Why work with me?
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Benefits
I offer a variety of options for private sessions that are tailored to your specific needs, schedules and family demographic.
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Key Areas
Children and Families
Parenting Coaching & Consultation
Emotional Distress & Anxiety
Depression
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Growth & Success
I believe in the resiliency and potential of everyone. I view each person capable of maintaining emotional, physical and spiritual balance, given the appropriate setting.
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Approach
I use a Client Centered approach because I believe that children & their behaviours are unique and complex. The techniques I use are flexible and multifaceted.
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MY APPROACH & TECHNIQUES
I offer a variety of options for private sessions that are tailored to your specific needs, schedules and family demographic. Each family unit and child are uniquely different and each session length will differ depending on your individual needs or the needs of the children. I have been trained in a variety of approaches however, I try to connect in a way that fits the particular child or youth I am working with. I may sometimes use techniques from Art or Play Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), Solution Focused therapy and Client Centred Therapies combined with relaxation techniques and simple stress- releasing yoga poses.
I have a strong connection to nature, and I believe that exposure to natural environments can lead to a reduction in anger, a decreased risk for problem behaviour, greater respect for self and others, greater autonomy, and a reduction in depressive symptoms. Children’s ability to regulate their emotions is also improved through exposure to nature. I try to do walk and talk therapy whenever it’s appropriate and a fit or the client.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
I enjoy working with children because I believe in the sacredness and inner strength of each child. Using Therapeutic Play, children can work through their internal conflict and express their inner thoughts, in addition to using words/language.
I believe parents/caretakers are the best agents to help promote secure attachment and emotional health of their child, so I am dedicated to working collaboratively with parents to enhance parent-child relationships and attachment.
Most importantly, I believe that making a connection is key. It is the foundation behind all counselling techniques and to the client counsellor relationship. That’s why I strive first to create an environment where the kids I work with feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed.
