I work with individuals who are experiencing a range of disruptions in their lives, including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, identity issues, relationship and sexuality concerns, life transitions, and stressors, among others. My approach to counselling is grounded in the understanding that we all encounter significant challenges throughout our lives.
I offer a non-pathologizing, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach, drawing on several modalities, such as solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. My aim is to support you by tailoring sessions to address your specific needs.
I provide both in-person and virtual sessions for adolescents (12+), young adults, and adults.
I work with individuals who are experiencing a range of disruptions in their lives, including dep...
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Individual Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Areas of Specialty
Anxiety
Depression
Stress and Burnout
Life Transitions
Disordered Eating
Spirituality
Body Image
Self-worth/Self-compassion
Sexuality
PTSD & Trauma Experiences
Relationships
Common Modalities
Holistic | Integrative | Client-Centred Therapy
Trauma-Informed | Bio/Psycho/Social/Spiritual Model
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | Solution-Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy | Somatic Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Virtual Sessions
Ages 16+ & Adult Counselling
Individual Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Areas of Specialty
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Individual Therapy
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Suicidality
Identity
Motivation
Self-Relationship
OCD
Grief
Assertiveness
Modalities
Holistic | Integrative | Trauma-Informed
Existential Psychotherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Virtual Sessions
Adult Counselling
Individual Therapy
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Suicidality...
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As a trauma educator, coach and energetic healer, I bring something a bit different to the table as a practice. I see myself more as a metaphorical bridge between counselors and the standard solution-focused coaching and healing industries. Understanding complex trauma on an intimate level from childhood, I am a fierce advocate for trauma awareness in all modalities, promoting radical changes to how we individually heal from emotional injury. One size does not fit all, and trauma-informed safety deserves to be felt far and wide, bringing personal power back to the forefront of healing.
Areas of interest
Complex Trauma, PTSD, Stress & Burnout, Anxiety, Depression, Self-development, Boundaries, Shame, Life & Trauma Coaching, Spirituality, Energetic Healing, Medical Intuit
Common Modalities
Trauma-informed Coaching, Solution-focused Coaching, Polyvagal Theory, Regulation Exercises, Reiki Healing, Quantum Touch Healing, Medical Intuit, EFT Tapping, Somatic Integration, Post-Traumatic Growth Modeling, Meditation
As a trauma educator, coach and energetic healer, I bring something a bit different to the table ...
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Individual Therapy
In-Person, Virtual, or Walk & Talk Sessions
Preteen, Adolescent, & Adult Counselling
Areas of Expertise:
Identity-affirming care
ADHD, ASD, IDD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Low Mood
Trauma, PTSD, Suicidality
School Difficulties, Relationships
Common Modalities & Techniques:
Person-Centred Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for OCD
Trauma-Informed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Nature-Based Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Currently Training In:
Canine-Assisted Therapy
BCCSW MSW RSW #16465
BCACC RCC #21482
Individual Therapy
In-Person, Virtual, or Walk & Talk Sessions
Preteen, Adolescent, & A...
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Individual Therapy, Professional Mentorship, Workshop Facilitation & Speaking
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety | Depression | Life Transitions
Identity Crisis | Stress & Burnout
Grief Support | Building Strengths
Self-Compassion | Self-Development
Sex Positive | Navigating Open Relationships
Trauma-Exposed Professionals
Common Modalities & Techniques
Person-Centred Therapy | Trauma-Informed
Polyvagal Theory | Regulation Exercises
Bio/Psycho/Social/Spiritual Model
Positive Psychology | Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Laughter Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Techniques
Somatic Experiencing
In-Person & Virtual Sessions
Ages 16+ & Adult Counselling
Individual Therapy, Professional Mentorship, Workshop Facilitation & Speaking
Areas of Exper...
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My name is Michelle and I am incredibly proud of you for taking your first step in finding the support you deserve. I am a registered social worker (BA., MSW., RSW) and counsellor who recognizes that many of us have endured immense harm, neglect, discrimination, betrayal, and humiliation, without a safe place to express and process this suffering.
Areas of Expertise
I am passionate about supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, perfectionism, and relationship anxiety/relationship-OCD. I also specialize in supporting those who have experienced trauma, especially related to sexual abuse or religious/spiritual abuse. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for children (12+), youth, and adults. Together, we can uncover what holds you back from living the life you want and develop strategies to achieve your goals.
Methods of Therapy
I work from a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes your unique strengths and goals as well as skills that help regulate the nervous system and ground you in the present moment. I also have training in emotion-focused individual therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy as well as integrate interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy and internal family systems.
My name is Michelle and I am incredibly proud of you for taking your first step in finding the su...
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Individual & Couples Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Areas of Expertise
Eating Disorders
Body Image
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
OCD
Attachment
Sexuality
Intimate Partner Violence
Stress & Burnout
Grief Support
Self-Compassion
Self-Development
Suicide
Motivation
Common Modalities & Techniques
Client-Centred Therapy | Trauma-Informed
Attachment-Based
Bio/Psycho/Social/Spiritual Model
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Techniques
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
In-Person & Virtual Sessions
Adult Counselling
Individual & Couples Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Areas of Ex...
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