Career Guidance Therapists in Renfrew, ON

Feeling anxious, caught in the cycle of people-pleasing or struggling with an eating disorder? Are you disconnected from your true self or struggling with relationships? Childhood trauma can have lasting effects that limit us, impacting our self-esteem, direction, and relationships. If you're navigating the conditioning from emotionally immature or neglectful parents, or if relationships don't feel safe, holistic psychotherapy can be your compass for healing. There's hope for breaking free from old patterns, knowing your true needs and desires, and living a life aligned with your authentic self, not just societal expectations.

Stuck in a bit of a rut? Maybe haven't been feeling like yourself for a while? Thinking about changing in your something but don't know what? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are not alone. We are all human beings, and we all have it rough sometimes (and man, can it get rough!). I believe that we all have the tools we need to move in our desired direction - sometimes we just need a reminder that they are there, and sometimes we need a little help dusting them off.

My practice focuses on providing high quality Psychological and Psychoeducational assessments for individuals who are experiencing concerns including ADHD, Learning Disabilities/Disorders, Giftedness, Intellectual Disability, Behavioural Challenges, and other associated difficulties that may impact an individual's functioning. I emphasize an evidence-based approach, and focus on providing my clients with practical recommendations to assist and support their learning and functioning. Clients interested in services at our clinic are encouraged to call, email, or utilize the online booking feature of the Waystone Psychology website.

As a social work trained psychotherapist (Ontario) with over a decade of private practice experience, I hope to bring an open and accepting mind to a wide variety of clientele. Finding a good fit in a therapist is so hard, especially if it is your first time reaching out for help. It can be daunting. To me a good therapeutic space is one in which trust and compassion can be established, where a person can feel both supported and sometimes gently challenged, and where a relationship is created in which one can feel not only heard, but also understood.

I specialize in mental health support for post-secondary students, including those in college, university, medical school, graduate studies, fellowships & recent graduates. As a psychotherapist with over 14 years of experince working at the University of Ottawa in both mental health & career counselling, I am passionate about assisting you in prioritizing your mental health and overall well-being. My aim is to establish a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Together, we can develop the necessary tools to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Integrative therapy for adult clients combining Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based, Person Centered, Solution-Focused and Cognitive-Behavioral approaches ( CBT).

I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship challenges, and career and workplace difficulties. I specialize in the treatment of childhood and intergenerational trauma. I can help you calm dysregulated nervous system responses, deepen your understanding of yourself, increase emotional awareness and improve emotional regulation, work with you to confront and shift self-limiting beliefs and response patterns, and help you cultivate self-acceptance and self-love.

I am currently accepting new clients and offer a sliding scale through First Light Therapy. As a compassion-driven and integrative therapist, I embrace a person-centred approach that values you as a human and an individual. I incorporate techniques rooted in emotion-focused and culturally sensitive practices when working with you, prioritizing your unique needs.

Currently accepting clients! Are you experiencing low mood, high stress, conflict in your relationships, and/or low self-esteem? I want to assure you that you are not alone. As a Registered Psychotherapist, my job is to help you navigate these difficult times through the use of evidence-based approaches. I believe every client has their individual set of strengths, and together we will work to highlight and incorporate them into the treatment plan.

Sometimes in your career you hit a point where you don’t know how much farther the current approach will take you. You wonder how much more you can handle of the day-to-day operational pressures. Moments when you feel it’s time to pivot and take a leap of faith to what you love. Environmental factors e.g., COVID-19 Pandemic or changes in family dynamics, can force you to re-evaluate what is important to you and your career; it takes courage and tenacity to create a balanced life. How do you calm the anxiety about shifting career gears and develop your emotional capacity for a more fulfilling career or self-employment pathway?

I have been working with clients for 20 plus years and am known for being a compassionate and insightful mental professional. I have a diverse background in psychotherapy & career counselling as well as leadership advising & clinical supervision. I lead a small virtual clinic with other skilled therapists focusing on clients as whole humans using the integrated bio-psycho-social model to deliver progressive, experienced, quality mental health care. Our clinic provides both care for those with moderate to significant mental health issues.

Experiencing a mental health issue is more common than not, particularly regarding careers. When stress affects our ability to function on or off the job, it's time for help. Helping clients work through these challenges and reengage with their lives is what treatment is about. Based on a previous 25+ years as a career responder, I am familiar with stress, trauma, and maintaining balance. I also treat clients who have never worn a uniform. I see therapy goals as holistic and pragmatic by building understanding, strategies, and practices to build relief, resilience, support functioning, and recovery.

Life can be challenging, and we commonly face difficulties in our personal lives, relationships, family, and career. These challenges can be overwhelming and make finding joy in life hard. But healing and finding peace and happiness is possible with the right support. My practice operates on the belief that we all possess the inner wisdom to guide us through life's journey. By working together, we can tap into your inner strength and knowledge to help you gain clarity, heal from past wounds, and improve your mental well-being. So, I can support you in gaining clarity to repair the past and restore peace to your present situation.