Registered Psychologist, Certified EMDR Therapist
5 star Positive Reviews and demonstrated outcomes. Specializes with adults, children, Youth, Families also works with Individuals in trauma including Motor Vehicle Accidents using EMDR and PolyVagal therapy. She also is specialist with children and youth integrating play therapy methods. These methods are very helpful when verbal expression is difficult.
I work with individuals, children, youth and families. I have supported children, youth and their families navigating challenges of anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, abuse, and more. I have a strong background in child development and also integrate play based therapeutic modalities.
Working together, I strive to empower individuals and families to recognize and work towards goals that better their lives by adding meaning and giving purposeful direction. As a parent of children that have benefited from accessing mental health supports to overcome difficulties, I enjoy the process of working side-by-side with family members to create lasting change.
I work from a client-centered, attachment-based approach that focusses on the individual and their relationships with others, their environment, and themselves. I work from a number of different therapeutic approaches including mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, solution focused approaches, self-compassion, and play-based interventions. I have experience in facilitating psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children, youth, and caregivers to serve clients as part of a collective that offers a different approach than that of individual counselling.
Every person deserves to be heard, respected, and feel connection that they can carry into their everyday lives and larger community. I work to create an environment that is warm and safe for each individual to foster their growth and progress.
Debbie's services are covered under extended health care and we direct bill Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Greenshield and ETelus Health providers such as Canada Life
