Anchor & Oak
Counselling and Consulting
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Individual
Psychotherapy
Working together individual therapy can support the development of your personal wellness and recovery goals, highlight your personal strengths, capacities and resiliency, and build skills and strategies to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, distressing emotions and life stresses.
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I work alongside you to offer trauma-informed, non-judgmental compassionate support in your journey and life transitions to manage mood, worry, and the experience of overwhelm. Psychotherapy can support an increase in confidence, and self-efficacy, in navigating changes and identity carving.
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Couples Psychotherapy
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Couples therapy is designed to help partners navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection.
With support, couples can explore issues such as conflict resolution, trust, intimacy, and emotional support. The therapy provides a safe and neutral space where both individuals can express their thoughts and feelings, learn strategies to interact, and work together towards mutual understanding and growth.
Whether facing specific problems or seeking to strengthen their bond, couples therapy aims to foster a more fulfilling and harmonious relationship.
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Please reach out to inquire and begin the consultation process.
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Group
Postpartum Support Group
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This bi-weekly support group creates a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive space to connect with others, and provides information, helpful tools, and resources. Groups are created to offer the opportunity for support and connection during your transition and adjustment to parenting.
Fall session starting Thursday September 11, 2025
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5th Trimester Therapy Group
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This therapeutic group is designed to support individuals in the transition to paid work after a maternity or parental leave. The group aims to build skills and strategies to navigate this transition and increase self-efficacy and self-compassion.
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This group will be delivered over 6 bi-weekly 90-minute sessions offered virtually Thursday's 12:00pm-1:30pm.
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New Session Starting May 15, 2025
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Please reach out for more information and to register.
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Teaching and Consulting
Providing information and resources on various wellness topics for community partners.
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Facilitating workshops and group sessions focusing on self-care, self-compassion, work-life balance, employee wellness, and stress management.
Workshops for families, trauma informed birth planning, postpartum planning, returning to work, and managing parenting stress.
Perinatal mental health sessions on Understanding the Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
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Life stage and transitions, supporting your mental health through perimenopause and menopause.
Please contact to register for an upcoming session.
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Please contact me if you are a community partner looking for a specific or specialized session regarding mental health.
Meaning and Origin
The anchor is often used as a sign that portrays safety, stability, security, and grounding during times of uncertainty. They are used to keep ships in place during storms, fluctuating waters, and strong winds. The anchor also represents a connection to our roots or identity, finding new direction, and a foundation for our values and ethics. Anchoring can also be used as a skill to help us be present in the here and now. Noticing and moving from the spiral of our thoughts, emotions, or sensations. Using this skill can help set us up to do the next thing.
The Oak tree is one of the strongest and longest-living trees. The oak tree is often used to symbolize strength, resilience, security, wisdom, and knowledge. It also can ground us in our integrity, nurture growth, and be a sign of protection and shelter. After we situate ourselves in safety and mindful awareness there is an opportunity for reflection, understanding, processing, and meaning-making.
Getting Help
Reaching out for support can often make us feel vulnerable. Acknowledge the courage and bravery of taking these first steps towards your health and well-being. Seeking therapy with an objective and confidential professional can help on your wellness journey to nurture your emotional health and growth.
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Anxiety, OCD, Panic, & Worry
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Low Mood, Mood Fluctuation, and Rumination
Emotion Regulation
Life Stresses, Challenges & Transitions
Relationships, Intimacy, Wounds, & Attachment
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Grief and Loss
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Fertility, Birth & Reproductive Trauma
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Trauma, Flashbacks, Insomnia