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Shauna is a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO who uses psychological methods to address and mitigate mental health issues and troublesome behaviours, believes, attitudes, emotions and compulsions. Shauna has training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, compassion focussed therapy, narrative therapy, and family and couple therapy and more!

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.

I provide counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families in different categories of concern, which may include psychological health, couple & family difficulties and workplace struggles. My approach to personal development is gentle, yet direct, practical and solution oriented. Working with me will help you develop an objective understanding of your obstacles and the ways you sabotage yourself - by increasing your authenticity and courage to change and transform what is not working to what is acceptable and desirable to you.

The ebbs and flows of life are part of the human experience. Cultivating a meaningful life through them can sometimes be a challenge for all of us. No matter your goal, I strive to empower you to develop the meaningful, rich life that you desire. I use integrative, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), somatic, narrative and strength-based interventions, individualized to your needs. I have over eight years of experience working with children, youth and adults in an array of professional mental health settings. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, procrastination and more.

I am a transformative and depth psychotherapist. This means that I look beyond the symptoms in order to assist my clients in discovering a more meaningful and fulfilling way to cope with life's inevitable dips and conflicts. It does little long lasting good to treat only the consequences of deeply ensconced processes that we have little knowledge of. While working with me, my clients and I go to where the root cause of their issues reside and gently and safely observe them and understand them with the ultimate goal of gaining control over them.

Psychotherapy is a specialized form of therapy focused on deep, long-term change by exploring the root causes of emotional and psychological issues. Unlike general therapy, which may address immediate concerns or offer practical advice, psychotherapy delves into the complexities of your past experiences and patterns. My approach aims to foster profound personal growth and lasting healing by understanding and transforming the underlying factors affecting your well-being. As a dedicated psychotherapist, I offer a transformative approach to explore and address the root causes of your challenges. Please schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.

Psychotherapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations using healthy coping strategies. Mastora helps individual understand and identify: • The life problems or events • The behaviors, emotions, and ideas that contribute to ones individual situation and learning how to modify them. • Learn coping techniques and problem-solving skills. • Regain a sense of control and pleasure in life.

I specialize in giving individual psychotherapy for those that have experienced trauma or narcissistic abuse. My scope of practice involves treating trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, narcissistic abuse, child abuse, sexual assault/abuse, depression, anxiety, overcoming grief, managing life problems/situations, and navigating illness and change. My therapy is caring, helpful, and supportive, while also being ideally suited to achieve results. Evening and weekend sessions available. All clients are treated with dignity and respect.

Therapy is about the exploration of how we are impacted by our life experiences. It allows us to discover different choices and strategies to resolve the difficulties that keep us stuck. Therapy will provide you with an opportunity to express your concerns in a safe and non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard, and be acknowledged, for who you really are. Together we will discuss what you may want to achieve through the therapy process. With a commitment to therapy, over time you will see change occur. I take an integrative approach to therapy combining psychoanalytic, attachment based and trauma focused therapies.

We'd be a great fit if •'You’re struggling with the ability to cope and manage distressing feelings including feelings of overwhelm, anger or apathy • You’re ready to explore your true identity and core values outside of societal expectations and reconnect with yourself • Curious and ready to dismantle the impact of various systems of oppression • You’re tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled • You're looking for a therapist who is compassionate, non-judgemental and genuinely wants to support you in feeling less alone • You’re seeking clarity, fulfillment, purpose, balance& calm • You 're ready to process and work through feelings such as low self-esteem, unhappiness, anxiety & anger

My approach to therapy produces powerful results and allows the individual to heal at a profound and deep level. By encouraging clients to be authentic, conscious and aware I provide fundamentals that support spiritual growth. Healing takes place when we address both our dark and our light sides. Building self-esteem and a healthy ego, establishing boundaries and getting our needs met are very important. I use 2 main modalities Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Psychotherapy is my passion and having said that I have always known people to feel exceptionally comfortable to share their life’s journey with me.

Psychotherapy with me is not about managing symptoms — it is about transformation. This work is for people who are not satisfied with simply adapting to life’s stressors but are ready to evolve. My approach is relational, cognitive-science-informed, and deeply existential. Together, we look beyond strategies and explore how your internal systems — emotional, relational, and cognitive — have been shaped by your history, your relationships, and your experiences. This is not passive work. It is an engaged process of rediscovering the self, reconnecting with vitality, and transforming the systems that create disconnection, burnout, and emotional stagnation.

Psychotherapy is a process whereby individuals are provided with the necessary space and support to discover and reflect on their circumstances. Working with a trained therapist will allow you unbiased support while you explore and process your thoughts and emotions. Through such reflective practices, individuals can begin to gain more insight into their inner worlds and through empathetic and compassionate witnessing one can start to gain more clarity, acceptance and understanding about their needs and how to go about implementing effective strategies into their lives. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.