I believe individuals to be the experts of their own lives, possessing valuable strengths and resources to resolve problems. I am compassionate and empathetic and I support my clients to share their concerns without fear of judgement. My areas of speciality include corporate care, career management and leadership development as well as athletic performance. I use a solution-focused approach and utilize cognitive behavioral therapy with my clients. Depending on the needs of my client, I incorporate interventions from several therapeutic modalities including Attachment Theory, Positive Psychology, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and techniques such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
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I completed the Master of Counselling Psychology program offered by Yorkville University and am now a Registered Provisional Psychologist.. My interests and areas of specialisation are trauma, anxiety, sexuality and gender, couples counselling, sex therapy, and religious or spiritual trauma.
I am sex-positive, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and am also able to help people who have experienced involvement in or recovery from high-control groups.
I like to use integrative approaches with clients and often draw from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy,
I believe in the wisdom of lived experiences and view clients as resilient and having the capacity to grow and explore new meaning in life.
I completed the Master of Counselling Psychology program offered by Yorkville University and am n...
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I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist working in clinical/counselling and forensic psychology. I also provide psychological assessments. I have over 15 years of professional experience supporting adults and youth with various mental health and wellness needs.
I view counselling as a collaborative process, and I strive to adapt my approach to the unique needs and challenges of each client(s). As a result, I emphasize using a client-centred, systemic, and integrative approach.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist working in clinical/counselling and forensic psycholog...
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Cindy has been a Registered Psychologist since 2009, working in several different settings which include the school system, The Cross Cancer Institute as well as private practice. Her experience includes working with families, couples and both individual adults and children. In general, she uses a cognitive-behavioural therapeutic approach or CBT when working with adults. She has training in emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) and it informs her practice with couples. She also has had experience using psycho-educational assessments within the school system to help teachers to better work with their students. When working with children, her skills in Dramatherapy are essential.
Cindy has been a Registered Psychologist since 2009, working in several different settings which ...
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Thank you for reading my profile. I am dedicated and passionate about helping others overcome obstacles and complications that they encounter in their daily lives. I believe my role as a therapist is to help and provide clients with tools and strategies to better adjust to the challenges that they are facing as well as assisting clients to understand their experiences and in turn improve their lives.
I employ various theoretical approaches including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Client Centered, and Mindfulness practices to engage my practice. I am also the co-facilitator of Insight Psychological’s podcast, Up the Rabbit Hole with Dr. Hrushka, where we discuss and answer questions about anything gender or sex related. Lastly, I am in the process of becoming a certified Sex Therapist through AASECT. I feel as though it is an honor to assist you in reaching your goals.
Thank you for reading my profile. I am dedicated and passionate about helping others overcome ob...
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Choosing to see a counsellor, any counsellor, can be difficult and might even require courage. It’s OK to be nervous or ambivalent about seeking out help and support. It’s also OK to be happy and relieved. Whatever you’re thinking or feeling about entering counselling, if you believe it might help you through whatever you’re facing, I encourage you to take the leap. Find someone who fits with you and explore the possibilities of an enriched life. The risk is worth it.
I like to work from a relational stance. I use methods that encourage clients to recognize their situations and the issues that arise from them, and then acknowledge the emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that are difficult. Because I believe in the integration of mind, body, and spirit, I use a variety of therapies that individually, or together, promote a healthy sense of self and relationship to other. For example: emotionally-focused, cognitive-behavioural, and body-focused therapies.
I generally like to start where people are at, and work with their strengths and vulnerabilities to create a healthy future. Every person comes to counselling with lived history, which is unique to them. While that history might weigh heavily on a person, it does not need to overwhelm them. I believe that people are resilient and capable of making their way through difficult situations. My job is to facilitate the strengths of each person as they manage their own lived history, and living moments
Choosing to see a counsellor, any counsellor, can be difficult and might even require courage. It...
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I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your wellness goals.
I am a compassionate, personable individual who is passionate about helping others reach their goals. I believe that each person has value and the capacity for growth and healing. I enjoy working with individuals, teens, children, and families. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach and utilize evidence-based methods including play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and Rapid Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR). I am currently enrolled in the play therapy certification program through The Canadian Association for Play Therapy and have completed levels 2 and 3. I believe that early relationships are a vital contributor to each child’s development and behaviour in life, and that a key piece in those early relationships is the development of play. I have significant experience working with children and teens in schools, homes, group home settings, and a correctional facility. In addition, I have several years of experience working with children and families who have special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your wellness goals.
I am a compassionate, p...
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I have a Masters of Science in Psychology from the University of Northern British Columbia. I utilize an eclectic approach with an emphasis on client-centered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples/families to address a variety of issues that undermine one’s potential for happiness. These issues include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, stress management, body image, self-esteem, life transitions, behavioural issues, parenting issues, relationship struggles and family of origin issues. I have a special interest in working with individuals who are struggling to achieve or maintain a healthy weight and with individuals who are thinking about or have had bariatric surgery for weight loss.
I believe that every person deserves to, and can, live a happy, fulfilling, and healthy life. The struggles and challenges we sometimes face do not need to be battled alone. Sometimes we get “stuck” in life and do not have the tools to move forward. My goal as a therapist is to help clients explore their struggles and challenges, provide support during the healing process, and offer guidance as they disentangle from their past and begin to live freely in the present. I offer an accepting and safe space to heal, grow and change.
I have a Masters of Science in Psychology from the University of Northern British Columbia. I uti...
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I am an AASECT certified (Diplomate) Sex Therapist/ and Supervisor, an Associate in Sex Education and a Clinical Sexologist. I also provide psychological/forensic assessment services and counselling to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Although I use numerous psychological approaches to achieve client success, my foundation is in client-centered, cognitive behavioural therapy within a systemic model that focuses on pushing through issues for growth and success.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Re-processing (EMDR) techniques for recurrent traumatic images and post traumatic stress disorder issues as well as Clinical Hypnosis. I am also trained in forensic, custody/access, risk and parenting/psychological assessments.
I am frequently contacted by magazines and major newspapers for interviews and I’ve often been quoted in print on topics related to sexuality, relationships and violence issues. I’ve been quoted in the Edmonton Journal, the Edmonton and Toronto Sun, and See Magazine to name a few and I was a regular guest on Access/Help T.V. and has also made guest appearances on CBC T.V., CBC radio and A Channel and 630 CHED.
I am an AASECT certified (Diplomate) Sex Therapist/ and Supervisor, an Associate in Sex Education...
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