I work from a person-centered lens, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and offering an empathetic ear; pointing out where you may not be living congruently between who you are and who you want to be, gently encouraging change or self acceptance.
I am not a passive therapist. Just as the client is expected to take an active role in therapy, I believe the therapist should as well. I enjoy doing introspective work with clients meaning with me, you will find a therapist whose style is gently challenging, balanced with a sense of humor, patience, and non-judgmental understanding. You bring the issue, and I'll amp up the curiosity so we can consider it from a different perspective.
I am grounded in practices that are well researched in improving mental health symptoms, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), and other cognitive behavioral modalities aimed towards education and symptom management for those living with chronic pain.
College of Counselling Therapy of PEI #112
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association #10006802