Therapy that is warm, welcoming, and unpretentious
Each person has their own unique healing journey.
There is no set recipe for guaranteed growth, however there are core elements that can help clear the path towards discovery, change, and transformation.
The following cornerstones are integrated into sessions in order to provide a human-first experience that is grounded with evidence-based interventions.
Cornerstones
Empowerment
Strength-based approaches are employed to help you connect with your capacity for growth and resilience. By bringing your inherent capabilities to the forefront, you may walk through life with an enhanced sense of clarity and confidence.
Insight
Psychoeducation is offered on the signs of trauma and how it may be impacting your life. Trauma can manifest in various ways, influencing how we think, feel, and react in certain situations. Through exploration, we can delve into the underlying sources behind unhelpful patterns and learn new ways of responding.
Reframe
Our brains are designed to make sense of our experiences and our perception can have a direct impact on our wellbeing. Together, we can explore your internal dialogue and identify barriers that may be holding you back. Reflecting from a broader perspective can lead to deeper insight about yourself and seeing challenges in a new light.
Grounding
Stressful moments can take a toll on not only your mental health but also your emotional and physical health. Developing a relationship with your nervous system is an effective way to reclaim your wellbeing. This involves learning evidence-based practices for returning to a balanced state when life becomes overwhelming.
Interconnection
An interconnected view of the mind, body, heart and soul is available to those who desire a holistic approach to their healing. This lens brings mindful awareness of your inner and outer worlds including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental and social experiences, and their impact on your wellbeing.
Guidance
The road to healing is often rocky and having a roadmap can provide helpful guidance along the way. Clients will be offered practical tools and creative strategies to learn how to navigate life’s twists and turns and create positive progress in their daily life.
Truth & Reconciliation
I express deep respect and gratitude for the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, their ancestral homelands, and the care they provided to the area where I am privileged to live, work, and play. Committed to supporting Truth & Reconciliation, I encourage ongoing learning on how we can stand alongside Turtle Island communities through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) website (nctr.ca).
