My Areas of Expertise
I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with issues primarily related to trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image issues, eating disorders, domestic violence & abuse, suicidal thoughts & ideations, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, social anxiety, and addiction.
Anxiety
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Experience with all anxiety disorders
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Examination of the causes of the anxiety
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Develop an understanding of the anxiety
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Goal is to reframe anxiety, create acceptance, and encourage healing and positive change
Self-Esteem
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Identification of the root of internal critical voice
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Learn how to apply coping skills to increase self-worth
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Encourage the development of a strong sense of self
Eating Disorders
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Experience with eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia nervosa, restrictive eating disorder, and binge eating disorder)
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Assist clients in feeling valued, heard, and accepted
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Focus on developing an understanding of triggers and the tools and strategies to foster healthier behaviours
Suicidal Thoughts & Ideations
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Understanding and processing suicidal thoughts
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Identifying effective resources and sources of support
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Learn healthier ways to cope with suicidal thoughts
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Use of a compassion-based approach
Grief
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Normalizing individual processing of grief
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Use of an empathetic and compassionate approach
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Learn ways to cope with loss in healthy and constructive ways
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Encouragement to progress at individual pace
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Develop sense of acceptance of grief and loss
LGBTQIA+ Issues
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Prioritizing and fostering a non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, and welcoming therapeutic environment
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Use of culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and socially just techniques and approaches
Trauma & PTSD
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Focus on the internal response to traumatic events
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Focus on creating a non-judgemental, supportive, and accepting therapeutic environment
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Process trauma in a safe way
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Learn tools and techniques to cope with trauma when it is triggered
Depression
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Exploration of depression and depressive symptoms
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Understand impact of depression on mood, emotions, perceptions, and behaviours
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Learn healthy coping mechanisms to better manage the depression and its influence on day-to-day functioning
Body Image
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Increase self-esteem and self-worth
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Emphasis on self-love and self-compassion
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Generate sense of self-acceptance
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Identifying the root of body image issues
Domestic Violence & Abuse
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Break the cycle of violence or abuse
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Identifying safety resources and sources of practical support
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Rebuild sense of personal safety and security
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Re-establish healthy boundaries in relationships with self and others
Addiction
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Experience with several forms of addiction (drug, alcohol, sex, gambling, and spending)
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Examine underlying causes driving the addiction
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Build understanding of what is sustaining addiction and underlying causes driving it
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Explore ways to reclaim sense of control
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Build self-esteem
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Heal relationships with self and others
Social Anxiety
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Learn tools and techniques to interact with others in a healthy and non-threatening way
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Focus on increasing confidence and self-empowerment
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Develop a comfortability in social situations
If you didn't see what you were looking for...
If you are struggling with an issue that is not mentioned above, that's okay! I have experience working with several other areas of concerns, and am here to support you. I offer psychotherapy to all populations, diagnoses, and presenting concerns. If you have any questions regarding whether or not you think I could be the right fit for you as your therapist, I encourage you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me so I can help. If you are not ready to seek therapy, that is okay too! You are welcome to check out the resources page and utilize the information provided as needed.
