VERIFIED ACCOUNT
Michelle Quinlan
MA, MSc, CCC
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Couple/Relationship Therapist
PRACTICE NAME Dancing Spirit Psychotherapy
ADDRESS
43 Quidi Vidi RoadSt. John'sA1A 1C2
About
Supporting people to thrive in their intimate lives is one of my passions. I offer counselling services to people struggling with concerns related to sexuality and relationships, and those seeking to overcome the impact of past traumatic experiences. I welcome individuals and couples, as well as folks in unconventional and/or non-traditional relationships.
My style is client-centred (meaning that therapy is primarily designed based on your identified goals), and emphasizes principles of sexual health that include consensual, non-exploitative, safe, honest, and pleasurable experiences that are aligned with your values. My approach is integrative, intuitive, and informed. With compassionate curiosity, I strive to help uncover and transform the obstacles that get in the way of growth, healing, and connection.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for support. This is one of the things I admire most about my clients. I provide a respectful and affirming space with regard to gender, sexual orientation, erotic, romantic, relational, and spiritual diversity. Whatever brings you to therapy, I aspire to provide you a space to explore your heart and mind, heal from painful past experiences, and move beyond perceived limitations toward a greater sense of wholeness and possibility.
Summary
Education
University of Michigan (2023)
Naropa University (2015)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (2008)
Experience
Practice Start Date: 2014
Association
Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health (C-PATH) (2019)
American Association of Sexuality Educators Counsellors and Therapists (AASECT) (2019)
Assocation of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists Canada (ACNN) (2018)
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (2014)
License
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Expertise
Client Focus
Adults
Couples
LGBTQ
Treatment Types
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Marriage Counseling
Sex Therapy
Existential Psychotherapy
Experiential Psychotherapy
Harm reduction
Clinical Issues
Depression
Sexual Abuse
Anxiety Disorders
Body Image Issues
Couple & Family Therapy
LGBTQ Issues
Gender Identity Issues
Intimacy Problems
Men's Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress
Relationship Difficulties
Sexual Assault
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Pain
Women's Health
Substance Abuse
Services
Individual
Family
