Welcome! I'm Natasha, a compassionate and empathetic Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. With a strong educational background in Recreation Therapy and Psychology, I am committed to providing top-notch mental care to individuals seeking support and growth.
Over the past 4 years, I have had the privilege of working with diverse age groups, including youth, adolescents, and older adults facing various mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Approaches, I tailor my approach to suit each individual's unique needs.
At the core of my practice is a person-centered focus, where I prioritize the creation of a non-judgmental, safe, and respectful environment. I believe in fostering a trusting space where individuals can freely share their unique lived experiences, allowing for a more effective therapeutic journey.
Collaboration is central to my therapeutic approach. Together, we will work towards setting meaningful and personalized goals, enabling you to lead a fulfilling life aligned with your aspirations.
If you are seeking a dedicated therapist to accompany you on your mental wellness journey, I am here to support and empower you every step of the way. Take the first step towards a brighter future by reaching out to schedule a session.
Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
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!
Psychologist, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Pre Registration Professionals
Our mission at McDowall is to provide hope, health empowerment and to encourage personal responsibility so individuals, no matter how challenging their circumstances, become positive agents of change during their process of psychological and physical recovery. We are here to help!
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc (Hons.), MSc, DipTIRP, OSP, RP
Everyone experiences life differently, but we can make sense of it together.
I provide a space in which you can talk through the challenges of life in the context of an empathic, caring, and safe relationship.
My practice is built on the understanding that a safe and authentic space to express and get curious about ourselves is essential for our well-being and growth. Through conversation and curiosity, I am to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and your life, and carve out new pathways that lead to increased freedom, joy, and meaning. The process may be filled with hesitation, relief, laughs, silence, and tough but valuable realizations, and I feel grateful to be a witness and collaborator through it all.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I am accepting new patients both virtually and in-person with flexible availability!
You are not alone in your struggle, and there is a way out of it. I am here to support anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, chronic pain, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more. I provide meaningful guidance and a deep understanding to each of my clients while teaching them healthy ways to take control of their life and cope with life's challenges. My goal is to help my clients become happier, healthier, and more balanced. It is my passion to help people tap into their internal strength and grow into the best version of themvelves!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Registered Psychotherapist), Diploma TIRP, member CAPT
We all need someone to talk to, to help us through difficult times. Whether we have overwhelming issues in the present, or traumas from the past, we need someone to help us make sense of them and to stick with us through hard times. We need to know we matter.
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!
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.
My passion and areas of expertise resides in the realm of human growth, emotional health, and happiness. I offer a free 15-minute consultation, I believe it is important to feel connected and comfortable in the therapeutic space. As well decide if I am a therapist that will be a fit for you.
1 Years Experience
