Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker
Have you ever been to therapy and felt that it was a total waste of time? Have you ever talked to a therapist and felt that they did not get you at all? I have been in your shoes, and I know how it feels. A therapeutic relationship is most effective when you work with a therapist who you feel comfortable with and trust. I offer a practical approach to counseling – something that is simple enough to understand, easy enough to apply right away in your everyday life and give you immediate results. I am so confident that my approach will work for you that I offer you a Money-Back-Guarantee policy. If you are not satisfied with any of your sessions, I will refund your fee (minus the administration fee of $20). My counselling is a full-service approach. I want to take care of you even after our sessions. I want to share something that you can use for the rest of your life. Let me help you utilize new skills, experience happiness, and find exciting ways to enjoy a newfound hope in life.
*Accepting New Clients*
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Recreation Therapist, I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space to explore some of life's most difficult challenges. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples, including healing relationship concerns, coping with relationship issues, and navigating separation/divorce. Additionally, I have experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety, trauma and healing from abuse, navigating career changes and life transitions, chronic pain, interpersonal concerns, and building self-esteem.
Over the last 17 years I've been on a journey to figure out what it means to be emotionally healthy. Despite all my education, which includes three Masters Degrees and a postgrad certificate in comedy writing and performing (I'm not sure why I did that one), I'm the first to say that life has been my greatest teacher... that and my wife. She has been very good at helping me see life from a more diverse perspective and to grow in my understanding of healthy conflict resolution, communication, and forgiving (aka be a better person). My goal is to live in a way that will inspire others to want to be healthier rather than to follow what my dad used to joke saying, "Do as I say; not as I do," which is not what you want in a therapist. My style is a mix of CBT, DBT, EFT, solution focused, and logic therapy with my main goal being to help others figure out what it means to be more emotionally healthy a lot quicker than my journey of 17 years.
Crystal provides treatment for a wide variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, emotional regulation, grief and loss, self-esteem, family transitions, eating disorders, and chronic health issues. Other areas of speciality include; family issues, relationship and couple/marital issues including couple’s communication, loss of connection, affair recovery, betrayal and intimacy. Crystal also provides support to individuals exploring gender identity and LGBTQ+ individuals, couples. She also holds a special interest in working with child free and childless couples. She enjoys working with individuals, couples and families and works with all ages including teens.
At Whiteboard Counselling, we are passionate about helping clients answer the deeper questions about the issues they are facing. Our team of professionals uses Person-Centred, Narrative and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy techniques to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves.
My approach to therapy is built on authenticity and transparency. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe space for clients to recognize and develop their inherent strengths empowering them to heal and grow through a holistic approach. I work with individuals, couples, and youth offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit.
Registered Psychotherapist, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Psychology: Brain & Cognition; Family and Child Studies), Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Now Accepting New Clients: So many of us want to make healthier choices, but it can feel so overwhelming to know where to start. We may lean on self-criticism to motivate ourselves, but this only leaves us feeling drained and discouraged. Perhaps you’re feeling lost in navigating a sea of uncomfortable emotions and turn to quick fixes to escape the pain. If you notice that you constantly oscillate between feeling out of control or overly-controlling, this doesn't need to be your destiny. Although you may feel trapped in this cycle of guilt, unworthiness, and self-sabotage, there is hope for a way out.
As your therapist, I can help you to hone in on your unique strengths in order to encourage movement through self-doubt towards self-compassion. I use a holistic approach to help you work towards taking action towards a healthy equilibrium. Our exploration will be guided by gentle curiosity to step into your most authentic self.
I'm here to support you in gaining control over these big emotions instead of having them control you. I'm currently accepting new clients that are ready to begin their transformative wellness journey. Reach out today by sending me an email. I can't wait to get started.
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Social Worker (RSW), Certified ADHD Coach (AACC)
Are you dealing with a difficult situation or stressful issue? Are you going through a life transition, struggling with assertiveness and setting boundaries, feel stress, or feel lack of confidence? What if you could talk freely and openly without judgment to sort through your struggles? What if you were offered practical strategies to face your challenges? I take the time to understand your individual goals and tailor my counselling approach to meet your specific needs. This is the space that I offer for you.
There are various reasons that bring people to therapy or coaching. At one point or another, everyone can benefit from therapy or coaching in their lifetime. Our future does not have to be defined by our past. I believe in working from a strength-based and client-centred approach. I will work with you to help you let go of the things that no longer serve you. I bring over 20 years of experience in the mental health field to my practice. I will also work with you to develop specific skills you can use long term to help you cope day to day. I offer a free no obligation 15-minute phone consultation. Contact me to set up a time to talk.
I am a registered psychotherapist with experience over 15 years in psychotherapy and counselling. I work with individuals and couples. I specialize in working with anxiety, anger, depression, lack of motivation, and hopelessness. I am also very experienced in teaching communication skills and negotiations.
Everything is possible if you work on it, so I am focused on solutions and actions in practice. I try to be creative and use evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches.
My sessions are focused on results, but I use a deep understanding and analysis of the roots of the issues. I have a background in CBT, psychoanalysis and psychodynamic techniques.
7 Years Experience
