Somatic Therapists in Bowmanville, ON

Do you experience anxiety or depression, or have you felt stuck in painful patterns of thoughts and behaviours? Has it been hard to regulate your feelings and emotions? Or perhaps you have found it difficult to experience more compassion and self-acceptance for your experiences? I use neurodiversity-affirming therapies and work from a polyvagal-informed lens, incorporating body-centred and somatic approaches that integrate narrative and emotionally focused therapies to empower clients in identifying and reconstructing the meanings they carry about their experiences.

We all see the world through our unique lens, which can make finding the right therapist and strategy challenging. That's why I believe in designing a personalized plan for each of my clients to help them achieve success. By taking a holistic approach that considers the mind, body, and emotions, you can be empowered to create positive change in your life.

No wait list! Do you feel overwhelmed after a diagnosis of ADHD for yourself or your child? You might be looking for strategies for parenting a child with ADHD, how to parent as a person with ADHD, or how to understand all the ways ADHD has impacted your life for all these years! I can help you learn and understand what this means and how you can navigate ADHD with confidence. As a Registered Psychotherapist with 21 years of experience working with clients in various mental health related settings, I offer a personalized approach to help you improve your life, your relationships, your parenting, and your coping strategies.

Choosing to invite someone else into your story is often a vulnerable and challenging thing to do. My aim is to assist in creating a safe non-judgemental space for you to process your journey and the unique pieces that have been crafted together within it. I work with couples, adults, teens and children to support diverse needs including strengthening relationships, conflict resolution, connection, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression and much more. I want to say thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey it is a privilege and honour.

Welcome! You may be reading my profile as you are someone who is feeling generally low, but uncertain why. You may have noticed you tend to avoid overwhelming emotions and doom scroll to distract yourself. You may be someone who loves to help others but you struggle with your own needs. You may have a longing to get to know yourself. You have arrived at a place that welcomes it all. I aspire for you to feel understood and for you to have compassionate understanding of yourself. I will invite you to be curious of your emotions and how they feel in your body, so you can learn to meet your own needs in a new way.

Hello and welcome! Are you facing challenges with your body image and self-esteem, longing for a greater sense of confidence and empowerment? Do anxiety, depression, or the impact of a chronic illness leave you feeling disconnected from living life on your own terms? Are you facing burnout or overwhelm, perhaps due to ADHD (whether diagnosed or not) or struggles in establishing healthy boundaries?

Suffering is a part of life. It is something we all have in common, yet can feel so alone and isolated in. It can present in many ways, whether it been through depression, anxiety, anger, and it can impact many areas of our lives such as activities of daily living, our ability to function socially and cognitively, and our adaptability to stress. For some, being resilient in the face of struggle comes naturally whereas for others, this is something we must actively work towards. Through the therapeutic process, I strive to help you to uncover your own resiliency and inner strength to persevere in the face of struggle.

I am passionate about treating children, youth, and their families using approaches that are tailored to best meeting client’s unique needs and challenges. I am dedicated to meeting clients where they are at, and working with clients to create opportunity for them to be the person they want to be in life. I practice from a psychodynamic lens while including expressive arts and play therapy. It is a pleasure to be welcomed into a clients life, and be trusted with their experience, relationships and emotions. I take pride in offering a safe space for clients to explore these emotions freely, honestly and without judgment.

Accepting new clients! Inspired by my own transformative therapy journey, I am passionate about guiding others through their own self-development. Through my previous work with children and families, I saw the impact of the family dynamic and how much it affects us as children but also how much it influences our adult life. I specialize in addressing emotional distress and anxieties caused by past experiences, relationship dynamics, and attachment patterns. My goal is to work with you to help you heal, grow, and thrive in your life and meaningful relationships. Together, we will navigate the path to self-awareness and discovery.

As a seasoned therapist and group practice owner, I've helped many people through experiences of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-worth, and relationship-based issues. I have a special interest in supporting late-diagnosed women with ADHD shift from overwhelm and self-criticism, to vibrancy and self-acceptance. I'm committed to providing clients with a compassionate space to process what's been hard, while reclaiming connection, ease, and authenticity in their lives. I also provide clinical supervision and mentorship to qualifying therapists.

Welcome! Are you feeling lost, disconnected, exhausted or burnt out? Do you feel alone or have a sense of disconnect from yourself or your partner? Whatever your concern is, know you are not alone! I specialize in helping couples, families, and individuals through life's changes and conflicts. Relationships can be hard, but I'm here to meet you where you are. Together, we'll create a safe space for growth, discovery, and healing. You will gain a deeper perspective and apply tools beyond the therapeutic setting through our work. I am committed to your growth and healing and look forward to working with you.

Accepting new clients – Whether its relationship conflict, work stress, self-esteem issues, or a general sense of dissatisfaction with how things have turned out, life's challenges can feel frightening and destabilizing. This often leads to questions about who we are and how to move forwards. I help youth and adults move through mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma into finding their inner resilience, turning life's most challenging moments into opportunities for self-discovery, learning, and growth. You can't rewrite your story, but you can take control of how you write your next chapter.

I am dually trained as a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. I am able to provide thorough examinations of your brain health, mental health, and/or personality. I actively provide psychotherapy and other forms of psychological treatment related to these issues. I teach at York University, am on Faculty at the University of Toronto and regularly attend workshops/conferences, which helps to keep my knowledge current and practical. Common referral issues relate to work, mood, coping, chronic stress, chronic pain, or an acquired problem. Whether you struggle with your physical and/or mental health, I can assist you with improving both.

Are you feeling trapped by anxiety and self-criticism while struggling to maintain healthy boundaries? Are you finding it hard to navigate life's transitions or feeling like you're never doing "enough"? I appreciate that reaching out can be challenging, and I want to honour your first step. My name is Alex, and I aim to support Millennial to Gen Z clients trying to navigate society's high demands while also struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships. I strive to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to encourage self-discovery, emotional exploration and a deeper understanding of mental health.

Accepting New Clients Online! You're in a cycle feeling trapped by the fear of making a “mistake”, while your mind races through “what if” scenarios, replaying past decisions and assessing if you're measuring up to your own expectations. You’re struggling with overwhelming emotions: sadness, doubt, self-judgement and the urge to please others. Here’s the truth: you’ve already shown inner strength by seeking help. Your recognition for change and transformation are testaments to your desire for growth and fulfillment in life. This desire is the spark that ignites lasting change and I’m here to guide you on this empowering journey!

Accepting new clients! - It can be very difficult to seek help, but I want to thank you for your courageous and brave first step. It would be a privilege to be a part of your journey towards healing and growth. My goal is to provide you with a safe, open, compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive environment in order to welcome your vulnerability and navigate your self-discovery experience.

Root to Rise Psychotherapy + Wellness is a virtual mental health clinic offering you a modern, individualized, and human approach to therapy. In offering both psychotherapy and psychological services, RTR offers you the support you need to strengthen your coping skills, confidence, self-awareness & self-love as well as in processing trauma through a safe and non-judgemental environment. We specialize in working with first responders, front-line healthcare workers (& their families); women's health; addiction/substance-use; stress; anxiety; coping; life transitions; sports performance; and in supporting high school and uni students.

Next couples workshop starts JAN 18th! Are you and your partner feeling more like co-parenting roommates than partners? Struggling with communication? Feeling misunderstood and unappreciated? Becoming a parent often alters our relationship with our partner, leaving us longing for “the way it used to be.” The Seven Principles Couples Workshop is a gentle and wonderful way to reconnect and learn some tangible tools and strategies for better communication, connection and conflict management. Whether you are looking for something light, or aren't yet sure about couples therapy, this workshop is ideal for most couples!

Engaging in the field of mental health and holistic practices for over 15 years has taught me that we have the internal capacity to manage our own well-being with co-regulation. If you find yourself emotionally, mentally or physically overwhelmed or life feels painful and unmanageable, support is available. If you find yourself wanting more capacity for life, focusing on your inner world and reflecting on your perceptions, belief systems and relational patterns will begin to create a pathway through to your inner self guidance, which spills over into your outer world experience.