Child Therapists in Manitoba

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination" - Carl R. Rogers. This quote resonates, especially when faced with life's unpredictable nature. Often, life presents with twists and turns that can impact our daily lives and be challenging to manage. In navigating these complexities, the essence of a fulfilling life lies not in reaching a fixed destination, but in embracing your unique ongoing journey of growth and self-discovery. Each obstacle becomes an opportunity for learning, and each setback a chance for personal development.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Clarity Counsellors have a minimum of a Master’s degree in the counselling field. This comes with 7 years of formal education, plus multiple practicums where skills are developed to ensure clients are getting the services they need. Our educations are supported by our own journeys, too. We have been there; explored sexuality, experienced trauma, lived through relationship breakdowns/heartbreak, built self-esteem, grieved a loss, and worked through difficult parenting situations. We know what the work is like, and how it feels to come out the other side. We want to help you do the same.

Do you find that anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, habits and addictions are holding you back from fully embracing and living the life you were meant to? I have 20+ years of experience working with teens and adults. I am here to help guide you through this process and to facilitate the change you are longing for. I also have specialized training in TEAM-CBT - a cognitive behavioural approach developed by Dr. David Burns, best selling author of "Feeling Good" and "Feeling Great". www.softstonecounselling.com

Humans are social animals; our brains are built for connection. We crave safe relationships to support us to feel, heal, deal, and grow. We all want to be the best version of ourselves, we just may not know what our best self looks like, or, may lack the support and experience required to discover such. When we are supported to identify and address the unmet needs that may block us from feeling like 'our best', we gain a greater sense of self. By understanding the impact of our relationships, attachments, and environments, we are able to truly make sense of the choices we make, and actions we may - or may not - take.

I am currently accepting new clients. Do you or one of your family members or employees suffer from anxiety and depression, work performance challenges, issues with self-esteem, anger and stress management, martial or co-parenting conflict? Holding onto these problems can often interfere with your job, family relationships, and day-to-day life. I am a Registered Social Worker. I offer a range of individual, couple, and family counselling, utilizing Anti-Oppressive Practice, Trauma Informed, Solution Focused Therapy & Cognitive Behavior Therapy . If you would like more information about counselling services please contact me.

Do you know a child or youth who is experiencing behavioural, emotional, or developmental challenges? If so, I can help! Traditional talk therapy can be intimidating, especially for young people. Using experiential approaches, I walk beside my clients as they recognize the power they hold to create wellness in their lives, experience growth, and reach their full potential. Allowing young people to be creative throughout the therapeutic process enables us to see the world through their eyes, which I believe is an essential part of assisting them overcome the challenges in their lives.

I work with adults, children of all ages, adolescents and families. As an experienced clinician, I work with you to explore the many factors that may be part of what brings you to therapy right now. By the end of our first session together, you will have a very clear idea of the goals that you want to work toward, and together we will decide how we will begin to move toward them. I always work together with the client and want to make sure that the pace and treatment method is right for you.

Are you struggling in your relationship with your child(ren) or with your partner(s)? As an individual, are you feeling unlike yourself and you just don’t understand why? Are you wanting things to be different but nothing seems to be working? These types of situations are so very hard and painful. You’re not alone. Whether you are an individual, partners, parent(s) or a family, these feelings and struggles are common. What is difficult is that, if left unaddressed, these challenges just get bigger. But there is hope. I can help.

If you wish professional guidance from a therapist to cope with life transitions, relationship challenges or parenting concerns I am available to work with you. These life issues may provoke feelings such as anxiety, confusion, and loss. I have 30 years of clinical practice in child and adult mental health, early child development, family, and individual therapy within both Health and University teaching settings. I work from an attachment relationship perspective, incorporating emotional focusing strategies, mindfulness, and compassion for the Self. I offer individual psychotherapy as well as family relationship therapy .

I would love to work alongside a client who has experienced or is experiencing some struggles and now feels ready to create something different for themselves. Whether that be through acceptance, change, or simply creating a deeper understanding, a client who is open to exploring what their personal healing journey means to them would be a great fit for the therapeutic approaches I find most enjoyable and effective.

Throughout our life we encounter many transitions, changes and opportunities for growth and movement. At times we can find ourselves becoming stuck, sometimes repeatedly. Therapy is about change and becoming unstuck by leaning into the discomfort. I believe we innately lean towards wellbeing and at times we require the support of another to meet that discomfort. I look forward to the opportunity to develop a therapeutic relationship with you and work alongside you on your personal journey.