Individuals may feel the need to come in for a range of life difficulties, including: General life stress; Workplace stress and conflict; Relationship enhancement; Relationship difficulties; Mood disorders; Anxiety & related disorders; Eating disorders; Personality disorders; Suicide Ideation; PTSD, multiple traumas, Grief and Loss, Substance Abuse & beyond.

Some common reasons people come in for individual therapy are:

• Depression and anxiety
• Learning new coping strategies to decrease symptoms
• New diagnosis

Whether you are someone with a new diagnosis or someone dealing with old wounds, or someone who just needs an empathetic ear, I am here to listen.

Many couples and families find themselves navigating life’s difficult situations without much support. The goal of therapy is to assist each member of the couple or family in having a voice so that they can all begin to better understand one another and learn to move forward.  There may be past traumas involved, resentment, guilt, anger and misunderstandings. With the help of a neutral third party, you can begin to recognize each other’s strengths and move toward positive change.

Therapy can:

• Include discussions about each person’s hopes
• Encourage open communication
• Clarify misunderstandings
• Help stop the cycle of blaming
• Assist you in working on past traumas, parenting, financial and work stress
• And more!

A family is defined as a group of individuals who care about each other and consider themselves a “family”. It can include parents and children, grandparents, partners, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins or caregivers.

I can provide one on one therapy for children of all ages, from preschool to teenage years. Parents may find their child is experiencing road blocks with:

• depression and anxiety
• mood-swings or other behavioral issues
• past trauma
• various life changes (death of a loved one, divorce, moving etc.)

I use my love for children and extensive experience working with young ones using stories and word play to help them share their stories.

Play and art therapy is offered for both children and adolescents based on each client’s individual needs. In collaboration with the parents, I use play therapy along with talk therapy to cater the session to the child’s individual needs.

A person’s self-esteem or self-worth can often fluctuate from high to low, and where it falls on that continuum can deeply affect their mental health. All of us have moments of self-doubt, but if you find yourself in a cycle of constant negative self-talk, having trouble finding any good in yourself, or beating yourself up about things you would give your best friend a pass for, then maybe it’s time to work on that self-compassion.

I recognize that low self-esteem can look different for everyone, and can range from:

• Imposter syndrome: when people fear they’re not as good as everyone thinks they are, and that failure will reveal the true flawed self
• Rebellion: when people pretend the opinions of others don’t matter, but feelings of inferiority manifest as anger, blame and shame.
• Victimizing: when a person sees themselves as helpless, resulting in self-pity and avoidance of challenging situations.  They often rely on others to save them.

No matter the reason for low self-esteem, I can help you work on a new perspective on life and yourself.

In a fast-paced world, many of us have little time to spare for our health and wellbeing. Prioritizing your psychological health has become easier with the advances of technology and the advent of remote work environments. With secure online video conferencing, I can connect with you anywhere.  Whether you are at home and cannot leave due to lack of transportation, child care, work or life commitments, or if you simply find it difficult to come into an office setting, I can accommodate you in the comfort of your own space.

Online therapy is:

• Convenient
• Effective
• Comfortable

*New research shows that for the vast majority of clients, video-based counselling is as effective as in-office.

Trauma can result from a traumatic event or experience, and can range from developmental hurdles to natural disasters. Counselling can be very beneficial in developing new coping skills and reducing the effects of the trauma response. Practicing stress reduction techniques and exploring by way of solution focused therapy can often prove helpful for trauma clients.

Trauma can vary from person to person and can include:

• Puberty
• Relationship problems
• Loss of a loved one
• Natural disasters (hurricane, earthquake, flood etc.)
• Witnessing a disturbing event (first responders, eye witnesses etc.)

Whether you’re new at parenting or been at it a while, it can prove to be a very rewarding yet sometimes difficult job. I can support you on your parenting journey whether you seek to gain a deeper understanding of behavioural challenges, child anxiety, early parent and child attachment, or the importance of play.

Do you ever feel like:

• you love but don’t like your new baby?
• your child reminds you of someone who hurt you?
• you just can’t handle being a parent?
• you often feel frustrated and out of control while parenting?
• your baby is not connecting with you in the way you expected?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you are not alone! Many parents feel this way especially if their expectations of what parenting is or what they see around them does not match their own experiences.

This form of therapy is for anyone who has gone through divorce or is currently going through the process. This may also be helpful for those who have left a long-term relationship or who have separated from their partner. Post-divorce counselling can help address

• What the future will look like
• What this means for any children involved
• New self-identity without ex-partner

Therapy can help you deal with the loss of a relationship and learn coping skills to help you work toward a new life.  It can help you develop a healthy outlook on the relationship as well as yourself.

Art therapy combines creative expression with psychotherapy, promoting self-exploration and a greater understanding of the self.  Through guided imagery and the use of color and various mediums many find it easier to express thoughts and feelings that they otherwise find difficult to articulate.

Who can benefit from art therapy?

• People of all ages
• Individuals, couples, families, anyone really!
• Anyone wanting to try something different to work on their psychological wellbeing

Art therapy can be very relaxing for many people, but can also be deeply emotional. Thoughts and feelings come up during the process that the conscious mind is most often not aware of.  With the help of a skilled therapy, art therapy can be very healing experience.