Therapists in K6V

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (H. Keller) is a statement which motivates me to be versatile and adaptive so I may best meet my client's needs in an integrated practice, to facilitate empowerment and holistic well-being. I utilize strength-based, somatic, creative and expressive modes of therapy tailored to suit the unique needs of individuals from various walks of life.

I work with individuals and couples who are seeking improved communication, increased connection, reduced conflict, intimacy, facing a mental health diagnosis in partner, Operational Stress Injuries including PTSD, veterans issues, police and other first responders, medical professionals, and major life transitions. Seeking therapy takes courage and vulnerability, so we will work together to make you feel at ease and able to progress based on your unique needs and strengths.

What is meaningful to you and how can you bring more of that into your life? The impact of invalidation, abuse, and neglect can deeply affect your well-being and your ability to connect with others. I am here to help you explore these challenges and find solutions. As a trauma therapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including narrative therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic techniques like Brainspotting. If you already have a therapist, I can provide short-term support using Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol to complement your existing therapy.

Reg'd Psychotherapist/ social worker with 20+ years of mental health training/experience. I offer psychotherapy for a range of issues including PTSD for both veterans and their spouses, complex trauma, anxiety and depression. A variety of strategies may be incorporated into treatment such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR or Emotion Focused Therapy strategies where applicable. LGBTQ friendly practice. Wait list 4-6 months.

You are exhausted from trying SO hard and never feeling like enough. Sometimes you feel ok but when you pause, you realize your thoughts are racing, your muscles are tense, and you are utterly depleted. Anxiety, self-doubt and your inner critic do not need to rule your mind and body. You are worthy of support and deserve to feel more at peace with yourself. I love to help clients strengthen inner resources, cultivate self-compassion, create healthy boundaries and find more ease and joy.

Are you feeling lost or stuck, like you’re simply going through the motions? Are you aware that you want something different but not sure what it is, or how to get there? Past and present life experiences and stressors can be overwhelming and leave you feeling mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained. You do not need to face these challenges alone. Having worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years, my passion is to offer a place of solace where you can truly be seen and heard. Together, we can explore your inner strength and resiliency to help you move toward the changes you want and need in your life.

I have worked for 30 years with clients experiencing a wide range of psychological challenges. I work collaboratively with clients by offering insight, support, and guidance. Customized treatment plans that align with clients' wants, needs, preferences, and goals are created. My aim is to help you move forward in your life with enhanced self-awareness, improved coping skills and a healthier sense of mental, emotional and physical well-being.

It's not just you, life HAS gotten harder in the last few years. If you've been powering through, staying strong and carrying on, but now you're barely getting by and you're tired of feeling like you're not really living your life, it might be time for outside support. The benefit of therapy is that it's a time where you get to focus on yourself, to look at your life, and to get an outside perspective on how it could be different. You don't have to just endure, with the right support, you can heal from the past, and move forward towards a better future.

Accepting new clients! I provide psychotherapy services to adults (18+) who are Ontario residents. Both in person and virtual appointments are available. I offer services to individuals with a variety of presenting concerns including life and interpersonal stressors as well as mental health conditions such as anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, substance use and addictive behaviours, and borderline personality disorder.

As whole people, our brain, body and spirit uniquely regulates the Self. If one or more of these connections are malfunctioning or broken, it can affect everything in our life from relationships, to career uncertainty, to personal success etc. Each of us has an extraordinary power within that when tapped into can transform our lives. Healing the Self from within has profound effects on a person's life. Your capacity to be, care, grow, and give can improve over time with guidance, clarity and practice. Contentment and happiness are the result of connecting to your true Self and living in alignment with such.

Sometimes people get stuck. Individuals and couples come to me for counselling to talk about a variety of problems - things like conflict in relationships, anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, abuse, grief, vocational crisis, or anger. A counselling relationship helps people to move from understanding issues to co-creating solutions - solutions that shrink and manage problems. I use an integrative approach, drawing on different counselling methods depending on what works best for the client, including practices from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and solution-based therapy. I can help you to move through difficult times with courage, accountability, and positive resolve.

Life has its challenges and reaching out for help can be intimidating. As a therapist I recognize the importance of creating a safe space through compassion, and of building a sound therapeutic connection in order for change to occur. That connection is built through meeting clients where they are at emotionally and motivationally, by remaining a neutral observer, and by allowing the client to set the pace for meeting identified goals. Having this safe place to gain insight and build on your coping skills can help you better manage mental health and to move beyond feeling stuck.

How is fear impacting your life? From problems that make you feel paralyzed, to uncomfortable feelings that are difficult to identify, trying to figure it out on your own can be confusing and scary. These feelings can hinder your enjoyment of daily life and future plans. By learning to understand how ADHD, anxiety, or trauma is affecting you, you can begin to see your life in a new way. I offer a nonjudgmental therapeutic lens where you can feel safe to explore your patterns and past. I created Dune Psychotherapy to be a collaborative practice, where we work together to move towards an authentic version of yourself.

I specialize in abuse and trauma therapy, for youth and adults. I have experience in working with victims of child abuse, bullying, and intimate partner violence. As a military spouse and former defence analyst, I have the knowledge and lived experience to assist military members, veterans and first responders with issues related to operational stress and their specific workplace and family culture. I am also trained in couples therapy, using the Gottman Method (Level II Training) - a positive approach to restoring happy partnerships.

Being a kid can be hard. Being a parent can be hard too. If you are looking to make positive changes that will result in more peace and joy in your life, I can help.

Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.

My practice is anchored in a commitment to forming a genuine, respectful, and productive therapeutic relationship with those who decide to share their experience of self-discovery and change with me. Life is beautiful, but it is also challenging. No matter who we are, at times, we will all need the help of others. We all need connection. My lived experiences as a straight, white man are many and varied, but through the good and the bad, they have all taught me the value of connection, the value of caring and being cared for, the power of exploring the possible.

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.

Lillian strives to help her clients develop a curiosity about themselves and explore new ways of connecting with themselves and the world around them. Whether a client wishes to make tangible changes, engage in self-reflection, or is simply seeking a safe place to be open and honest, Lillian provides a compassionate and comforting environment for them to explore their goals. She believes in the connection between our body and mind, encouraging others to look at their whole self when it comes to navigating their own mental wellbeing.