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.

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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

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Individual Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

Areas of Specialty

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

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Individual Therapy

Areas of Expertise

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... Read More

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

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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

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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.

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Individual & Couples Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

Areas of Expertise

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... Read More