Therapy can be the stepping stone one needs to get over life hurdles. I meet clients where they are at and encourage each individual to get curious with their lives. Dig up the patterns and beliefs that are no longer working for them and decide what to do about it. I work with all people who present with many different issues . Let's set up a free consultation and go from there.
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
To be the best possible you, it is nesessary to release old wounds and transform what doesn't work. Growth and empowerment come from increasing self-awareness and making healthier more aware choices. It is my honor to assist clients in gaining the tools necessary for positive change and shift into a healthier happier way of being. Life changing holistic eclectic approah to work on the deepest levels of consciousness.
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Are you grappling with the question, "How do I overcome this?" A common hurdle individuals often articulate when discussing emotional distress is feeling immobilized. If you're encountering difficulties progressing in your career, relationships, or rediscovering lost joy in life, you might be grappling with unresolved trauma or unaddressed attachment needs. These challenges can manifest physically, such as chronic pain, headaches, or fatigue. We take the time to empathize with your unique journey that has led you here.
You might be navigating through anxiety, depression, or intense emotions like fear or anger. Ultimately, you might feel disconnected and wrestle with existential questions about your beliefs or purpose. Our aim is to offer the support you need to move forward. We endeavour to guide individuals towards a deeper understanding of themselves and how to authentically engage with the world around them.
Recognizing that addressing trauma requires vulnerability and emotional investment, we prioritize cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients. Our approach to trauma therapy is integrative, aiming for holistic healing. We follow a three-step process: 1) Building a comprehensive understanding of your experiences; 2) Crafting a personalized treatment plan; and 3) Assisting you in finding inner peace and resolution.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
Tailored treatment plans for individuals and couples facing sex addictions. I specialize in healing affairs, sexual trauma, porn addiction, love addiction, and sex crimes. My approach supports not only those facing these challenges but also their partners and families who may be feeling confused and hurt.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
In my therapy practice, we focus on three pivotal questions to steer your personal growth: Where do you want your life to go? What steps can you take now to move toward that vision? What barriers are blocking your progress? In our sessions, we create a reflective space to connect with these questions deeply. Together, we'll untangle the web of thoughts, emotions, and stories that often obscure your path, helping you take purposeful actions aligned with your core values.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director of Mind By Design™.
Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), couple and family therapy, anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, corporate transformation, and much more. She is proud to have founded a top-quality, well-established and rapidly-growing network of clinics that provide evidence-based psychological services to adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, small businesses, and corporations.
She looks forward to meeting you and developing a long-standing and fruitful relationship in client care. Call, email clinicaldirector@gmail.com or visit the website (https://www.mindbydesign.ca/) for more information. Ms. Borden welcomes you to reach out with any questions you may have. Whatever your goal might be, she is eager to help you achieve the results you want!
Some challenges can leave us feeling disconnected from both ourself and others. Feelings of being "not enough", misunderstood, stuck, isolated, or burdened by guilt or shame over past events can hold us back from making meaningful changes to enjoy life again. You deserve to feel confidence and trust in yourself. I can help you get there.
Redbird Therapy Centre is a diverse group of psychotherapists providing mental health services in English and Spanish. We have therapists specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, addiction, career, gender, and sexuality. We offer low-cost therapy options September to April. We believe change is possible and we're happy to work with you towards those tangible outcomes. We work with individuals (teens & adults), couples, and families, including poly-identified folks. We are an organization committed to high quality, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approaches. Our therapists are deeply rooted in an empathic approach, focused on supporting you with what matters most to you!
Since embarking on my training in psychotherapy in 2003, I have continually encountered evidence reaffirming the crucial role of the therapeutic relationship in facilitating positive outcomes. Together, we can establish and nurture a trusting therapeutic alliance, where your feelings and thoughts are not only valued but also progressively understood with increasing accuracy and awareness. This holds true for both individuals and couples seeking therapy.
4 Years Experience
