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Welcome! I'm glad you're reaching out & taking steps toward feeling better.

Finding a therapist that you feel connected and comfortable with  is important. My approach is relaxed & conversational while being guided by theory and evidence-based methods.

 

Nice to meet you!

I’m Laura, a Registered Social Worker practicing psychotherapy. I’ve been a practicing Social Worker for 13 years and feel humbled and honoured by this work.

I have a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

My practice focus is on helping adults (16+) to improve their mental health and to better manage life stressors. I specialize in women’s mental health including maternal mental health, perinatal & reproductive mental health. 

my approach

My therapy style is relaxed, conversational and evidence based using the following therapy approaches:

  • Brief Solution Focused Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD 
  • Specialized training in maternal Mental health, Perinatal Mental Health & reproductive mental health
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AS A MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

I have extensive experience in treating mental health issues including:

  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (mental health struggles during pregnancy and postpartum)
  • Anxiety disorders (general anxiety, panic, OCD)
  • Mood disorders (Depression, Bi-polar)
  • Life stress & transitions
  • Interpersonal issues & boundary setting
  • Emotion regulation difficulties
  • Post traumatic Stress Disorder (CPT & EMDR)
  • Women's Reproductive Mental Health
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