Multiracial Therapists in St John's, NL
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what's working and deterring you from where you'd like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate somatic therapy, mindfulness, Hakomi, narrative therapy, CBT, and learnings from neuroscience.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what's working and deterring you from where you'd like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate somatic therapy, mindfulness, Hakomi, narrative therapy, CBT, and learnings from neuroscience.
I work with youth and adults who feel weighed down by anxiety, stress, trauma, or grief and want something deeper than coping, that is genuine healing. My clients appreciate therapy that blends mindfulness and modern psychology, offering space to slow down and find balance. Having worked across Europe, Asia, and North America, I bring a multicultural perspective that can be particularly valuable for racial minorities and newcomers. Sessions are calm, and tailored to what matters most to you. Together we explore old patterns, discover emotional resilience, and help you reconnect with a sense of steadiness and peace in everyday life.
I work with youth and adults who feel weighed down by anxiety, stress, trauma, or grief and want something deeper than coping, that is genuine healing. My clients appreciate therapy that blends mindfulness and modern psychology, offering space to slow down and find balance. Having worked across Europe, Asia, and North America, I bring a multicultural perspective that can be particularly valuable for racial minorities and newcomers. Sessions are calm, and tailored to what matters most to you. Together we explore old patterns, discover emotional resilience, and help you reconnect with a sense of steadiness and peace in everyday life.
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.
As a proud mom and coach to three young adults, I understand life can throw you a curve ball. My strengths as a therapist include, answering the “why” and “how”. I love helping adolescents, and adults with their families, to get on that road to healing. I specialize in LGBTQ transitioning, substance use disorder, and ADHD coaching. I have an abundance of experience working with university students, helping with organization skills, time management and perfectionist. Each client is unique, so I have a tool box with many approaches such as, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, DBT and CBT to name a few.
As a proud mom and coach to three young adults, I understand life can throw you a curve ball. My strengths as a therapist include, answering the “why” and “how”. I love helping adolescents, and adults with their families, to get on that road to healing. I specialize in LGBTQ transitioning, substance use disorder, and ADHD coaching. I have an abundance of experience working with university students, helping with organization skills, time management and perfectionist. Each client is unique, so I have a tool box with many approaches such as, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, DBT and CBT to name a few.
We provide specialized ADHD assessments and individual psychotherapy services to adults (i.e., individuals 18+) in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador presenting with various mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, stress-related disorders (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders), neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum disorders), personality disorders, and insomnia. We also provide spiritual coaching and counselling services to individuals and couples worldwide.
We provide specialized ADHD assessments and individual psychotherapy services to adults (i.e., individuals 18+) in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador presenting with various mental health conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, stress-related disorders (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders), neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum disorders), personality disorders, and insomnia. We also provide spiritual coaching and counselling services to individuals and couples worldwide.
Our practice is rooted in trauma-informed, culturally and racially responsive services for ADULTS, but we are now offering in-person services for YOUTH up to the age of 18 years old in Saint John, New Brunswick. This service is offered by Emily Russell on our team.
Many of our therapists have lived experience with neurodivergence and are certified ADHD service providers. We're also trauma-informed, which means we create a space that’s not only ADHD-affirming but also deeply safe.
Our practice is rooted in trauma-informed, culturally and racially responsive services for ADULTS, but we are now offering in-person services for YOUTH up to the age of 18 years old in Saint John, New Brunswick. This service is offered by Emily Russell on our team.
Many of our therapists have lived experience with neurodivergence and are certified ADHD service providers. We're also trauma-informed, which means we create a space that’s not only ADHD-affirming but also deeply safe.
Do you feel exhausted by relationship conflict, family tension, emotional pain, or the lasting impact of religious trauma or church hurt? I help individuals, couples, & families who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, disconnected from themselves or those they love, or overwhelmed by life's challenges. Life can feel overwhelming when relationships become strained, past wounds/ life transitions leave you feeling uncertain. Together, we'll create a safe, compassionate space to understand what's keeping you stuck & develop healthier ways to move forward with clarity & confidence into a life that feels more secure, meaningful & fulfilling
Do you feel exhausted by relationship conflict, family tension, emotional pain, or the lasting impact of religious trauma or church hurt? I help individuals, couples, & families who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, disconnected from themselves or those they love, or overwhelmed by life's challenges. Life can feel overwhelming when relationships become strained, past wounds/ life transitions leave you feeling uncertain. Together, we'll create a safe, compassionate space to understand what's keeping you stuck & develop healthier ways to move forward with clarity & confidence into a life that feels more secure, meaningful & fulfilling
With over 25 years of experience working with individuals and groups, I am passionate and experienced in building strong, nurturing relationships with my clients as we sort through life's challenges together. Particular areas of interest and expertise include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s issues, relationship issues, life transitions and personal growth. While some clients prefer short-term, highly structured sessions, others prefer a more longstanding, fluid relationship to support them through life's ups and downs. I am open to discussing all options and believe that flexibility and a sense of humour go a long way!
With over 25 years of experience working with individuals and groups, I am passionate and experienced in building strong, nurturing relationships with my clients as we sort through life's challenges together. Particular areas of interest and expertise include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s issues, relationship issues, life transitions and personal growth. While some clients prefer short-term, highly structured sessions, others prefer a more longstanding, fluid relationship to support them through life's ups and downs. I am open to discussing all options and believe that flexibility and a sense of humour go a long way!
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I have experience working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, and difficulty in coping with the demands of life.
I have experience working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, and difficulty in coping with the demands of life.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counselling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counselling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.