Counselling & Healing Arts
My Specialties
Body Image in Adults
Body image implies individuals who have a concern with body size and shape. Not feeling good about your body can affect anyone, however the primary population that struggles with this issue are young adult women. Body image concerns indicate a dissatisfaction with physical appearance, which is particularly significant during this time of prevalent social media consumption. Body image concerns often coincide with feelings of worthlessness or shame, self-criticism, comparison to others, repetitive or intrusive thoughts and emotions, “feeling fat”, difficulty in relationships, withdrawal from friends or usual activities, and attempts to lose weight or control eating behaviour, such as by dieting or excessive exercise. Working with body image issues in therapy typically includes exploring the individuals’ thoughts and feelings and identifying patterns, increasing awareness of mind and body sensations and feelings, self-acceptance training, and learning new skills, self-care, and coping strategies. The outcome of the therapeutic work is that clients are more self-aware, confident, and empowered; eliminate self-critical thoughts; and clients feel more positive about themselves and their lives. In addition, increased self-acceptance and more control over thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and clarity around personal needs and boundaries.
Body Image in Adults
Body Image in Adults
Body image implies individuals who have a concern with body size and shape. Not feeling good about your body can affect anyone, however the primary population that struggles with this issue are young adult women. Body image concerns indicate a dissatisfaction with physical appearance, which is particularly significant during this time of prevalent social media consumption. Body image concerns often coincide with feelings of worthlessness or shame, self-criticism, comparison to others, repetitive or intrusive thoughts and emotions, “feeling fat”, difficulty in relationships, withdrawal from friends or usual activities, and attempts to lose weight or control eating behaviour, such as by dieting or excessive exercise. Working with body image issues in therapy typically includes exploring the individuals’ thoughts and feelings and identifying patterns, increasing awareness of mind and body sensations and feelings, self-acceptance training, and learning new skills, self-care, and coping strategies. The outcome of the therapeutic work is that clients are more self-aware, confident, and empowered; eliminate self-critical thoughts; and clients feel more positive about themselves and their lives. In addition, increased self-acceptance and more control over thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and clarity around personal needs and boundaries.
Self esteem means the way one feels about oneself; the esteem to which one regards oneself. Individuals who experience low self esteem and self worth also tend to lack confidence, have feelings of inadequacy, or experience “imposter syndrome.” I typically work with the adult population who experience these issues, primarily with adult females. Individuals who experience low self esteem or self worth sometimes experience stress/overwhelm, anxiety, social anxiety, feelings of not being good enough, perfectionism, self-critical thoughts, difficulty trusting others, and difficulty in intimate and/or family relationships. A client in therapy can expect to explore underlying thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, cognitive restructuring, self-awareness training, and learn new skills and coping strategies. Clients can expect to feel more authentic and empowered, increased self esteem, clarity around personal needs and boundaries, eliminate self-criticism, greater self-acceptance, and experience more joy.
Self Esteem in Adults
Self esteem means the way one feels about oneself; the esteem to which one regards oneself. Individuals who experience low self esteem and self worth also tend to lack confidence, have feelings of inadequacy, or experience “imposter syndrome.” I typically work with the adult population who experience these issues, primarily with adult females. Individuals who experience low self esteem or self worth sometimes experience stress/overwhelm, anxiety, social anxiety, feelings of not being good enough, perfectionism, self-critical thoughts, difficulty trusting others, and difficulty in intimate and/or family relationships. A client in therapy can expect to explore underlying thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, cognitive restructuring, self-awareness training, and learn new skills and coping strategies. Clients can expect to feel more authentic and empowered, increased self esteem, clarity around personal needs and boundaries, eliminate self-criticism, greater self-acceptance, and experience more joy.
Self Esteem in Adults
Body Image in Adults
Self Esteem in Adults
Body Image in Adults
Self esteem means the way one feels about oneself; the esteem to which one regards oneself. Individuals who experience low self esteem and self worth also tend to lack confidence, have feelings of inadequacy, or experience “imposter syndrome.” I typically work with the adult population who experience these issues, primarily with adult females. Individuals who experience low self esteem or self worth sometimes experience stress/overwhelm, anxiety, social anxiety, feelings of not being good enough, perfectionism, self-critical thoughts, difficulty trusting others, and difficulty in intimate and/or family relationships. A client in therapy can expect to explore underlying thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, cognitive restructuring, self-awareness training, and learn new skills and coping strategies. Clients can expect to feel more authentic and empowered, increased self esteem, clarity around personal needs and boundaries, eliminate self-criticism, greater self-acceptance, and experience more joy.
The category of ‘eating disorders’ includes anorexia-nervosa, bulimia-nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS). These diagnoses encompass a wide variety of symptoms, including preoccupation with weight/food/calories, behaviours and attitudes that indicate weight loss, dieting and control of food are primary concerns, withdrawal from friends or usual activities, extreme concern with body size and shape, and extreme mood swings. Physical health conditions (such as, difficulty concentrating, anemia, dizziness, etc.) also affect this population. The current most effective treatment model for eating disorders is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E). CBT-E is highly individualized to each client, and typically starts at one session per week for a minimum of 20 weeks. CBT-E involves exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, psychoeducation, investigating patterns of belief that are maintaining the eating disorder, learning skills and coping strategies, and planning for the future. With treatment, clients can typically expect to feel more aware and in control of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, have more positive strategies for coping with stress, have more positive relationships, more energy to do things they enjoy, and feel more self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-love.
Eating Disorders in Adults
The category of ‘eating disorders’ includes anorexia-nervosa, bulimia-nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS). These diagnoses encompass a wide variety of symptoms, including preoccupation with weight/food/calories, behaviours and attitudes that indicate weight loss, dieting and control of food are primary concerns, withdrawal from friends or usual activities, extreme concern with body size and shape, and extreme mood swings. Physical health conditions (such as, difficulty concentrating, anemia, dizziness, etc.) also affect this population. The current most effective treatment model for eating disorders is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E). CBT-E is highly individualized to each client, and typically starts at one session per week for a minimum of 20 weeks. CBT-E involves exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, psychoeducation, investigating patterns of belief that are maintaining the eating disorder, learning skills and coping strategies, and planning for the future. With treatment, clients can typically expect to feel more aware and in control of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, have more positive strategies for coping with stress, have more positive relationships, more energy to do things they enjoy, and feel more self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-love.
There are many forms of anxiety, from an anxiety disorder to a stressful life experience. Generalized Anxiety Disorder has a lifetime prevalence of 3-5%, and occurs 2:1 in females to males. Many adults describe feelings of “anxiety” without meeting the criteria for an anxiety disorder. Many individuals know what anxiety feels like when going through a stressful experience like taking a test or a job interview. Anxiety is also experienced as feelings of stress, overwhelm, overly-cautious disposition, fatigue, headaches, “churning of the stomach”, and problems sleeping. In therapy, clients can expect to explore thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, learn new ways to respond and cope with stress, and increase self-awareness. At the outcome of therapy, individuals will develop clarity around personal needs and boundaries, feel more connected, and have greater control over self and life, experience increased joy and peace-of-mind, and improved functioning in work, social life, and relationships.
Anxiety in Adults
Self esteem means the way one feels about oneself; the esteem to which one regards oneself. Individuals who experience low self esteem and self worth also tend to lack confidence, have feelings of inadequacy, or experience “imposter syndrome.” I typically work with the adult population who experience these issues, primarily with adult females. Individuals who experience low self esteem or self worth sometimes experience stress/overwhelm, anxiety, social anxiety, feelings of not being good enough, perfectionism, self-critical thoughts, difficulty trusting others, and difficulty in intimate and/or family relationships. A client in therapy can expect to explore underlying thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, cognitive restructuring, self-awareness training, and learn new skills and coping strategies. Clients can expect to feel more authentic and empowered, increased self esteem, clarity around personal needs and boundaries, eliminate self-criticism, greater self-acceptance, and experience more joy.
Self Esteem in Adults
There are many forms of anxiety, from an anxiety disorder to a stressful life experience. Generalized Anxiety Disorder has a lifetime prevalence of 3-5%, and occurs 2:1 in females to males. Many adults describe feelings of “anxiety” without meeting the criteria for an anxiety disorder. Many individuals know what anxiety feels like when going through a stressful experience like taking a test or a job interview. Anxiety is also experienced as feelings of stress, overwhelm, overly-cautious disposition, fatigue, headaches, “churning of the stomach”, and problems sleeping. In therapy, clients can expect to explore thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, learn new ways to respond and cope with stress, and increase self-awareness. At the outcome of therapy, individuals will develop clarity around personal needs and boundaries, feel more connected, and have greater control over self and life, experience increased joy and peace-of-mind, and improved functioning in work, social life, and relationships.
The most common form of depression is known as Major Depressive Disorder (DSM-5), and is defined as experiencing five or more symptoms of depression within a two-week period. These symptoms include low mood, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, diminished interest in activities, fatigue or loss of energy, change in appetite, change in sleeping behaviour, diminished ability to concentrate, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and suicidal ideation. These symptoms often cause impairment in an individuals’ social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Therapy for depression typically involves cognitive-behavioural therapy, where thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are investigated, cognitive-restructuring, and learning new skills and coping strategies. At the outcome of therapy, individuals can expect to experience more energy and joy in activities, greater peace, clarity around personal needs, increased connectedness, increased hope, self-worth, and acceptance, and improved functioning in work, social life, and relationships.
Depression in Adults
The most common form of depression is known as Major Depressive Disorder (DSM-5), and is defined as experiencing five or more symptoms of depression within a two-week period. These symptoms include low mood, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, diminished interest in activities, fatigue or loss of energy, change in appetite, change in sleeping behaviour, diminished ability to concentrate, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and suicidal ideation. These symptoms often cause impairment in an individuals’ social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Therapy for depression typically involves cognitive-behavioural therapy, where thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are investigated, cognitive-restructuring, and learning new skills and coping strategies. At the outcome of therapy, individuals can expect to experience more energy and joy in activities, greater peace, clarity around personal needs, increased connectedness, increased hope, self-worth, and acceptance, and improved functioning in work, social life, and relationships.
Personal growth indicates the desire of an individual to change and evolve within themselves and/or their life. This can take on a wide variety of forms, but typically involves feeling dissatisfied with current circumstances and desiring a change, whether in work, relationships, or self. Therapy for personal growth typically involves exploring the client’s inner thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and patterns, and determining the specific goals that a client has about personal growth. Therapeutic interventions can include things such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-training, and emotion-focused therapy. The outcome of therapy includes clarity around personal needs and personal boundaries, feeling more confident and greater control over self and life, greater connection with others and life, increased self-worth, increased authenticity and peace, and increased autonomy and joy.
Personal Growth in Adults
Self esteem means the way one feels about oneself; the esteem to which one regards oneself. Individuals who experience low self esteem and self worth also tend to lack confidence, have feelings of inadequacy, or experience “imposter syndrome.” I typically work with the adult population who experience these issues, primarily with adult females. Individuals who experience low self esteem or self worth sometimes experience stress/overwhelm, anxiety, social anxiety, feelings of not being good enough, perfectionism, self-critical thoughts, difficulty trusting others, and difficulty in intimate and/or family relationships. A client in therapy can expect to explore underlying thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, cognitive restructuring, self-awareness training, and learn new skills and coping strategies. Clients can expect to feel more authentic and empowered, increased self esteem, clarity around personal needs and boundaries, eliminate self-criticism, greater self-acceptance, and experience more joy.
Self Esteem in Adults
The most common form of depression is known as Major Depressive Disorder (DSM-5), and is defined as experiencing five or more symptoms of depression within a two-week period. These symptoms include low mood, persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, diminished interest in activities, fatigue or loss of energy, change in appetite, change in sleeping behaviour, diminished ability to concentrate, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and suicidal ideation. These symptoms often cause impairment in an individuals’ social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Therapy for depression typically involves cognitive-behavioural therapy, where thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are investigated, cognitive-restructuring, and learning new skills and coping strategies. At the outcome of therapy, individuals can expect to experience more energy and joy in activities, greater peace, clarity around personal needs, increased connectedness, increased hope, self-worth, and acceptance, and improved functioning in work, social life, and relationships.
Reiki is a healing art that originated in Japan. It comes from the Japanese words, ‘rei’ meaning ‘universal,’ and ‘ki,’ meaning ‘life energy’. It is a safe and effective form of energy healing, using subtle energetic forces to balance, align, and strengthen the life force energy within you.
Reiki involves gentle, therapeutic touch, where the practitioner’s hands are placed gently on the body or just above the body, along the energy centers (chakras). It promotes the self-healing abilities within all of us.
Reiki Energy Healing
Reiki is a healing art that originated in Japan. It comes from the Japanese words, ‘rei’ meaning ‘universal,’ and ‘ki,’ meaning ‘life energy’. It is a safe and effective form of energy healing, using subtle energetic forces to balance, align, and strengthen the life force energy within you.
Reiki involves gentle, therapeutic touch, where the practitioner’s hands are placed gently on the body or just above the body, along the energy centers (chakras). It promotes the self-healing abilities within all of us.
Somatic awareness involves becoming aware and attuned to your felt sense experience within your body. Our bodies carry our emotions and traumas, and we want to be able to feel these embodied sensations in a safe, therapeutic space so that they can move through us. Every emotion has a physical sensation that goes along with it. As we tune into our physical sensations, we allow those emotions to be acknowledged and healed in a safe, effective way.
Somatic Awareness
Self esteem means the way one feels about oneself; the esteem to which one regards oneself. Individuals who experience low self esteem and self worth also tend to lack confidence, have feelings of inadequacy, or experience “imposter syndrome.” I typically work with the adult population who experience these issues, primarily with adult females. Individuals who experience low self esteem or self worth sometimes experience stress/overwhelm, anxiety, social anxiety, feelings of not being good enough, perfectionism, self-critical thoughts, difficulty trusting others, and difficulty in intimate and/or family relationships. A client in therapy can expect to explore underlying thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, cognitive restructuring, self-awareness training, and learn new skills and coping strategies. Clients can expect to feel more authentic and empowered, increased self esteem, clarity around personal needs and boundaries, eliminate self-criticism, greater self-acceptance, and experience more joy.
Self Esteem in Adults
Somatic awareness involves becoming aware and attuned to your felt sense experience within your body. Our bodies carry our emotions and traumas, and we want to be able to feel these embodied sensations in a safe, therapeutic space so that they can move through us. Every emotion has a physical sensation that goes along with it. As we tune into our physical sensations, we allow those emotions to be acknowledged and healed in a safe, effective way.
Easing tension in the body and mind through calming techniques. Using guided imagery, visualization, meditation, mindfulness, and tuning in to your own embodied experience. We evoke a state of balance and peacefulness, and a feeling of safety within your body. This is very helpful for those suffering from anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
Relaxation
Easing tension in the body and mind through calming techniques. Using guided imagery, visualization, meditation, mindfulness, and tuning in to your own embodied experience. We evoke a state of balance and peacefulness, and a feeling of safety within your body. This is very helpful for those suffering from anxiety, stress, and overwhelm.
References : American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.).
