Psychodynamic Therapists in Woodville, ON

Accepting new clients! Congratulations on starting your healing journey! Therapy through natural conversation with an experienced, relatable and personable counsellor can make your experience feel less isolating and daunting. This is your safe space to express yourself fully and understand that you are never alone in working through your life challenges.

Are you struggling to cope with experiences of trauma or abuse? I provide a safe and warm environment to support you to uncover and address the symptoms of your trauma, such as emotional distress, intrusive memories or flashbacks, harmful behaviours and unhealthy relationship patterns. I will help you to establish safety and stabilization in your body, environment and emotions and, in time, come to terms with your experience. I also offer psycho-educational therapeutic support to individuals who have used abuse towards their intimate partners around the development of insight, accountability and behavioural change.

Whether you're looking to improve your mental health, build stronger relationships, or face personal challenges I'm here to help. I see therapy as an engaging process of discovery, where I will professionally support you as we work towards your goals. As your therapist you can rely on me to work collaboratively with you to foster insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your emotions and needs. My clinical practice has supported clients to face a range of concerns including anxiety, OCD, relationships issues, eating disorders/body image concerns, sexuality, gender identity, grief, depression, and trauma.

I see people with a wide array of concerns, who may be experiencing symptoms related to a mental health concern, have history of childhood or adulthood trauma, experiencing relationship issues, low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed or stressed in their lives, experiencing grief & loss, infertility, and concerns related to sexuality, gender and sexual orientation. I work from a relational-cultural approach, also incorporating elements of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (body-oriented), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and EMDR.

Having graduated in 2018 from University of Victoria with a bachelor degree in Child and Youth Care and in 2021 from Yorkville University with a master of arts in Counselling Psychology, I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and a Registered Early Childhood Educator in Manitoba and British Columbia.

When struggles touch our lives, reaching out for guidance and support in an empathic, safe environment can assist us in addressing life stressors and foster healing. My goal is to collaboratively cultivate such a space with you so that you are free to explore, empowered to reach insights, and encouraged to engage in new and constructive strategies. All the while, shedding light on your strengths and abilities to cope and thrive. I have an interest in working with individuals facing anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, stress, burnout, parenting, and relational concerns.

Are you looking for a warm and caring therapist? Please get in touch! I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. Broadly, I support teens, adults, couples and families with neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism), grief, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and navigating school and work. I also support people with issues related to migration, religion and culture, gender and sexualities. The heart of our work together is our 'click,' so please feel free to call or email me for a no-commitment short consult.

My passion is helping people in distress find their unique voices and build positive relationships.I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Guelph and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Toronto.I have been practicing for over 25 years; originally in the public sector including Children's Aid Society, Bridgepoint Health & Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. I have been in Private Practice for the last 10 years. My practice is informed by a range of therapy models including, psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioural, conflict resolution, narrative and emotion focused therapies.

Do you wish things were different? I work with diverse clients facing life's transitions and challenges. My theoretical framework is relational, using both talk therapy and/or creative/expressive arts modalities. Following your lead, I listen/witness and attune carefully in order to attend to your specific need. We start with where you are most comfortable, which means that talking, imagery, dreamwork and silence are all welcome. Although I work flexibly between short term talk therapy (psychodynamic psychotherapy) and expressive/creative arts, we safely build our relationship, while co-creating in our therapeutic studio space.

Are you struggling in certain areas in your life? Are you experiencing anxiety, insomnia or other emotional issues? Do you occasionally feel a sense of helplessness? Do family dynamics, partner/friend relationship, caring for an elderly parent add to your daily stress? Are you continually dealing with racial trauma, identity, work, and/or gender-based violence? Are you grieving the loss of a partner, family member or a friend? I will provide a non-judgmental space to talk through challenges that continue to plague your mind and wear you down physically and emotionally.

I am a relational psychotherapist who works to help clients find a sense of empowerment around the issues that are troubling them, to help them explore and understand the meaning and impact of these experiences, and to find change. I draw on many theories, and work particularly in a psychodynamic way (seeing how one is impacted in the present by one's past experiences). With clients who would like to work on childhood issues, I help them resolve and integrate those experiences - family issues, relationship issues, trauma. Together we decide whether short or long term work is preferred.

Asking for help can be overwhelming because you are not sure of where to start. Furthermore, it is hard to find the ideal listener, cause you are troubled by the fear of rejection. Don't give up! If you are reading this, you have already made the first step! I value client's present-day experience and their struggles in reconciling their identity with their desired self. Step by step, the clients acknowledge their strengths and work on creating and maintaining healthy relationships. Let's get you further by having a FREE 30-min introduction, to support you towards this first step and help you find the right fit!

I appreciate the commonly held belief that one can only fix their problems on their own; but, I applaud you for believing that therapy can help you better understand yourself and your difficulties, and provide the appropriate tools to manage your problems! I have foremost experience in working with couples, anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal ideations, interpersonal, sexual and trauma-related challenges. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with issues in their home environment, be it loneliness, neglect or abuse.

As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I help teenagers, adults, couples or parents make sense of their past experiences so that they can have more fulfilling lives in the present and future. I have a special interest in working with individuals and couples with trauma who struggle with self harming behaviours like eating disorders, suicide, self injury, as well as people struggling with borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation. Beyond these specific issues, if your goal is to understand, appreciate, and break old patterns that are standing in your way, I am here to help you in that process.

I often work alongside people who feel that they don’t quite fit in: Teens and young adults who would identify themselves as creatives, and who have a unique set of struggles and strengths. Some are dealing with issues related to identity and self-understanding, and others are doing their best to manage the depth and complexity of their emotional landscape. I see a lot of deep thinkers, over-analyzers, perfectionists, and clients battling self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Anxiety and/or ADHD symptoms can be intertwined with these struggles.

In psychotherapy, I foster a motivation for change and strengthen hope that life can feel meaningful again. In my work with adults, adolescents, and couples I help to develop self-compassion and self-acceptance in the struggle with a wide range of concerns related to: anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, addiction, self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship and family. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals struggling with the long-term effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect, including the assessment and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders.

I am passionate about encouraging clients to not only survive, but to thrive in their everyday lives by healing from past traumas and learning new ways to cope with various life challenges. I believe that everyone has the potential to be their best selves with the help of genuine and non-judgemental support. I have worked with both youth and adults presenting with a variety of issues such as low self-esteem, body image issues, depression, anxiety, and grief. I am also trained in suicide prevention (ASIST).

My ideal client seeks a safe space to explore and overcome challenges in family dynamics, trauma, and/or cultural adjustment. They may grapple with anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. My goal is to help them find healing and resilience through a psychodynamic lens, fostering self-discovery and empowering them to navigate life with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

I see therapy as a journey within ourselves that helps us discover and balance our emotional life. We are constantly in relationship with ourselves and with others. However, different life events make us feel a variety of different emotions and we don't always control the impact they have on us. These emotions can throw our daily lives out of balance and upset our psyche. Consequently, we see ourselves losing control of our internal world, misaligning with our own values, and we lose the ability to control ourselves in the external world. As a result, we find ourselves anxious, lost, angry or with an inexplicable discomfort.