Attachment-based Therapists in Manitoba

Perhaps thoughts, memories, or feelings about a painful event make it difficult for you to experience satisfaction in your marriage or family or to excel in roles such as parenting or socializing, or cause you to do things you do not like. Perhaps a personal, relationship or vocational situation is causing you distress, or mental health condition such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or addiction makes it difficult for you to pursue your aspirations. Or, perhaps, concerns about managing a situation, the outcome of significant events, or achieving meaningful goals make it difficult for you to fulfill important roles.

Harv Janzen is a caring professional who will compassionately walk with you in your journey. He believes in the possibility of hope and wholeness in whatever challenges you may be facing. As a Counselling Therapist with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, he uses a variety of approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. He is also licensed with Enrich Canada and is trained to help couples assess relationship issues and effectively work through relational challenges.

Would you like to feel more comfortable with yourself? Are you, or you and your partner(s) finding yourselves stuck in a negative cycle of interaction? Are you hoping to revive the once had connection you experienced when you first met, but in turn are constantly fighting or experiencing mismatched sexual desires? From a sex positive framework, I work with individuals, couples and partnerships struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, communication challenges and sexual intimacy, to uncover obstacles that are blocking you from living more freely and authentically!

We can help. Things are hard right now, and maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and lost. We can help you journey from pain to relief. Imagine what your ideal would look like. We want to walk with you to get there. Marriage and Family Therapists are rigorously trained, highly skilled professionals with a unique approach to healing. We view people within their relationships, which gives a fuller picture of who you are and how you got there. We will help you evaluate your life and understand what has kept you stuck, then help you make the necessary changes.

Children are introspective, they have valuable insight and ideas around their strengths, challenges and goals. Children can be collaborative partners in the counselling journey. Encouraging children to use their voice and insight empowers and inspires them for growth and change. I have worked with children aged 3-19 on various issues including abuse, neglect, trauma, family reunification, grief and loss, separation and divorce, self-harm, anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, screen time, self esteem, self confidence and identity. Each child is unique and deserves a collaboratively established personalized counselling plan.

In my private practice work, I am a Clinical Associate at Prairie Psychology working under the supervision of Dr. Darek Dawda (Ph.D., C.Psych.). I offer empathic, collaborative care for individuals and couples. I have extensive experience working with trauma (childhood, adulthood, intergenerational), relationships, attachment, gender issues, identity, life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation. I believe strongly in cultural humility, and incorporate each person's unique history. Together, we may establish goals and work towards balance in a safe, respectful, compassionate, and authentic environment.

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?

Do you often feel weighted down by feelings of anxiety? Do you feel depressed, stressed out, or struggle with letting things go? If so, I invite you to meet with me so we can explore what is going on. Together we can: 1)Explore your needs and boundaries, 2)Find freedom from shame, self-blame, and worry, 3)Heal from past relationships and situations, and 4)Improve your relationships. As we take this journey together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties.

I work with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life, ages, sexualities, gender identities, abilities and belief systems. I practice from an anti-oppressionist position and value equality in and out of the therapy space.

Accepting new clients for online therapy and assessment - NIHB accepted. Therapy is not one size fits all - it should be unique to you and your needs. My work is guided by "wise practice", whereby a variety of approaches are explored; actions, tools, and strategies are specific to person, place and time. I believe in the richness of relationships, the respect for individuality, the uniqueness of your own path, and the strengths you bring. Our therapeutic relationship is integral to success; skills and education help us grow, but safety, connectedness and belonging are what allow us to truly thrive.

I offer a client-centered, therapeutic environment where safety is paramount and creative and body-centered approaches are encouraged. I believe in the resilience of humankind and my approach supports people in using (perhaps discovering) their strengths on their healing journey. My approaches include art and expressive arts therapy, supportive counselling, Sand Play Therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Inner Relationship Focusing, Mindfulness based Art Therapy and Supervision. I am a registered Art Therapist with a Master's of Counseling/Art Therapy Specialization, a registered member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association, a Certified Canadian Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker.

Welcome and thanks for stopping by. Life can be challenging, and we can all use someone to walk with us to a place of connection, security, and healing. Through lived experience and facing adversity myself, I am here today able to offer you a safe space to share. I encourage anyone with mental health goals to reach out. The client’s that seek services with me may wish to address a variety of concerns that may be impacting their mental health including depression, anxiety, grief, difficulty coping with stress, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal relationships/conflict.

Whether you are grappling with past or present experiences and their current effects on your life and relationships; a crisis; day to day stressors and/or anxiety; relationship difficulties; a major (or minor) life transition; or grief and loss, you are absolutely worth investing the time and energy in to move forward in your preferred way of being and living. You deserve to feel good about your life. We will work together so you can move from feeling overwhelmed and struggling, or just getting by, to living your best life.

I believe people are resilient and at any time can need support with life challenges. I see clients with a range of experiences that may be impacting their relationships, ability to feel good about themselves and currently flourish in their lives. It is always my goal to create a safe environment for clients to work through issues past or present that keep them from achieving a full quality of life and in having the relationships they are seeking. I work collaboratively with clients on what is important to them, helping people achieve inner stability and move forward in their lives.

If you are upset, confused, and unsure which way to turn, I can help.

We all need somebody! Doing life comes with celebrating joys, navigating challenges, embracing changes and through all these milestones and phases, we all need someone. Regardless of the phase you are in life: adapting to life after a medical or mental health diagnosis, navigating new relationships, embracing the pain that comes with grieving, exploring your faith and spirituality, setting those boundaries everyone keeps preaching about and so much more, therapy can offer the space to process your thoughts, explore your feelings and gain the insight you need in living the life you desire and deserve. Let's work together

Showing up for yourself is a brave first step and you are worth it. Something is preventing you from living your best, most intentionally fulfilled life. You recognize something needs to change and you would like to understand the root cause of your anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic disease; to make some lasting positive changes. You are not alone; it would be my privilege to accompany you on your journey to wellness and support you in achieving your goals.

Have the day-to-day challenges and uncertainties of parenthood left you feeling overwhelmed? From the very moment you begin contemplating conception, through the rollercoaster of pregnancy, birth, the highs of becoming a first-time parent, and the lows of sleepless nights and breastfeeding struggles—parenthood encompasses a myriad of experiences. While it's often portrayed as a beautiful and joyous journey, the reality is far more complex. No one truly prepares us for the unexpected stressors and hurdles along the way. As a bilingual Social Worker, I am excited to offer counseling services, serving clients on Treaty 1 territory.

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.

At Monarch Child & Family Therapy, we provide children and their parents/caregivers opportunities to build connection and healing with an emphasis on developing secure attachment relationships. Andrea's work with adults stems from theories based in attachment, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Polyvagal Theory and utilizes a strengths-based, collaborative approach. We are proud to add Occupational Therapy (OT) to our practice, check out our website for more details.

In-person sessions available effective September 1st, 2024. I provide counselling to teens and adults (ages 12+) in English & Spanish. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, BPD, bipolar, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, burnout, family conflict & chronic illness. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship. Starting counselling and even trying to find a counsellor can be nerve-wracking, but you’re doing it! You took the first step! I have availability during the week in the daytime and evening.

Occupational Therapy is about learning ways to cope with and overcome challenges in your life. It is also about finding balance and working towards adding wholesomeness and joy to your everyday activities. Using cognitive behavioural therapies, I work to empower you to start taking the steps in your journey towards health, wellness, and a more fulfilling life. Trained in whole person rehabilitation techniques, I will assist you to over-come life problems that affect body and mind. If you are looking for a listener, coach, and teacher who is gentle, understanding, and insightful...then I am the therapist for you!

I believe that you carry inherent wisdom about yourself and your needs, and that my role is to approach you with curiosity, respect and validation. If I am invited to join you on your wellness journey I will help you explore your hopes as well as to develop a stronger sense of self-knowledge, self-compassion, and personal wellness. This may be achieved through exploring and altering thought patterns and personal narratives, exploring your relationship with emotions, becoming more in-tuned to your body sensations, exploring attachment and relationship patterns, and considering which coping strategies and behavioral patterns promote wellness or are constricting.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in both public and private practice settings. I work with adults, couples and families. As Founder of Birch Wellness Center, a multidisciplinary collaborative private practice located in the heart of Winnipeg, I am committed to providing excellence in psychological, emotional and physical health. As an experienced clinician, I help clients resolve issues related to trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Often clients present with recurrent problematic behaviors that are holding them back, personally and in their relationships with others.