Areas of Focus

Clinical Supervision

Every great therapist gets support to enhance their skill and approach. As therapists, we are the tools of our trade and require maintenance and care to be our most effective self. Clinical supervision provides the opportunity to reflect on your practice and approach in order to ensure that your own clients are provided with the best care possible. As your clinical supervisor, I collaborate with you to identify your goals and choose the approach that works best for you to refine your skills in clinical practice. In addition to providing clinical supervision for Registered Social Workers, I provide clinical supervision for qualifying psychotherapists that meets the criteria for the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Addiction

No one ever intends to become addicted to substances or other behaviours. Despite the consequences, a pattern of addiction can occur when less healthy strategies are used to avoid or reduce stress. Over time, these patterns lead to relationship difficulties, an inability to meet family and work commitments, and a sense of disconnection and shame. The cycle of addiction often leads people to feel that they are not in charge of their actions. We most commonly think of alcohol and drug use when we think of addiction, but people can easily become addicted to other behaviours including gambling, gaming, Internet and technology use, pornography, shopping, and eating. The good news is that therapy can teach people to identify triggers, stop unhelpful thinking, and find healthier ways to manage their stress.

Hypersexual Behaviour

We are all sexual beings. Sexual urges, desires and fantasies are a normal part of being human. For both men and women, these urges and thoughts can turn into preoccupations and compulsions that interfere with daily life and lead to hypersexual behaviour (sometimes referred to as sex addiction). Hypersexual behaviour is similar to other addictions such as food addiction and excessive shopping because it leads to harm in an activity that is normally life-enhancing. The cycle of sexual preoccupation and behaviour leads to feelings of distress, guilt and shame and can have devastating consequences both personally and for family and friends. The good news is that therapy can teach people to identify and manage behaviour and address underlying problems.

Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counselling and treatment, I will work with you to help you recover your motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. Depression and anxiety are treatable with medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes. Through therapy, you can learn to manage your fears, anxieties and depressive symptoms by figuring out what is really causing them. I can help you learn how to take charge of your emotions. Working with a therapist that you trust is a step toward recovery and growth.

Trauma & PTSD

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. Working with a trusted therapist can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of healing.

Emotion Dysregulation

It is difficult to function well when you are hijacked by intense, often unpleasant emotions. There are a lot of reasons why people are impacted differently by their emotional responses to provocative situations. Learning how to identify and manage the thoughts and physical responses to emotions can help you get back on the path that you want to walk. Working with a trusted therapist can help you overcome barriers on your journey toward fulfillment.

Online Services

Counselling and therapy online sessions are held from the safety of your own home at a time that is convenient for you through an easy scheduling platform.