Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Carleton Place, ON

SPECIALIZING IN POSTPARTUM AND PERINATAL SUPPORT. Nothing in life prepares you for your new role as mom. You can read all the books, take the classes, talk to all your friends, but until that squalling newborn is placed in your arms - no one can explain to you what it all means and feels like. And just as each of our relationships are unique to who we are- so is our adjustment into becoming mothers. We will carry our strengths but also our wounds into this new role. And although we may expect endless joy we may also find depression, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness.

The decision to access counselling is a personal one. Whether you've been to a counsellor before, or you are just starting to explore the options, thank you. Not just for reading this - but for taking the time to look into what is available and what may be right for you. People generally come to therapy for a reason, such as a specific event that they would like to discuss, or to work through uncomfortable emotions. Together, we can prioritize goals, explore and work through issues, develop new coping strategies, and create a plan to determine next steps.

At JNM Wellness, we offer compassionate and supportive counselling services to individuals and couples looking to address any of life's many challenges. My own approach is based primarily in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and is always client-directed. I am a firm believer that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide the guidance and support to help you unpack the past, work with the present, and find your way onto your desired path for the future. With a focus on strengths, goal setting, and psychoeducation, I aim to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.

If you want to learn, to grow, and to heal you can go to therapy. Therapy is unique in that it treats problems (medical model) as well as improves an already decent life (wellness model). Therapy is effective for helping painful experiences become tolerable. It is a proven method for changing harmful thinking, relational patterns, and behavioral patterns. By helping achieve your potential and a healthy well-being, it can also be used to make good lives great. It can even expand and explore spiritual aspirations.

Are you looking to connect with a counsellor who can understand the pressures and frustrations that we are all faced with? Someone down to earth and practical? If you are wanting to address needs around stress, lifestyle management, workplace or relationship conflict, being a caregiver or supporter to others, healthcare stress and trauma please feel free to reach out. With a background as an RN, counselling, narrative & solution focused therapy with an excellent working understanding of trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression etc.

At times in our lives we feel lost, overwhelmed and need focused support and reflection to shift our attitude and uncover what it truly creating barriers and stress in our lives and shift towards a healthier and more positive authentic version of ourselves. My goal is to listen and respond with acceptance, compassion, and empathy, providing the space for you to safely explore what is causing you stress, anxiety or sadness, or what is stopping you from feeling fulfilled in your life. Together I believe we are capable of making positive progress towards your goals, especially with the support of being truly understood and validated.

I provide psychological counselling grounded in mindfulness and CBT; an approach that will assist you in learning new coping skills to increase overall well-being.

You know what you need to do: Worry less. Sleep more. React appropriately. Be more disciplined. Control your temper. Say ‘no’ more. Take better care of yourself. And you’d do them too, if only your job weren’t so stressful, day-to-day life was easier, someone would help out…if only it weren’t a pandemic, you weren’t plagued by your past, you weren’t so scattered. But 'if only' never comes and the things you know you should do, don’t happen. In quiet moments, you wonder if it’ll always be like this and fear spreads through you. You want to change. You want hope. You want ease. What if I told you that the ease you seek is possible?

Saman is a Registered Psychotherapist who is experienced in marital and family therapy, mental health, post trauma, crisis, work related issues, stress, parenting, and overall sense of self. Saman is fluent in English, French, and Farsi. Saman collaborates with her clients, in a supportive and safe way, to arrive at a place of meaningful change and improved day to day living. A Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies as well as a post Master’s certification in Marriage and Family Therapy have given Saman the tools to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.