EMDR Therapists in Merrickville, ON

As a client, you are an adult interested in virtual, evidence-based, compassionate counselling for anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, traumatic memories, PTSD; as well as issues related to sexuality, gender identity, motivation, sexual assault, partner violence, emotion regulation, relationships and personal and job-related stress. You want counselling beyond 'talk therapy' to address symptoms that affect your mood, bodily sensations, actions as well as thoughts. You want the option of addressing present or past problems, with the goal of bringing what you learn into the future.

I am passionate about supporting those with mental health complexities in order for individuals to experience healing and well-being. By combining modalities, I blend evidence-based therapies with a holistic approach.

I strive to create effective personalized healing options for each client and work from a foundation of inclusion, compassion and kindness. Offering a range of healing modalities including EMDR, narrative therapy, psychodrama and emotion release work. As a registered social worker/psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) I welcome clients with a wide variety of life experiences, trauma and personal struggles. Please note the quickest way to connect with me, and book a free 15-minute meet and greet session, is to access my website.

Sometimes the worst place to be at is in your head! You must decide what you are going to do with this one wild life. I believe that each of us has greatness lying within waiting to be brought forth. I assist individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, such as, but not limited to loss of a loved one, change in health, job loss, divorce, chronic illness, parenthood, empty nest, menopause and retirement. I offer support to those struggling with depression, anxiety, loss of life engagement, emotion regulation, loss of self esteem, confusion, frustration, isolation, loneliness and life imbalance. Empowering people to live!

Life can be messy, and sometimes we need someone to help hold our stuff. My favourite part about this is assisting people to step into their power, give words to their feelings, and start creating a life they love. I firmly believe that human connection is the foundation of an abundant life. For this reason, I am passionate about working with people to improve their relationships with themselves and others. What this looks like is defined by my clients, but can include support with deepening understandings of themselves, overcoming people pleasing, increasing self-compassion, and getting out of their thoughts and into their life.

I believe that the road to finding happiness and freedom begins with a simple principle, understanding that some things are within our control and some things are not. Whether you are controlled by anxiety, dreading the “what ifs” of the future. Or you are stuck in the past and find it difficult to move on, I believe I can help. I am dedicated to building a therapeutic alliance with my clients and working on an individual basis to help each, and every person realize their strengths to find their own solutions. I work with clients 18 and over to support them in recovering from anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues.

Are you looking to make some changes, or maybe just to feel better in your skin? Maybe you're struggling with a big change, or just with being you. You're looking for someone warm and genuine to connect with, someone to both push and support you in making scary changes. Someone who will accompany you on your journey. At Free Mind Psychology, we look forward to welcoming children, youth, adults, families and couples going through transitions and struggles. Our practitioners use a number of approaches to best meet your needs and help you to make the changes that will make the biggest difference.

Accepting new clients! Let’s be honest, finding a therapist to work with can be a daunting and overwhelming task. It can be difficult to even know where to start. I understand this firsthand, having experienced both sides of the client-therapist dynamic. I empathize with the desire to find a professional who can truly listen, validate your experiences, and create a comfortable space for personal growth and transformation. In working with you, my goal is to offer support and equip you with the necessary tools and strategies to achieve the progress and positive changes you desire, even when the path seems unclear.

Don't let anxiety define you any longer. Anxiety can get worse over the years so it's important to find a therapist who understands the cycle of worries. We will help you break the anxiety pattern because we know how challenging it is to do it alone. We work with a wide range of anxiety problems including phobias (e.g. emetophobia, driving phobia), generalized anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

I Am Excited To Announce That After 4 Months, I Am Now Accepting New Clients! Mental health can be especially challenging to understand because it isn't something you can see like an external physical injury. If feelings of being stuck or out-of-control, or the sense that life is spiraling downhill somehow seem familiar, they might just stem from poor mental wellbeing. There is no need for you to suffer alone as many of these symptoms can be effectively treated using psychotherapy. We'll work together using evidence-based psychological approaches to improve your quality of life and help you get back on track.

So many young people today are struggling with sleep, feeling sick and/or avoiding school, fighting with parents about seemingly simple routines or expectations, spending too much time on technology, are moody and/or irritable or hurting themselves? As a Registered Psychotherapist with 25+ years experience providing support to incredible young people, I can help. I provide caring and non-judgemental support to young people age 10-30 who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, bullying, anger, trauma, gender dysphoria, sexual identity, attachment, self-injury, addictions, ADHD and self-esteem etc.

Seeing a therapist is a great way to find clarity, strength, and even a new path toward a more peaceful life. At the Wren Centre, we offer therapy for children, families, and adults. We're here to support you, your child, or your entire family, every step of the way. We offer a compassionate, safe space for expressing, exploring and tuning in to the inner voice we all have.

Hello! Thank you for taking the first step to working on your needs or that of your relationship. I provide individual, couples, and family counselling. I work with clients from all walks of life and welcome cultural diversity. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. I use an empathetic, non-judgmental approach and value transparency in my work as a therapist. It is my mission to build trust and rapport in counselling relationships.

Located in Perth area, I specialize in working w/ First Responders/their families but also work with teens/adults outside of this community. I offer virtual and in-person sessions, providing clients w/ an informal, nonjudgmental atmosphere where your goals of self-change are realized and made possible. I work with clients to overcome mental health difficulties and life challenges including anxiety, depression, interpersonal struggles, PTSD/trauma, and grief. I offer a unique client-centered approach that looks at how our past has influenced our present.

**I AM CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS**I have been providing counselling and therapy for 30 years, as well as supervision and consultation to therapists and Masters degree students. My areas of specialty include addictions, trauma, and sexual abuse, and I have extensive experience in other areas of psychotherapy including depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, family of origin issues, dissociation, separation, and infertility. I have a passion for helping people develop new ways of understanding and working through their challenges. I am a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist.

Focused on Adults who are primarily first responders and medical staff with Occupational Stress and Post Traumatic Stress

Looking for healing, growth, or change, but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have experienced these before and are seeking to deepen and sustain your gains. Together we can achieve your goals. As your therapist, I will provide a collaborative and compassionate space to explore your intentions. A central part of my role is to evoke your own inner wisdom, strengths, resources, and values, and support you in using these to navigate the issues you face. I work with adult individuals and couples and have expertise in the areas of: anxiety, depression, prenatal & post-partum issues, parenting, grief/loss, childhood abuse and trauma.