Attachment-based Therapists in Winnipeg, MB

My practice is guided by therapeutic strategies/models including Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy, Attachment-based, Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psycho-educational, Theraplay and Mindfulness. My experience includes working with children/teens struggling with anxiety, ADHD, separation/divorce, attachment, social skills, grief/loss, self-regulation and anger management. I have provided individual and group interventions depending on client need.

Hello and welcome. Is emotional pain getting in the way of living your best life? What needs attention in your life? Where are you stuck? Pain is our mind and body sharing a message with us. I want to help you unpack this message and change your relationship with your pain. I want to help you move from being stuck to being curious about what it is telling you. I want to help you discover what makes you stronger and what matters most to you in life. We are always interpreting the present through the lens of our past. Every stressor in our present has a history. Understanding these connections is key.

I have worked as a counsellor for over 15 years. My work is grounded in the belief that providing a safe, non-judgemental environment allows us to explore, heal and grow. I use multiple approaches including Attachment-based, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Active Therapy. Collaboratively, we can personalize which approach(es) work best for you. If you are interested in connecting with me, call or email me to book a free 15-minute consultation. During this consultation we can get to know one another and see if we are a good match to forward together.

"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.

At Courageous Connections we offer individual, family, couple and group therapy to children, youth, families and adults. Our team is made up of Social Workers and Counselors who specialize in Play Therapy, EMDR and Attachment-based therapies. We have therapists that work with people from all ages and stages of life. We focus on relationships, trauma, and supporting individuals with neurodivergence and their families.

New clients are welcome. Overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions? Having difficulty expressing yourself in important relationships? In the Mental Health Program at HSC, I helped countless people to heal their emotional wounds. Life bruises us all over the years, but with the right support and therapy we're all capable of healing & even thriving. My training includes: Mindful Self-Compassion & Attachment Based Therapy. Focusing on your own well-being is the doorway to transforming relationships. Gain freedom from self-criticism. You deserve to enjoy the present moment and be able to show up fully in all aspects of your life.

I am a relationship and trauma centred Therapist and Social Worker. Leading with curiosity and compassion, I see my role as holding space for you to find the hope, sit in the discomfort and make sense of the stuck. I am always curious about the things we do and why we do them, as this can help us make sense of and cultivate compassion for ourselves. I ground my work in helping adults calm their anxious minds and make sense of their experiences to live true and authentic lives.

Welcome! I'm so glad you found my page. My name is Lucy, my pronouns are she and her, and I am currently living in the city of Winnipeg, located on Treaty 1 Territory. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community I have special interest and passion for working with queer folx—including those in who are gender non-conforming or trans, and I have experience working with non-traditional family structures like polyamory/ethical non-monogamy. My experiences and training have also given me unique insights for working with faith deconstruction, religious trauma, shifting worldviews, and spiritual practices.

I work with children of all ages, their families as well as individual adults. My therapeutic practice incorporates a diverse set of theories including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Child Play Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Approach.

Everyone goes through challenging times and many individuals benefit from seeking additional support to reach their goals. I believe connection and forming a genuine relationship is an important part of the therapeutic process and what I strive for with every client that I work with. Creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals are able to express and be their authentic selves is so important. I am passionate about utilizing creative practices to guide sessions while additionally incorporating psychotherapies.

I have a bilingual Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Ottawa, and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg. I enjoy learning and using a variety of approaches such as sensory, play-based, motor development, and traditional mental health counselling. As an occupational therapist, I work with people to identify meaningful goals and explore approaches to help them reach those goals with a unique, client-centred perspective. I also have recent training in attachment-based approaches such as Circle of Security and Theraplay (Level 1).

Life is really hard, right? I'd love to help you through it. I am passionate about being a therapist and walking with my clients through the things they struggle with. I have a lot of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, self-harm, suicidality, abuse, parenting challenges, and PTSD. I am queer friendly and have experience in religious trauma, as well. As a parent myself, I love to offer support to other parents and caregivers of children of all ages.

Accepting new clients! Appointments available evenings. I work with children and adolescents . I am here to provide a safe space, non-judgmental and calm approach to support children and teens in their journeys towards healing. Through a trauma informed and attachment based lens, I help individuals explore their life difficulties and and find solutions. Utilizing a strength-based approach, I incorporate play, art, laughter, games, and talk therapy to support children and teens discover new ways to cope, understand and feel more empowered in their lives.

Feeling disconnected? Perhaps you're struggling to exist in a society that doesn't feel like its accepting of you? I specialize in working with clients who often feel they diverge from societal norms. I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics. If this is you, now that you are not alone! My experience may not be the same as yours, but through collaboration, we can work together to help find the best treatment methods for your unique situation.

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.

It's not easy to reach out for help, and it can be difficult to find support that fits your individual needs. I offer free phone consults to allow you a chance to see if I can be the right fit for you. I value being authentic and creating a genuine connection with my clients. It is very important to me that clients from all walks of life feel safe and heard in our sessions together. Together we will create a specialized treatment plan with goals that best suit you and your unique needs.

Occupational Therapy is about learning ways to cope with and overcome challenges in your life. It is also about finding balance and working towards adding wholesomeness and joy to your everyday activities. Using cognitive behavioural therapies, I work to empower you to start taking the steps in your journey towards health, wellness, and a more fulfilling life. Trained in whole person rehabilitation techniques, I will assist you to over-come life problems that affect body and mind. If you are looking for a listener, coach, and teacher who is gentle, understanding, and insightful...then I am the therapist for you!

"Better communication" is how most people summarize their therapeutic goals for a reason. Sometimes it seems like an impossible task to feel understood by others. I am deeply committed to comforting and guiding couples, families and individuals who struggle with the internal and external conflicts that result from feeling misunderstood and the feeling of misunderstanding. I facilitate improvements in communication with an approach that streamlines the process of therapy by working on the foundation of our issues, which helps alleviate the issues themselves.

We provide warm professional care in a beautiful healing space and at a lower price. All of our therapists have a master degree, students are attending master degree and supervised. We have 20+ therapists including 5 student therapists. We provide therapy in English, French, Portuguese and Punjabi. We offer individual, couples and family therapy, child play therapy and EMDR. Our three offices (Downtown, Charleswood and St. Vital) are all accessible and conveniently located on bus routes with parking nearby. Website thrivewinnipeg.com or call 204-774-4184 to book your appointment.