Registered Social Worker, HonBA, BSW, MSW, RSW, EMDR Certified
Depression can feel like you are in a bottomless pit of despair. In over twenty years of treating individuals with depression, I have witnessed people wanting to give up, feeling like there is no hope, not having the energy to fight. Through gentle compassionate work we will create tools and gather insights that will help you to move from that freeze or functional freeze state into a more mobilized and present place.
Mental health support for physical illness, pain and uncertainty. We know that anxiety, depression and chronic stress often occur in tandem with or as a result of physical illness but these can be overlooked or we may fear addressing these mental health challenges directly. Feelings of sadness, despair and hopelessness are common reactions and can be hard to deal with on your own. Other signs to take note of are low mood, loss of interest in activities you once found pleasure in, increased fatigue and changes in sleep. You do not have to go through this alone.
Depression obscures what makes life worth living and leaves a person feeling numb and purposeless. In my work to address depression I help people reconnect with what is meaningful in their lives. We can work together to get unstuck from living the same day over and over on repeat.
Depression is a very common progressive mental illness that has a negative effect on your thought process that makes you feel unhappy, low, sad, you don’t feel like doing anything, effects your functioning at home and work, unable to sleep. Depression is treatable.
My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. Depression can feel debilitating and therapy is a great space to explore your experiences and to develop coping strategies. I work with individuals, couples, children and families offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I carry a systemic lens, exploring the way culture, community and family shape our experiences and aspirations. I am committed to strength-based and anti-oppressive practice in my work. I recognize the importance and responsibility I have as a therapist, to address the systemic inequalities impacting clients in their lives.
Depression can present in many shapes and forms, including isolation, loneliness, lack of interest and motivation and difficulty maintaining day-to-day responsibilities. Mental health impacts 1 of 5 Canadian's highlighting the importance of having adequate supports. Over the years, I have supported individuals both within hospital psychiatric settings and one-to-one counselling. Each individual and their concerns are unique, and it is possible to overcome mental health and live a fulfilling and happy life! Together we will develop a plan to meet your needs and put you on the road to recovery.