Areas of Focus

In a psychotherapy session, various areas of focus can emerge, tailored to the individual's needs and circumstances. Common themes include emotional regulation, where clients learn to understand and manage their feelings more effectively; cognitive restructuring, aimed at challenging and changing negative thought patterns; and interpersonal relationships, focusing on improving communication and connection with others. Other important areas can include trauma processing, self-esteem building, and coping strategies for stress and anxiety. By addressing these areas, therapy can provide a comprehensive approach to personal growth and healing, fostering resilience and well-being.

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Alcohol use

  • Anger management

  • Anxiety

  • Behaviour Issues

  • Body Positivity

  • Coping skills

  • Depression

  • Separation

  • Drug abuse

  • Eating disorder

  • Family conflict

  • Grief

  • Life transitions

  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Peer relationships

  • Relationship issues

  • School issues

  • Self-esteem

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma and PTSD

Approaches Used

Psychotherapy employs a diverse array of approaches tailored to enhance mental health and emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is commonly utilized for effectively managing anxiety and depression, focusing on altering negative thought patterns. Psychodynamic therapy explores unconscious processes and past experiences that influence current behaviours, making it particularly beneficial for relationship issues and trauma recovery. Additionally, humanistic therapies, such as person-centred therapy, emphasize self-growth and self-acceptance. Mindfulness-based approaches foster stress reduction and emotional regulation, while integrative therapies combine elements from various modalities to address complex mental health disorders like bipolar disorder, OCD, and personality disorders. Through these varied methodologies, psychotherapy encourages individuals to gain insight into their feelings and behaviours, ultimately promoting healing and personal development.

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural (DBT)

  • Emotion Focused

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Person-Centered

  • Psychodynamic

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Trauma Informed

Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, parenting troubles or emotional challenges, I am here to help you alongside this journey. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and being Trauma informed while utilizing other various approaches such as DBT, ACT and mindfulness, whether you are an adult, teen or child my goal is to provide a space where you feel seen, heard and empowered. I’m here to help you better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and move toward the life you want to live with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. I am here to support you throughout this process with care, honesty, and respect. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply looking for a space to reflect and grow, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Therapy is not about giving you answers or “fixing” you, but about helping you discover the answers within yourself.