Lesbian Therapists in Waterdown, ON

“Whether we’re overcoming adversity, surviving trauma or dealing with stress or anxiety, having a sense of purpose, meaning, and perspective in our lives allows us to develop understanding and move forward. Without purpose, meaning and perspective, it is easy to lose hope, numb our emotions or become overwhelmed by our circumstances. We feel reduced, less capable, and lose in the face of struggle. The heart of spirituality is connection. When we believe in that inextricable connection, we don’t feel alone.” – Brene Brown

Struggling with managing your ADHD? Feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You've come to the right place! I am a cis-gendered female, Indigenous, queer and ADHD identified therapist who specializes in supporting your specific needs with a personalized plan of care. My personal lived experience has helped shape the work I do with my clients in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and people with ADHD. I strive to create a safe, inclusive and inviting space for my clients by ensuring they feel heard, seen, and validated. We are all so unique and therefore, the work we do together is completely personalized and custom to YOU.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling overwhelmed? Sometimes it can all feel like too much, and it's difficult to see the way forward. Perhaps you are experiencing issues in your relationships, having difficulties managing your emotions or daily stressors. Maybe there are deeper issues - grief, trauma, questioning your purpose or identity- that keep you up at night and prevent you from fully enjoying life. Perhaps you're unsure what's bothering you, but you know that something isn't quite right, and you would like to feel more like yourself again.

Supporting you throughout your reproductive journey is my dream work. Maybe you're wondering if you made the right choice to have a child/try IVF/access an abortion? Maybe you need help setting boundaries with family, or asking for more support? Navigating complications or loss? Processing a traumatic birth experience? I'm here to talk about it.

Queer folks are taught early on to squeeze into arbitrary, prescriptive boxes that stifle our self-trust and restrict our self-expression. My goal in our work together is to create an environment where you feel safe to freely explore and liberate yourself from that box - piece by piece - so you can grow to know, accept, and love yourself, paving the way for more joy in everyday life, more fulfillment in relationships, and more self-honouring interactions with the world around you.

Welcome! It takes courage & strength to reach out and we understand that it can be scary. You have already taken the most difficult step which is reaching out! We are here for you! We provide services to all ages specializing in anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, & trauma. We want to support you on your journey and help you create connections so you can heal and thrive. We also host community events, workshops, & yoga that are designed to empower & inform.

As a therapist and supervisor, I build connections that are genuine, accepting and encouraging, holding space that gently fosters sharing, reflection and growth. I work from a systemic approach that is strengths-based and collaborative, bringing appreciation to the impact of external factors on experiences, while building awareness and offering challenges around personal potential, capabilities and influence. Along our journey together, I hope to share how living and working mindfully, intentionally and compassionately can evolve our beliefs about ourselves and others, transforming our relationships and our experiences of the world.

It's not just you. You're not alone! The last few years have been extra hard. Having a safe place to decompress, receive validation and learn new skills can make things easier. We all have the ability to heal ourselves, but any kind of therapy is hard work. I work with families experiencing relational issues and couples who need to learn or relearn how to work together. The end goal is different for each client, but we will work together to get you to a spot where you feel at ease. For those suffering with trauma or anxiety, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is offered as well.

Welcome to my profile! For one reason or another, you may be feeling off-balance or have goals for self-improvement. If this is you, I applaud your initiative and courage to seek assistance. I would be honoured to help you find your balance and achieve your goals. I think every individual is unique, and it is that uniqueness that draws me to want to help you make sense of your neurodiversity so you can function optimally. I use a varied background in teaching, performance, sports, counselling, and psychotherapy training to offer evidence-based therapies/treatment options to support your mental health and wellness needs.

I believe you have the innate capacity to heal from a range of issues such as eating disorders, domestic violence, marital difficulties, and more. I utilize my years of experience in addition to a holistic approach with evidence based practices that will guide you toward possibilities you couldn’t see before. Our therapeutic relationship is the foundation of safety and trust that will pave the way for your self exploration as you gain the tools to navigate life's changes.