My Approach
To Therapy
The Whole Person.
There was something I began to notice early on in my own therapy journey. Navigating the impacts of life and the burnout that came with it, made me feel like I was doing something wrong.
Things became more clear as I navigated my own therapy and eventually go on to become a psychotherapist.
Everything started to make even more sense when I began to study trauma and gain specialization in it.
I saw that people, along with myself, were not “broken,” “lazy,” or “too much.”
I saw how their nervous systems had been impacted, how their beliefs had been shaped, and how their experiences had carried forward into their present lives.
Trauma is not simply what happened,
it is the impact it leaves on the whole person.
It can affect:
how you feel
how you think
how you relate
how you see yourself
and how you move through the world
My own journey of mental wellness is a huge reason why my work is not focused on just one part of you.
At Life Well, the focus is you as a whole person. Everything that makes you, you. Even the confusing parts.
How we get there…
Focusing on the whole person means working with your nervous system, your sensory system, your emotions, your thoughts, your behaviours, your attachments, and your environments.
You are more than just “your problem.” You are a complex being who is worthy of healing and well-being. When we understand and receive support from the nervous system up, things begin to shift more naturally towards wellness, rather than forcing change from the surface level only.
Because of this reality, I take an integrationist approach, which means I don’t believe in forcing people into one specific approach. Instead, I take time to understand who you are, what you’ve been through, what you’re feeling, what you see as wholeness, and what you need to get there
From there, I adapt the work to fit you , not the other way around.
Here are the approaches I use…
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To help you understand how past experiences are impacting your present, and to move forward in a way that feels safe, steady, and manageable.
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To work with the body and nervous system in order to reduce stress, regulate emotions, and restore a sense of safety.
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To explore different parts of yourself (e.g., inner critic, younger parts) and develop a more compassionate and balanced relationship within yourself.
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To understand how your early relationships shape how you connect with others today, and to build healthier, more secure relationships.
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To incorporate faith, scripture, and spiritual reflection into therapy in a way that aligns with your beliefs and supports your healing.
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Narrative Therapy: to explore the stories you carry about yourself and your life, and begin reshaping them in a way that supports growth and clarity.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: to build practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and navigating difficult situations more effectively.
