Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Somatic Therapy
J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :
Gottman Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Positive Psychology
Motivational Interviewing
Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle
Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.
Populations que je dessers
People Facing Chronic Illness Or Pain
Individuals With Mental Health Challenges
Adults
Couples
Older Adults
Communautés culturelles que je comprends
Canadian
2SLGBTQ+
Titres professionnels
Registered Psychotherapist
- No de permis 10463
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Parcours académique
Master's of Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Formation spécialisée
Diploma Recreation Therapy
Canadore College
Narrative Therapy Foundations
Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
Gottman Level 1
Gottman Institute
JDRF Diabetes Mental Health Practitioner
Diabetes Canada
Emplacements et services offerts
FAQ
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