Our Therapeutic Approach

Psychoeducation

I use psychoeducation to teach actionable skills, such as stress management, problem-solving, and boundary setting. I educate my client on the science and evidenced based practices that I use to help them understand the "why" behind the usage, for example I explain why deep breathing is a helpful tool to use for decreasing anxiety as it helps to turn on the parasympathetic response that helps to calm and regulate our nervous system and get us out of the fight, flight, freeze (stress state/sympathetic) response. I also assign homework, if client is willing to assist with putting tools into practice and to monitor progress.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT to help clients discover thinking errors which can lead to anxiety, depression and reactive behaviors. Together, we learn how thoughts, emotions and behaviors are connected and how to reframe negative thoughts to improve their mental health and behavioral responses.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I use DBT to help clients improve their distress tolerance skills, improve boundaries, communication and relationships with others and improve their ability to process and express their emotions in a safe and healthy way.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I hold a safe and judgement free space where clients are free to be their authentic selves. I empower clients to take the lead in their lives and decision making, as I often tell them that they are the expert of their lives and I am a support to assist where needed. I collaborate with my clients on treatment goals, and what they would like to work on or discuss during their sessions.

Strength-Based

I use strength-based approach to help clients identify, celebrate and utilized their inherent strengths to overcome present day challenges, reflect on past challenges and how they overcame them, and build resilience, confidence and self-esteem.