Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Manotick, ON

My therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and collaborative. Primarily, I have an integrative approach by drawing upon various evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and other trauma-focused interventions. I am passionate about helping clients meet their potential, goals, and needs. In therapeutic relationships, I value acceptance, creativity, compassion, confidentiality, safety, and sometimes even humour.

I work with people who experience intense emotions with the aim of coming to understand these feelings as not only real, but also important, valid, and meaningful. Generally, this includes teens (13+), young adults, adults, and couples who are hoping to work toward managing their feelings in a way that allows them to interact with the world, and their loved ones, more effectively. As someone who focuses on this area of feelings work I have developed strong skills working with anxiety, BPD, ADHD, trauma, and grief, as these areas are often interconnected. Clients often describe me as warm, kind, and (at least a little bit) funny.

Have you ever been unsure of who you are? Or felt lost or alone in dealing with feelings of loss, depression, or anxiety? Trauma and stressful life events can change us; an experience where we can't even recognize ourselves. Issues surrounding gender identity or sexuality can at times bring about feelings of being alone in the world. If you are struggling with difficult thoughts and emotions, a trusted therapist could help engage with what truly matters to you. I'm here to help you with your unexpected challenges in your life so that you can live a life that is in line with YOUR values.

I work with people who are undergoing any experience that might be called 'transformation.' Sometimes transformation is forced upon us by trauma, and sometimes we are called to it from within. Either way, it can be difficult to navigate alone. I can provide you with a compassionate space where you can process pain, come to understand your patterns, and grow into your truest self. By using a holistic approach that gets to the roots of deep issues, we will move at your own pace to uncover pathways toward healing. This involves understanding the past, exploring emotions in the here-and-now, and tapping into the body's wisdom.

I have a deep interest in helping people open to explore their core selves, and increase their self-awareness, focus, attention, and concentration. Although I have a special interest in working with elite athletes, and physicians, I believe that a strengths-based approach rooted in the priniciples of high-performance are applicable to all of us. Whether one is working in a demanding profession, pursuing academics or specialized training, there is limitless potential in all to self-examine, focus on what is truly important, and live meaningful lives guided by our personal ethics.

I've witnessed remarkable transformations through timely therapy. Using proven techniques and a warm, client-centered approach, I'm here to join you on your path of self-exploration, understanding, and growth. My style is genuine, compassionate, and attuned to your unique needs. As a client-centered therapist, I prioritize meeting you where you are and collaboratively working toward your goals. Let's embark on this journey together – reach out to me and let's connect!

Welcome, and thanks for stopping by. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every person has a unique story and a reservoir of untapped strengths and abilities, and as you journey through life’s issues and uncertainties, my role is not only to provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space where your thoughts, emotions, and experiences will be explored, but guide you in nurturing and facilitating a process of self-discovery and healing.

Sometimes life can take unexpected turns and we can find ourselves feeling lost, wanting something to be different. We may be feeling anxious, irritable, depressed, and we may be having some difficulty coping effectively. Sometimes we may need an objective perspective to help recalibrate our inner compass to better navigate our way to a more meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling life.

Accepting new clients! I believe in an integrative approach to therapy while focusing mainly on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I work with my clients to understand their thoughts, emotions and behaviours while exploring how to move forward and make changes that can impact life in a meaningful and positive way. I also explore the origins of clients’ beliefs in order to aid clients as well as myself to understand the entire picture of who they are and why they work in the way that they do. I work with compassion and empathy in a way that empowers my clients and encourages them to take steps towards meaningful change.

Being in a culture that asks you to shrink yourself, your needs, and your beliefs can be exhausting. This may be impacting how you experience your mood, body, food, relationships or the spaces you occupy. There may be ways that you protect the more tender parts of you that get in the way of being more in line with your values, and finally having the relationship with yourself and others that you have always wanted. You might be feeling overwhelmed by changes you need to make and simply don't know where to begin. You deserve to live a rich, expansive life, and to have deep, meaningful connections.