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Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

Annette is a psychotherapist with 25 yrs. experience assessing and counselling adults, youth and families. Annette will work with you to co-create realistic, practical and meaningful change you want to see. She will also provide a safe, warm and caring environment to explore and resolve your concerns. Some of the ways that counselling can be helpful...when someone sees you more clearly and reflects what they see, then you grow to see yourself more clearly. When someone helps you identify ways you keep yourself unintentially stuck, you are more free to change your patterns. Finally, when someone supports you with care and skill, you find the courage to take new steps.

James Hillman once said, "We've had a hundred years of psychotherapy and the world is getting worse." While there are many occasions where the validation and listening endemic to psychotherapy makes sense, there are times where we over assume that "feeling better" and "changing behavior" are the same. Grey Matters International, Inc. goes after the forgotten brain laws to behavior change that therapists miss when processing hours and hours of dialogues with people. Utilizing a cutting edge technology to facilitate the emotional process of change, we can make the therapy process way more effective, faster, and with less money spent. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is researched to be the best therapy for dealing with trauma when it is combined with cognitive therapy. There are big T traumas like accidents, rapes, etc. and small t traumas from childhood abuse (physical and emotional abuse). You will learn how your early childhood traumas are affecting your ability to have healthy current relationships.

Here, you'll find a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can explore the deeper aspects of your experiences, emotions, and relationships. My approach is client-centred, meaning that I tailor our sessions to your unique needs and goals. Together, we will work to uncover the patterns and influences from your past that shape your present, helping you gain insight and make meaningful changes. Through this process, you can develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Many people are skeptical about the benefits of "talk therapy". However, two connected minds interacting and relating have proven to have enormous benefits for gaining clarity, producing insights and understanding, processing emotions and memories, and contributing to general health and wellbeing. Many of us are lacking in experiences of just being truly seen and heard. This alone can be very healing.

In psychotherapy, the foundation of our work is a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration. You bring deep knowledge of yourself and your situation; I bring clinical skills and an outside perspective. Together, we create meaningful change. Our approach balances structure and flexibility—focused enough to work toward your goals, yet open to whatever thoughts and feelings arise each session. This allows therapy to feel natural and responsive to your actual experience rather than following a rigid formula. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck, you'll find a collaborative partnership where you're genuinely heard as we work toward the changes you need in your life.

I will help you explore your dynamics, and how your interaction with the world creates your experience. Understanding is the first step in affecting, and as such, we will also create concrete strategies to address the changes you would like to see in yourself, your feelings, and your behaviours. I believe in a phenomenolgical approach to psychotherapy, and I respect the unique backgrounds and perspectives that every client brings to their exploration of self.

Psychotherapy is delving deeper into who you are--understanding yourself in the context of your history, culture, and what it means to be human. Sometimes we want a quick fix for a problem--such as relaxation techniques or ways to set boundaries--and sometimes we want to look deeper at our patterns. In my work I incorporate existential psychotherapy (for those who are interested), which looks at the big questions in life and how they show up for us--such as meaning, purpose, responsibility, isolation, fear of death and will to live, and how we deal with these.

Psychotherapy is commonly used for both short-term and long-term therapy to help clients come to a harmonious state of being. Using many different types of psychotherapy techniques, as a therapist, we can target a clients thoughts, emotions and behaviours that are causing them problems. A focus of psychotherapy is to create positive change and a better quality of life for clients. This includes improved relationships, creating self-awareness and understanding of oneself, and overall better functioning in day-to-day life.

All of us experience challgnes at some time in our lives and some of us experience a pervasive impact from life events. These challenges impact children, adolescents and adults in similar but distinct ways that sometimes requires support outside of what a parent can provide. I offer gentle, compassionate and effective support that is tailored specifically for you, your relationship, your child, and/or your family.

Do you feel lost, like something is missing, or just not like yourself? Often, what we need to find our way is to have someone truly see, hear, and be with us in our emotions, without judgment. I offer you a safe, empathic space to share your story, years of experience and training, as well as a deep understanding of emotional needs; all of which can guide you toward taking the next step towards your goals. If you are ready to find your way again, just give me a call, and together we can get you feeling unstuck and moving forward.

I am truly an integrative counsellor. What this means is that I am more concerned with what you personally need as an individual, couple, or family, than I am about following a particular counselling theory. I will utilize whatever I believe will benefit you the most from each of them. I will come alongside you, and work together with you to help you gain insight into why you are struggling, address your key concerns, and incorporate the changes and skills you need so you can truly "heal from the inside out". This will effect positive change in your life and relationships, and help you grow in awareness, compassion, understanding, respect, empathy and acceptance toward yourself and others.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

Patterns of self-sabotaging behavioural, disorganized thinking and overwhelming emotion make life very difficult. How can we move forward when our bodies seem to betray us and we just need a break from the buzzing anxiety or the numbing of depression? What you may not know is all these symptoms are the imprint of our unfinished business, stuck in the body and just begging to be seen, cared for and accepted. Working with me means looking with curiosity, compassion and an educated-eye at how old wounds of betrayal, abandonment and rejection show up to block living your best life. You are not alone and there is hope.

I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Using an attachment-focused approach, nervous system regulation, EMDR, and the Gottman Method for couples, I help clients navigate challenges, process past experiences, and build stronger relationships. Together, we focus on uncovering strengths, fostering resilience, and supporting personal growth so you can move forward with clarity and balance.

Psychotherapy helps clients understand their thoughts and associated feelings. Understanding and identifying issues in our thought processes can reveal what is making us feel anxious, depressed, or a variety of other unwanted feelings. Talking helps clients cope with stressful situations in a safe and manageable way. Anyone who is overwhelmed by their problems and unable to cope can benefit from psychotherapy. Counsellors will help clients learn to identify distressing emotions, express feelings appropriately, and modify their approach to those around them. Overall, the improved levels of confidence provides the means to navigate life challenges in a healthier way.

Clients wanting to understand thoughts & feelings they have now & that results in certain behaviours will be explored. Traumas in the past are looked at. If anxiety is prominant at that time, Therapy is delayed & help offered with the anxiety present. A Client able to relatively be in touch with their feeling will aid therapy. Therapy is conducted in a safe, supportive environment, allowing the Client to share their unique story.

Clients who receive psychotherapy from me will learn about the root of their issues and how to heal these wounds. Many issues we face in life are deep rooted in our childhood or resulting from traumas we have survived and need to be addressed to be truly free and achieve peace and serenity. I will help you learn to live a vital, rich meaningful life and overcome any mental health issues.

Individual emotional, behaviours and social issues can both result from distress in relationships and precipitate distress. Support in addressing individual problems can have a signifiacant positive impact on overall relationship functioning. The fact that relationships are one of our primary coping mechanisms multiplies the potential distress when individual problems are present as it impacts the very mechanisms we use to cope.

Take the courageous step towards personal growth and lasting change by engaging in my unique style of psychotherapy. I've been a psychotherapist for over 30 years and learned what's most effective from the clients I've worked with in the past. Through collaborative sessions tailored to meet your needs we will explore challenges, uncover insights, determine a path to healing, and develop effective strategies for a more fulfilling life. Unlock your resilience and your potential for happiness!

Life can be overwhelming, but I will help you integrate the latest psychological research with the issues you are facing in your life. Discover how psychotherapy can help you understand yourself better, regulate your emotions, increase your quality of life, and strengthen your interpersonal relationships. No matter what your issue is, I will work with you to come up with a personalized therapy plan for your unique situation.

Psychotherapy can be effective and greatly beneficial for couples, individuals and families. We strive to create a safe and understanding environment where we work in a collaborative manor based on your goals and needs. We will work with a variety of techniques tailored to your specific needs providing optimal results. Through psychotherapy you can begin to see yourself and your world through a non partial and neutral lens. Through the clarity and acceptance of your authentic self we will work to build your tools for ongoing personal growth and success, independent of counselling.