ABOUT ME
I'M A LEO SUN, PISCES MOON -
BIG FEELER, DEEPLY INTUITIVE, HIGHLY SENSITIVE AND ADVENTUROUS WITH A DEEP LOVE AND FASCINATION FOR LIFE.
My ability to feel deeply has been a blessing in my life but also immensely challenging and painful at times. I struggled with my own mental health through most of my younger years which ultimately lead me to dive in to my own pain, ask for help, and commit to my own healing.
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It is a core principle of mine that I continue to do my own work with my own healers, coaches and guides in order to fully show up and serve others.
LET'S BE HONEST...
Life inevitably gets messy and challenging. So often we tell ourselves we can handle it, that things will get better, that it's not that bad, or that people have it worse. But whatever you're struggling with is so valid and you don't have to go through it alone.
I deeply admire you for landing here and seeking support. It was through my own mental health challenges that I experienced the power of therapy and the potential to improve ones mental health.
For this reason, I know first hand the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship and having a space that feels comfortable to be vulnerable.
I want to you feel ready and know that I'm the right fit for you. To help ensure this, I offer complimentary 20 minute discovery phone call where you can ask me any questions you may have, and where I can make sure I'm a good fit for you and your needs.
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My training as a Women's Circle Facilitator, Birth Doula and Yoga Teacher influence my services and approach to counselling. I'm holistic in my approach and believe that the health of our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual bodies are interconnected and impact each other.
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I complete a thorough intake with each client and together we decide the best approach for areas of desired growth and goals. Common themes in the work I do are:
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integrating wounded parts
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developing a deeper relationship with self through self-compassion work
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overcoming people pleasing tendencies
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uncovering negative beliefs and thought patterns
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connecting with and processing emotions
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tuning into needs, creating and maintaining boundaries
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understanding trauma responses
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creating healthy relationships
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overcoming adversity with more confidence and ease
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stress management
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treating anxiety and depression
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supporting women through fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and entering motherhood
I help my clients return to themselves and bring awareness to their thought patterns, physical reactions, triggers, automatic responses, and past experiences that have impacted their mental health. I hold big space for you along the way. You'll get a deeper understanding of yourself, and practical tools and strategies to implement to help you towards your goals and dreams.
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I feel incredibly honored to do this work, to be able to hold space for my clients, build relationships with them, and support them throughout their healing journey.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY IS...
From the lens of
compassionate curiosity.
I believe that this framework is essential in healing and teach my clients how to begin to change the way the see and interact with themselves to create inner cohesion and harmony instead of tension and pressure.
Heavily focused on reducing the shame, blame and loneliness that often shows up when we are struggling to cope and not feeling like we're living as our best selves. Truly healing occurs when we can meet ourselves where we are without shame, blame, or judgement.
Rooted in the belief that we all have the desire to feel seen, heard, understood and accepted for who we authentically are, before the world and those around us told us that who we are is too much, or not enough.
I offer a safe, genuine, inclusive, trauma informed, judgement free space dedicated to your healing.
THERAPY TECHNIQUES USED
Therapy is not a 'one-size-fits-all' service. I believe in order for our time to be effective, it's important that we work together to find the best therapy approach for you that align with your goals and presenting challenges. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches including:
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Attachment-based
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Trauma informed and somatic-based techniques
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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
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Perinatal Mental Health (prenatal & postpartum)
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Prenatal and postpartum anxiety​
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Prenatal and postpartum depression
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Intrusive thoughts & obsessive thoughts/behaviors
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Birth trauma & distressing birth experiences
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Highly Sensitive People
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Perfectionism
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People Pleasing
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Anxiety​
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Life Transitions
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Self-Esteem
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Bachelor of Social Work, Lakehead University | Registered Social Worker
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Internal Family Systems, Part 1, 2 & 3, Anna Gartshore - Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist
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Advance Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training, Postpartum Support International
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Essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Beck Institute
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Dr. Kathleen Chard & Dr. Meghan von Linden
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Fundamentals of Somatic Experiencing®: A Polyvagal Perspective, Sarah Schlote on behalf of Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute
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