Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help you improve and maintain your mental health and well-being. Psychotherapy is a collaborative and evidence-based process that aims to explore and understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Our registered psychotherapist employs a variety of therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment to your unique needs, fostering personal growth and positive change. By creating a safe and nurturing environment, you can embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing to reconnect, or discover for the first time your authentic self.
Areas of Focus
Our psychotherapist, Erin, is experienced at helping individuals and families shift behaviours, drive change and manifest the changes you want to make in your life. She works with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image, addictive behaviours, trauma, relationship issues, attachment, identity work, grief, loss and life transitions.
Psychotherapy Framework
Erin utilizes therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed practices, Somatic therapy, Satir Family Therapy, and Relational Therapy.
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a psychotherapy approach that is primarily used to treat individuals who have experienced trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The core idea behind EMDR is that traumatic memories can become “stuck” and cause psychological distress. The therapy involves a structured eight-phase approach in which the therapist helps the individual process these distressing memories. One of the distinctive features of EMDR is the use of bilateral stimulation, which can include side-to-side eye movements, auditory tones, or taps. This bilateral stimulation is believed to facilitate the processing of traumatic memories and help individuals integrate them in a more adaptive way. EMDR is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA) as an effective treatment for PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, and other psychological issues including anxiety, depression and phobias.
Psychotherapy Framework
Erin utilizes therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed practices, Somatic therapy, Satir Family Therapy, and Relational Therapy.
What is EMDR?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is a psychotherapy approach that is primarily used to treat individuals who have experienced trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The core idea behind EMDR is that traumatic memories can become “stuck” and cause psychological distress. The therapy involves a structured eight-phase approach in which the therapist helps the individual process these distressing memories. One of the distinctive features of EMDR is the use of bilateral stimulation, which can include side-to-side eye movements, auditory tones, or taps. This bilateral stimulation is believed to facilitate the processing of traumatic memories and help individuals integrate them in a more adaptive way. EMDR is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA) as an effective treatment for PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, and other psychological issues including anxiety, depression and phobias.
Psychotherapy Services
Individual therapy – Explore and navigate personal challenges, gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, and develop coping strategies to enhance your overall well-being.
Couples Counseling: Strengthen communication, improve relationship dynamics, and work through challenges
Family Therapy: Build healthier family dynamics, enhance communication, and address conflicts collaboratively
Initial session – 80-minutes
Subsequent sessions – 50-minutes
EMDR – 50- and 80-minute sessions
Couples Counseling: Strengthen communication, improve relationship dynamics, and work through challenges
Family Therapy: Build healthier family dynamics, enhance communication, and address conflicts collaboratively
Initial session – 80-minutes
Subsequent sessions – 50-minutes
EMDR – 50- and 80-minute sessions
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