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      The main way we will work together is through stories from your life that have made you who you are. We often start with what's distressing you most right now, and work our way into a relationship where we analyse your development over time, and reconnect you to your sense of ownership over your life.

 

      We seek to find out how far back certain thought and emotion patterns go... or where, when, and from whom certain messages about yourself and the world came to you. This allows us to call some harsh self-assessments into question. What this means is that your story matters, that you can discover and live by values that you choose, that you are resilient, and that change happens on your terms.

           

     I also respect the preference of those who do not revisit past events, or want to focus on the present and future. My greatest pride is watching the results roll in after holding space for people to explore their own material, discover new insights, repair old wounds.

 

      I will provide thought-provoking prompts, but you are always in control of your treatment. You can decline any question. You can tell me my understanding isn't right. More often than not, my clients say "exactly!" and "I never thought of it that way before".

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      I make sure to match treatment style with client need, and utilize evidence-based practices as appropriate. A few modalities and theories that influence the way I work are:

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• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

• Narrative Therapy 

• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

• Modern Psychoanalysis

• Attachment theory

• Intersectional Feminism 

• Emotion Focused Therapy

• Anti-racist, Anti-oppression

• Motivational Interviewing

• Harm Reduction

• Strength-Based Practice

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Self-Compassion 

• Trauma-Informed Care

• Health at Every Size

• Embodied Recovery 

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

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If you are in search of a support person who will maintain dedication to your empowerment and growth, reach out today to start. 

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