## I am a **Registered Provisional Psychologist**
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I am dedicated to helping individuals heal from **Childhood Trauma** and **Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)** by providing a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy. Trauma can deeply impact our sense of self, relationships, and ability to navigate the world. Whether you have experienced **toxic relationships, disrupted family dynamics, emotionally unavailable caregivers, or adverse social environments**, I offer a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. My goal is to help clients break free from survival-based patterns, rebuild emotional resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
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## **Types of Childhood Trauma**
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- **Emotional Trauma** (verbal abuse, constant criticism, rejection)
- **Psychological Trauma** (gaslighting, manipulation, emotional neglect)
- **Physical Abuse** (hitting, excessive discipline, physical intimidation)
- **Sexual Abuse** (inappropriate touch, coercion, assault)
- **Neglect** (lack of emotional support, unmet basic needs, abandonment)
- **Domestic Violence Exposure** (witnessing abuse between caregivers)
- **Parental Substance Abuse** (growing up with an addicted parent)
- **Parental Mental Illness** (living with a parent with untreated mental health conditions)
- **Severe Illness or Medical Trauma** (chronic hospitalization, painful treatments)
- **Divorce and Family Separation** (high-conflict divorce, parental alienation)
- **Loss of a Parent or Loved One** (death, incarceration, disappearance)
- **Adoption & Foster Care Trauma** (disrupted attachment, lack of stability)
- **Bullying or Peer Rejection** (social exclusion, humiliation)
- **Community or Environmental Trauma** (living in war zones, natural disasters, unsafe neighborhoods)
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## **The Far-Reaching Effects of Complex Trauma**
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Experiencing complex trauma can profoundly shape every aspect of our **emotional, psychological, physical, and social well-being**, often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. It disrupts our ability to:
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### **1. Perceive Ourselves**
- Struggles with **self-worth and identity**
- Persistent **shame, guilt, or feelings of being inherently flawed**
- A **harsh inner critic** reinforcing negative self-beliefs
- Feeling like an **imposter** in relationships, work, or personal achievements
- A **chronic sense of inadequacy** or "never being good enough"
### **2. Navigate Relationships**
- Fear of **abandonment or rejection**, leading to attachment wounds
- Patterns of **people-pleasing, over-functioning, or caregiving**
- Difficulty **trusting others** or feeling safe in intimacy
- Tendency to **recreate unhealthy relationship dynamics**
- Struggles with **setting boundaries and advocating for oneself**
### **3. Regulate Emotions**
- **Emotional dysregulation** (sudden mood swings, overwhelming sadness, or numbness)
- **Chronic fear, hypervigilance, or an overactive stress response**
- **Struggles with anger management** (suppression or explosive outbursts)
- **Dissociation or emotional disconnection**
- **Difficulty self-soothing or finding healthy coping mechanisms**
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## **Healing & Recovery**
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Complex trauma often leaves individuals feeling **stuck in survival mode**, but healing is possible. Through **trauma-informed therapy**, individuals can:
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- **Regulate the nervous system** and create a sense of internal safety
- **Reframe unhelpful beliefs** and release patterns of self-blame
- **Develop secure relationships** and set **healthy boundaries**
- **Process and integrate traumatic experiences** in a safe, structured way
- **Reconnect with their authentic self, inner strength, and personal autonomy**
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## **Specializations**
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### **Adults, Teens, and Children (8+)**
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- **Trauma & PTSD (Acute, Chronic, & Complex)**
- **Attachment Trauma & Relational Wounds**
- **Nervous System Dysregulation & Somatic Healing**
- **Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Social, Panic)**
- **Depression, Burnout, & Emotional Exhaustion**
- **Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, & Shame Recovery**
- **Self-Worth, Self-Compassion, & Identity Formation**
- **Narcissistic Abuse & Recovery**
- **Self-Harm & Suicidality Risk Management**
- **Dissociation & Complex Trauma Reprocessing**
- **Neurodivergence (ADHD, Sensory Processing, Executive Functioning)**
- **Family Trauma, Estrangement, & Generational Healing**
- **Divorce, Separation, & High-Conflict Co-Parenting**
- **Boundaries, Assertiveness, & Trauma-Informed Communication**
- **Workplace Trauma, Harassment, & Professional Burnout**
- **Chronic Pain, Somatic Symptoms, & Trauma-Related Health Issues**
- **Trauma-Induced Addictions, Coping Mechanisms, & Self-Sabotage**
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## **Therapeutic Approaches**
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To help my clients achieve their goals, I integrate client centred, evidence-based approaches such as:
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- **Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing Therapy (EMDR)**
- **Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory-Based Interventions**
- **Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Therapy**
- **Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Trauma-Focused CBT**
- **Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)**
- **Attachment-Based & Relational Healing Approaches**
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## **Professional Background**
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### **Education**
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- **Master of Counselling** - The City University of Seattle, 2019
- **Bachelor of Psychology** - Carleton University, 2015
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### **Professional Training**
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- **Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT)**
- **Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) & Trauma-Focused CBT**
- **EMDR Basic Level 1 & 2**
- **Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory in Clinical Practice**
- **Ego State Therapy & Attachment-Based Interventions**
- **Trauma-Focused Treatment & Shame Recovery**
- **Post-Traumatic Growth & Resilience Training**
- **Neurobiological Approaches to Trauma Recovery**
- **Treating Narcissistic Wounds & Personality Adaptations**
- **Self-Harm & Suicidality Intervention Strategies**
- **Working with the Inner Critic & Self-Sabotage in Therapy**
- **Complex PTSD & Dissociative Identity Recovery**
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*If you’re ready to start your healing journey, I am here to support and guide you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.*
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