The Therapy Experience

Collaborative.

I believe in comprehensive, flexible and individualized treatment that is based on up-to-date scientific research, practical experiences, and the extremely valuable wisdom, history, and insight of my clients. As a practitioner, I carry psychological knowledge, practical tools, and scientific research; however, my clients are the experts on their own personal stories, experiences, and inner wisdom. I consider this collaboration necessary to create a cohesive story that inspires true change. 

Practical.

People come to therapy to see real change. We want our moments of deep reflection and enlightened understanding to have a meaningful impact on our lives. I believe it is necessary to give my clients concrete and practical tools to regulate their emotions, tolerate distress, live mindfully, improve their relationships, and heal from chronic and/or acute stress and trauma. 

Holistic.

I believe that we do not function as individualized parts of ourselves, but as a holistic being which includes the brain, body, and nervous system. Every part of my therapy is founded on this concept. 

I believe in using evidence-based therapies as a footstoolto reconnect with the authentic self wherein we can co-create alignment, wisdom, and connection. 

Although DBT and ART are considered my primary practice modalities, I also include elements of emotion-focused therapies, mindfulness, psychoneuroimmunology, mind-body theory, family systems theory, and trauma-informed and cognitive behavioral therapies based on your specific needs. 

*Please be advised that I only work with individuals 18 years and older.*

​​ DBT – Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 

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The practical tools.

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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a comprehensive, evidence-based therapy that provides individuals with this structure to our mental and emotional lives that so many desperately need. Originally developed to work with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), DBT has proven effective for individuals suffering with unstable mood, addictive behaviours, relationship problems, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and much more. DBT creates a structural roadmap for individuals to climb out of their misery by changing their thinking patterns, learning practical tools to regulate their emotions, and using mindfulness to cultivate presence and contentment in every day life. 

*Please be advised that at this time I do not offer DBT group therapy*

​​ ART - Accelerated Resolution Therapy 

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The re-wiring of the nervous system.

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ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) attends to the places where talk therapy fails us…often times where trauma is stored. This ground-breaking, evidence-based psychotherapy relieves the brain and body from the unconscious or conscious storage of trauma in the deepest parts of ourselves. 

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This therapy can be used for all forms of trauma including physical, sexual, emotional, and attachment trauma; addiction; anxiety; phobias; depression; chronic pain and pain management; and various other concerns.