Therapeutic Approach
I believe we have within ourselves the potential to heal and improve. My training includes an integrative perspective utilizing a variety of approaches and interventions which I incorporate into my work, depending on what fits for the individual client. Aiming to combine a developmental and attachment-focused framework, I hope to understand and help clients improve their life.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Humanistic
- EMDR Certified
Individual
Therapy
My hope when working with you is to gain a deeper understanding of your life experience and support you in learning the tools and skills that would allow us to find a path of new solutions and perspectives towards increasing your sense of hope and success in the attainment of your mental health goals.
Family
Therapy
My previous experiences working with children and families in vulnerable situations have allowed me the knowledge that parents are the best support for their children. Every family goes through difficult times and challenges that sometimes require a team able to build the scaffolding required for children and families to thrive. I’d be happy to be a part of your team, and support you in raising your family and achieving your mental health goals.
Psychoeducation and Trainings
I have provided training to small groups and communities in topics related to understanding anxiety, depression, and parenting practices towards supporting children of all age groups. Send me an email and we can discuss your training needs for families and small communities.
Benefits
While the outcomes of therapy can’t be guaranteed there are several benefits to engaging in therapy.
Emotional Health
Therapy offers an opportunity to learn about yourself, which often allows room for increased self acceptance and self-esteem
Improvement of coping capacity
Learning problem solving and increasing skills to cope with life’s struggles allows the ability to effectively manage stress, increase confidence and decision making skills
Increased self-awareness
Therapy offers an opportunity to change self-defeating behaviours, relief from depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions, while also allowing better expression of emotions
Most Popular Questions
I support clients with a variety of issues including trauma and personal growth; self-esteem, stress, communication, grief & loss, depression, anxiety and life transitions e.g. career, relationships, cultural adaptation and, workplace issues, and more.
In-person and online appointments are available. Online sessions are provided using safe online platforms in order to protect your information.
During the initial session we’ll complete paperwork related to gathering current information and discussing your goals and expectations for the therapy process. Together we’ ll make decisions about how frequently we should expect to meet, once we identify your needs, values and strengths. We’ll put together a plan tailored to your specific needs and we’ll work on implementing the tools and strategies that will support you in between sessions.
The fee for services at Aid In Hope is $220 per session as set by the Psychologist Association of Alberta Schedule of fees. Many extended plans reimburse these fees or they might be covered by your benefits, checking with your insurance might be beneficial prior to accessing services. A first 15-minute phone consultation is free of charge.