Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in N6H

I work with adults, families and children impacted by trauma, loss and other life challenges. Having worked for years surrounded by trauma and alongside first responders, I discovered that healing often begins with taking a moment for yourself and having support of someone who can help us navigate the pain. It is natural to feel a bit anxious or unsure when seeking support at first. Envision our sessions like a friendly conversation where we tackle difficult issues using the tools I have, but always strive to leave feeling a bit lighter and more grounded than before.

My interests & expertise include: Workplace traumas, bullying, harassment, discrimination, constructive dismissal, psychologically unsafe workplaces, unanticipated job loss/end. The Mother Wound. Existential despair, i.e. feeling lost/adrift in life, lack of meaning & purpose. Not realizing one’s potential. Issues stemming from trauma in childhood. Difficult life transitions, life endings, e.g. retirement, relationship endings. Support for withdrawal from psychiatric drugs. Dissociation, depersonalization, dis-integration in response to trauma. Many come to me when they’ve exhausted options provided by mainstream mental healthcare.

I strive to create a warm, safe and accepting space to work towards your therapeutic goals and assist in your healing process. Although life happens to us, our healing has to happen at home - whether that means literally in our physical spaces, or in our mind and body within which we live. With this in mind, I created my own practice, Healing at Home Counselling and Wellness Services. With the philosophy that if our mind is supported, we can feel at home and safe in our body, our counselling services work from a person-centred, holistic approach which allows for an individually tailored intervention plan.

Successful therapy depends on a great client-therapist fit. Let's connect if you value a therapist who takes the time to listen, understand and focus on what you bring to each session. My practice is evidence-based, person-centred, anti-oppressive & trauma-informed with a focus on multicultural and biopsychosocial factors to create a safe, non-judgmental environment to share and work through life’s journey together.

I am a trauma informed therapist, and work primarily with individuals who are newcomers and refugees in settlement sector, on a wide variety of issues, including the following: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship challenges and problems (ex. marriage counseling), Self-esteem and identity challenges, Parenting issues and intergenerational conflict, Trauma impacts, Transitions to Canada resource building, and Support networking. My therapeutic approach is centered around building a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, valued, and trusted.

Hello! I'm Pam (she/they), therapist/owner of Centrepeace, where we are passionate about working with the 2sLGBTQIA+ community & our allies. See our team's pics below & our website for more info. We see adults, youth, families & folks in adult relationships. We support people with: improving communication, coping skills & self-esteem; setting boundaries; coping with anxiety & depression symptoms; processing emotions & experiences (including discrimination); exploring one's strengths, skills, identity, gender & sexuality; & navigating many kinds of relationships including monogamy, polyamory & open relationships.

~Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do~- Brené Brown. Life presents us with all types of road blocks, situations and experiences that may have our body and mind reacting in different ways or feelings. Children, adolescents and adults all experience feelings that provide internal and external responses. Coping with the way our mind and body feels through these situations does not have to be done alone. Your goals and feelings are important. You deserve a safe space to process and create intentional coping skills.

It's imperative that individuals realize that they possess the skills and belief that they can manifest the life that they want. We all struggle in reaching our goals, yet it is possible to make small steps with understanding the various parts of ourselves which help, support or tend to block us from achieving our ideal self. Visit us and allow us the opportunity to work with all of you in helping you move forward to a more balanced self.

Accepting New Clients: When new life challenges arise they can feel unmanageable. However, they may also provide an opportunity to understand ourselves better. Whether you are experiencing a difficult or challenging time in your life, together we can explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences in a safe space, free of judgement.

If you find yourself struggling with the lingering effects of trauma and seeking to understand how it manifests in your present life, you're in the right place. I believe in the innate capacity for healing within each of us, but sometimes our protective parts can get in the way of that healing. Whether you are new to therapy or have done this before, my goal is to meet you where you are and provide a safe, nurturing environment to cultivate healing, growth, and empowerment.

Healing starts with Acceptance: Instead of suppressing or denying first, we acknowledge negative thoughts and feelings. Then we work on raising awareness of your unhelpful thoughts and core beliefs coming from your childhood and leading to severe mental issues, like depression and anxiety. My role is to help you notice how you have developed these thoughts and how they affect your feelings and behaviors. You just need believe in yourself and in the benefit of psychotherapy. It is important to consider the therapy without bias and doubt both in you and in me. For more info about me and my practice: www.ahealingsoul.ca

Kelly Binder is the owner of Trauma Transformation Therapy. Her passion is to work collaboratively and compassionately with adults to create the conditions needed to support their nervous system’s ability to renegotiate and release trauma from the body. Her joy is bearing witness to her clients’ increased capacity to gradually be with and integrate their experience of trauma (e.g., thoughts, emotions, sensations, etc.) and rebalance their nervous system; thus, restoring vitality and aliveness so they can lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives.