Therapists in L9G

I provide an open, safe space for exploring feelings and meaning, coping with challenges, honouring uniqueness, recognizing strengths, and generating new understandings of the problems that come to define our lives. I support individuals with challenges involving mood, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationships, grief, and life transitions (please see full list at right).

Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same conflicts or negative behavioural patterns? Scared to pass along trauma to your kids? If so, you are not alone! We all have periods of harmony and disharmony in relationships. Whether you are struggling with a partner or with friends/family or with parenting, I can help you to move back into harmony. We all need to step back and explore relational patterns. You may be dealing with a current hurt or betrayal or want to explore practical strategies for the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wherever you are, I will meet you.

Parents: Get the help and support you need if you and/or your relationship/marriage are struggling. Receive relief and benefit from my expertise if you are at your wits end because your children are talking back, having a hard time in school, playing video games all day, don't talk to you about the "important" stuff, might be bullied (online), are lying, stealing, doing drugs, hitting people or otherwise struggle to be the amazing, self-confident, caring, trustworthy and happy people you know them to be.

I am a Child and Family Counsellor and Certified Parent Coach. I help individuals, children, teens and families move from simply surviving life's challenges to thriving. My work focuses on challenges of self-esteem, anxiety, sadness, bullying, divorce. I work along side parents when they find teens off track and struggling with the demands of our disordered society. I also offer individual counselling where through story, education, and gentle reflection, we find new ways to understand, new eyes to see, and new words to speak.

Struggling with a personal issue or life challenge? If you are feeling anxious or depressed, dealing with relationship issues or work related stress, you should know Annette Poechman provides a supportive and safe, non-judgmental, and completely confidential environment for clients to explore their concerns. Annette offers qualified psychotherapy and counselling for anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, work-related stress, and trauma/PTSD. If you are interested in therapy, but are unsure if you and Annette will be a good fit, send Annette a message and schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Ask about Annette's Waiting List.

Maybe you've tried this before. You've been to therapy and you've talked about your issues but you don't really feel like you've healed your issues. Or maybe you've gotten to the point in therapy where you feel stuck. I get it. The anxiety and self doubt. Drinking/eating/scrolling too much. Constantly running to attain what we think we're supposed to chase after. Wondering why some of our reactions and behaviours happen. Hating some aspects of ourselves and really not showing up in a way that we know we can. And seeking answers to all of this and just not finding it in therapy.

As a therapist and supervisor, I build connections that are genuine, accepting and encouraging, holding space that gently fosters sharing, reflection and growth. I work from a systemic approach that is strengths-based and collaborative, bringing appreciation to the impact of external factors on experiences, while building awareness and offering challenges around personal potential, capabilities and influence. Along our journey together, I hope to share how living and working mindfully, intentionally and compassionately can evolve our beliefs about ourselves and others, transforming our relationships and our experiences of the world.

Prioritizing yourself can be so tough. Between caring for our families, work commitments, and the daily grind of life - it can be too easy to let our own self care fall to the wayside. This can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck, spending our time scrolling mindlessly on social media instead of doing the things that are most important to us. I work with parents to help them reconnect with themselves, get unstuck from tricky thoughts that get in the way, and move towards what's most important to them. You are worthy of taking this time for yourself, and you don't have to navigate it alone!

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, weighed down, confused by what you are feeling, attempting to manage intense emotions and don’t know how to cope? Have you been engaging in behaviours you’d like to change so you can live in alignment with your values? Have you been running out of hope? I am a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy for trauma and stress-related disorders; depression; anxiety; emotion dysregulation; and complex mental health.

Hello! My name is Allyson. As a therapist I love connecting with individuals who are aspiring to live a life more aligned with their personal values. This might mean you're struggling with anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviours (skin-picking or hair-pulling) or managing symptoms of ADHD and want to engage in a collaborative therapeutic relationship with the intention of moving towards finding your best self. I typically work with children (6 and up), teens and emerging adults.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, and also a Registered Nurse who specializes in the treatment of adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual concerns, and trauma. Using an integrative approach, I can help you learn how to let go of old patterns that no longer work, and manage the fear and uncertainty that often arises from some of life’s greatest challenges such as illness, separation/divorce, or the death of a loved one. I take a special interest in supporting professionals who work in highly challenging environments by helping them to increase their psychological flexibility and manage workplace stress.

My views on the therapeutic relationship is a partnership with my clients to achieve their individual goals. I primarily work with children (ages 5+), youth and adults with varying mental health conditions, including; Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Trauma, ADHD, ODD, OCD, and other complex mental health issues. My goal is to ensure my clients feel safe and supported throughout the therapeutic process, and comfortable with the direction of their own treatment.

Do you suffer with chronic pain or illness that leaves you feeling broken, hopeless, and disconnected? This disconnection can show up in our relationships with others, but also in the most important relationship – the one with ourselves. Trauma and toxic relationships can manifest as anxiety, stress, and low mood, but can also show up physically. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with feeling these things, but you are ready to make a change. I am here to help you get to the root of your suffering and live a life that is aligned with your values. Let’s work together to reconnect you with yourself and rediscover a more meaningful life!

I believe that within each of us lies the potential to heal, to change, and to grow. Sometimes that potential gets clouded by the events in our lives and it can feel impossible to see a path forward. Maybe you’re feeling hopeless, or trapped in endless cycles of self-hatred. Maybe you’ve experienced things that were out of your control and are impacting the way you relate to yourself and exist in the world. Maybe you’re facing challenges related to trauma, fear, or shame, which have impacted the way you treat your body. That’s where I come in. Together, we will work towards creating the life that you want to live.

Is it hard to find things you like about yourself? Do you notice you beat yourself up? Not feeling good about yourself and who you are can lead to feeling sad and defeated. It can affect your mood and energy levels, making it hard to do things and be with other people. It can also lead to feeling worried about what other people might think or feel about you, being left out or left behind and worrying about the future. This can make life feel even harder. I understand how feeling this way can affect all areas of your life. I help people who are struggling with low self-esteem, low mood, and anxiety to feel better.

I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why so that we can engage in the process together. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.

Not accepting new clients at this time - I work with individuals and offer supervision. Based on an assessment with you, we determine the best approach to meet your goals, and emotional needs towards personal health and growth. A few of the therapeutic approaches I use include, but not limited to, CBT which highlights thoughts, dysfunctional (unhelpful) thinking, and assumptions. We explore the unique meaning you make of situations and events. I also use Emotionally Focussed Therapy, mindfulness techniques that rely on neurosciences to restore emotional integrity, narrative therapy, and reconstruction therapy.

Are you struggling to juggle jobs, finances, parenting, and life in general? It is so easy to become overwhelmed and feel stuck, and this can set you up for conflict and chaos. I believe that you want to have healthy, connected relationships and to feel like you matter and are heard.

Challenges such as low self worth, anxiety, depression, anger, loneliness, trauma, addiction, & grief provide an opportunity to grow. If you are feeling stuck in the same pattern of thinking and struggling with your personal and interpersonal relationships, it's time to change the way you think about yourself, your circumstances, and those around you. My passion is to empower individuals, couples, and families to develop new pathways of thinking, establish deeper connections and overcome obstacles.

Change is within reach. Do you find yourself battling burnout, anxiety, or depression? Are you feeling trapped or besieged by overwhelming emotions? If you're yearning for a shift in your life, CHANGE is possible. I specialize in guiding individuals through transformative journeys, helping them break free from limiting patterns and heal past wounds that hinder their path to fulfillment. In my therapy sessions, you'll find a safe haven—a space free of judgment and filled with compassion. Together, we'll unravel the layers of your being, unearth hidden truths, and cultivate new coping mechanisms. Your authentic self awaits you.

Trauma specific and somatic therapy on Locke S and online! Our practice is political! We are human beings with lived experience advocating for safer spaces in mental health care. You have found that what is available has not been helpful or even harmful. We provide safer spaces and help folks find safety in their bodies and improve connection in relationships. We help individuals find their humanness, their strength and resilience, and restore hope for the future.

Hi and welcome! I believe therapy can be beneficial for anyone and is an opportunity to talk about and explore ways to improve quality of life. While traditionally thought of as a way to help work through a problem or mental health issue, it doesn't have to be engaged in only when facing a particular challenge. Therapy can extend beyond resolving problems and achieving life satisfaction and can be about thriving and getting the most out of life. My goal is to support you to be the version of yourself you would like to be and to create the same for your life.

Emotional pain hurts: not knowing when or even if it will end! The distress we go through in a lifetime from so many sources can feel unbearable at times. I work with people at all Ages & Stages to lift out of Depression, learn to regulate strong emotions such as Anxiety, Anger, Shame, & Grief; Relationship problems; Parenting struggles; processing Trauma; caring for Elderly; issues with aging and health; Work/school Stress; improving Youth mental health. I aim to create a safe & supportive therapeutic relationship with warmth, compassion, & humour. Mindfully strengthen your inner resources to live life with more ease and connection

Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming- I'm here to offer professional support to guide you toward the positive change you want to see in your life. I provide support for stress and anxiety, panic symptoms, depression and low mood, relationship and friendship issues, perfectionism, and people-pleasing tendencies. I also have extensive experience in the sports industry as a former NCAA-Div-1 soccer player. I specialize in helping youth athletes overcome performance anxiety, boost self-esteem, and manage stress.