METHODOLOGY~

Healing and understanding the root of our wounds is a multi-faceted process, with all aspects being interconnected.

My approach to therapy follows an existential-humanist perspective, that utilizes a person-centered and mindfulness-based therapeutic framework.

I am passionate about working with all of the complexities that make up your experience. In my practice, you can expect there to be an integration of the mind and the body. The mind can influence the body through thoughts, emotions, and mental states, and this can manifest in the body and reflect and store these experiences.

In my practice, integration involves engaging both conscious and unconscious thought processes, with an emphasis on self-reflection and introspection, while also connecting these with the body on a somatic level to release stored tension and regulate the nervous system.
Ultimately, the goal is to address the mind, body, and spirit as a unified whole, applying both "top-down and bottom-up approaches."

What does this mean for you?

We are all unique beings that go through complex experiences. I stride to counsel with the awareness and understanding that with each unique life circumstance comes with a unique approach that must be adapted for you. Therefore, my overall approach is to remain open and adaptable to be able to connect and understand you. Our experiences, shape our identities and affect how we interact with ourselves and others. My intention is to deeply attune and listen to you and your experiences. Together, we can learn about you and identify where you may be, in your healing process. Whether you find yourself in a reflective headspace, needing to verbalize and explore your thoughts, or struggling to articulate your experience and benefit more from understanding what’s happening in your body, together, we will work to discover where you are in your process and explore.

MODALITIES IN DETAIL:

  • A therapeutic orientation that combines elements of existential philosophy (freedom and responsibility, meaning making, authenticity) and humanistic psychology (considering the individual as a whole: holism, free will and self-actualization). Existential therapy is rooted in philosophies that explore the nature of existence, focusing on key human concerns like freedom, meaning, isolation, suffering, and mortality.

    This therapy often attracts individuals facing existential crises—situations that challenge their sense of identity, purpose, or security. These crises may stem from physical, social, emotional, or spiritual threats and can shake deeply held beliefs or values. Existential therapy views such moments as both unsettling and transformative, offering opportunities for personal growth and deeper understanding as we navigate life’s constant changes.

    How it works and how it can help:
    This therapy can help you navigate life’s complexities and uncertainties, empower you to make conscious choices that align with your values and facilitate a deeper understanding of your existence and what it means to you through:

    -Exploration of values and beliefs
    -Understanding anxiety and freedom
    -Meaning making
    -Focusing on enhancing one’s awareness of their “inner” experience, fluctuations of moment-to-moment thoughts, sensations and feelings
    -Recognizing the interplay of the past, present and future

  • A therapeutic approach that is designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma by focusing on the body. It is based on the premise that trauma can be stored in the body and recognizes the emotional experience within the body.

    How it works and how it can help:
    This therapy can help you connect with your body and process traumatic experiences through awareness of sensations and release tension that can be stored in the body as a result of trauma through:

    -A “bottom up” approach, by utilizing embodied interventions through mindful awareness
    -Understanding trauma and the body
    -Building body awareness
    -Tracking sensations

  • A therapeutic approach that is structured, goal-oriented psychotherapy that focuses on the interconnections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is based on the premise that our thoughts can significantly influence our emotions and actions. By identifying and changing negative thought patterns, individuals can improve their emotional responses and behavior

    How it works and how it can help:
    This therapy can empower you by providing tools and insights to manage your mental health proactively and constructively through:

    -A “top down” approach, by identifying negative thought patterns, challenging these thoughts and implementing new behavioral and coping strategies through
    -Cognitive restructuring
    -Behavioral activation
    -Skill development
    -Exposure therapy

  • A therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindful practices and emphasizes the importance of balancing acceptance and change.

    How it works and how it helps:
    This therapy can help you learn techniques to identify and emotionally regulate and therefore increase your distress tolerance capacity through:

    -A “top down approach”, by recognizing and regulating intense emotions, therefore reducing emotional suffering and impulsivity
    -Mindfulness
    -Distress Tolerance
    -Emotional Regulation
    -Interpersonal Effectiveness

VALUES~

The process of healing our wounds can be a challenging process, yet within that challenge lies the potential for profound growth

It is through embracing these wounds, acknowledging our pain, and taking ownership of our healing that we are able to move toward liberation

As you uncover your authentic truth and unique expression, I will be there with you alongside as your counsellor guiding you through the unfolding

I believe that laughter and joy are essential parts of the healing process

Space will be made to embrace both the challenges and the lighter moments along the way, as we tend to your feelings that yearn for healing

Together, we can approach this exploration with humor and humility, allowing each moment to deepen your understanding

Let curiosity be your anchor, for even in the uncertainty, there are depths of awareness waiting to be discovered

It is my hope that with each session, you emerge with a clearer sense of who you are, and a deeper understanding of yourself

Get in touch.

I’m here to listen and support you.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, guidance, or a safe space to explore your feelings, reaching out is the first step towards healing.