Therapists in K8N

Bittersweet. Counseling and Psychotherapy provides a safe space for individuals to explore, express and engage in understanding their feelings, emotions, and behaviours. My goal is to achieve YOUR goals and to support you in coping through acceptance, accountability and developing assertive skills that will empower one in meeting their fullest potential.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, working with children and adolescents. I conduct psychoeducational assessments to identify diagnoses and general learning needs to assist with planning school supports, as well as neuropsychological assessments to identify impacts of neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, brain injury, genetic disorders) on cognitive functioning. I also offer therapy for children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioural challenges using an acceptance and commitment (ACT), CBT, mindful self-compassion, and/or positive parenting approach to intervention.

I want to welcome you warmly to considering services of psychotherapy. When people are having a difficult time, or looking for ways to improve their lives, choosing a therapist can be a difficult process. My approach aims to identify, clarify and resolve issues in a supportive, collaborative, and caring way. During these very challenging times my clinic continues to provide support to clients via telephone and virtual video sessions. Any inquiry is welcomed. Service fees are 100% covered for eligible Veterans and Indigenous people across Canada.

I have a passion for serving the underserved and the under-represented! If you are experiencing stress, helplessness, depression, anxiety, or you are just seeking to understand and improve your wellness in general, I am happy to be an enthusiastic supporter on your journey to feeling your best and getting the most out of your days. If you need a safe place to explore and untangle your thoughts and feelings I could be the right fit for you. I am experienced in serving the LGBTQ2+ community, have a middle eastern background, and a wealth of unique experiences and learning that I will leverage to support you.

Being concerned or confused about feeling sad, feeling unmotivated, experiencing mood swings or wondering why conversations with others don’t have the outcomes you were expecting are some of the reasons why people decide to work with me. While starting therapy can sometimes seem scary, working with a psychotherapist can help improve understanding yourself and your emotions. It can also empower you to make positive life changes improving those areas you may be struggling with. You don’t have to struggle, psychotherapy can help. I bring in a fresh perspective with compassionate understanding to the complexities of life.

All my life I have worked to try and help ease people's suffering. Whether it be trauma, depression, or anxiety, it is my desire to help people live their best possible life. Helping people overcome these things that are preventing them from living a full life is what drives me. It's not just about overcoming mental illness but is about having mental wellness.

Are you feeling disconnected from the world, others or even yourself? Sometimes the experiences we face in life can leave us feeling isolated and stuck in patterns that lead to anxiety, depression and hinder our overall life satisfaction. I work with clients from a variety of unique experiences such as (but not limited to) neurodiversity, past trauma, or a history of sexual abuse. My goal is to work collaboratively with individuals to rebuild trust in themselves, others, and the world which then allows for renewed connection, reduced symptoms, and improved overall wellness.

I am all about authenticity. I want clients to feel comfortable and accepted by me. I believe the goal of therapy is to help clients create the best version of themselves. If you want a therapist who validates and understands your concerns then look no further. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Grant MacEwan University and an After Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alberta. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Let's get things moving to feel easier, lighter and more connected. If you want to get untangled from old self-sabotaging patterns or frustrating relationship dynamics, like having the same fight with your partner over and over, over-functioning and doing more than your share, or promising yourself you'll make healthy changes only to fall back into old habits, this invitation is for you. ( Fighting with your partner? Email me to get a free 5 day mini course to get your partner to hear you out.)

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.

Sometimes life gets overwhelming, and it becomes difficult to see the forest for the trees. Whether it’s work, relationships or historical issues that are causing you stress, psychotherapy can help make things clearer and help you adjust your perspectives to make sense out of your experiences. Other times there is no "sense" to make, but through therapy we can learn coping strategies to get through difficult times. Our approach to therapy is client-centered, with the focus on guiding clients to identify and reach their goals.

I believe it is important that everyone - no matter where they are in their journey - is allowed a safe space to be heard and where their personal goals can be accomplished. Together, we are a team. My work in addictions treatment has taught me that a key to overcoming difficulties is support and connection - I would love to help bring support into your life. You don't have to do it alone. It is important to me that my clients feel understood as they are, in what ever uniqueness that brings. I am trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and anti-oppressive and aim to support you in the goals you value.

I am a unique therapeutic service dedicated to recovering what I believe is the essence of psychological treatment: holistic treatment of the entire person. We are not made of bits and pieces; we are not divided into sections and we deserve to feel whole. I work with adolescents, adults, veterans, and couples. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, and relationship/attachment issues, however, I can assist you with a variety of other struggles.

I am currently working out of We Thrive Wellness Centre in Belleville. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety and challenges in relationships at home, at work and those internal struggles within, struggles of 'who am I' and noticing repeating patterns that aren't serving anymore. One of my favourite quotes is from the Sufi mystic Hafiz, "I wish to show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your being." I generally have a rotating, 20-session space for two clients at a 'reduced rate'.

Welcoming New Clients! Like the transition from fall to winter, we all go through seasons that threaten our livelihood and shake us from thriving to dormancy. This often leaves us questioning our meaning and purpose. Your experience may be a devastating loss, lack of energy, motivation, and enjoyment in activities and people that once brought you joy or physical and psychological restlessness. It is difficult in such states to understand how flourishing is possible. However, there is hope! Just as winter gives way to spring showers and new life springs forth to flourishing, neither is your situation hopeless; you can thrive again.