concurrent disorders
With the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, there’s an increased pressure to “succeed,” to “do more,” to “be better,” more fit, more slim, more calm, more spontaneous. We very easily lose ourselves. We very easily fall into the trap of being what we think others want us to be, as opposed to following our own journey of individualism. We, all too often, feel like we’re never enough and like we just can’t keep up.
We develop, what are called, cognitive distortions and core beliefs. These are negative thinking patterns that often lead to lowered self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. These thinking patterns, along with various attachment styles, that we begin to develop in childhood, histories of trauma, family roles, relationships, grief and loss, addiction, and other stressors, each play a role in our mental health.
I use an eclectic approach to treating mental health and mental illness, including:
Trauma-informed care - although there are multiple biological and environmental factors that affect our mental health and lead to mental illness, trauma plays a huge role. Through various modalities, including psycho-education, I work with individuals to understand their nervous system and learn strategies to self-regulate.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), where I work with clients to learn how our thoughts influence our emotions, and further, how our emotions influence our actions.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), where I focus more on mindfulness, grounding strategies, and radical acceptance.
Multiple areas of our lives lead to our mental health, so I focus holistically, where I work with your biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
