I focus on helping people of all ages heal and revitalize their relationships. Of all the relationships we maintain, the most important one is with ourselves. Through our own inner dialogue of feelings and thoughts we read and tell our own story. I believe this awareness of how feelings and thoughts manifest in our body and minds is at the heart of counselling and the human condition. Emotions get stored in our body and have a history.
In the space we share, I will provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for you to tell your story, and to write the next chapter in your life. Sometimes this isn’t easy, because we have been telling ourselves the same story that we might want to change for a long time. Together we may try to understand how your past influences you, highlight the strengths you have shown, and build resiliency along with the current difficulties you may face. When depression, anxiety, shame, and/or trauma influences the way we speak, think, and act, we are robbed of our own story telling rights. You have the right to be who you want to be.
Combining various approaches, such as Narrative, Polyvagal, Mindful Cognitive Behavioural, Internal Family Systems, Existential, Brain Based, Trauma Informed, Solution, Emotionally, and Compassion Focused Therapy, we will collaborate on what you need to grow, and consistently on what you want that growth to look like. You are in the driver’s seat, and since I believe the answers and solutions you seek are already inside you, our time together will be tailored to suit your needs, in a person centered and unconditionally accepting manner. Further, for male clients, with all the demands society puts on us today, as men, we sometimes need to bring forth extra strength to be vulnerable. I will provide a safe space for you to do so.
I focus on helping people of all ages heal and revitalize their relationships. Of all the relatio...
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As a mental health professional, I am committed to helping my clients overcome their emotional struggles and create positive changes in their lives. I provide a safe space where they can process intense emotions and feel understood, seen, and supported.
My person-centred approach allows me to meet my clients where they are in their journey for change, and I use cognitive-behavioral therapy principles to help them build awareness of the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. With extensive experience in working with teenagers and adults experiencing emotional dysregulation, I am passionate about helping them find inner strength and resilience to overcome their challenges and lead fulfilling lives.
I operate on the assumption that my clients are the experts in their own lives and believe that together we can work with focus to make a plan that will help you achieve your goals.
As a mental health professional, I am committed to helping my clients overcome their emotional st...
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Hello! I’m so glad you’re here.
Everyone deserves a chance to feel seen, heard, and valued for exactly who they are. For many people, therapy is a space to finally experience feeling understood.
When we’re in the thick of a difficult transition or struggling to keep up with the challenges life throws at us, it can be so hard to make sense of the painful feelings, thoughts, and habits that arise. My job is to work together with you to understand your story, discover your strengths, and work toward your goals. It may be helpful for us to explore your relationships with family, past experiences, and cultural influences to better understand you as a whole. Or maybe you just want to focus forward and learn practical strategies to start making changes in your life. That’s ok too!
There are a ton of different ways to approach therapy and healing looks different for everyone. We might explore techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, family therapy, and more as they feel helpful to you. The most important thing I can offer is a space where you feel safe and listened to.
You have already taken a huge step by starting to explore your options! It would be my privilege to be a part of your journey. If I’m not the right fit for you, I can also help you find someone who is.
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here.
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Hi there and welcome to my space! I am glad you are here.
I can help you in your journey of healing, walk with you for a time. The road is uniquely yours; I am but a guide and a support. With my gentle guidance and increasing trust and belief in yourself, I can help you reach peace and tranquility, and heal the ragged edges of your hurt.
My focus in therapy sessions is your story and your relationship to your own story, which in essence means relationship with yourself. The journey inward is sacred and creative. When I walk with you in your journey, I employ techniques from psychodynamic, humanistic, narrative, and expressive arts approaches to help you explore those relationships with yourself and your story. These approaches help to adopt a curious attitude towards the inner self which helps to explore deeper and bring useful tools to day-to-day life that bring about healing and a calm and balanced existence.
I look forward to speaking with you. Until then, I wish you a calm and peaceful day :)
Hi there and welcome to my space! I am glad you are here.
I can help you in your journey of heal...
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** Please note that Andrea is presently NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS at this time **
** Please note that Andrea is presently NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS at this time **
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