Suicidal Ideation Therapists in V4T

Whether you need support through a significant life event, you're having unkind thoughts about yourself or others and want to work through them, or you are just generally feeling unwell and want to regain balance – therapy allows someone to walk with you on that journey. You may have days where you feel low, nervous, unmotivated, or lost. Those can get in the way of your enjoyment, your relationships, or you just being at your best. I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, placing intentional focus on folks who identify within the IBPOC, queer, gay/lesbian, trans, and other underserved communities.

My expertise is in C-PTSD/survivors of abuse. Using evidence-based approaches, I work to help people explore various tools that we all need to overcome challenges and manage our mental health. I am continuously honored to be included as a client's chosen help in working towards better overall wellness, invited into a person's utmost personal sphere.

Do you find that anxiety is taking control of your life? Are you pulling away from those you love or struggling to find meaning in your day to day life? Perhaps you are turning to quick fixes like the internet, drugs, alcohol, or gaming to isolate and shelter yourself from difficult situations and uncomfortable emotions. Are you ready to discover what is important and of value to you?

Art therapy offers the opportunity to express yourself and explore your experiences through the use of materials, art making, and imagery. Anyone can benefit from art therapy whether it is to help you gain insight, improve your self esteem, manage stress, anxiety, life transitions, or to help you cope with ongoing difficulties. Art Therapy can be helpful for processing stressful and traumatic experiences by offering a physical and tangible way to process these experiences.

At Second Chances Counselling we offer a comprehensive range of therapies that are tailored to your specific situation. I have been working with both youth and adults for over 18 years in helping them to understand and treat addiction and mental health issues. I have extensive experience with anxiety because I have personally suffered with this disorder. I understand how debilitating the symptoms of anxiety can be to deal with in everyday life and believe because of this I am uniquely positioned to help you to overcome it.

We live in a complex world that can be difficult to navigate! To do so we need support. If this sounds like you, it is wise of you to seek help. While you may feel lost and hopeless, afraid and alone, or just all done, let me assure you that there is a way forward. I am available to help you manage your challenges be they personal, relationship based, or work related. Together we can find a way towards a better path! One that leaves hopelessness and fear behind and will, with support take you toward a life worth living, where you can feel in control and competent. A life with purpose, laughter and the sunshine you may be missing.

Hello. My practice specializes in issues with sexuality, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, infertility, couple dynamics and the often connected feelings of anxiety, depression and shame. I offer respectful, judgment free compassionate care to clients experiencing troubling emotions and behaviours and work to release and heal feelings of guilt/fear/hurt related to sexual dysfunction, intimacy and identity. I work extensively with both individuals and couples in the areas of high/low sexual desire, arousal/orgasm disorders and Erectile Dysfunction, among others. My practice is LGBTQIA2S+Kink and Ethical non-monogamy supportive.

Many clients tell me that they experience relief after just the first session. They felt free to talk about whatever was troubling them with an objective, neutral person who really listened and didn’t judge them. This alone can be freeing. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental counselling to individuals and couples. And if you are struggling with the after effects of trauma, EMDR may be a great option for you. EMDR can resolve many kinds of traumas, including childhood abuse and neglect, sexual assault, combat stress, trauma from disasters and accidents.

Clients are provided with a person-centred approach based on 6 core conditions empathy, non-judgment, unconditional positive regard, congruence, genuineness, and authenticity. From my holistic training in EMDR, IFS DBT, and Trauma-informed Polyvagal Yoga therapy, I can support clients in navigating mental health symptoms and reduce uncomfortable body sensations and develop a deeper connection to their body. I hope to provide a trusting, safe, and grounded place for my clients to feel and talk about the discomfort needed to heal both the mind and the body. I offer mental health presentations for your company too!

Seeking a life of greater ease? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship hurdles impacting your daily functioning? Overwhelmed by life's pressures, parenting challenges, or the daily grind? Questioning if positive change is possible? In today's climate, many wrestle with anxiety, seeking their purpose and navigating relationships. We firmly believe in the potential for all clients to find ease and joy, embracing the possibility of change and fostering hope.

I strive to help individuals and families deal effectively with their concerns, either from historical events and experiences or current issues and concerns. My experience extends to children, youth, adults and seniors, with a strong focus on assisting women.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious or stuck? Disconnected from family, friends or even yourself? Experiencing unfamiliar and uncomfortable feelings after an event or life transition? Feeling unfulfilled in life? If so, you are not alone. We often find ourselves engaging in the same repetitive behaviours and relationships that prevent us from achieving our goals and commitments in life. However, with the support and guidance of a counsellor, you can begin to make changes that will generate momentum in your life.

We are all trying our best in our relationships. Unfortunately, sometimes our past or present experiences prevents us to be the best we can be for our selves and our loved ones. This is where I come in. I am passionate about helping families overcome variety of issues, including mental health, relational and parenting challenges, so you can create loving home. When working with couples, I assure each partner is heard, supported, and loved in the way they need it. I will explore with you what gets in a way of your goals and together, we will create a plan that is achievable and that will create a lasting change you are hoping for.

Being human is turbulent, unpredictable, and often a lot more than we were prepared for. Break ups, job transition, life transition, school stress, interpersonal conflict, emotion management, my ideal client is motivated to self-reflect. Through care and deep compassion, I work to understand you, thoughtfully creating a safe space for your self-discovery. And together, we can locate your self-at-best, find resilience, improve emotional agility, and restore your adaptive functioning, where you are able to feel, deal, and heal in a way that honours who you are.

Is your child or adolescent overly anxious as they struggle with low-self esteem and a lack of confidence? You may be observing them figuring out who they are and are exploring different facets of their identity, including questions around gender, sexuality, and how they express themselves in their clothing choices. During this process, they may be having difficulty making or maintaining positive relationships with those around them. At home or school, overwhelming feelings of worry and frustration are becoming harder to deal with and your child is in need of support. I can support your child to thrive through all of these changes.

If you hope to overcome a dreadful anxiety, come out of a hopeless depression, build inner self-confidence, learn how to stand up for yourself, or just try to get a grip on life today; together we can achieve it. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, 7 years experience, and a genuine compassion for people, I sincerely create an encouraging and safe space where we will find what your next step looks like and provide you with the correct tools and techniques to ultimately attain what brought you to seek counselling.

Lindsay is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta and a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia. Lindsay is also available to provide telepsychology services to residents of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as per their regulatory boards. She provides comprehensive counselling to adolescents, adults, and couples affected by a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance use and addictions, and relationship difficulties.

I appreciate that negative experiences can create the window for change. I am also very mindful that no matter how uncomfortable the journey is, it will lead us into a path of healing that looks different for everyone. I enjoy working with and am extremely passionate about trauma informed methodologies, and incorporate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy into my practice.