Find a Therapist in Peterborough, Ontario.

Psychotherapy will help you understand yourself and your behaviour. By talking to a trained therapist you will gain insight into yourself and awareness of why you do what you do, and ways to change it. Psychotherapy looks at what you think, believe, and feel, and how that affects the way you live your life. By changing how you think, you can change how you believe, and change how you feel.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have been a psychologist since 1986. I have expertise in several approaches. My main approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, and existential therapy. If you want to see someone with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, book a time by visiting https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

I embrace uniqueness and everyone's experiences ARE unique, they're ours. I approach each client with uniqueness and authenticity. I like to apply psychodynamic counselling and empowerment strategies to aid in better understanding our experiences and feelings while striving to build our voices and assert ourselves in the present and the future.

I use psychotherapy for both long term and short term benefit. During the first session we will set short term achievable goals and over the course of therapy I will encourage you to widen your scope and envision bigger dreams. We will look at past trauma/issues that have created psychological blocks and work on resolving them in order to create healthy change and transformation.

My approach to psychotherapy extends beyond traditional talk therapy. While dialogue is part of our work, much of the process involves tuning into what your body and nervous system are communicating beneath the words. Using evidence-based, experiential methods informed by neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and somatics, we explore how emotion, memory, and physiology interact. This process helps create safety and awareness in the body, fosters emotional regulation, and supports lasting change in how you think, feel, and behave. Through this therapeutic relationship, you can experience transformation at both the emotional and behavioural levels.

Psychotherapy is a talk-based therapy in which folks can explore their concerns related to life challenges, stressors, mental health and well-being in a non-judgemental space. I believe that “individual” concerns go beyond the individual and are deeply connected to the way we interact with the world and others. As such, my approach to psychotherapy draws on systemic therapies that focus on broader sociocultural influences, intersections of identity and relational patterns. I value collaboration, authenticity and anti-oppressive practice in the therapeutic space. Contact me for a free consultation to determine if we would be a good fit.

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.

Life can present us with daunting challenges, but there's a path to healing within you. I specialize in transformative psychotherapy, where we embark on a journey together. In a safe and empathetic space, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, empowering you to navigate life's complexities and find balance. Seeking support is a courageous choice. Connect with me for a free consultation, and let's commence your transformative journey towards a more fulfilling life.

My starting point in any work I do with clients is to build a strong connection between us. This done through listening, respect, creating safety, and really being present with the client when we are together. I believe this is vital to any therapy I do. I provide an atmosphere that the client can feel heard and seen for who they are. Every session may look different because it is based on the clients needs, situation, and goals for therapy.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I have extensive experience in community mental health and private practice. My current work focuses on providing psychotherapy to NIHB-eligible clients and offering clinical supervision for Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers. My availability is intentionally limited to support thoughtful, high-quality care.

Therapy is where change begins. If you feel like you are simply getting by, managing the best you can, and showing up, but something isn't working anymore, therapy is a step in the right direction. The goal is to work alongside you, helping you navigate the changes you experience in your mid-later life. Together, we address your concerns and set realistic goals using a combination of therapeutic techniques, compassionate listening and conversation to support your healing journey. We work at a pace that honours your experiences. You don't have to have it all figured out to start. Many people arrive without certainty or a diagnosis. I work with adult individuals and couples navigating change.