Online Counselling for Manitoba

I believe connections are the most important part of the human experience. Connections with the self, with others, with nature – all connections are crucial to wellness. It is from this perspective that I approach therapeutic practice. Influenced by attachment theory and postmodern approaches, I work primarily with collaborative and solution-focused methodologies. In summary, this means that I see you as the expert in your life, and myself as a skilled conversational partner who can help you to shift perspectives and reach your unique goals.

As a client-centered Family Therapist/Counsellor, I have the privilege of working with families, relationships and individuals. I help find the strength to create life changes, by identifying current patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, while working toward increasing an overall sense of well-being. I believe that a strong, trusting, and comfortable therapeutic relationship coupled with a compassionate and respectful approach fosters a safe environment. It is here that difficult topics and the sense of being "stuck" can be discussed and explored, until new/different ways for sustainable change can be found and implemented.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, job or Covid-19 related stress, relationship stress, parent-teen relationship, intimate partner violence, emotional dysregulation, anger, or impulsivity? Have you lost someone dear to you and you are struggling with guilt or meaning of life? Is yours a struggle with your academic achievement or pain of the past? You have found your long-awaited help! As an experienced counselor of over 23years, I have helped my clients, focusing on their strengths, to understand the underlying factors of their problems towards achieving their goals as students, individuals, couples and families.

If you're a mother who is searching for mental health support because you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, overstimulated, like you're just not coping, or you're working on breaking cycles of generational trauma and re-parenting yourself, you are most certainly not alone. A safe space to talk about these unique challenges of motherhood with someone who understands can be so validating and healing.

We all deserve to feel heard and understood, but when life gets messy our relationships can get complicated leaving us feeling anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed. I work with couples who are struggling to feel connected, or aren’t understanding one another. I help parents feel like they understand their child’s emotional needs and how to support them while also supporting themselves in the work of being a parent. I help individuals work through stress, anxiety, loss and trauma to feel aligned with their values and goals. I work to help you feel heard, understood and supported by me, and the people in your life.

I offer counselling for adults, couples, and teens. My goal is to provide you with a safe, trusting space where you will be heard and understood. I have experience working with issues of grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, adoption & fostering, life & cultural transitions, mental health, interpersonal conflict, parenting, marriage, and faith and spirituality. It takes courage to reach out when life gets hard. Maybe you’ve made efforts to resolve a stress, only to find that it was a temporary fix. I would be honored to walk with you in the process of exploring together the root of the issue in order to heal and find hope for the future.

I identify as a migrant of colour psychotherapist, practicing an Intersectional, Integrative, just approach to therapy that invites, and affirms the many dimensions that one holds, and bring to the therapeutic container as an individual (body, mind, and spirit), as part of a collective (community, family, chosen family, etc.) and as part of/ impacted by many systems of power (social location, privilege, disadvantage, etc.). I support with: feeling stuck, shame, repeated patterns, bullying, exploring gender, and sexual identity, relationships, boundaries, communication, parenting, affirming one's child gender/sexuality, and more.

Perhaps thoughts, memories, or feelings about a painful event make it difficult for you to experience satisfaction in your marriage or family or to excel in roles such as parenting or socializing, or cause you to do things you do not like. Perhaps a personal, relationship or vocational situation is causing you distress, or mental health condition such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or addiction makes it difficult for you to pursue your aspirations. Or, perhaps, concerns about managing a situation, the outcome of significant events, or achieving meaningful goals make it difficult for you to fulfill important roles.

Each challenging moment provides an opportunity to slow down, reflect and to integrate what life hands us. Sometimes this is messy, often it is hardship, but my hope is to walk alongside my clients and to see them through to what is next, hopefully with a renewed sense of strength, self-acceptance and awareness. I've worked for the provincial Eating Disorder Program, Family/Parenting Centre and in Community based Women's Health services. These experiences have provided me with a deep respect and admiration for my clients' strength and resilience.

"Why me? Why do I need to feel the pain?" Most of my clients asked some similar questions at the beginning of their therapy. They may be disconnected from others and being isolated. Therapy can offer them opportunities to make sense of their experiences, understand more about how things had happened, and rebuild relationships among themselves and others. During the therapeutic journey, my clients may take different perspectives to make sense of their experiences and learn new life skills to cope with their distress. They may feel more comfortable feeling uncomfortable and able to make new choices.

No matter our age, stage of life, past and present life experiences life can be challenging for each of us. Feeling overwhelmed like it is all just too much or underwhelmed and left feeling like there must be more to life are common feelings for many. Finding the balance in life can prove difficult in practice no matter how great it sounds in theory but having a trusted guide can help. I am excited to offer counselling services and supports with multiple options for therapeutic approach and a wide range of strategies and tools that serve to effectively support children, youth and adults toward their individual counselling goals.

Non-clinical and quirky approach to your standard talk therapy! I am a Clinical traumatologist and a counselling psychologist. Over the years I have worked extensively with mood disorders, neurodivergency, borderline personality disorder, bipolar & (C)PTSD. I have worked with adults and couples as they journey through life’s challenges together (and sometimes apart) with concerns such as parenting, separation, divorce and trauma-related relationship concerns. My practice now focuses on PTSD and helping survivors of narcissistic abuse rediscover self. I am seasoned in a wide range of therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, and CPT.

I have had the privilege of helping clients of diverse backgrounds with varying issues including: self-worth, trauma, sexuality, spirituality, addictions, depression, anxiety, boundary setting, relational stress, and immigration and cultural issues. I work with children, adolescent and couples, but I thrive helping women reconnect with their identities. This includes helping them through different phases in life, family relationships, marriage and parenting issues, professional and personal conflicts etc.

Throughout my extensive and varied professional experience I have had the privilege to work with clients in many different contexts. Some of the topics and challenges I’ve helped clients with include anxiety, depression, family/parent conflict, relationship struggles, motivation, abandonment issues, boundary setting, shame, vulnerability, communication skills, anger, identity, gender, sexuality, trauma, suicidal ideation and substance use. I believe everyone has many examples of resilience in their life, which I work to celebrate and help clients build upon. I value safe and affirming care practices for all identities.

Welcome to West End Therapy, where the focus is on taking care of your emotional and relationship health. We are a group of compassionate and skilled Marriage & Family Therapists who are here to listen, seek to understand, collaborate with you and share expertise to support your mental health and the health of your relationships. We can help you figure out what patterns are causing distress and find a path that can support you and the ones you love move toward flourishing.

Finding the right Therapist is essential. I am an experienced, Metis registered social worker, and child and youth counselor. I provide solution focused, cbt, and strength based modalities from an eclectic skill base that I have spent over 25 years developing, along with life experience. I have experience with all ages especially children, youth. I specialize in behavior modification and parent coaching for parents. I am proficient in assessment for all ages. I am also skilled with various mental health concerns ie- Anxiety. My skill set is diverse, I am a sensitive culturally appropriate therapist.

I offer the opportunity to experience “Aha!” moments, explore patterns of behaviour and examine the how and why. My hope is that you will gain clarity and insight into yourself, your strengths and build the skills you need to consider different ways of coping with life’s challenges. With over 20 years of experience in community health, my approach to therapy is eclectic and relies heavily on relationship. I use a range of therapy models, which allows me to tailor our sessions to meet your needs.

Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Are your relationships causing you distress and worry? Often events in our past continue to affect us in the present. I offer strength based, practical and client centered counseling. I believe we are affected by our family history, relationships and experiences, past and present. Clients appreciate my down to earth, direct and common sense approach. I believe that developing a comfortable, trusting and safe relationship is an important part of the counseling process. (Covered by FNIHB and other insurance plans)

Accepting new Clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, struggling to cope with stressors in your life? Are you feeling stuck, unhappy with your relationships? Worried about being a good parent? We all experience difficulties and unexpected challenges in life's journey. You do not have to face it alone. Sometimes we need support to regain our strength. I can help. In therapy, I will walk alongside you, as we work together on your unique challenges to empower you to rediscover your resilience, strength and hope.