Therapists in N2G

**Currently accepting new clients** Are you looking for a therapist who is open-minded, compassionate and honest? Someone with the skills and adaptability to understand you as a whole and complex person, who can offer support in times of need and guidance in times of growth and reflection? Whether you have never had a therapy session before, or have specific hopes and preferences of the best fit for you, I will work with you to ensure that this process affirming, prioritizes your voice, and cultivates a space for healing and growth unique to you. I work with individuals 16 year of age and older, as well as couples.

We offer individual, family and couples counselling. Our rates are on a sliding scale based on income. Every Thursday from noon-6pm we have a Walk In Counselling Clinic and anyone is welcome to walk in and see a therapist for up to 90 minutes without having an appointment. We offer multicultural counselling, LGBTQ2+ counselling, and counselling for older adults and their families. We can help with healing from violence and abuse and recovery after a motor vehicle accident. We work with foster, adoptive and kinship families to help enhance their relationships.

You know how sometimes in life we feel like we should just know how to deal? Well I have extensive experience working with people who have felt that way, and who feel like they are struggling sometimes just to make it through their days. I work with issues that are sometimes too difficult to talk about such as: professional burnout, vicarious trauma/compassion fatigue, caregiver burnout, relationship conflict that impacts personal and professional well-being, even suicidal thoughts. I am able to help to understand, and most importantly, help guide and support change in functioning and behaviour.

I enjoy working with women, trans and non-binary people who have had long-term mental health struggles and a history of trauma. The people I see are often struggling with understanding the impact of childhood wounds, stressful relationships involving difficulty with intimacy or autonomy, coping with the after-effects of sexual violence and/or feeling stuck in emotions such as shame and loneliness. These people may be trying to figure out how to reconcile their values and desired way of being in the world with intense reactions that seem to come out of the blue. I also do work regarding gender, sexuality and neurodiversity.

Want something different? Then you have to do something different. Are you ready? Then let's get to work. The reason I am here offering this service is because I am ready to support YOU in making positive changes in your life. As a Social Worker you can likely claim our time through your work benefits. Call today.

I don't think mental health is something you achieve, but rather something you work your whole life trying to improve and maintain. There are so many reasons why you can't seem to be the best version of yourself - lack of motivation, negative past experiences, fears, and insecurities. And sometimes you just need a space separate from your world to help clarify and better understand yourself and what's standing in your way. My goal is to create an open, trusting, and vulnerable space where you can be your most authentic self - I believe that is the state where insight and change takes place.

I have supported hundreds of individuals through some of the most difficult times of their lives. I know how hard it can be to navigate anxiety, depression and low feelings of self-worth. Relationships of all kinds, with ourselves, our loves and our families are our most treasured possessions. I firmly believe that a practice approach of compassionate curiosity will lead towards the growth mindset needed to gain perspective and overcome barriers to becoming your best self.

When you find yourself struggling, its good to have a confidential space to explore your complex feelings and experiences. Often, anxiety, depression and addiction are symptoms of deeper unresolved issues. Together, we explore the landscape that has hindered your sense of well being. With the clarity of insight, depth techniques and tailored action steps, you can move in a direction of clarity and profound healing. Whether you are struggling with loss, change, discontent or emotional struggles, growth and well being are within reach.

I am passionate and prepared to support you in your counselling experience. I can relate to the daunting feeling of sharing vulnerable moments with a new person so I work to make therapy feel welcoming and comfortable. With time and practice, I hope to build a strong foundation of trust with one another in order to explore the depth of your life and discuss what's drawn you to therapy. If you are experiencing anything in the range of my specialties listed, I would be humbled if you choose to share your time and story with me.

Please note that Wash is currently not talking new clients at this time. Wash has focused their career on providing support that enhances people’s sense of wellbeing. Wash works to create a collaborative partnership with clients to support them in meeting their goals using a number of modalities. This includes working from a trauma informed, affirming, narrative therapy approach that understands attachment needs. Wash can help people better understand themselves and those around them, identify common patterns and work towards their goals. Wash’s practice is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and transparency.

Each person has a unique story or life history that has made them the person they are today. That history has generated both problems and abilities. By addressing the effects of the problems and how it developed, it can be dismantled so that it's power to affect your life is diminished. Additionally, by exploring the skills, abilities, values and intentions you hold, we can find ways for you to manage or eliminate the problem from your life and create the life you want.

*Not currently accepting new clients* "Children have very deep feelings just the way parents do, just the way everybody does; and our striving to understand those feelings and to better respond to them is what I feel is the most important task in our world." -Mr. Rogers. Sometimes, big feelings or difficult experiences can be hard for children to express using words. Art and play tap into the languages that kids naturally use as they grow and begin to understand their environment, and can help provide an outlet for kids to express themselves.

It's so easy to be fucked up around the topic of sexuality coming from our culture. What is limiting our connection and desire? Maybe we lacked positive role models to mentor us with displaying affection and managing conflict? I am committed to helping you to find your balance, peace and pleasure. Desire discrepancy is our specialty. It's so common that we suffer many pf the myths about relationships and sex. Let's get unfucked up.

You're not sure when it happened but all of a sudden you don't recognize the person sleeping next to you. It's frightening and heartbreaking to think that this could be the end of your relationship. Maybe it started after the kids were born or maybe you're wondering if you're not as compatible as you thought. There's this distance between you that can no longer be ignored. You've become simple roommates but you want so much more from your relationship.

I bring an enthusiastic and innovative approach to therapy. My role as a therapist is to create a safe and engaging space where clients can explore their own stories and discover their sense of hope within. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have training and experience in working with adolescents, individuals who are on the autism spectrum, and people with special needs as well as their families and caregivers. Online video sessions are also available.

Life is full of tough challenges and many of them can be difficult to overcome without inner-strength, effective coping skills, and support. While some of these challenges can be navigated by concentration, hard work, and perseverance, as we struggle to make progress, there are other challenges that require us to seek support. We may not know where to start to solve this challenge or even what to do to solve it! I provide an environment of compassion and support to help individuals overcome any obstacles that may be hindering them to move forward and thrive.

I am a clinical social worker providing individual, couple and family counselling for a wide array of concerns. The foundation of my practice is client-centred and relational. I firmly believe that for therapy to be most effective, a relationship must be established between the client and counsellor. I have 18 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting skills, aging, and health concerns

Living a full and satisfying life is never easy, and can oftentimes be lonely and overwhelming. Nobody can or should “go it alone.” You may want to grow, learn, or tackle obstacles in your path. Or perhaps you simply want to relax and be heard. Regardless, you have come to a good place. My goal as a therapist and human being is to accompany you on your personal journey, supporting you in the ways you want, helping you realize who you might want to be, and providing you with tools/strategies to help you in a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment.

My intention for you, as a therapist, is to be with you with compassion and skill to help you through life's difficult times and to help you reach your greater potential. We will work together, in a supportive environment, to increase resilience and wisdom so you can be better able to access, communicate and actualize your inner needs. Most of the clients I see are burdened by anxiety, depression, relationship problems and/or trauma. I have resources and strategies that address these all too common concerns.