Therapists in Brighton, ON

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes~When the waves turn the minutes to hours?" [Gordon Lightfoot]...Peoples' curiosity and courage are natural resources & forces that amplify therapy process and results. After years of experience, I am convinced that the most powerful tools for recovery are CBT, DBT (cognitive & dialectical behaviour therapy), EMDR and cardio-emotive feedback therapy... All are founded on the latest scientific findings on the neurobiology of attachment and "heart/brain" treatments. Along with time-tested healing traditions, together we can activate your innate instinct & privilege to become whole and connect meaningfully with others .

Whether you're feeling stuck, wanting to improve your mental health, or looking to process a difficult experience, I will provide a safe space for you to explore your lived experiences and current challenges. The process of talk therapy can be both difficult and rewarding and I firmly believe that all people can benefit from therapy. Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, help you to feel more prepared to handle life's challenges, and bring about a greater sense of fulfilment.

Are you feeling stuck or trapped? Is it hard for you to relax because you are worried and/or anxious about you and/or your child’s future? Feel like you have tried everything and often feel alone in your struggle?

I aim to form therapeutic relationships with individuals (12yrs +) and families, to understand their situations, and offer support to manage stressors and remove barriers. My areas of expertise are; anxiety, depression, grief, loss, anger, relational trauma, stress, burnout, and chronic pain.

Do you feel disconnected from your partner, not truly seen or heard in your relationship? Are you an individual feeling lost, not able to receive the support you need from those around you? Or maybe you’re a parent struggling with a child or teen who is having their own struggles with navigating this time in their lives. The family dynamic is disrupted and you feel helpless, heartbroken, and unsure of how to support them. I am here to offer you a place to talk it out, examine your perceptions, to reflect on past experiences or new challenges, and to move towards a greater connection with others, and yourself.

Do you feel like you're stuck? Are you noticing habits you want to change? Perhaps you’ve tried, and you just keep finding yourself back to where you started. Painful experiences can create this vicious cycle, sometimes leaving us with a version of ourselves that we no longer recognize. Are you noticing intense emotions? Or do you feel like you’re numb to your emotions? Either can be the aftermath of painful and stressful experiences that changes the way we see ourselves, other people, and the world around us. The good news here is, you’re human, you’re not alone, and lasting change is possible.

Reaching out is a challenge - you've made it to this point, which is a big step! I tailor sessions to each individual's needs/goals - no one fits into a box - my job is to provide you with the resources and coping skills you are looking for and provide a safe and comfortable environment to do so. Being vulnerable is difficult, but it does get easier!

Person-centered approach supporting individuals to work through anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, stress, and other emotional challenges in a safe and comfortable environment. Supporting individuals diagnosed with Adult ADHD. This collaborative working relationship is built with value for the client’s voice and perspectives, and recognition of their resources and capacity for change toward a more meaningful quality of life.

So many people, and I was one of them too, struggle alone with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. We think we can, and should, do it all ourselves. But not getting the help we need to address our struggles just makes things worse. It just gets bigger. Now you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and wondering how you will ever feel like yourself again. And if your nervous system is alarmed, and thus in protective mode, you will feel stuck and like you are battling against yourself no matter what you do.

New clients welcome! Like the transition from fall to winter, we all go through seasons that threaten our livelihood and shake us from thriving to dormancy. This often leaves us questioning our meaning and purpose. Your experience may be a devastating loss, lack of energy, motivation, and enjoyment in activities and people that once brought you joy or physical and psychological restlessness. It is difficult in such states to understand how flourishing is possible. However, there is hope! Just as winter gives way to spring showers and new life springs forth to flourishing, neither is your situation hopeless; you can thrive again.