What We Offer
I currently offer individual services, treatment planning and caregiver or family sessions. Additional services such as attendance letters, treatment application support and consultations are available on a case by case basis and the fees for these services will be discussed prior to providing them based on the nature of the service being requested.
I accept most major insurance, including Alberta Blue Cross, Telus Health, Green Sheild and Manulife. I also accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Interac for direct payment
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An opportunity for first time clients to connect with me in order to establish suitability for services, ask about services offered, discuss what you’d like to work on in therapy and discuss next steps on your healing journey
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During this session, I will be asking questions and gathering further information to get to know you better and to help determine the best approach to treatment based on various factors. We will work together to determine therapy goals and to develop a treatment plan
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Regular session that will entail a brief check in, introduce information or skills to assist with symptoms or current issues and review progress and effectiveness of treatment
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Reserved for more intensive therapeutic work or for specific circumstances that may require a longer session to complete session goals. This option is also available for clients who would like more time to complete session work, process life events or feel they would benefit from a longer session
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Sessions for loved ones or caregivers of people struggling with substance use. These sessions may include the client with substance use issues or may focus solely on caregivers depending on the purpose of the sessions. Sessions may entail clarification of needs during recovery, sharing thoughts, feelings and perspectives of the situation and developing skills focused on enhancing resiliency and coping skills for caregivers and/or the person they are caring for,
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Longer sessions are usually reserved for sessions requiring more in depth work, when there is a lot of processing involved or at the request of caregivers. Sessions for loved ones or caregivers of people struggling with substance use. These sessions may include the client with substance use issues or may focus solely on caregivers depending on the purpose of the sessions. Sessions may entail clarification of needs during recovery, sharing thoughts, feelings and perspectives of the situation and developing skills focused on enhancing resiliency and coping skills for caregivers and/or the person they are caring for.
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Longer sessions are usually reserved for sessions requiring more in depth work, when there is a lot of processing involved or at the request of caregivers. Sessions for loved ones or caregivers of people struggling with substance use. These sessions may include the client with substance use issues or may focus solely on caregivers depending on the purpose of the sessions. Sessions may entail clarification of needs during recovery, sharing thoughts, feelings and perspectives of the situation and developing skills focused on enhancing resiliency and coping skills for caregivers and/or the person they are caring for.
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A shorter session focused on developing a plan for ongoing treatment and recovery. Goals are usually discussed, available resources are shared and a plan is developed for substance use treatment or reduction.
Our Process
Consultation
A quick meeting where clients have the opportunity to ask for clarification regarding therapist credentials, skill set and to discuss specific issues they would like to work on during therapy. Fit between us is determined based on personality, skills and comfort level and next steps are determined.
Initial Assessment
First session, where we gather additional information about one another, clients set goals related to their healing and recovery and we develop a treatment plan based on the information provided, goals you have set during session and your wishes. The frequency of therapy and duration is usually determined during this session
Treatment
We work together to help you to make positive changes in your life, gain a better understanding of yourself and your experiences and improve your overall wellbeing. This usually involves regular check ins, processing thoughts, feelings and your experiences and developing skills and strategies to find healthier ways to live your life. Both of us will work to slowly create a safe space and enhance our connection to one another.
Ongoing Healing and Recovery
After our work together, you will likely continue to make positive changes in your life, enhance skills to live life better and grow in your healing and recovery. Occasionally, you may choose to connect to ongoing community supports or reconnect to therapy to maintain motivation and positive changes in your life.
Upcoming Groups, workshops and how to sign up
Seeking Safety Group
Will be a 16 week group for individuals who are in recovery from substance use or who are interested in building skills related to their ongoing recovery. This group focuses on providing education and building skills related to improving mental health and enhancing relapse prevention skills. Each group covers a different topic and a different skill and participants are encouraged to participate in the discussions and to practice skills learned during sessions. The cost is $20 per person per session or $300 to sign up for all sessions.
Group sign up form is available and group is expected to start in October. If you would like to sign up, please contact me directly via phone or email and let me know you would like to be added to the group list. I will need your email so that I can send the group link and payment will need to be arranged prior to the beginning of group
Support group for caregivers of people with substance use issues
Will be an ongoing bi-weekly group (Meeting Saturdays at 10Am-11:30Am) for people who are supporting somebody with a substance use issue. Group members will meet in order to provide support for one another, offer helpful insights and solutions based on their lived experiences and help one another to find ways to care for themselves while caring for others. The facilitator will provide additional information on resources or particular topics and will select different topics each session on a rotating basis and based on the suggestions or common issues brought up by group members. The cost is $20 per session but this may be negotiated based on financial circumstances.
Group sign up form is available and group is expected to start at the End of August or the First Week of September. If you would like to sign up, please contact me directly via phone or email and let me know you would like to be added to the member list. I will need your email so that I can send the group link and payment will need to be arranged prior to the beginning of group.
