Therapists near Sault Ste Marie helping Adolescents with Self Harm

Anna has worked extensively as a psychotherapist, clinical consultant and trainer in a thriving private practice and with collaborative teams in outpatient clinic and hospital-based mental health environments.  In these settings, she has championed non-pathologizing, holistic models of care that recognize the strengths in every survival story. She is a Certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist and an IFS Institute approved clinical consultant. She is an active member of the IFS community where she enjoys regular collaborations with colleagues within Canada and internationally. Anna has also trained in a variety of systems-oriented therapies and experiential, psychodynamic modalities including family therapies, EFT Couples Therapy, Play Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy for individuals. IFS is a model which offers an elegant and profound process for bringing these prior explorations into a cohesive frame.

My approach is relationship-based and client centred. I believe that each of us has the capacity to feel great, but that often, different kinds of stressors impact our well-being. My approach is to help clients to discover what is getting in their way of absolutely thriving, to co-regulate and create a sense of safety and engagement, and to (together with the client) develop individualized ways of reducing tension and restoring energy. For adults and youth, that involves embodied talk therapy, and for children, play-based therapy designed to build functional emotional developmental capacities - the foundation of our stress response systems. Specialties: Children with developmental needs -DIRFloortime; Developmental, Individualized, Relationship-Based play therapy originally designed for children with autism, but a wonderful play-based approach to support self-regulation, Functional Emotional Developmental Competencies (FEDCs), parent-child relationships and self-regulation, critical to lifelong development, learning, and well-being. Children, youth, and adults with mental wellness needs -Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, maladaptive coping strategies like issues with food, substance use etc., and overall mental wellness using an approach guided by Regulation Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, and Self-Reg. Coming Soon -The Safe and Sound Protocol for improving vagal tone and enhancing social engagement

I believe cultivating the courage to live authentically in alignment with one’s vision for life is one of the most beautiful gifts that one can give to themselves and others. The journey to actualizing this reality involves healing and growing, unraveling oneself from the pain of the past and alchemizing it to shift into a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled version of ourselves. This healing journey can take many shapes, but ultimately it asks of us to find a greater capacity to love ourselves, to practice new ways of being, and to cultivate deepened self-awareness that lends itself to enriched relationships, increased resilience and an improved relationship to self. My role is to journey alongside you during this healing experience of growth and change with unconditional positive regard, empathetic compassion, and respect for your complexity as a human being. Together, my hope is that we can wonder, imagine, challenge, and confront what is needed to help you cultivate the necessary skills and courage to create the life you dream of - joyful purpose, fulfilling relationships, and opportunities to share your gifts with the world.

I am Registered Psychotherapist devoted to helping individuals and organizations harness the power of human potential by understanding how to cultivate a healthy mind and mindset. My goal is to provide all of my clients with the tools that will lead to real and lasting positive change! I will work with you to help you overcome obstacles to achievement including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, addiction, family/relationship conflict and anything else you feel want to have to conquer to lead a happier, healthier and more satisfying life! My practice begins and remains focused on YOU! New to therapy? Great! We will take our time until you feel comfortable and ready to set your goals! A therapy veteran? Wonderful! We will take a look at what has and has not worked and get you back to moving forward!