Find a Therapist in Owen Sound, Ontario.

Sometimes we can become ‘tangled up’ in our thoughts, or the challenges we face; negatively impacting our day-to-day life. Engaging in psychotherapy (or ‘talk counselling’) with a qualified professional can be a beneficial way to get ‘untangled’, and to get back on track with your well-being. I work with youth (ages 13+), adults, and parents/caregivers who are seeking to overcome difficulties associated with eating, body image, anxiety and depression. Together we can work towards better understanding the problems that are holding you back, while developing new insights, self-awareness, and positive coping.

My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and authenticity. I use an integrative, evidence-based approach to help you navigate life's challenges, discover your strengths, develop strategies, and work towards your personal growth and well-being. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation today. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey to access your potential to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.

My approach is to work collaboratively with clients using a holistic model of therapy which entails a blending of Eastern and Western modalities. For example, training in meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, proper exercise, a nutritious, science-based diet and maintaining proper sleep hygiene. Also, including talk therapy can then help to reveal core values and issues. Mindfulness training benefits clients in observing clearly thoughts and behaviours. Clients benefit greatly through the use of evidence based interventions by developing the skills needed to evaluate thought patterns and overcome destructive patterns.

Individuals often come to psychotherapy when the coping strategies they were previously using are no longer helpful, and potentially, they have become problematic or destructive. Together we will explore the areas of your life that are frustrating you or causing you pain, and/or discuss situations or relationships from the past that are still impacting your life today.

In our process, we combine the dynamics of ‘Life coaching’ and ‘Psychotherapy. Life Coaching is a new change process of the Twenty-First Century. It has been traditionally associated with sports. However, when one considers the importance of a respectful approach to personal and professional relationships, the coaching dynamic intentionally attempts to build on rapport and encouragement. A coaching psychotherapist, who has the best interests of their client in mind, does not perceive their client as “what is wrong with you?” but rather “what have you got going for you”? The client or “coachee” is asked key questions thereby challenging the “coachee” to find answers from within him/herself based ....

I’ve been helping people lead more intentional lives for over 20 years. Psychotherapy supports you in reaching self-awareness. No matter what the circumstance, you have the ability to be resilient. I can help you manage your journey. I’m trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental models,and anxiety and depression management. I will support you in creating a set of tools to help you discover your objective. Most importantly, you're a distinctive person, with distinctive needs. My goal is to work with you as a unique individual, and focus on YOUR goals.

Many people search for psychotherapy resources to help understand themselves and their motivations or automatic thinking/behaviours. Underlying trauma, anxiety or depression may be contributing to you feeling stuck or unable to move forward towards your goals. If you are ready for change, or not, we can help identify the connections and develop a plan.

Psychotherapy is commonly known as talk therapy. The main goal with psychotherapy is to help individuals with their mental health. Psychotherapists practice from a variety of evidence-based modalities. Together, we will determine your goals and decide which approach to take. Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation where we can explore your presenting concern, determine if we are a good fit for therapy and I can answer any questions that you may have.

I believe Psychotherapy is about you and your needs. Where you are now and where you want to go. What triggers you from the past that you can heal in the present to take you into the future in a new way. We look at feelings, beliefs, expectations and yearnings in how you have made meaning of your life. We also acknowledge you vast resources that you have access to in order to change into who you would like to become.