My
Approach
I am an integrative Edmonton therapist. Using a client-centered, collaborative, holistic approach, I assess the needs, issues, concerns and problems of each individual and proceed from there.
Thorough comprehensive assessments have been the hallmark of my approach. This
includes exploring all the domains that make up any one individual:
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Physical,
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Emotional,
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Mental,
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Social,
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Cultural,
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Family History/ Family of Origin,
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Relationship History
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And one that is often neglected, the Spiritual Component.
Populations I Serve
I currently help individuals for a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to trauma, addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, internet, relationship addiction), family of origin issues, inner child work, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, anger management, personal growth, grief and loss, relationship and communication issues, unresolved childhood issues and attachment issues.
Treatment Modalities
I have extensive training and use a variety of different modalities depending on your individual situation. This could include but is not limited to:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Exploring how negative thoughts, dysfunction or unhealthy thinking are impacting your actions, behavior and choices.
Narrative Therapy
What stories do you tell yourself about people, relationships, events, your past or life? Let’s create a new story for your life.
Solution Focused Therapy
Let’s not focus just on the problem. We’ll explore your strengths and resources that got you this far.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
EMDR is a dynamic powerful therapeutic modality that is used for all forms of trauma, whether recent or from your childhood as well as for other issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, re-occurring intrusive disturbing images and much more. EMDR has been referred to as the “gold standard approach” for treating trauma and PTSD. (For more detailed information about EMDR).
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Working with core irrational beliefs, negative thoughts and feelings that are impacting your actions, behavior and choices. Where do these core beliefs come from? (Let’s find out)
Psychodynamic
Let’s get to the root of the problem, lets heal it where it started. We will work with family of origin, childhood wounds and attachment issues.
Systems Theory
Exploring all the parts, interactions and connections between you, others and the world, the latter including work, family, friends, culture and social. It is a holistic approach.
Couple Counselling
There can be nothing worse than losing your bond or connection with your partner, feeling that there are no solutions, feeling shattered by the events in your relationship or there is potential for separation or worse divorce. It is not what you envisioned or hoped for. But whatever you face, no matter how hopeless it may feel, with some hard work and dedication you can find your way back. There is hope for your relationship. (See link under Services for more detailed information about couple counselling).