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About Therapy

So, what is therapy really about?

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Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if it is unfamiliar or if you’ve had a past experience that wasn’t the right fit (which happens!). You might be wondering what to expect or whether this will actually help.

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At its core, therapy is a space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Through guided conversations, you can gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. There are many different therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and more, but they all share a common goal: to foster self-awareness, resilience, deeper connections, and personal growth.​

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Therapy isn’t something that’s done to you, it’s a collaborative process. The more engaged you are, the more you’ll get out of it. Change takes time, but with curiosity, openness, and a little persistence, therapy can be a powerful tool for growth.

​​Trauma-Informed Care: Safety First, Always 

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Feeling safe is an important foundation for therapeutic work. Trauma-informed care means respecting your boundaries, supporting your sense of autonomy, and helping you develop skills to manage difficult emotions and experiences.

Therapy can be challenging, particularly when we are exploring painful or traumatic experiences. My goal is to make that work feel manageable and collaborative rather than overwhelming. We’ll move at a pace that feels appropriate for you, and I’ll be transparent about the therapeutic process so you can make informed choices about what we explore together.

 

G​rowth can happen when you feel heard, respected, and able to have a voice in your own therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Psychodynamic

  • Relational

  • Attachment-oriented 

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy 

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

  • Somatic/polyvagal informed 

Areas of Specialty

  • Anxiety and depression 

  • Trauma and PTSD (CPTSD) 

  • Chronic illness and pain management 

  • Parenting 

  • Relationships 

  • Separation/divorce 

  • Self-esteem/confidence 

  • Grief and loss 

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