Michelle Williams, RPC-C, RCH, CC-PMH

Professional Clinical Counsellor
New Westminster, BC, V3L 4Z8
Phone: 778-928-6916
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Session Fees: $135
www.integrativechangetherapy.com
This member is also available for online counseling.
Online-counseling methods: Phone, Webcam

$25 off your first appointment

Your Journey to Healing Begins Here

Welcome
Do you struggle with relationships, anxiety, or depression? Perhaps you grew up walking on eggshells around a difficult parent, or feel emotionally drained by certain people. If you're longing for deeper connections but something keeps getting in the way, you're not alone. Many people come to me wanting to understand why their body reacts so strongly in certain situations, why relationships feel so hard, and how to feel more at peace within themselves. Together, we'll create a safe space where you can heal at the deepest level—in your nervous system, not just in your thoughts—and build the fulfilling relationships you deserve.
My Approach to Therapy
As a trauma therapist, I work with your nervous system to heal relationship patterns that talk therapy alone often can't reach. I help you release trauma stored in your body, regulate overwhelming emotions, and rebuild trust in your own sensations.
Our therapeutic relationship is collaborative. You bring expertise on your life, and I offer guidance in the process of healing. Together, we'll develop understanding and tools that serve you long after therapy ends.

Specialized Training and Expertise
My professional training includes specialized expertise in several powerful therapeutic approaches:

Internal Family Systems (IFS): This approach helps you identify and harmonize the different "parts" of yourself that may be in conflict, leading to greater self-understanding and inner peace.

Brainspotting: A powerful therapeutic approach that helps access and heal trauma stored in the body by identifying specific eye positions connected to emotional activation. Where you look affects how you feel, and brainspotting uses this connection to access the brain's natural healing capacity. This gentle yet profound technique often reaches emotional material that traditional talk therapy cannot access, allowing for deep healing with less retelling of traumatic stories.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A highly effective therapy for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact on your present life.

Flash Technique: An innovative approach that can rapidly reduce the distress associated with painful memories without having to focus on them in detail.

Clinical Hypnotherapy: A gentle yet powerful method to access your subconscious mind and facilitate healing at a deeper level.

Polyvagal Theory: This framework informs my practice, helping us understand how your nervous system responds to stress and trauma. Together, we'll work to bring awareness and regulation to your nervous system, creating a foundation for lasting emotional well-being.

I have additional specializations in Perinatal Mental Health and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, allowing me to provide informed and effective support for these specific challenges.
Benefits of Working With Me

When you choose to work with me, you can expect:
-Relief from emotional distress through evidence-based approaches that address both symptoms and root causes
-Deeper understanding of relationship patterns that may be causing pain in your life
-Enhanced self-awareness that empowers you to make conscious choices aligned with your authentic values
-Practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and difficult emotions
-Healing from past wounds that may be influencing your present experiences
-Greater resilience in facing life's challenges and transitions

Improved relationships with yourself and others

My online counseling format offers the additional benefits of convenience, comfort, and accessibility—allowing you to engage in transformative therapeutic work from the privacy of your own space.
My Commitment to You
I am deeply committed to creating a therapeutic experience where you feel seen, heard, and understood. I honor the courage it takes to seek support and the vulnerability required in the healing process.

Throughout our work together, I will remain dedicated to your growth and well-being, offering both compassionate presence and professional expertise. Whether you're seeking relief from immediate distress or deeper healing of long-standing issues, I am here to support your journey toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
The path of healing isn't always linear, but you don't have to walk it alone. I invite you to take that first step toward positive change by reaching out today.

Michelle Williams Reaches

Kitsilano BC
North Vancouver BC

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