LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in St Malo, MB
Aura Lavallée is a Red River Métis, with ancestral roots traditionally based in southern Manitoba. The principles that guide her are humility in kinship to others, the land, and our ancestors. The gift she carries is her Métis beading to address aspects of perfectionism, anxiety, and intergenerational knowledge.
Aura Lavallée is a Red River Métis, with ancestral roots traditionally based in southern Manitoba. The principles that guide her are humility in kinship to others, the land, and our ancestors. The gift she carries is her Métis beading to address aspects of perfectionism, anxiety, and intergenerational knowledge.
Healing is not one‑size‑fits‑all—and neither is my approach. With a foundation in counselling, over 25 years of experience in education as an Art Specialist, and a deep appreciation for the healing power of human–animal connection, I offer a collaborative and non‑judgmental space for growth. Here, you can explore your story, draw on your strengths, and move toward a more authentic and empowered life. My goal is to support people in making meaningful, positive changes that align with who they truly are.
Healing is not one‑size‑fits‑all—and neither is my approach. With a foundation in counselling, over 25 years of experience in education as an Art Specialist, and a deep appreciation for the healing power of human–animal connection, I offer a collaborative and non‑judgmental space for growth. Here, you can explore your story, draw on your strengths, and move toward a more authentic and empowered life. My goal is to support people in making meaningful, positive changes that align with who they truly are.
Our team of over 25+ therapists work with all ages and demographics of people. They offer a wide range of services with specializations in, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, OCD, autism and more! All of our Therapists have a Master's Level and a variety of credentials to meet all different needs. We also have Intern Therapists with sliding scale pricing. Each therapist has specialties and qualifications that can assist in helping you or your child achieve a better sense of self, increase coping skills, and address mental health concerns to feel better. French and Tagalog services available as well.
Our team of over 25+ therapists work with all ages and demographics of people. They offer a wide range of services with specializations in, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, OCD, autism and more! All of our Therapists have a Master's Level and a variety of credentials to meet all different needs. We also have Intern Therapists with sliding scale pricing. Each therapist has specialties and qualifications that can assist in helping you or your child achieve a better sense of self, increase coping skills, and address mental health concerns to feel better. French and Tagalog services available as well.
Life can sometimes feel heavy, confusing, or emotionally exhausting, especially when you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. I work with adolescents and adults who are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to better understand themselves and create lasting change.
Life can sometimes feel heavy, confusing, or emotionally exhausting, especially when you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. I work with adolescents and adults who are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space to better understand themselves and create lasting change.
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Have a spot available on Wednesdays afternoon in person or online.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thoughts, or struggling to find a way forward? Do you long for tools to improve your situation and feel more in control?
Have a spot available on Wednesdays afternoon in person or online.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thoughts, or struggling to find a way forward? Do you long for tools to improve your situation and feel more in control?
I walk an unconventional path as a queer, dark humoured, quirky, neurodivergent counsellor, supporting folks who feel this speaks to them.
Are you looking for a therapy experience where your authentic self is welcome? We may be a good fit if you are navigating ADHD/neurodivergence, childhood/adult trauma, PTSD, burnout, narcissistic abuse, chronic illness, identity, anxiety, and depression. Clients I see in my practice may be experiencing feelings of being in survival mode or stuck, walking on eggshells, feeling misunderstood and exhausted, or don't know where to start. Whether you need to process, feel, understand, or make a change, I am here to meet you and walk beside you in this chapter of life. If this resonates with you, lets connect and plan next steps together.
I walk an unconventional path as a queer, dark humoured, quirky, neurodivergent counsellor, supporting folks who feel this speaks to them.
Are you looking for a therapy experience where your authentic self is welcome? We may be a good fit if you are navigating ADHD/neurodivergence, childhood/adult trauma, PTSD, burnout, narcissistic abuse, chronic illness, identity, anxiety, and depression. Clients I see in my practice may be experiencing feelings of being in survival mode or stuck, walking on eggshells, feeling misunderstood and exhausted, or don't know where to start. Whether you need to process, feel, understand, or make a change, I am here to meet you and walk beside you in this chapter of life. If this resonates with you, lets connect and plan next steps together.
Life transitions can be overwhelming, whether it’s a shift in relationships, career, family, or identity. My clients often feel stuck between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming. They long for clarity, balance, and authentic self-expression, but feel weighed down by stress, burnout, or old patterns that no longer serve them. Their goal isn’t just to “cope”, it’s to thrive, to move through change with greater ease, and to create a life that feels aligned and meaningful.
I work with Teens, adults, and couples as they navigate life's challenges and their unique experience of them.
Gender and neurotype inclusive
Life transitions can be overwhelming, whether it’s a shift in relationships, career, family, or identity. My clients often feel stuck between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming. They long for clarity, balance, and authentic self-expression, but feel weighed down by stress, burnout, or old patterns that no longer serve them. Their goal isn’t just to “cope”, it’s to thrive, to move through change with greater ease, and to create a life that feels aligned and meaningful.
I work with Teens, adults, and couples as they navigate life's challenges and their unique experience of them.
Gender and neurotype inclusive
I also enjoy working with young adults, queer folx, and neurodivergent people (I have ADHD, myself).
I am a trauma-informed therapist and work mainly from an attachment-based, and acceptance and commitment model. I use a person-centered, feminist approach and I am trained in stress/anxiety reduction and emotional regulation techniques. I also often use somatic experiencing and mindfulness in my practice. Recently, I received my certification in DBT.
I also enjoy working with young adults, queer folx, and neurodivergent people (I have ADHD, myself).
I am a trauma-informed therapist and work mainly from an attachment-based, and acceptance and commitment model. I use a person-centered, feminist approach and I am trained in stress/anxiety reduction and emotional regulation techniques. I also often use somatic experiencing and mindfulness in my practice. Recently, I received my certification in DBT.
I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families seeking support with emotional wellbeing, behavioural challenges, relationships, and life transitions. Goals often include improving communication, building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and developing effective coping strategies.
I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families seeking support with emotional wellbeing, behavioural challenges, relationships, and life transitions. Goals often include improving communication, building emotional resilience, strengthening relationships, and developing effective coping strategies.
Reaching for help is a brave step. Whatever has brought you to this point, has likely taken a toll. Life stresses build up. Unresolved conflicts and traumas keep showing up and cause recurring issues. You notice patterns: the same argument, or same worry, the same relationship dynamics. Previous efforts to fix the problem have only brought temporary relief. You are tired of feeling this way, of fighting, of feeling alone... You want someone to help you get to the root of the issue and bring some lasting change and resolution. It's my honor to walk alongside you.
Reaching for help is a brave step. Whatever has brought you to this point, has likely taken a toll. Life stresses build up. Unresolved conflicts and traumas keep showing up and cause recurring issues. You notice patterns: the same argument, or same worry, the same relationship dynamics. Previous efforts to fix the problem have only brought temporary relief. You are tired of feeling this way, of fighting, of feeling alone... You want someone to help you get to the root of the issue and bring some lasting change and resolution. It's my honor to walk alongside you.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Cocoon Mental Health Clinic is a new concept born from my genuine desire to help individuals twelve and up struggling with mental health issues. The assessment ability and relationship skills possessed by psychiatric nurses can fill gaps in the mental health landscape across Manitoba. We are providing a rapid assessment of client and family's needs, tailored system navigation, ongoing follow-up, and other supportive services to all youth in Manitoba regardless of where they live. We can help if you're frustrated by long waitlists or unsure of which services to access.
Cocoon Mental Health Clinic is a new concept born from my genuine desire to help individuals twelve and up struggling with mental health issues. The assessment ability and relationship skills possessed by psychiatric nurses can fill gaps in the mental health landscape across Manitoba. We are providing a rapid assessment of client and family's needs, tailored system navigation, ongoing follow-up, and other supportive services to all youth in Manitoba regardless of where they live. We can help if you're frustrated by long waitlists or unsure of which services to access.
Throughout my extensive and varied professional experience I have had the privilege to work with clients from many different walks of life. 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.
Throughout my extensive and varied professional experience I have had the privilege to work with clients from many different walks of life. 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.
I walk with youth, men, couples, and families who are ready to look honestly at what's not working in their lives, whether that's relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, addiction, burnout, low self-esteem, or something else entirely. My approach is warm and collaborative. I want you to feel genuinely understood, not just "fine", and I believe that distinction matters.
I walk with youth, men, couples, and families who are ready to look honestly at what's not working in their lives, whether that's relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, addiction, burnout, low self-esteem, or something else entirely. My approach is warm and collaborative. I want you to feel genuinely understood, not just "fine", and I believe that distinction matters.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re facing past trauma, problem with addiction, anxiety, self-doubt, or life transitions, I’m here to help you create meaningful change.
Clients I have assisted in the past, have
felt weighed down by stress, express self-doubt, or have painful experiences from the past.
They struggled with people-pleasing, boundary-setting, or self-worth.
They want to move forward but feel stuck in old patterns.
They long for healing, confidence, and a sense of peace in their life.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you’re facing past trauma, problem with addiction, anxiety, self-doubt, or life transitions, I’m here to help you create meaningful change.
Clients I have assisted in the past, have
felt weighed down by stress, express self-doubt, or have painful experiences from the past.
They struggled with people-pleasing, boundary-setting, or self-worth.
They want to move forward but feel stuck in old patterns.
They long for healing, confidence, and a sense of peace in their life.
“In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way." - Yoda. Welcome to my profile, and congratulations on starting the first part of your process by looking for someone to help you move forward. A good client-therapist fit is essential for opening up. So I urge you to please click on the Website link so you can get a better feel for my tone and approach. I come from a strong academic and training background, but therapy isn't as clinical feeling as you may imagine. My clients frequently remark on how opening up is much more comfortable than they anticipated.
“In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way." - Yoda. Welcome to my profile, and congratulations on starting the first part of your process by looking for someone to help you move forward. A good client-therapist fit is essential for opening up. So I urge you to please click on the Website link so you can get a better feel for my tone and approach. I come from a strong academic and training background, but therapy isn't as clinical feeling as you may imagine. My clients frequently remark on how opening up is much more comfortable than they anticipated.
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 youth and adults toward their counselling goals.
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 youth and adults toward their counselling goals.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
I specialize in working with high-functioning adults in Winnipeg & across Manitoba who feel overwhelmed or held back by the past. At the heart of my work is a commitment to meeting you where you are—honoring your story, your pace, and your hopes for healing. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can make sense of your internal world and move toward greater clarity and well-being. I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with over ten years of clinical experience in trauma-informed care and EMDR. I also continue to deepen my expertise through specialized training and keeping up with the most current evidence-based practices.
I specialize in working with high-functioning adults in Winnipeg & across Manitoba who feel overwhelmed or held back by the past. At the heart of my work is a commitment to meeting you where you are—honoring your story, your pace, and your hopes for healing. My goal is to provide a safe space where you can make sense of your internal world and move toward greater clarity and well-being. I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with over ten years of clinical experience in trauma-informed care and EMDR. I also continue to deepen my expertise through specialized training and keeping up with the most current evidence-based practices.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.