Find a Therapist in Strong, Ontario.

In my approach to psychotherapy, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward healing and personal growth. Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness techniques, I tailor the therapeutic process to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. By fostering self-awareness, exploring patterns of thought and behaviour, and learning effective coping strategies, clients can gain insights, develop resilience, and cultivate positive changes in their lives. Together, we work collaboratively to navigate challenges, address underlying issues, and empower clients to achieve greater emotional well-being and fulfillment.

Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help you improve and maintain positive mental health and well-being. I work with individuals, couples and families in individual and group settings. Psychotherapy occurs when the Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring about positive change in the client’s thinking, feeling, behaviour and social functioning. Individuals usually seek psychotherapy when they have thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviours that are adversely affecting their day-to-day lives, relationships and the ability to enjoy life.

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.

If therapy were to be successful for you, what would be different in your life? How would you know that this process was a good use of your time and money? - How you answer those questions is very important, those answers set the (initial) destination as we set out on this journey together. Client directed therapy means that your goals are the compass that guides our work, and we will regularly check in to assess what is working and not working in helping you reach those goals. Every client is different, and our work will be built on proven modalities and techniques, while also being specific to you.

As a Registered Psychotherapist I guide clients through a discovery process providing a thorough connection between the psychological underpinnings of emotion and behaviour. Raising awareness of these underlying trends becomes the bedrock of recovery, enabling them to work through the often devastating impact that these repeated negative patterns are having in their lives.

Psychotherapy provides a confidential space for individuals to navigate a spectrum of challenges, from everyday stressors to complex issues. Therapists offer tools such as cognitive restructuring and mindfulness to manage daily stress effectively. For more significant problems like trauma or depression, psychotherapy provides structured support, helping clients explore underlying issues and develop coping strategies. Regardless of the scale, therapy offers insight, validation, and empowerment, fostering resilience and facilitating positive change in individuals' lives.

We use psychotherapy to help clients identify and change negative thoughts, unhealthy core beliefs, and troubling expressions of emotions which effect and distort behaviours. Through psychotherapy we promote adaptive ways of thinking and coping that are beneficial and unique to the needs of the client. It is a way to support the client to meet their goals and live a more fulfilled, happy life.

Do you have a junk drawer in your home? I like to think of therapy like emptying out and organizing your junk drawer. Trauma and stress disorganizes our brain. Memories and experiences are scrambled and coping skills are hidden. Therapy lets us empty out those drawers, put them in order, throw out the things we no longer need, and find the things we’ve been searching for.

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.