Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Ingersoll, ON

Are you feeling uncomfortable and overwhelmed navigating the challenges life throws at you? Are anxiety and depression taking away from your enjoyment of everyday activities? I am here to help you work through the challenges you are navigating, and help you work towards personal growth and development.

Have you found yourself feeling stuck, getting pulled into all-too-familiar patterns of worry, anxiety, low mood, pain, or dissatisfying relationships? Do you find yourself often having self-critical thoughts or struggling with not-good-enough-ness? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, PTSD, or chronic pain? Are you an adult child of an emotionally immature parent? Are you experiencing or healing from narcissistic abuse? Are you a caring professional, a highly sensitive, or an empathic person, who feels overwhelmed and burnt out, and has lost sight of yourself and your needs?

As human beings we may feel lost/stuck due to painful or challenging life experiences. This can impact our ability to live our lives fully. I am passionate about working with individuals who have concerns around stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationships, grief, and life transitions/work-life balance. Support may look different for each person, while some may want to focus on building coping strategies, others may seek a deeper healing process. One of our first steps will be building awareness of your needs, the change you want in your life and identifying your goals to make this change possible.

Most people will face challenges in their lives, whether it's symptoms of a mental health concern (e.g. anxiety/depression) or situational (e.g. work, relationships). These challenges can lead us off track, struggling to cope and we find ourselves feeling unfulfilled or distressed. I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief and work/life balance concerns. I aim to tailor my approach to each individual client so they feel able to implement the change they want. This may include a focus on learning skills or building a deeper awareness.

Every person experiences grief and loss within their lifetime. You may be dealing with a loss of a job, health, or grieving the death of a loved one. This may leave you feeling unsure about what to do next. You may start to question your identity, purpose and meaning for your life. It may seem hard to see the possibilities of hope in the midst of the adversity that you are facing. You want to be able to move forward in life, but are often weighed down by the grief. Functioning in your life is becoming difficult. You want to find a way to deal with the pain, so that you can find a way to still be able to enjoy life.

At CHATT, we believe that YOU are the expert of YOUR life. We understand that when we are struggling and feeling overwhelmed, it's hard to know where to turn. Our role is to facilitate connection through commitment, compassion, empowerment, community and trust. Your life's challenges and journey are unique to you, and that is respected and honoured. We believe that healing is possible, and that reaching out for help, and finding it, is one of the bravest things any of us can ever do.

Even though your life looks good from the outside, something just doesn’t feel right. No matter how much you accomplish, you continue to feel guilty, small and like you’re not enough. When you think about it, you probably don't even know who "you" are or what you enjoy anymore. Maybe you never really did know. It may feel as though stress has taken over your life. Work is no longer fulfilling, your home life & relationships are suffering and you feel defeated at the end of the day. All of this leaves you feeling overwhelmed, down and confused, and you're not sure how to move forward.

Hello! I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience providing individual and group counselling services to a diverse, adult population. As an adjunct clinical professor, I supervised and trained junior colleagues and student therapists for over 5 years. Finding a therapist you "click with" is one of the best predictors of positive outcome in therapy. I value getting to know who you are aside from your presenting concerns and developing a genuine, human connection. Using evidence-based practice, I will pull from different models of therapy to tailor my approach to your specific needs and who you are as a person.

Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you are experiencing a major life transition: grief, divorce, empty nester, new job, retirement and you are wondering where you go next. Do you feel like your anxiety has taken control of your life? You are finding it hard to lean into the uncomfortable; turning down social connections and finding it hard to stay motivated. Or, are you wanting support either individually or with your partner so that you can work towards a healthier relationship?

I work collaboratively with my clients to find ways to manage their problems, so they can get back to living a fulfilling life. I assist individuals who are struggling with anxiety and stress, motivation issues, feelings of sadness, social anxiety, relationship issues, family issues, workplace stress, chronic headaches, and concussion. I have worked in a variety of mental health agencies providing counselling to students, adults and individuals from different sociocultural backgrounds, gender expressions, sexual orientations and gender identities.