Individual therapy can help you

• Feel happier
• Increase your self-esteem
• Heal past hurts and move forward in healthier ways
• Move through grief with compassion and support
• Create healthier, more satisfying relationships
• Clarify your decision-making
• Understand yourself better

Individual therapy is a safe and effective alternative to medication for depression.
Research comparing individual psychotherapy and antidepressants shows that the two are equally effective in treating depression.

What kinds of problems can I help you with in individual therapy?

• Depression or postpartum depression
• Grief
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship problems
• Feeling stuck in or unsure about a relationship
• Unhealthy relationship patterns
• Relationship break ups

Sometimes, people are not all that sure what is bothering them when they first seek help—they just know that something doesn't feel right or isn't working. They may feel confused, down, sad, tired, stuck, or discouraged.

To make an appointment or to discuss your situation with me, call 604.838.2290.

In individual therapy, we will work together toward making changes that are important to you. Some of the kinds of goals I help people work on include

• Developing more effective ways of communicating with others
• Improving mood and self-esteem
• Learning to express and deal with feelings in positive, healthy ways
• Developing a deeper self-understanding and self-acceptance
• Strengthening important relationships
• Moving on after trauma or loss
• Resolving and letting go of difficult relationships or experiences

I use two forms of therapy to help you achieve the changes you want to make:

• Interpersonal therapy (Learn more about interpersonal psychotherapy.)
• Emotion-focused therapy (Learn more about emotion-focused therapy.)

 

Not sure whether to make an appointment?

Give me a call—I'm happy to talk with you and to answer any questions you may have.

 

My office is located on the North Shore, providing convenient access from West Vancouver, North Vancouver, and beyond.

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