To be the best possible you, it is nesessary to release old wounds and transform what doesn't work. Growth and empowerment come from increasing self-awareness and making healthier more aware choices. It is my honor to assist clients in gaining the tools necessary for positive change and shift into a healthier happier way of being. Life changing holistic eclectic approah to work on the deepest levels of consciousness.
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
Psychologist, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Pre Registration Professionals
Our mission at McDowall is to provide hope, health empowerment and to encourage personal responsibility so individuals, no matter how challenging their circumstances, become positive agents of change during their process of psychological and physical recovery. We are here to help!
My practice is built on the understanding that a safe and authentic space to express and get curious about ourselves is essential for our well-being and growth. Through conversation and curiosity, I am to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and your life, and carve out new pathways that lead to increased freedom, joy, and meaning. The process may be filled with hesitation, relief, laughs, silence, and tough but valuable realizations, and I feel grateful to be a witness and collaborator through it all.
I am an experienced registered social work now focusing on individual therapy with adults using EMDR and Gestalt therapy. My primary area of focus is resolving past childhood/adolescent trauma and supporting those in later stage recovery from substance abuse or addictions. I am deeply committed to my work and am continuously humbled by the nature of healing. I have learned to trust that each individual has a unique process and I'm dedicated to creating space for self-discovery and new beginnings.
I have been practicing psychotherapy and multicultural counselling for 19 years focusing on individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement and other emotional, psychological and physical ailments.
The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health has been providing the highest standard of evidence-based individual and couple therapy since 2003. We are also a satellite training centre for the Emotion-Focused Therapy Clinic at York University. Centrally located in downtown Toronto, we are a highly skilled team of clinicians who are committed to helping people make meaningful changes.
I strive to guide my clients towards a richer, more meaningful and fulfilling life. To identify the obstacles and roadblocks that stand in the way of happiness and vitality, and help build new skills and strategies for getting unstuck and moving towards what truly matters.
Life can be tough but so are you. I am here to help you recognize your resilience and create meaningful change for your mental health and to support you through life’s challenges. My approach to therapy is person-centred and collaborative, integrating different techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, as well as Acceptance and Commitment therapy. I am passionate about empowering others and helping individuals find strength and flexibility. I hope to be able to support you through life’s challenges.
My therapy practice is dedicated to providing a compassionate and personolized approach to mental health, offering a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. What sets my practice apart is my commitment to truly understanding each client's unique experiences and challenges, allowing for tailored therapeutic strategies that foster genuine growth and healing. I firmly believe in the power of personal empowermnet, as reflected in Brene Brown's quote, "If you own this story you get to write the ending". Together, we can work towards owning your story and creating a positive, fulfilling future.