LW
About
Do you want to reduce the pain and suffering in your life? I have vast knowledge and experience working with people struggling with chronic pain, trauma, emotional neglect, grief and persistent depression/anxiety. This knowledge comes from lived experience, professional education and expertise, and continuous learning and research to help you overcome your unique challenges and improve your quality of life.
I have an honest, empathetic, and collaborative style to explore, understand, and bring awareness to the underlying causes of your current challenges. I see my role as a compassionate witness and guide, helping you with your healing journey and building you towards a better future.
I strive to ensure you feel understood and heard as we work together to bring healing to your life. I'll provide knowledge and skills to further your understanding of your struggles, promote healing, and get you to a better place. As we work together, I desire to see you achieve your goals and get the most out of your life.
Some of the benefits my clients have received are:
- Reduction in pain, pain flares, and pain intensity.
- Improved coping and more in control of their lives.
- Better boundaries, improved self-care, increased function, and better quality of life
- Reduction of trauma triggers, trauma symptoms, and trauma's effect on their lives.
- Increase in self-confidence, self-worth, self-esteem, and self-value.
- Reduction in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-critical tendencies.
- Increased awareness and knowledge.
- Fewer feelings of sadness, anger, emptiness, shame, and guilt.
- Enhanced spiritual and social connections.
- Improved sleep and ability to relax.
- Reduced distress from grief and loss.
When you're ready to get more out of life, I'm ready to help. Please book a free 15-minute consultation on my booking page (accessed through my website) or email me to find out how I can help you.
Specialties & Expertise
Chronic Pain or IllnessEMDRTrauma TherapyPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Attachment
Areas of Expertise
Existential TherapyDomestic Violence or Intimate Partner ViolencePost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyAddictionAbuseDepressionHistorical/ Intergenerational TraumaHolistic TherapySexual Abuse or AssaultGrief or LossSelf-EsteemSuicidal ThoughtsFamily ConflictPhysical DisabilityCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)EMDRInsomniaSpiritualityChronic Pain or IllnessAttachment
Treatment Approach
Flash TechniqueParts TherapyEclectic TherapyMindfulnessCPTDBTEMDRMindfulness and Relaxation ExercisesPain Reprocessing TherapyEmotion Awareness and Expression TherapySelf-CompassionCBTInternal Family SystemsPolyvagal Theory/Nervous SystemTrauma-Informed Approaches
Client Focus
Age Groups
Adults (18+)
Participants
Individual
Languages
English
Session Formats
Online
Qualifications
Designations
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)(RCC)
Professional Associations
- BCACC – British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
Identity
Gender
Woman
Racial Identity
White
Sexual Orientation
Heterosexual / Straight
Regions Served
British Columbia