Indigenous Peoples Therapists in Cobourg, ON

As a mixed European-Indigneous therapist, I aim to empower individuals to achieve their envisioned path toward a happy, healthy, loving, and balanced life. Through a mix of healing work and wellness promotion, I will walk with you down the path, and at the speed, you wish to go. I believe in the use of mindfulness, humour, and unconditional kindness as key supplies for a healing journey together. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, anti-racist, harm reduction, and unconditional kindness. I strive to be inclusive of all folks, with specific training and lived experience working with Indigenous peoples.

Greetings! I'm Normand, a proud Queer person, a Registered Social Worker, and an avid board game enthusiast. Welcome to my practice, where I emphasize the values of self-determination, diversity, and building strong therapeutic relationships. With a deep understanding of neuroscience and trauma, I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and life transitions. My practice embraces diverse ages, cultures, and identities, including Indigenous Peoples and the Queer community.

I work with people from a strength based perspective. I believe every person knows what is right for them. My role is to support them in accessing their skills and talents so they can live their very best life. I work with people on a variety of issues using a trauma informed, anti-oppressive approach. I tailor my approach to the person I am working with. I believe strongly in working from a straightforward, and accessible approach that my clients can take away with them to the rest of their lives. We all face challenging life issues that can be faced with compassion and strength in order to live a values based life.

“You do not have to be fearless. Doing it afraid is just as brave” (Morgan Harper Nichols) Throughout our lives we all face challenges and struggles, experiencing such emotions as anxiety, guilt, or grief. You don’t need to suffer alone, and it takes incredible strength and courage to reach out for support! As a therapist, I can help guide you through processing your thoughts and emotions, and to reconnect with your inner strengths and empowerment. My approach is person-centred, strengths-based, collaborative, and anti-oppressive.

In my journey as a cognitive behavioral therapist, I have witnessed the transformative power of empathy, understanding, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. My approach is rooted in fostering a safe and collaborative therapeutic alliance where clients can explore their challenges, uncover the roots of their struggles, and develop practical strategies for positive change.

***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR IN-PERSON (SAUGA/VAUGHAN) AND PHONE/VIDEO*** Let’s be honest, life is hard, and in many ways, we juggle more today than we ever have! Life’s challenges can leave us feeling stressed, confused, demotivated, even helpless and hopeless. It can be a tough road to travel, but you don't have to walk it alone. As a therapist, I don’t think anyone should feel that way. I am committed to supporting my clients with guidance, care, and connected to the proper resources. With experience working with youth, students, adults, and parents, I enjoy collaborating with clients on a variety of challenges.

Specific populations that I love working with (and have undergone additional training to specialize in) include Indigenous Canadians, LGBTQIA2+ persons, trans-identified and gender diverse persons and their families (including chosen families), and clients with a history of trauma and/or substance use. I work with youth and adults (primarily 12-70 years old), couples, and families. In terms of treatment, my areas of specialty include ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, grief, trauma, and navigating gender and sexual identities.

Do you consider yourself a religious or spiritual person but are finding that it is not enough to help you out of your pain? Are you struggling to communicate in your relationship? Are you trying to decide if your relationship is worth saving or not? Have you recently suffered a loss and are having a hard time moving on? Do you feel guilt when you think about moving on in your life without your loved one? Are you self-medicating with drugs or alcohol to numb your pain? Are you gambling or watching too much porn and can't find a way to stop? Spiritual psychotherapy can help you lessen feelings of anxiety in your life. Reach out now.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.

Welcome! As a queer therapist and artist, I’m guided by my mixed English, Irish, Franco-Ontarian, and Anishinaabe ancestry. I would be honoured to walk with you on your journey, offering a supportive, open, and empathetic environment for exploring your experiences and inherent wisdom. My practice is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and client-centered. Whether you're navigating overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, substance use, or mood disorders, my commitment is to create a compassionate and safe space for untangling these challenges.

You have tremendous power. The power to define your world, your relationships, your life. The power to be your true self. Yet, life can bring challenges that make us feel powerless. Passion can turn into doubt, fear, and anger. Love and joy can become pain and emptiness. For many of us, no single event alone changes us, but at some point, we find ourselves lost. I believe in the power of hope. I believe you can rediscover your strength, purpose, and sense of control. You can reclaim yourself—your courage, confidence, clarity, creativity, and compassion. I have hope that you can be who you want to be, no matter what comes your way.