Therapists in North Bay, ON

Hello there and welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) living in North Bay and offering virtual services throughout Ontario. I offer individual therapy for individuals aged 14 and up. I believe every client has a story that needs to be heard. My goal is to provide you with a nonjudgmental, empathetic space to tell that story, anchored by my core values of curiosity, authenticity, and autonomy. I view therapy as being deeply collaborative, so I believe in giving my clients the room to determine for themselves what they need from me. I aspire to hold space for and validate each client on their path to healing.

Welcome! I have been working with individuals dealing with trauma, stress/anxiety, depression, substance use, gambling/gaming, life transitions, and relationship issues for over 23 years. After a thorough assessment we will focus on the strengths you have to meet your challenges head-on, overcome blocks, and ultimately turn your stressors into opportunities for growth. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including Inner Child, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotionally Focused Therapies. I have connections with several specialists and treatment centers across Ontario.

Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition to parenthood can be full of both joy and challenges. Our relationships with those around us and ourselves can shift and change over time. As you navigate this new role difficult emotions, uncertainty, overwhelm and a change in identity can be part of this journey.

Telling your story is the beginning of transforming your wounds into well-being. If you are trapped by negative self-talk and old patterns, are feeling worthless and dissatisfied or are experiencing uncertainty, pain, grief and confusion about your life and your situation YOU are not alone. Many, if not most of us will feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, out of control, stuck or hopeless. It is a courageous move on your part to acknowledge that something about your situation needs to change if you are to experience joy and peace. Let's begin the journey towards wholeness as we explore the whole you.

My approach is to work collaboratively with clients who would like to understand and manage symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and trauma.

First off, I'm so glad you are here. You are doing the right thing.. putting you first, maybe for the first time ever? I like to think of therapy as a walk through the dark. Sure, it can be scary. However, with you leading the way, I will be right next to you holding the flashlight. When things get tough, we often forget how powerful and capable we are. I can help you rediscover your strength.. I say rediscover because it absolutely is there. I want to remind you, you are not broken. There is nothing wrong with you. You are having normal reactions to abnormal circumstances and sometimes that can make us feel weak. You are not weak.

We all want to belong, feel loved, and live a happy life. Our biology drives us to seek out other people even when we’ve been hurt by others. It can be so hard to nurture our needs for connection and our urges to self-protect from potential hurt. You deserve to feel a sense of belonging while feeling safe and secure in your relationships with yourself and others. Let’s look at how you can truly be your natural self, make space for all of you. Because your natural self is enough and deserves to be loved and cared for.

Most of us can ride out the bad times. But sometimes we can’t bounce back. Sometimes we can’t even get up because life has hit us too hard and too often. You may be feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and hopeless. Perhaps you’re even wondering how counselling can help. However, with over 31 years of experience under my belt, I can confidently assure you that your suffering can quickly and effectively diminish.

Have you not been feeling like yourself lately? Maybe it's been hard to get out of bed, respond to messages, or find motivation for anything at all. Or, maybe your anxiety has been holding you back from participating fully in your life. First of all, know that you are not alone and second, that it does not have to be this way forever. Your experiences and emotions are valid and important no matter your age. You don’t have to feel stuck where you are. I know adolescence is a difficult, trying time with many stressors - I'm here to help guide you through it.

Ashley’s practice will focus on providing counselling with individuals who have experienced loss, suffered grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and who continue to struggle with managing the challenges that day-to-day life presents. Ashley has training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, however firmly believes that change is a personal experience and therefore, it is important that therapy be a collaborative experience.

Welcome! People often seek therapy when they feel emotional pain, they are stuck or they are uncertain about a path forward. Feeling better, deciding what to do and having a more satisfying life can be challenging. People from many walks of life face these challenges. If you are reading this, it means you are taking a good step to improve your situation: you are looking for a therapist that can help. Taking time to find a therapist that is right for you makes good sense!

Accepting new clients! By using a person-centered, collaborative approach, I place a heavy emphasis on the individuality of each client. I take a ‘no one size fits all approach’ to my clients, since interventions and evidence-based approaches that work for some, may not work for others. I have a strong passion for assisting first responders, elite athletes (performance anxieties and blocks) and clients who have experienced trauma. Often times when clients feel ‘stuck,’ it becomes imperative to access and process lived experiences and the affects of these lived experiences via talk therapy or Brainspotting (or a combination of both).

There’s so much you’d like to do, yet it feels like your life has come to a standstill. Inner chaos and pain, or numbness and disconnection seem to take up so much space, making you lose valuable time. You’re exhausted from living in fear, or dealing with the frustration, bitterness, or shame that comes with not being able to move forward. While your experience can lead to isolation as you find it hard to be around anybody, you may also find it difficult to be alone at all, impacting your ability to have healthy relationships. You feel as though pieces of your life have been lost along the way and all you want is to have them back.

Maybe you feel muddled, overwhelmed and/or paralyzed by day-to-day life. Stuck within competing responsibilities in this increasingly fast-paced world. There might be times when you feel stuck in patterns that leave life feeling unsatisfying and empty. You may be negotiating a relationship or trying to adjust to a new job. Are you highly self-critical with a harsh inner voice? Seeking help is sometimes perceived as a weakness. Part of our work together will help to clarify that reaching out for what you need takes courage. Courage is fear walking- take that first step to the jagged edges of your comfort zone, towards change.

“Whenever You Find Yourself Doubting How Far You Can Go, Just Remember How Far You Have Come. Remember Everything You Have Faced, All The Battles You Have Won, And All The Fears You Have Overcome.”

Perhaps you have reached out because you have fears about what is happening in the world. Maybe you are struggling with some type of substance abuse, an eating disorder, or an addiction. Possibly you are in an abusive, or a dissatisfying relationship. Perhaps you are dealing with grief and loss. Or, you may be dissatisfied with your job/career, and you would like to make a change. Maybe you have questions about whether there is something more to life than the circumstances that you are now living in. Perhaps you have been on a human development path, and feel like you want to take your work to the next level.

As a clinician, I believe that the only limits are the ones we impose on ourselves. I believe that being accountable for our current reality, the good, the bad and the ugly, is paramount if we are to remain in the driver’s seat of our own life. I believe that insight is the key to unlocking unconscious patterns of thinking and being that keep us stuck. Finally, I believe that thinking and wishing won’t make change happen but taking action will. Let’s get started on shifting your perspective and get you going on the path to wellness. I want to help you transform what IS into what you WANT it to be.