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Kristen Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MMT, RP, MTA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Burlington, ON L7R
Let's Connect (289) 210-5972
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My client population includes youth to senior age group with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism, Acquired Brain Injury, Alzheimer's/Dementias, Palliative care, PTSD and general wellness. No musical training is required and clients are encouraged to engage in therapeutic song-writing, vocal/instrumental improvisation, listening & analysis and performance. Clients want to ignite their creativity in order to have resources to deal with mental health challenges and for general mental/emotional/spiritual well-being. Reconnect with the most imaginative part of yourself for access to creative solutions to your own healing.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with Music Therapist Accreditation (MTA). I use music as a tool to bring unconscious material to the surface so that it can be examined, expressed and repaired. No musical training or experience is required. Vocal and instrumental improvisation, song-writing and lyric analysis are all part of the journey.
First, thank you for having the courage to reach out. It's often the first biggest hurdle and you've cleared it! Please know that my approach is eclectic but client-centred so we move at your pace. You are in complete control of the process, I act as your "instrument". Let's have an introductory session to meet and see if we are a good fit. Thank you.
Call or Email Kristen Anderson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 210-5972
Let's Connect (289) 210-5972
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (289) 210-5972
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Kristen Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MMT, RP, MTA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 004509 Kristen Anderson
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Music Therapy, Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Coaching
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Expressive Arts
- Music Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Trauma Focused
- Vocal Psychotherapy (Dr. Diane Austin)
Groups
Emergency Services and LTC Personnel
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Special rates for those working in long-term care and emergency services (e.g. PSW, Nurse, EMT, Doctor, Admin, Mgmt, Recreation, Physio etc) This is intended to be a support group where we will use music (songwriting, lyric analysis, listening, performing) for emotional support coping with change and loss. Visit KristenAnderson.ca for more information.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Expressive Arts
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$50
Location
Currently run online
Burlington, ON L7R
Email Kristen Anderson about this group or call - (289) 210-5972
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 210-5972
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Kristen Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MMT, RP, MTA