Chrissy specializes in supporting children (5+), teens and adults (under 50). She also provides consultation to parents on how they can support children with mental health. She has worked with clients who have generalized and social anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, and borderline personality disorder. Issues can also include low self-esteem/confidence, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, family conflict, relationships, transitional life changes, work/life stress and parenting.
Chrissy uses elements of CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, DBT, Emotion Focused Family therapy and Narrative therapy. With younger children, she uses a play-based approach focused towards their developmental level.
Supporting families and youth for a combined 17 years in children’s mental health, Children’s Aid, public education system and private practice. Chrissy is dedicated to ongoing professional trainings and development.
Specialities
Social Anxiety / Generalized Anxiety Disorder / ADHD / Self-Esteem / Suicidal thinking and self-harm / Relationship Issues / Boundary Setting/ Life Transitions / Parenting teenagers and Children with Mental Health/ Family Issues
