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Practice Information
As a highly sensitive person, I appreciate how meaning, the impact of our experiences and feeling like someone gets us profoundly affect our lives. Clients have told me that they like how I show up as myself as a therapist which brings a level of 'realness' to sessions that can feel more connective than having a blank slate across from you.
I specialize in anxiety, neurodivergence, complex family relationships, and trauma. I work with my clients to find and work with the root cause of their concerns. Integrating an eclectic mix of therapeutic approaches that help you feel more sturdy and integrated within yourself including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Inner Child work.
As an attachment based counsellor, I believe the relationship between the therapist and client brings about the biggest change. If you feel we would be a fit, I’d love to hear from you.
I work with folks who might express something like these experiences upon first meeting:
- Feeling like others don't understand you
- Feeling resentful in relationships, like you're giving but not receiving
- Fearing that you are "too much" for others
- Challenging family relationships
- You've been falling into the same patterns and aren't sure what to do next
- Feeling lonely despite being around other people
Core Values:
Authenticity/ Congruence
Compassion
Curiosity
Presence
Lifelong Learning
Genuineness
Integrity
Specialized Training
- Focusing Oriented Therapy Training with Leslie Ellis
- Somatic Experiencing Training - Beginning I, II, III (72 hours total)
Client Fee (Individuals)
Client Fee (Couples/Families)
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