Areas of Expertise
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a mostly talk-based form of therapy which is regulated in the province of Ontario (as well as several other provinces across Canada). A psychotherapist must be versed in several core modalities of therapy as well as adhere to regulations set out by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). For more information on psychotherapy and the college visit: https://www.crpo.ca/what-is-psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Otherwise known as CBT, this form of therapy is very much goal-oriented and often focuses on the here and now. Through our sessions we will examine and challenge thoughts and beliefs that are a contributing factor in emotional or behavioural problems in your life. This form of therapy is often explored with clients experiencing anxiety, depression and many other forms of mental hardships.
Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic therapy is another common therapeutic approach which believes that the client is the best person to understand their own experiences and needs. It examines the individual from a holistic point of view and relies heavily on the perspective of the client. This approach is often used to treat depression, anxiety, panic disorders, personality disorders, grief and much more.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic therapy often uses self-reflection and examining the past to help determine the potential causes for current emotional suffering. As we learn and grow through our lives, we often form unconscious patterns of behaviour (ex. defence mechanisms). Psychodynamic therapies will often bring these unconscious patterns into the light by examining a client's past and present behaviours. This approach is often used to treat anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and in some cases process past traumas.
Parts Work/Ego State
Parts work therapies aim to help individuals understand their inner world by viewing the self as composed of different "parts". This approach aims to create inner harmony between these parts, by resolving internal conflicts and fostering internal understanding.
My Approach
As a psychotherapist, I strive to help individuals thrive in their day to day lives. I have a very wholistic and integrative approach with each of my clients in counselling, drawing on many areas of psychotherapy to help a client best achieve their goals. This means that with one client, we might choose to focus more on cognitive-behavioural techniques but with another we may focus more on working through or reframing past experiences. Therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all” method, and so working together to find what works best is key.
I have experience working with adults of all ages in areas pertaining, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic illness, abuse, low self-esteem, self harm, and more. I have a special interest in helping those who are experiencing chronic illness or processing grief, which can be more than a loss through death! I also have experience with bringing an individual’s sense of spirituality into the counselling process, whether that through a more traditional religious sense or in more abstract means (i.e., core values)
I provide a warm and judgement free environment for my clients in the hopes that each will feel comfortable enough to bring their true selves. Therapy is an emotional process, and so having a space which feels safe and trauma informed is key in helping each client find self-growth and healing.
