Call/Text: 250-486-3008
CLINICAL FOCUS
Every person is unique, and so are their struggles. There is no "one size fits all" solution to anyone's problem. We take the time to get to know each of our clients and thoroughly explore the problems they are currently facing. We use an eclectic treatment approach when helping clients figure out what will work for them. Types of therapy we use to inform our practice include:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotion-Focused Couples/Family Therapy (EFT)
Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Family Systems
Holistic Expressive Therapy (HET)
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Mindfulness
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
INDIVIDUALS
We all face struggles & hardships in our lives. Usually we are able to resolve these issues and move forward on our own. However, at times these struggles may overwhelm us, leaving us feeling "stuck" and lacking the tools and strategies to effectively cope. These are the times when counselling can be most beneficial.
The idea of therapy can feel daunting to some, and although personal growth is a lifelong process therapy doesn't have to be. As many as 80% of individuals begin to see improvement in as little as one session! While others choose to continue on for a little longer.
We work one-on-one with adults struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, grief & loss, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, career counselling, trauma/traumatic incidents, addictions, and more.
RELATIONSHIPS & MARRIAGE
"Love isn't a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like struggle. To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now." ~ Fred Rogers
Using the Gottman Method, Stefanie works with couples to improve their relationship by helping them rebuild their friendship, and by providing them with practical tools which they can use to communicate more effectively and successfully manage their conflict.
PERINATAL COUNSELLING
Prenatal and postpartum mood disorders do not discriminate. 10% of all women will experience depression and/or anxiety during pregnancy (typically in the 3rd trimester). 50-80% of all women will experience "baby blues", of which 15-20% will develop major depression (this increases to 50-75% with subsequent births). That's a lot!
Prenatal and postpartum mood disorders can occur any time within the first year of birth. The key to successfully overcoming these mood disorders is early assessment & treatment. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you will feel better!
We offer both individual sessions & group support.