I have a holistic approach in my work with clients, always striving to deepen my understanding of how the many parts of who we are as people come together within body, mind, spirit, and community.
My work is also integrative, drawing from several different psychotherapeutic frameworks and adapting these to best meet the needs, goals, preferences, and situations of my clients.
One of my greatest assets as a counsellor is my ability to connect with clients and form meaningful therapeutic relationships. My focused and grounded energy helps to create a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment in which to work with clients.
Here are some of the psychotherapeutic approaches I use:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy is based on the idea that inaccurate thoughts and beliefs can lead to negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, and unhealthy behaviors, such as overeating and substance abuse. Through exploration and observations you can gain a greater awareness of your thoughts and beliefs and learn how they shape your experiences. With this awareness you can learn to adopt more realistic viewpoints and healthier behaviors that can lead to a greater sense of wellbeing.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Gottman couples therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps couples strengthen friendship, communication, emotional connection, and conflict management. Based on decades of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns, improving understanding and responsiveness, and building practical skills for a healthier, more satisfying relationship. It can be helpful for couples experiencing ongoing conflict, disconnection, communication difficulties, or relationship transitions.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. CPT helps identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that can develop after trauma, while EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they become less emotionally overwhelming. Both approaches can reduce trauma-related symptoms and support greater confidence, connection, and well-being.
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Emotion-focused therapy emphasizes the role emotions play in influencing motivation and actions. It provides clients with the opportunity to develop emotional awareness skills through exploration and focused awareness exercises. The approach can be especially helpful in establishing or repairing bonds between couples and family members, and working through past traumas.
