I help my clients/patients feel comfortable to begin therapy. I have gone through this process as a client and as a therapist many times. Feeling understood and having someone help you take a look at what is going on can be very refreshing and provide some hope. My background in speech-language pathology has prepared me to work with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves. Expressive arts therapy is an alternative way to reach feelings and represent the experience you're having.
I believe that healing is growth in the face of adversity; it is a journey of coming (back) into yourself with deep self compassion, and we all have insight into how to get there. Sometimes we just need a bit of support along the way; someone to hold (non judgemental space) and work alongside us to find solutions, develop coping strategies and build on our innate skills and wisdom so that we are more emotionally resilient to life's challenges. I look forward to holding this space for you.
Life in your 20s/30s has felt so defeating lately and you're TIRED. It feels like no matter how hard you try, you're spinning in circles and can't catch a break. Maybe a big change happened recently- a breakup, big move, job change, or family shift- that completely flipped your world upside down and brought everything to the surface? Maybe you've been feeling stuck, anxious and unfulfilled for awhile now and see that you're repeating the same patterns over and over again? You're ready for a change and want to dig deeper, gain a better understanding of yourself & create new patterns that will get you where you want to be. Visit our website or reach out to schedule a free consultation with one of our therapists today!
I strive to guide my clients towards a richer, more meaningful and fulfilling life. To identify the obstacles and roadblocks that stand in the way of happiness and vitality, and help build new skills and strategies for getting unstuck and moving towards what truly matters.
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!
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 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.
*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.
Registered Social Worker, MEd, Counselling Psychology, BSW, RSW, RCC
I am told that my conversational approach to psychotherapy helps to reduce the stigma and shame of seeking help as well as to inspire hope and motivation. Therapy is individualized, drawing upon my years of experience treating eating disorders and the myriad of underlying and overlapping issues, including narcissistic abuse. Please check out CJCCS.com for more details, as well as testimonials from former clients and colleagues.