Working with a Psychotherapist

Work with an experienced therapist to alleviate stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, or whatever negative feelings are getting in the way of your joy.

My approach is direct and bottom line- offering tools and teaching coping skills right at the start. I also work psycho-dynamically, which means I help you unpack that baggage you've been carrying from relationship to relationship (we all have it!). I'll help you sort through it, decide what's important, and help you let go of what no longer suits you.

I believe that language and our narrative (our stories we tell ourselves) are the biggest change agent we have. I will help you recognize your barriers and teach you how to change your story into something that makes sense for you. I want to teach you how to get more joy from your life, and more Love from your relationships.

Psychotherapy from an Expert in Relationships

As a psychotherapist, I provide help with anxiety and stress for those suffering from an increase in worry, stress and panic attacks. Anxiety and stress symptoms can sometimes mimic medical problems. If you are not sure, always check with your doctor to make sure there is nothing medically wrong. Anxiety, stress and panic attack symptoms can include;

• stressful and anxious thoughts that cause a great deal of discomfort

• anxious and stressful worrying even if you don't need to worry

• physical symptoms of stress and worry such as racing or pounding heart, shortness of breath , shaking, sweating, nausea or stomach discomfort (not due to medical illness)

• feeling dizzy or faint during intense anxiety and stress

• feeling fear or shame that you are going crazy, or losing control, or dying

• anxiety and discomfort while being out socially with increased fears of having a panic attack

• staying home because of the fear of panicking in a public space

• concern about an increase of self medication with drugs or alcohol in order to lessen the intense anxiety

As a psychotherapist and counsellor I work with you to effectively manage distress from difficult experiences. I help you develop skills that make sense for you to manage your anxiety in healthy ways. I also work with self image issues and perfectionism that often accompany panic attacks and stress. Psychotherapy can also be used to unpack your past and help you make sense of difficult relationships or stuck patterns.

Psychotherapy can be used to:

• decrease unwelcome symptoms such as anxiety or depression

• eliminate unhealthy patterns and ways of thinking

• increase mindfulness in daily activities

• support your chosen goals

• motivate and inspire

• help you achieve peak performance

• focus personal growth

I work with:

• adults

• older adolescents

• families

• unmarried couples

• married couples

• lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT)

• and queer identified

Trauma & Abuse Counselling

As a trauma informed therapist, I have additional training and a great deal of experience working with past abuse such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and domestic violence. If you are looking to address any past abuse, I welcome your call to see how we may be able to work together.

Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy

Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and unsure of your next steps? Are you looking to heal old wounds or build better relationships?  Are you seeking interpersonal change and personal growth but can't seem to find the motivation? I can help you develop the tools needed to minimize symptoms, heal old wounds and grow your future.  Our work together can help you feel better about yourself, increase positive relationships and help you be the best, most brightest version of you.

Help with a variety of complaints including:

• Anxiety

• depression

• life transitions

• personal growth

• self esteem issues

• transforming trauma

• conscious relationships

• gay, lesbian and trans issues

• relationship difficulties

• sobriety maintenance

• chronic illness

• grief and loss

• self harm

• abuse

• PTSD