Registered Psychotherapist
DTATI, MFA, BA, BEd
Kingston, Ontario
PH. 343-500-6297

Treatment Modalities and Theoretical Approaches
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Art Therapy
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Play-Based Therapy (including sandtray)
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Bibliotherapy
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Psychoeducation
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Mindfulness
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Growth Mind Set
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Brainspotting
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Brief Solution-Focussed Therapy
Issues
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Self-Esteem/Confidence
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Coping Skills/Resilliency
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Big Emotions and Self-Regulation
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ADD/ADHD
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Aspergers Syndrome
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LGBTQ+, Gender Creativity and Non-Binary
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Trauma (Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Domestic Violence)
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Grief and Loss
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Separation and Divorce
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Peer Relationships
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Developmental Disorders
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Learning Disabilities
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School Issues
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Bullying
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Self-Harming
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Attachment Disorder
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Behavioural Disorders
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Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain
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Life Transitions
My Commitment to Clients as a Therapist
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Create a compassionate, nurturing, respectful, safe and understanding-driven space
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Use creative, playful, engaging, authentic and age-appropriate art and play activities
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Maintain confidentiality
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Be on time
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Child-centered
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Strength-based
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Trauma-Informed
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Relationship-Based
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Hope-Based
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Look for perspectives that illuminate persistent patterns and negative feelings
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Share practical strategies with child and parent for enacting positive change
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Maintain non-judemental, deep listening and observation skills throughout
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Establish short term SMART goals and maintain a long term vision for the client
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Use effective and proven techniques along with practical guidance for each client
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Provide regular parent check-ins and consultation (frequently at the end of sessions)
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Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation for each client file