Treatment Approaches

 In my practice, I offer a variety of evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic modalities, each designed to meet your unique needs and personal goals. Healing from life’s challenges is a deeply personal journey, and I’m here to support you with compassion, expertise, and the right tools to make lasting change. Here are the treatment approaches I offer, all grounded in a commitment to your well-being.

Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
Person-Centered Therapy is based on the belief that you have the innate capacity for growth and self-healing when provided with the right environment. In our work together, I will create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. This modality focuses on the therapeutic relationship itself—through empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening, we’ll work together to help you gain clarity, foster self-acceptance, and enhance emotional well-being.

What it addresses: Self-esteem, identity issues, emotional clarity, and life transitions.

Why it works: PCT empowers you to engage in self-exploration at your own pace, creating meaningful change by building a deep sense of trust and understanding in the therapeutic relationship.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is an effective therapeutic approach for those struggling with intense emotional states, mood instability, or interpersonal difficulties. I use DBT to help clients regulate overwhelming emotions, cope with stress, and improve relationships. The approach integrates mindfulness, acceptance, and change strategies, providing you with concrete tools to manage distressing emotions and develop a more balanced, fulfilling life.

What it addresses: Emotional dysregulation, self-harm, borderline personality traits, trauma, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

Why it works: DBT offers practical tools to break the cycle of emotional overwhelm and provides structured guidance for managing life’s challenges while building more resilient coping strategies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most widely used and well-researched approaches in mental health care. This goal-oriented therapy helps you identify and challenge negative thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress. In our sessions, we’ll work together to reframe unhelpful beliefs and replace them with healthier, more constructive perspectives. Through this process, you’ll develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns while building resilience and self-confidence.

What it addresses: Anxiety, depression, negative thought patterns, stress, and chronic worry.

Why it works: CBT is a practical, solution-focused approach that empowers you to recognize and challenge distorted thinking patterns, leading to lasting improvements in emotional regulation and well-being.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is an evidence-based approach for individuals who have experienced trauma, PTSD, or other distressing life events. This modality helps to reprocess traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to reduce the emotional charge of those memories. As we work together through EMDR, we’ll gradually process and integrate distressing experiences, so they no longer dominate your emotional life. This approach is particularly beneficial for those struggling with trauma-related flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional triggers.

What it addresses: PTSD, trauma, anxiety, phobias, negative beliefs, and emotional triggers related to past events.

Why it works: EMDR facilitates the integration of traumatic memories, allowing for emotional healing, decreased anxiety, and greater psychological resilience. It offers clients the opportunity to process trauma safely and effectively.

Counselling for Complex Trauma
Healing from complex trauma requires a compassionate, patient, and trauma-informed approach. In our sessions, we will focus on building a solid foundation of safety and trust before delving into the deeper emotional work. This process may involve addressing early life adversities, chronic stress, or relational trauma. Together, we will develop tools for emotional regulation, resilience, and self-empowerment, helping you reclaim a sense of control and stability.

What it addresses: Chronic trauma, neglect, emotional wounds, attachment injuries, and long-term trauma effects.

Why it works: A trauma-informed approach to complex trauma acknowledges the profound impact of early adversity and works to establish a sense of safety before engaging in deeper healing. This method emphasizes the importance of pacing, regulation, and restoring agency.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a research-backed approach designed to help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, and emotional pain through mindfulness practices. In our sessions, we will explore mindfulness techniques such as focused breathing, body awareness, and present-moment attention. MBSR helps to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and increase self-awareness, which can lead to enhanced overall well-being.

What it addresses: Stress, anxiety, chronic pain, burnout, depression, and emotional dysregulation.

Why it works: MBSR cultivates awareness of the present moment, promoting a calm, balanced state that reduces emotional reactivity and enhances emotional resilience.

Each of these treatment approaches is tailored to suit your unique needs, and we will work together to select the most appropriate modalities for your healing journey. My approach is collaborative, focusing on what feels right for you, and I will provide you with the support and tools necessary to navigate life’s challenges.