Attachment-based Therapists in Manitoba

"Why me? Why do I need to feel the pain?" Most of my clients asked some similar questions at the beginning of their therapy. They may be disconnected from others and being isolated. Therapy can offer them opportunities to make sense of their experiences, understand more about how things had happened, and rebuild relationships among themselves and others. During the therapeutic journey, my clients may take different perspectives to make sense of their experiences and learn new life skills to cope with their distress. They may feel more comfortable feeling uncomfortable and able to make new choices.

I offer counselling for adults, couples, and teens. My goal is to provide you with a safe, trusting space where you will be heard and understood. I have experience working with issues of grief, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, adoption & fostering, life & cultural transitions, mental health, interpersonal conflict, parenting, marriage, and faith and spirituality. It takes courage to reach out when life gets hard. Maybe you’ve made efforts to resolve a stress, only to find that it was a temporary fix. I would be honored to walk with you in the process of exploring together the root of the issue in order to heal and find hope for the future.

I am a relationship and trauma centred Therapist and Social Worker. Leading with curiosity and compassion, I see my role as holding space for you to find the hope, sit in the discomfort and make sense of the stuck. I am always curious about the things we do and why we do them, as this can help us make sense of and cultivate compassion for ourselves. I ground my work in helping adults calm their anxious minds and make sense of their experiences to live true and authentic lives.

Welcome! I'm so glad you found my page. My name is Lucy, my pronouns are she and her, and I am currently living in the city of Winnipeg, located on Treaty 1 Territory. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community I have special interest and passion for working with queer folx—including those in who are gender non-conforming or trans, and I have experience working with non-traditional family structures like polyamory/ethical non-monogamy. My experiences and training have also given me unique insights for working with faith deconstruction, religious trauma, shifting worldviews, and spiritual practices.

Accepting new clients! Appointments available evenings. I work with children and adolescents . I am here to provide a safe space, non-judgmental and calm approach to support children and teens in their journeys towards healing. Through a trauma informed and attachment based lens, I help individuals explore their life difficulties and and find solutions. Utilizing a strength-based approach, I incorporate play, art, laughter, games, and talk therapy to support children and teens discover new ways to cope, understand and feel more empowered in their lives.

My practice is guided by therapeutic strategies/models including Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy, Attachment-based, Strengths-Based, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psycho-educational, Theraplay and Mindfulness. I have experience treating adults, children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, ADHD, separation/divorce, attachment, social skills, grief/loss, self-regulation and anger management.

Hello and welcome. Is emotional pain getting in the way of living your best life? What needs attention in your life? Where are you stuck? Pain is our mind and body sharing a message with us. I want to help you unpack this message and change your relationship with your pain. I want to help you move from being stuck to being curious about what it is telling you. I want to help you discover what makes you stronger and what matters most to you in life. We are always interpreting the present through the lens of our past. Every stressor in our present has a history. Understanding these connections is key.

Accepting new clients - Are you or your child struggling and not knowing the path forward? Experiencing challenges is normal, but can be overwhelming. You do not have to do it alone! Often, having someone truly listen and assist us in unpacking our difficulties is what is needed to heal and move forward in the way we want to live. I believe healing happens best in a space where you feel valued, understood, and empowered with zero judgement. My approach is based on a few key aspects: relationships matter, a non-judgemental environment, a holistic and client-centred approach, cultural safety, and narrative/trauma-informed care.

I work with children of all ages, their families as well as individual adults. My therapeutic practice incorporates a diverse set of theories including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Child Play Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Approach.

At Courageous Connections we offer individual, family, couple and group therapy to children, youth, families and adults. Our team is made up of Social Workers and Counselors who specialize in Play Therapy, EMDR and Attachment-based therapies. We have therapists that work with people from all ages and stages of life. We focus on relationships, trauma, and supporting individuals with neurodivergence and their families.

I work from a strength based model, recognizing you as the expert in your life. Together we discuss goals for therapy, and collaborate on the best approach, while incorporating individualized coping strategies, attachment based perspectives, nervous system regulation, and mindfulness. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy to treat trauma/PTSD/phobias. This is a brief therapy and treatment can be accomplished in 1-5 sessions. A.R.T uses bilateral stimulation, with a specific script (this allows you to go into the trauma without retelling). A.R.T is more somatic based than cognitive, compared to other treatments (EMDR)

Kristen Letkeman is an experienced and empathetic therapist with over 15 years in the mental health field. With a Master's degree in Social Work and registration with the Manitoba College of Social Work, Kristen is dedicated to helping children, youth, and adults overcome various mental health challenges. Kristen's expertise includes trauma disorders, anxiety disorders (such as social anxiety and generalized anxiety), mood disorders (such as depression), and substance use disorders. Her extensive experience across diverse settings equips her to address the complex nature of mental health issues.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I believe each person has their own distinct life experiences and qualities that call for a tailored approach to meet their individual needs. Each obstacle presents a chance for personal growth, and with guidance, you can develop greater self-awareness. With that, we work collaboratively to explore the Past and the Present to Unravel themes and patterns within your life that could operate as obstacles to help you reach your goals.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Depression, anxiety, grief, stress, family conflict, and other hardships can make peace and happiness feel out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be – together we can find a path forward. With over 14 years of experience in helping professions, my practice is dedicated to supporting individuals and families (including kinship/foster settings) who are facing challenges like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, grief, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

Life is really hard, right? I'd love to help you through it. I am passionate about being a therapist and walking with my clients through the things they struggle with. I have a lot of experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, self-harm, suicidality, abuse, parenting challenges, and PTSD. I am queer friendly and have experience in religious trauma, as well. As a parent myself, I love to offer support to other parents and caregivers of children of all ages.

I have worked as a counsellor for over 15 years. My work is grounded in the belief that providing a safe, non-judgemental environment allows us to explore, heal and grow. I use multiple approaches including Attachment-based, Emotion-Focussed Therapy, Humanistic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Active Therapy. Collaboratively, we can personalize which approach(es) work best for you. If you are interested in connecting with me, call or email me to book a free 15-minute consultation. During this consultation we can get to know one another and see if we are a good match to forward together.

Feeling disconnected? Perhaps you're struggling to exist in a society that doesn't feel like its accepting of you? I specialize in working with clients who often feel they diverge from societal norms. I have special interest in working with clients who may describe themselves as belonging to these groups: Neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, Ethically Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and/or those involved in non-traditional family/relationship dynamics. If this is you, now that you are not alone! My experience may not be the same as yours, but through collaboration, we can work together to help find the best treatment methods for your unique situation.

It's not easy to reach out for help, and it can be difficult to find support that fits your individual needs. I offer free phone consults to allow you a chance to see if I can be the right fit for you. I value being authentic and creating a genuine connection with my clients. It is very important to me that clients from all walks of life feel safe and heard in our sessions together. Together we will create a specialized treatment plan with goals that best suit you and your unique needs.

Thirty three years of counselling experience has given me expertise in all areas of counselling. I am concerned for people experiencing individual, relationship, family and anger management concerns. I work with all clients in a safe and confidential environment to help them gain wholeness and a new perspective in their lives. I also offer video counselling via Skype. People can access me from anywhere in the world. I have clients over-seas and across Canada.

I am Acksanna Witherspoon - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Winnipeg MB. I am someone who has sought out professional help in my life at one point too. I have a passion for walking alongside people in seasons of their life where nobody else can. I believe in my clients and their goals, no matter the situation, no matter the mess.

Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? Have you lost your purpose and meaning in life? Are life stressors overwhelming you? Are you struggling to heal past hurts? Do you live with PTSD? Do you need guidance in processing your experiences, developing better coping skills? I am a culturally attuned, trauma informed psychotherapist. I listen with curiosity, non-judgement and unconditional positive regard. My integrative approach will provide care for your mind, body and soul.

I understand that starting therapy can feel awkward or daunting, but I am here to navigate those initial steps with you, ensuring that you feel supported and understood. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, mood disorders, and relationship difficulties and conflict. I understand how trauma impacts our brain, body, relationships, and view of the world and others. Therapy is a space to work to explore and understand our feelings, develop coping skills, improve relationships and overall gain a sense of control and confidence moving forward in life.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, DAYS, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS -Free mindfulness worksheets in my photo gallery below- Let me pour you a cup of coffee or tea and let’s talk. I want to know more about you. You will achieve your goals, in a non-judgemental, safe environment where you can be yourself and speak freely. I primarily work in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, sleep, stress, parenting , coping skills, women’s issues, relationships, conflict, divorce, behavioral issues, and anger management.

Have you always wondered why you do, what you do in relationships? Have you been noticing patterns? Do you want to go deeper into understanding yourself and finding ways to be happier with yourself and others? Do you feel overwhelmed right now and just need help to get grounded, re-focused and back on track? Are you suffering with a diagnosis and need to understand how to manage and cope better? Are addictions (or addictive behaviour) getting in the way of living a healthy, happy life? Are you a creative and feeling stuck or uninspired in your work?