Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, more commonly known as therapy, is intended to give people a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts, feelings and actions in order to identify problem areas that may be affecting their mental health and overall well-being, and to learn ways to better cope with these issues.

I provide psychotherapy for the following concerns using cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT):

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating & Body Image Concerns
• Trauma & PTSD
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Anxiety

Generalized Anxiety (Disorder) • Social Anxiety • Panic Attacks • Phobias

Anxiety is a normal human response to stress or danger, but when it starts showing up too often, feels overwhelming, or gets in the way of daily life, it may be more than just everyday stress. People with anxiety often experience racing thoughts, constant worry, difficulty relaxing, trouble sleeping, or physical symptoms like a rapid heartbeat or upset stomach. Some people may also experience panic attacks. Therapy can help by teaching you how to manage these feelings, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and regain a sense of calm and control.

Some people struggle with anxiety specifically in social settings. Social anxiety is more than just feeling shy or nervous around others—it's an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations. This can make things like speaking up in class, going to work, meeting new people, or even making a phone call feel incredibly stressful. Over time, it can lead to avoidance and isolation. The good news is that therapy can help you build confidence, develop coping skills, and feel more comfortable being yourself around others.

Depression

Clinical Depression • Seasonal Depression (SAD) • Postpartum Depression • Suicidality

Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a bad day. It can affect how you think, feel, and function in everyday life. You might feel tired all the time, lose interest in things you used to enjoy, struggle with motivation, or feel hopeless about the future. Some people feel agitated or on edge, while others experience a deep sense of worthlessness or guilt. It can also affect sleep, appetite, and concentration. If you're feeling this way, you're not alone, and therapy can help you start to feel like yourself again.

Eating & Body Image Concerns

Eating Disorders • ARFID • Chronic Dieting • Loss-of-Control Eating

Struggles with eating and body image can take many forms. You might find yourself constantly thinking about food, feeling out of control when eating, followed by guilt or shame afterward, or obsessing over your weight, shape, or appearance. These concerns can affect your mood, self-esteem, and overall quality of life, even if you don't have a formal eating disorder diagnosis.

If you have been diagnosed with, or think you might have, an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder, it's important to reach out for help as soon as possible. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can have major effects on both your mental and physical health, and they often get more difficult to manage over time if left untreated. With the right support, you can break free from the vicious cycles you may be stuck in, and build a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

Trauma & PTSD

PTSD • Complex Trauma • Trauma Responses

If you've experienced trauma, from either a one-time event or ongoing difficult experiences, it's possible that it has left a lasting impact on how you think, feel, and relate to others and the world around you. You might feel constantly on edge and have trouble trusting others, avoid certain places or situations, relive what happened through upsetting memories or nightmares, or feel emotionally numb and disconnected. These are all common responses to trauma and can be signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), though trauma can show up in many different ways.

There was a time when people didn't think recovery from PTSD was possible, but effective therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) have shown that healing is within reach. With the proper guidance, I can support you through processing what happened to reduce painful trauma symptoms, and help you start to feel safe, grounded, and more in control of your life again.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, more commonly known as OCD, is much more than being a "neat freak" or "germophobe." It is a serious mental health condition that involves experiencing unwanted thoughts that seem like they invade your brain (called intrusions or obsessions), followed by repetitive actions (called compulsions) that you do to reduce anxiety caused by the obsessions and to feel more in control. Common OCD themes include fears about contamination, harming others, needing things to be "just right," or doubts that lead to constant checking.

Although all of us have odd or anxious thoughts from time to time, OCD can feel completely overwhelming and exhausting, to the point where it takes up a lot of time and gets in the way of living daily life. Therapy, especially a type of CBT called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), can help you break free from the cycle and regain a sense of peace and confidence.