Approaches
My approach is eclectic, humanistic and informed by evidenced based theory and practice from a variety of theoretical orientations.
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Within the first few sessions, we will work together to determine an approach that best suites your goals. We will explore how your history has shaped the lens in which you experience the world. The approach will be determined from your lived experience and my experiences and training in psychology.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) aims to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies and nervous systems. Trauma, from an SE lens, is focused on how it shows up in the nervous system and how that dysregulation impacts life. When we are stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps us release, recover, and become more resilient. - www.healingtrauma.org
Trauma Informed
A trauma-informed approach reflects adherence to six key principles: Safety; trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice and choice; and cultural, historical, and gender issues. - www.mentalhealth.org
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT helps you acknowledge your relationship with your thoughts and feelings. You learn to understand your feelings instead of changing them. You’ll work on reframing your values and adjusting your behaviors to better match them. - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-therapy
Person Centred/Humanistic
Person Centred Therapy is a modality of therapy where the client takes the lead in therapy where they are seen as the expert in their lives. It is considered a non-direct approach where the client is supported in learning and self-discovery. -
TabithaMacPhersonPsychology.com
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT helps clients identify distressing thoughts and evaluate how realistic these thoughts are. As clients become aware of their thoughts and are able to evaluate them, they feel better. CBT therapists also work with clients on solving problems, learning new skills, and setting and achieving meaningful goals. - www.beckinstitute.org
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a collaborative and non-pathologizing approach...which centres people as the experts of their own lives. Viewing problems as separate from people and assumes people as having many skills, abilities, and values that will assist them to change their relationship with the problems influencing their lives. - https://narrativetherapycentre.com/
In person Individual Therapy
I offer in person individual therapy for adults and seniors. These sessions are offered at 50 minute sessions. Please let me know if 80 minute sessions may work better for you.
Virtual Individual Therapy
I also offer individual 50 minute therapy sessions for adults and seniors virtually. Many people may prefer, or have better access to therapy, attending their sessions virtually.
15 minute Phone Consultation
Sometimes clients like being able to have an initial complimentary 15 minute phone consultation to ask questions and help determine fit prior to attending an intake session.