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Hi! I know starting something new, especially therapy, can be scary, but starting the process by just looking for a therapist is a huge step you can be proud of! Sometimes we have to be a little uncomfortable for changes to happen in our lives, but the results can be very exciting and worthwhile. Something I love about being a therapist is being able to share this journey with clients and witness all the changes that can come from therapy and learning more about yourself!

Background

My background in therapy and social services ranges from working with children to adults in all walks of life. I enjoy learning new things, whether it is new techniques, about the client and different topics/life in general. I'm always ready for a new adventure or challenge and I get excited seeing clients finding new ways to experience their lives.

Your therapeutic experience with me

My approach to therapy is to always follow where the client is going, respecting the clients needs and what they want to talk about in session. I feel it is important to work with the individual and find out what they feel works for them and tailor the experience to suit their needs and outcomes they hope for. I am a down to earth therapist that understands life is messy and working through the clients journey in a way that matters for them.

Areas of expertise

These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

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Women's Issues

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Anxiety & Worry

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Career & Life Transitions

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Self Esteen & Self-worth

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Assertiveness & Boundaries

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Burnout

I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.

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Interpersonal Relationships

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Emotional Regulation

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Relationship Issues

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Parenting

Therapeutic approaches

These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT helps challenge the way we think and behave through identifying and modifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that arise into more helpful thinking patterns and actions.

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Polyvagal

Polyvagal therapy looks at how the nervous system impacts regulating emotions, behaviours and social interactions. It can help find new ways to understand how the body responds to stress and trauma and learning self-regulation to improve the individuals well being and resilience.

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Acceptance Commitment Therapy

ACT is working towards accepting thoughts and feelings rather than struggling to control or avoid them, and then commiting to actions that align with their values and where the individual wants to go in life.

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ART Therapy

Using art in therapy can be anything including colouring, drawing, painting, clay, crafting, music, movement, journalling, poetry, writing, and any other creative outlets. It can be helpful to look through a new lens and see what the client is going through or what they are hoping for in the future. Sometimes explaining something is difficult, and the use of art can allow the explanation to happen before words are found.

I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:

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Person-centered Therapy

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Mindfulness-based Therapy

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Brief Solution-oriented Therapy

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Solution-focused Therapy

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Psychodynamic Therapy

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Strength-based Approach

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Narrative Therapy

Client communities & cultural expertise

These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.

Client populations I serve

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Individuals With Mental Health Challenges

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Teenagers

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Adults

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Families

Professional credentials

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Registered Psychotherapist
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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Educational background

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Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University, Canada

Practice locations & services

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