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Psychotherapy can help when an individual feels life is awfully difficult. Moreover, psychotherapy can also make a straight life even better . Psychotherapy is suggested whenever a person is grappling with problems in life for example relationship issues, anxiety, anger or other mental health concerns, and these issues are creating the individual lots of hurt or upset for longer than a week. There may be exceptions to this common rule, but for the most of the cases, there is no harm in going into psychotherapy even if someone is not entirely confident that it would benefit from the counseling. I have vast experience working with marginalized and diverse ethnic, racial backgrounds people. My area of expertise includes Stress, Anger, depression,...(view profile to read more)

Psychotherapy usually means longer more in depth treatment of issues. There is a an understanding that there is value in seeing a therapist on a regular basis as it give time for trust to develop and also allows the client the time to explore more deeply. It is also a recognition that somethings take longer to treat. One can meet weekly or bi-weekly or however frequently is appropriate. The practice of psychotherapy takes more skill and experience and usually means the therapist has had their own psychotherapy.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have been a psychologist since 1986. I have expertise in several approaches. My main approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, and existential therapy. If you want to see someone with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, book a time by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Our psychotherapy services are effective in helping clients meet their goals and live a happier, more meaningful life. Psychotherapy can be brief and solution focused, or more depth oriented, to help you explore the underlying factors causing distress and unhealthy patterns in your life. We will work with you to find the approach that best suits your needs and personality.

Psychotherapy sounds complicated. It does not need to be. It occurs when two people talk it can be effective or ineffective. With a combination of experience, education and practice a therapist can help create a therapeutic encounter that is beneficial and effective for a person. Raue, Goldfried, & Barkham, (1997) highlight how the therapeutic relationship is key to a client progress or engagement in therapy. It is my desire to create a space where this relationship can grow and be beneficial to my clients.

My approach to psychotherapy is that change takes time. I work long term with most of my clients so that they may realize "real" change in their lives. Psychotherapy to me, is more than counseling. Counseling tends to focus on techniques and solutions; however, psychotherapy is a process of change. This process will the experienced with me in the room and also during the time between sessions. The commitment to the process of change is crucial for successful results.

I practice integrative psychotherapy, combining both knowledge from psychological theory of change along side our increasing understanding of neuroscience and neurological process of thought, behavior, and emotions. Through combining the science of psychotherapy with neuroscience (neuropsychotherapy) we can find meaning for your experience and distress that is supported by existing evidence.

Living Well's approach to psychotherapy is research-based and holistic. Because we attend to the current needs of clients, in addition to their long term goals, therapy tends to have greater long lasting results. Symptom management is important, and can be accomplished with CBT based interventions, but lasting results from therapy are also key. Far too many people seek therapy only to have it 'not work' or work just temporarily. For a holistic, strength based, research informed approach, Living Well is the ideal place to seek help.

As a Registered (Provisional) Psychologist, I will work along side you to support you in what you want to change about your life. Consider me a partner, coach, therapist, and collaborator as we work together to develop an understanding of the issues and challenges you face. I believe that change requires a road map so that we know the direction we are headed. Imagine taking a trip without a map or destination in mind. Once we have an idea or plan of where you want to be in your life, charting a course for change becomes a process of discussing alternative ways to get there. My client-centered approach adapts to the goals, needs, and learning preferences of clients.

Do you wake up tired/exhausted, wanting to stay in bed, asking yourself “what's the point”, feel stuck, alone, overwhelmed, stressed, and isolated or withdrawn? Are you thinking to yourself, I’m not good enough, I am a failure, and unimportant? Are you lacking focus and concentration, as well as have a loss of interest or pleasure in life? Are memories of your childhood, a recent death, or an accident interfering in your daily activities of living? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, and are looking for something different, better, or more, we can work together on creating a treatment plan that will give you hope, help guide you, support you, in having more functioning life

Psychotherapy happens when the right conditions are met that support the psyche to heal and come into congruence. The relationship with the therapist is authentic, meaningful and changes both the therapist and the client. The focus is on emergence of your true self and healing from the confusion, shame and trauma that has caused so much damage to your whole self.

Psychotherapy is focused on helping you heal and learn more constructive ways to deal with the problems or issues within your life. It can also be a supportive process when going through a difficult period or under increased stress.. Psychotherapy is helpful whenever a person is struggling with a life, relationship or work issues or a specific mental health concern, and these issues or concerns are causing the individual a great deal of pain or upset for longer than a few days. I use a combination of styles of therapy in my practice including, solution focused, dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I integrate multiple approaches in my practice. Approaches may involve learning practical skills and strategies, experiencing avoided emotions, evaluating and challenging negative thought patterns, processing trauma, or resolving internal conflicts. Treatment types may evolve and shift, and progress is monitored to ensure that your goals are being met.

I envision psychotherapy as a growth process. I know the medical model well; I just don't center my therapeutic approach on treating diseases. I treat people. Rather than diagnose-treat-cure, my model is connect-interact-become. It's a personal growth model. The willingnesss to permit a professional to facilitate your personal growth is not a disease; it's an accomplishment.

Psychotherapy includes a more long-term exploration into one's inner functioning, in order to make lasting change. While doing psychotherapy, I assist my clients to look into their inner life, which often includes looking back at family of origin issues or past relationships to learn how one has become who they are today, and then identifying areas where they would like to see change. We then work to shift these patterns of being to create a more fulfilling, peaceful life, with healthier choices.

Psychotherapy offers a process in which you are able to develop healthier ways of being in the world. Often through difficult life events you develop beliefs and habitual ways of interacting with others that keep you stuck in old patterns. Psychotherapy enables you to transform physical and emotional blocks that hinder you. You can create healthier beliefs and behaviours that lead to happier and more joyful interactions with yourself and others.

In the therapeutic process, I strive to foster an environment of trust and understanding, allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we'll work towards identifying and addressing challenges, developing coping strategies, and building a foundation for lasting positive changes. My commitment is to walk alongside you on your journey offering support and encouragement as you navigate the path towards your healing and personal growth. Remember, in this space, your experiences are valued, and your progress is celebrated.

What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy? Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a relatively new form of therapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly (usually within 3-5 sessions). ART is a combination of bilateral stimulation, prolonged exposure and visualizations. ART looks at processing negative psychological symptoms within the body and the brain. ART has shown to offer improvements to clients’ symptoms within 1 or 2 sessions. While initially a trauma therapy, ART appears to be beneficial for several psychological concerns. More detailed information on this approach can be found here.

Sometimes the angst we feel doesn’t have a definable problem, we just know that life feels off, and long for it to feel better. Through talking with a therapist insights into yourself, and compassion for your pain emerges. Through this process you learn to see your past and yourself differently and a new way of being in the world emerges. Old unhelpful ways of living erode and are replaced with healthier more hopeful perspectives.

Often times people have expectations with the goal of getting rid of or eliminating symptoms in regards to their mental health. However, you can have far more success when you work toward accepting and managing your symptoms as opposed to trying to get rid of them. In doing so you decrease your negative reactivity and emotional responses and are better able to manage your mental health.

Psychotherapy is a process of working through beliefs, emotions, trauma and current life events that enables you to move forward uncencumbered by destructive beliefs and emotions. Psychotherapists are trained to listen and interact with you in ways that facilitates the unlocking of traumatic and habitual ways of thinking and behaving so that you can live more freely and consciously.

Psychotherapy leads to in-depth understanding about ourselves. This understanding is prerequisite to engaging intimately with others and having conscious control over our needs are reactions. The therapeutic relationship established is the context where psychological change is possible. Psychotherapy is appropriate for both long-tern and short-term healing. Visit my website at www.prairieowlpsychology.ca from more details.

Psychotherapy is a process of gaining an awareness of one's issues which leads to improving the understanding of one's issues. Following this, the process of psychotherapy is to follow through with some form of therapeutic action to either improve the awareness, increase one's understanding or resolve the issues that one originally came in to psychotherapy for.

Want to build new ideas, clarify difficulties with emotions, motives, and interactions with others that lead to confusion? Rebuilding confidence and trust in yourself is crucial for change to be achieved. Our lives and our pathways are not written in stone. When we tell our stories in ways that can make us stronger, we can discover - we are not the problem - the problem is the problem. When we separate ourselves from the problem we can begin to revise our relationships with problems and gain new insight into different ways we can live our lives. I can help you rewrite what you tell about yourself and discover new ways to reclaim your past and re-envision your future.

Our therapy approach and style are simple and down-to-earth. You show up and we talk together about which services may be right for you, in a secure, non-judgemental and compassionate environment. Our services are provided by professionals who hold a Master degree or higher and adhere to the highest ethical standards. Book with us today and ask for a free 15 minute consultation!