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THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Is Anxiety or Depression getting in the way of the life you desire?
Are you looking for ways to support your child or teen?
Are you and your partner dealing with a difficult transition?
Sarah uses an array of skills to provide counselling services that give you and your family the tools you need for success. In addition to 1-on-1 sessions, Sarah also provides family based counselling , couples counselling and virtual sessions via zoom or phone.
TRAUMA FOCUSED YOUTH & CHILD THERAPY
Children are exposed to a number of stressors beyond their control. Whether it be the loss of a family
member, serious illness, motor vehicle accidents or divorce and separation. Depending on how these
events are handled and the temperament of the child, many of these can have a traumatic impact lasting into adulthood.
Trauma informed therapy can integrate a number of expressive art, play, talk and attachment based
approaches. This is effective in assisting children and adults regulate their emotions, process their
changing lives, and regulate behaviours.
FAMILY THERAPY
The family therapy offered here is informed by the works of Virginia Satir, Internal Family Systems and Attachment Theory.
Within this framework, your family is viewed as the source of strength and resilience from which we
pull. Sarah uses a number of approaches to support repair, attachment and develop new skills
around effective communication within the family unit. For families with younger children, she
will use family based play therapy techniques to ensure your child’s engagement in the process.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process distressing memories and experiences, particularly those stemming from traumatic events. This approachÂ
can be highly effective for those who feel they have talked through their trauma
and continue to feel stuck in the impacts.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
DBT integrates Cognitive behavioral therapy and Mindfulness strategies. This skills based approach has
shown to assist clients in regulating their mood, minimizing high-risk behaviors, increasing problem-
solving skills and improving the quality of their relationships.
LGBTQ SUPPORT
Whether you are a parent looking for ideas on how best to support your child through this process, a youth struggling with your own identity, or a parent figuring out how to navigate your own journey, Sarah can help. She has extensive knowledge and expertise working with children, youth and families in the LGBTQ community.
COUPLES COUNSELLING
As a trained Holistic Sex therapist, Sarah works with couples to repair broken trusts, create new opportunities for connection, develop healthy communication or ignite excitement. Working from a Internal Family System lense, Sarah works to support her clients in identifying and releasing old patterns that may be getting in the way of the relationship they want.