Therapists in Renfrew, ON

My passion lies in working with clients while utilizing a down to earth approach that values empathy and compassion. I believe in the inherent strength and resiliency of individuals and work to build upon that with the client to make changes and achieve goals. My overall aim is to assist the client in achieving a new found independence and confidence through empowerment and compassion.

The analytical journey often begins when a person experiences an extremely challenging time in his/her/their life, does not know what to do, and feels stuck. Jungian analysis is an opportunity for him/her/them to work on his/her/their problems and emotions by talking with a trusted and qualified professional who listens attentively and assists him/her/them in exploring a personal inner path for healing. It is deep soul and spiritual work. The weekly analytic hour is an opportunity to address that by exploring a person's inner and outer life, while focusing on unconscious personal and collective material, especially symbolically.

I would like to thank you for considering your counselling and psychotherapy needs with me. This brief description is to provide you with the information about myself and my practice that you may require in order to make an informed decision about psychotherapy services. Reviewing your therapeutic options to assist you is an important next best step in your journey of wellness. I thank you for your interest and I encourage you to ask any questions of me that you may have. It is my goal that you are able to make an informed, intelligent choice at your convenience. I am an individual, couple's and family therapist by training.

I offer virtual services to adults and teens seeking a space to express themselves without judgment, deepen their self-awareness, and let go of ways of being or relating that are no longer serving them. Let’s work together to create a space of safety, trust and healing so you can identify your needs and find new ways of moving through stress, pain, and our rapidly evolving and overwhelming world.

We all have challenges in life. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I am committed to developing a treatment plan that is unique to your needs. By focusing on your well-being and mental strengths, we will work together to develop the tools you need through a variety of approaches, including EMDR, CBT, solution focused approaches, and narrative therapy.

I am a client-centered, registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who has completed the Master of Arts and Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. In my practice, I work to build on the client’s natural resiliency, and aim to support them on their healing journey by meeting each person where they are at. Primarily, I work with clients who have dealt with various different traumas by using somatic therapy. I also support clients who are experiencing stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and those who are navigating life transitions as well as living with ADHD.

Helping clients deal with anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma and PTSD, anger management, and life direction are key areas of my practice. My goal is to help you make positive changes, improving your health and well-being by identifying obstacles and deriving optimal solutions and strategies with you for the resolution of life problems and challenges. Offering both brief and longer term counselling and psychotherapy, I work from a variety of approaches incorporating cognitive behavioural, internal family systems, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused, emotion-focused, mindfulness meditation theories and techniques.

Video/phone/in-person. I love having visitors check out my profile. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, regardless of whether you are looking for therapy for yourself individually, a family member, or for your relationship. I have a depth of experience working with folks who are struggling with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, life transitions, trauma, substance use, caregiving fatigue, childhood abuse/neglect, work place trauma, chronic pain or illness, and life-balance. I am an experienced, seasoned, and highly trained trauma therapist who works with VAC, military, first responders.

I am currently accepting new clients. I serve as a trained guide in life; privileged to create access to evidence-based therapies, experiential knowledge and authentic support. I can assist with difficult emotions and life events, relationships, transitions, coping, goal setting and the pursuit of such goals. I can help build understanding of the self and help you tap into your own inherent wisdom and resiliency.

Life can present challenges and difficulties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and in emotional pain. Making the decision to enter into the therapeutic relationship is a pathway to self-exploration; to gain a deeper level of self-understanding and awareness. I offer a holistic approach in the treatment of anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, including various life transitions.

Counsellors at Forging Forward Counselling Services are with our clients on their journey, every step of the way! Our counsellor works with the client using approaches that foster self-determination and promote resiliency. We believe that people have a natural and intrinsic tendency to behave in effective and healthy ways. We understand that enduring recovery is an continuous process that requires a customizable treatment plan based on each client or group's specific needs.

As a therapist, this quote speaks volumes as I do believe that great change comes from working through the daily struggles that we experience: "The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one.

Now accepting new clients! As a Registered Psychotherapist, I provide psychotherapy for individuals 16 years of age and older. I aspire to hold a warm, compassionate, and open space for clients to experience a genuine sense of trust and safety. My therapeutic scope includes anxiety disorder, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, loss and grief, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, personal growth, ASD, and meaning making and existential exploration. I also work with parents of neurodiverse children to support them in their own processing and healing to better cope with the parenting demands.

It takes courage and curiosity to explore your life and relationships, and to assess how you want to navigate your life's journey. You are a unique individual and so the therapy I offer will be collaborative, empathetic and grounded in respect, while utilizing aspects from various perspectives.

My role is to work alongside you on your personal journey towards the growth you may seek to achieve. Our sessions are your time and dedicated to addressing what you deem important, within the safe and confidential environment of psychotherapy practice. I offer non-judgement and acceptance. I value your autonomy and freedom. I provide the space for you to recognize your truth, and unburden your suffering, as you deserve to be heard and understood . I work from a multi-modality approach and tailor evidence-based techniques to individual client needs.

Feeling stressed, anxious or struggling with low mood and/or depression? Ready to take the initial step in feeling better? For many people at some point in their lives, they might feel that something is too challenging to manage and overcome. These situations can sometimes lead to feeling hopeless, stuck and defeated. As a registered psychotherapist, I am trained in supporting people to overcome some of life’s most challenging situations through cultivating a warm, non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment as well as drawing on evidence based therapeutic approaches, modalities and interventions.

Do you live with Chronic Pain? Are you struggling with a Chronic Illness? Is dealing with the health care system exhausting and challenging? Do you find it difficult to communicate your needs with your family, friends, or employer? Is it hard to manage your daily activities like the demands of work, home, or parenting? I have developed a deep understanding of the complex physical, emotional, and social factors that contribute to chronic pain. It’s what I do! I’ve been there. I have lived experience with chronic pain which is now behind me. My practice is solely virtual with clients who are residents or physically located in Ontario.

Not Accepting New Clients at this Time. Does it feel like you’re failing everyone around you as you struggle to meet your own needs? You don’t feel like yourself anymore and it’s as if you’ve lost your sense of direction. You and your partner may be caught in a cycle of disagreements. You may find yourself quickly irritated and stressed. Your relationship may feel disconnected, communication may be difficult and you feel you've moved away from who you are and what your purpose is.

Accepting new clients – Hi I know that finding the right therapist can be an intimidating process, I would like to do my best to make this as comfortable and easy as possible. I’m going to lay out some information about how I work and how that may impact you, if you have any questions or you want to meet, please feel free to reach out! To start, my top priority in working with you is ensuring you feel safe discussing whatever is going on in your life. From there we can work at overcoming obstacles, clarifying goals, or anything else we agree on and see as productive and beneficial for you.