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Psychotherapy's major objectives are to reduce symptoms, maintain or enhance day-to-day functioning, and improve quality of life. Psychotherapy helps with managing stressful life events, the effects of trauma, medical disease, or bereavement (such as the death of a loved one), and some mental health issues like anxiety or depression. Positive physiological and neurological changes have been associated with psychotherapy, which has been shown to enhance emotional and psychological health. Psychotherapy comes in a variety of forms, and certain forms may be more effective in particular therapeutic contexts. Psychotherapy may be used in combination with medication or other therapies.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#10899), and a Non-Certified Professional Member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. I use an integrative approach to customize therapy to you: including self-compassion, mindfulness, attachment, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).

Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a form of evidence-based psychotherapy that is different from most therapies. Its purpose is to listen to what may be bothering you and focus on supporting you to verbally construct the differences you would hope to see instead. SFBT is a question-focused and change-oriented approach that guides you to view a challenge in your life from a different perspective. Its purpose is to inspire, create hope, and maintain your autonomy.

If therapy were to be successful for you, what would be different in your life? How would you know that this process was a good use of your time and money? - How you answer those questions is very important, those answers set the (initial) destination as we set out on this journey together. Client directed therapy means that your goals are the compass that guides our work, and we will regularly check in to assess what is working and not working in helping you reach those goals. Every client is different, and our work will be built on proven modalities and techniques, while also being specific to you.

I take an eclectic approach to psychotherapy with my clients, as I want to meet you where you need support. I am trained in the Flash Technique for trauma. I use a psychodynamic lens to view my client's experiences, with a focus on attachment theory. Checkout my website to learn more or reach out for a free consultation to see if my approach is the right fit for your needs. www.brookegrowden.com

Looking for deep change? Psychotherapy is a deep dive of entering into ourselves and discovering our authentic truth. Removing old blocks, helping our relationships and changing our mindsets are part of doing this deeper work. My therapy is not about sharing some tools and telling you some books to read. It is a massive investment into challenging yourself, taking a hard look at the changes you seek and above anything else it is about moving into a future self that you feel deeply aligned with.

Many people have ideas about how therapy should look or feel based on what they have seen in movies or tv, and some of those ideas can be scary or intimidating. Therapy should be a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing and exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who offers you empathy, authenticity, and acceptance. I believe that clients are the experts in their lives and will work collaboratively with you to explore the stories you hold about yourself and the world around you to find meaning, facilitate change, and highlight your strengths and successes. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.