Psychosis can be disruptive to life. It is a symptom. In my experience, drug induced psychosis is very common and not often considered. I see this frequently as the result of substance use.
When choosing a therapist, it is important to find someone that will understand your situation. Likewise, you want to feel at ease when sharing your feelings and thoughts. My goal as a psychotherapist is to work as a team to explore alternative ways to deal with challenges. I have advanced training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT). For further information, please feel free to contact me and receive a prompt reply.
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
As scary as it sounds, psychosis is not actually a thing. It is a label. Around 3 out of every 100 young people will experience a psychotic episode. Most make a full recovery from the experience. Psychosis can happen to anyone. An episode of psychosis is treatable, and it is possible to recover. It is often due to extreme stress and trauma which at one point or another we all experience. through emotionally focused therapy and mindfulness and often a referral for medication (if necessary) I will help regulate your stress response.
I have worked with family members of folks with psychosis, schizophrenia and other chronic mental health challenges. In our work together, you will come to understand family dynamics and patterns that can change in order to change the family system. I hold space for client's to acknowledge the difficulties in their daily lives and also to understand their own feelings and reactions to what they are going through.
FREE 30-minute consultations! My goal in therapy is to provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment where I will work alongside you, highlighting your strengths and resiliency. Whether you are experiencing psychosis for the first time, or have experienced psychosis for awhile, it can feel like a very scary and isolating experience. There are many reasons why someone may start to experience psychosis. I firmly believe you are more than what you are going through right now, and together we can work towards building a more authentic and empowered life while we reduce and manage the symptoms of psychosis.