The Power of Therapy

Sometimes, people arrive at therapy feeling "stuck" and are not sure what the next step is. Our goal is to work together to reveal your strengths, overcome any challenges you may be facing, gain valuable self-insight, reduce anxiety and depression, and learn how to increase meaning and purpose in life.

I know that seeking therapy can be a difficult decision. It is normal to feel hesitant or uncertain about asking for help. But I also know that therapy has the power to transform lives. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices (practices that have been researched and proven to be effective), and I am committed to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.

What you can expect in therapy: A warm and welcoming space, compassion for your situation, collaboration in achieving goals you set, and my continued practice of providing clinical excellence through ongoing skills training.

Accreditation - Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

My practice offers a range of evidence-based therapies to support clients in achieving their goals. Therapy can look different depending on your needs and what skillset (toolbox) the therapist uses. I incorporate IFS, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness modalities within a trauma-informed lens.

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Therapy Modalities

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy recognizes the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT has been well-researched and is helpful for people experiencing anxiety and depression. CBT is an action-oriented therapy. This means that there are many tools to choose from that you can work with outside of each session.

IFS - Internal Family Systems

IFS - Internal Family Systems is an evidence-based transformative form of therapy developed by Richard C. Schwartz. IFS works with different "parts" of us, anchored by the core premise that there are "no bad parts". During the therapy process, we work together to bring healing to parts of us that have experienced pain and to reconnect with our "self".

DBT - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

DBT - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy is an emotional regulation therapy. This process is a branch of CBT and offers many tools that can be helpful for people who live with PTSD, self-harming behaviours, addictions, and intense emotions.

Trauma-Informed Practice

Trauma-Informed Practice - This approach acknowledges that to support clients in counselling, it is important to ask "What happened to you?" instead of "What is wrong with you?". Client and therapist work within a framework of "safety, choice, collaboration, trust, and empowerment".

Ongoing Training

I am committed to continued education as a mental health professional. I attend multiple yearly trainings and engage in a self-care practice that includes mentorship, mindfulness, and movement, along with purposefully cultivating community relationships in the Kawartha Lakes Region to serve my clients.

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