Description
We have a team of a Registered psychotherapist (Amanda) and a Registered Social worker (Emma). We provide individual, couples and family therapy through videocounselling to any clients in Ontario! We can’t wait to hear from you ☺️🌿
Our Team:
AMANDA HERN- Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director:
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), as well as a member in good standing with the Ontario Association for Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP). I hold a Bachelor`s degree with honours in Psychology from the University of Guelph, as well as a Master`s degree in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have over five years of experience in various mental health fields, primarily working with adults with comorbid mental health concerns as well as individuals of marginalized, vulnerable populations.
From a very young age, I knew I wanted to help others and advocate for the importance of addressing and treating mental health, just as we do our physical health. A quote which has resonated with me throughout my childhood, studies and careers is "be who you needed when you were younger" — this quote helps serve as an important reminder and guide through my therapeutic relationships I work from a very client-centered, biopsychosocial approach and incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to best meet and support the needs and goals of each individual client. We are all such unique, complex people; and so, I firmly believe there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy. In my experience, it is more effective to collaboratively establish a treatment plan which best resonates with you. Some of the evidence-based therapeutic modalities and trainings I pull from include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy(SFBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI),Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), & Certified Family Trauma Professional Training (CFTP).
I`m here to help!
I feel truly honoured and privileged to assist people in navigating the stormy waters they may find themselves in, throughout various points of their lives. I aim to always be a safe, supportive, uplifting person and to help clients gain greater self-awareness and emotional resilience, develop coping tools/strategies, and to build healthier relationships with themselves, and others. Helping others transform and reframe their issues and struggles into life-enhancing opportunities and personal growth is my passion. We often forget that being truly heard and listened to can be such a cathartic and powerful experience. I strive towards making every client feel truly heard, valued, and empowered, by holding space for you to share openly and honestly. I look forward to working together to help you achieve your goals and lead a more fulfilling, happier life —one day at a time!
EMMA PARSONS- Registered Social Worker:
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Queen’s University and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. In addition to on-going direct client counselling, my professional experience has involved working in university housing services, research, crisis counselling, and settlement/newcomer services.
I favour a mix of approaches and techniques like Narrative therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Self-Compassion, Solution-focused Brief therapy, and CBT (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy), depending on what resonates with and is most suitable for each client`s needs.
My style is eclectic and client-centred. Curiosity motivates me to learn from my clients about their stories, their thoughts, their hopes, their fears, and their desires, so I can meet them exactly where they are. This allows me to best support them in shifting towards where they want to be- focusing on the journey rather than the destination. I can`t wait to meet you and get started!
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