Brainspotting Therapists in Almonte, ON

Confused, drained or ALONE in your relationship? Are you putting the needs of others before your own? Are you changing yourself (like a chameleon) in order to feel appreciated? If the other person becomes your main focus and you modify your behaviors and ignore your needs to keep the relationship going at any cost, you have codependency. Codependents are MAGNETS for entitled, narcissistic, grandiose personalities. The ensuing relationship can stumble along for a LONG time, requiring huge amounts of effort and energy to keep up until finally it falls apart. When it does, you feel betrayed and abandoned (codependent's biggest fear).

Hello! Here's a little about me: I have been a masters level registered social worker since 2013 and have been in clinical counselling / psychotherapy roles for 13 years. I specialize in working with youth and younger adults (under 40) and their families with a myriad of challenges including addictions (substance use and behavioural) and mental health (anxiety, depression, adjustment, stress, difficulty coping, eating disorders, trauma, OCD and more) and parenting coaching / support. I also provide clinical case consultation and supervision to other therapists and agencies. Proudly serving Embrun, Russell, Casselman & Navan area.

My passion is supporting women of all ages and stages. I believe that women face a myriad of unique challenges throughout their lifespan and deserve compassionate and relatable mental healthcare. I work with women needing support and skills to manage various mental health conditions, navigate new life transitions, or process past or more recent traumatic events (including birth trauma). I have a special interest and training in working with pregnant, postpartum and parenting women, as well as those undergoing fertility treatment.

Are you struggling with your mental health, anxiety, anger or stress? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re barely getting by? Whether you’re feeling the pressure from something big in your life or a hundred small things, the result is often the same: losing hope, a lack of energy, and the feeling that you will never overcome this feeling of being stuck… But I’m here to tell you that you can! I draw from numerous psychotherapy approaches in my work, but my goal will always be to find the approach that works best for you.

Hello! If you’re looking for compassionate support and therapeutic tools to help you deal with thoughts, behaviours, sensations and/or emotions, I may be able to help! I offer psychotherapy services to youth and adults, using various evidence-based techniques which target the mind, body, and their inherent connection. My person-centered approach aims to enhance your self-awareness by attending to all the dimensions of you, especially your authentic self. Therapy can be a great place to examine your current ways of being and coping, reflecting on what no longer serves you to learn more adaptive strategies.

I am here to support you in navigating the challenges you face by providing a confidential space to talk, explore, and learn new coping strategies. Therapy is an excellent tool that allows us to discuss topics we might not feel ready to talk about with others. I approach all client relationships from a strengths-based lens with the aim of helping you in tangible ways. I build real relationships with my clients with a foundation of trust and security, moving you toward where you want to be in life. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families in feeling stable, heard, and cared for.

Sometimes life can leave you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, confused, anxious, and frustrated. You want to know how to cope better, but you’re not sure where to begin. You want to share your story with someone who will truly listen to you, hear what you’re saying, and respond to you with compassion. I can do that for you.

You can get well & stay well, let me show you how! I have a master’s degree in social work and over 20 years of experience as a mental health clinician. I specialize in treating, anxiety disorders, depression and trauma and have a wide range of specialized techniques to choose from. With the utmost respect & support, I will challenge you to consider a different perspective and help you confront patterns that are keeping you stuck. With my help, you will gain new insights, develop new skills & adopt new habits! You will be amazed at the meaningful changes you see in yourself and you will have the tools needed to maintain them!

Trauma, anxiety, depression, family and relational conflict, anger, sadness, numbness, burnout, relational issues, grief, I am here to meet with you and figure out a path to healing. Sometimes we can feel so stuck in our situation and need to have someone help us navigate it. A new perspective and nonjudgemental space can help us feel more free to reflect on ourselves, how we got to this place in life and allow space to imagine how our life can be more fulfilling and free. I am here to help you process the painful memories and emotions, explore patterns you feel stuck in and find new ways of managing issues in your life.

I specialize in attachment disruptions, adoption support, children in care, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and family support. I work alongside children, youth, adults, and families that are seeking a safe, and non-judgemental space to explore their struggles, relationships, emotional distress, and behavioural challenges.

When someone experiences life changes such as grief, loss, relationship challenges, job loss, parenting, postpartum, trauma and abuse, these situations can evoke feelings of anxiety and depression. You will be supported through these challenges and life stressors by engaging in therapeutic conversations which will stimulate change and promote healthy coping strategies. Together, therapeutic goals are explored and established, with a core focus on your individual needs. Talk-therapy, Cognitive-Behavourial Therapy and Brainspotting are some approaches used as well as working with lifestyle modifications to achieve optimal results.

It takes a lot of courage to decide to seek support. We start where you are and go at a pace that is comfortable for you. I work with feminist and anti-oppressive perspectives. The areas around which I have experience include depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue, trauma, relationship violence, grief, issues around being queer, questioning your sexual orientation and transitioning genders, immigrant and refugee settlement, and culture shock. With clients, I primarily employ the evidence based approaches of Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Brainspotting, Attachment Theory, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory.

I am a professional psychotherapist that specializes in blending mind and body therapies to help remove barriers to our sense of calm and joy. In a trusting and non-judgmental environment, the brain’s natural healing is encouraged. I have been working in the non-profit mental health field for 10 years in a variety of areas including: Addictions and Family Treatment, Medical Clinics with a focus on anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia and chronic pain, and in Community Health Centres with older adults managing life transitions and grief. If you are interested, the best option is to click the "My Website" button to book a consult.

Wait list only at this time. Are you looking to get a deeper understanding and heal from the various difficulties you are experiencing? Psychotherapy that involves the mind-body connection can help with this. It can release any accumulated stress or blockages that might be affecting your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. This can help you reconnect with your self in many ways and better understand your emotions, needs and wants. I also provide psychotherapy for psychedelic integration to those who had psychedelic treatments and wish to make sense of and integrate their experiences.

I currently have space virtually and Tues/Wed evenings. I work with children, youth, adults and couples in a variety of areas. As part of a blended family, I have a special interest in the experience of step-parenting and the often challenging dynamics. In my work with children I work closely with parents to integrate an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices at home. I enjoy supporting couples to find new ways to communicate and understand one another, and to break the unhelpful patterns we all tend to fall into.

I accompany clients from a place of compassion, creativity, warmth, and humour as they move from the wounds of interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational trauma (e.g., neglect, identity-based violence, childhood or intimate partner violence, premature death) towards fulfilling lives rooted in posttraumatic growth. In addition to working with clients who have experienced trauma and its related effects, I also work with clients who identify as experiencing stress (including anxiety disorders), sadness or depression, persistent guilt and shame, life transitions, grief, and existential questions related to life purpose and identity.

Now open Monday through Saturday. Psychotherapy and couples counselling are available in office and online. I love listening carefully to my clients' life stories and asking just the right questions at just the right time to help them think through the problems differently. I am a Registered Social Worker and Sociologist. I use Narrative Therapy, a gentle talk therapy that is client-centered and strengths-based. My approach is informed by research with an understanding of the nervous system. This means, I help clients understand and work with their own nervous system as we talk. My approach is also CBT, DBT & EFT informed.

I do meaningful work with those seeking positive change, who want to live fully, in authentic connection with themselves and others while navigating life's transitions, interpersonal relationship concerns, and trauma recovery. I work with counsellors and healthcare workers, couples wanting to optimize relationship, and those living with chronic, life-limiting health issues or processing grief and loss. I provide counselling services to insured clients under the supervision of registered Counselling Psychologist Dr. David Paré, covered by most third party insurance plans. I am covered by NIHB & IFH.

Childhood Sexual Abuse & Trauma Therapy - I help intra-familial childhood sexual abuse survivors own their enoughness. Painful past experiences shape the way we show up and navigate through our present day lives and the world around us. Without deep healing of these experiences, we can feel stuck; like nothing is working. It feels hopeless and discouraging. You likely landed here because it’s all gotten to be too much - I see you and I am so glad you're here. I provide a warm space to explore present day anxieties and get you past that feeling of stuckness. Let's help you rebuild your mind-body connection.