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I believe everyone can benefit from working with a therapist. It provides an opportunity to talk openly and confidentially with someone whose sole intent is to form an alliance with you, for your wellbeing, but also to be able to witness your pain while in safe connection. I hope to guide you through any personal pain or suffering you may be experiencing and to help you gain clarity around your thoughts, emotions and to understand your life and experiences from a different perspective. I teach clients how to be with and process their emotions and to recognize nervous system dysregulation, negative thought patterns and potential trauma responses. Compassionately, we can look at trauma responses and other adaptive coping mechanisms as your psyche's way of protecting you. From that place, we might be able to heal and process emotional responses and choose new ways of behaving and thinking.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Art Therapy Uses creative activities like drawing, painting, or sculpture as a way to express emotions. It is especially helpful when words are hard to find.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transactional Analysis Explores interactions through the lens of Parent, Adult, and Child roles. It aims to improve communication and self-awareness.
Approach Description: I encourage a collaborative and creative process between client and therapist; one that engages all aspects of the Self so that relief will be experienced on emotional, physical, and spiritual planes. In our partnership, I begin by learning about you and gaining an empathic understanding of what factors have contributed to both your current mental/emotional state and the deeper patterns at play. I am committed to supporting you as you explore and dissect these patterns and create a personal action plan towards positive and sustainable choices. I encourage self-reflection and might challenge you to notice your ‘blind spots’ (for example, how you might be contributing to your suffering by falling into old patterns) and I promote self-acceptance and accountability.
I’m happy to offer a free phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit and to help get us started.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 160.00
- Accepts Insurance
- Client pays upfront and submits their invoice to the insurance company for reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Amanda Stokes RP, E-RYT 500
- Female
- License # 007965
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: Bachelor of Psychology, University of Guelph
Spiritual Psychotherapy, Transformational Arts College
EMDR, Trauma Sensitiv Yoga
Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Amanda Stokes Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Jane App
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I offer therapy services to individuals in Ontario.
I support adults and older adolescents with cognitive and emotional issues such as:
- Anxiety, Depression, Emotional and Cognitive Disturbances ( such as Distorted, Negative and Obsessive Thinking)
- Codependency, Behavioural Issues, Emotional Eating, Low Self-Esteem
- Childhood Abuse and Neglect (Physical and Emotional)
- Trauma, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Poor Coping, Living or Social Skills,
- Family Conflict, Relationship Issues
- Grief and Loss, Spirituality
With a background in Trauma-Informed Yoga and Spiritual Psychotherapy, I offer:
- a Holistic approach that is attuned to the client's needs
- Body-oriented Psychotherapy, Focussing & Somatic Processing
- Nervous System Regulation through Polyvagal Theory and Breath work
- Guided Imagery, Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Inner Child Work and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
-EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, to reprocess traumatic memories and desensitize their related responses
Prior to training in Psychotherapy, I graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Degree in BSc. Psychology followed by years of studying and practicing alternative healing arts such Yoga, Mindfulness, Reiki, Thai Massage, and channelling Core Pattern Readings. I often weave yoga philosophy, mindfulness and the mind-body connection into my therapy sessions and invite you to work with your own spirituality to assist in the healing process. I've trained in Spiritual Psychotherapy at the Transformational Arts College, helping me to integrate Higher Self connections and beliefs into our work together.