Hi, I am Tracy.

I am a psychotherapist, artist and art instructor.

I approach my work from a firmly rooted belief that all people make sense. From this lens, I believe that all of our ways of being in this world have a purpose and that more often than not this purpose is to protect ourselves. But why is it that sometimes these ways of protecting ourselves feel like they are doing the opposite? Together we will figure this out.

My work is grounded in recent neuroscience that understands the body, brain, and nervous system’s capacity to change over time, and at any time in the lifespan. I work from neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approaches that are relational, embodied and creative. All while making sense of you, not what is wrong with you.

I work with both individuals and couples, in person and virtually.

I can support you with:

neurodivergence (individuals and couples)
sensory profile mapping
early attachment wounding
identity and self-connection
relationship dynamics (individuals and couples)
sexuality
perinatal support
parenting and co-parenting
grief and loss

MY MODALITIES

INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)
A systems thinking approach to therapy with the view that the mind is made up of relatively discrete parts, each with its own unique protective purpose and qualities.

EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION REPROCESSING (EMDR)
A structured therapy that encourages the patient to target significant memories while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation, which reduces in the vividness and emotion associated with the memories.

POLYVAGAL THEORY (PVT)
A body-oriented approach to therapy that emphasizes the role the autonomic nervous system - especially the vagus nerve - plays in regulating our health, thoughts and behaviour.

INTIMACY
FROM THE INSIDE OUT (IFIO)
A model of couples therapy that draws from IFS, but also includes aspects of psychodynamic theory, systems thinking and neuroscience. .

EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY
An experiential form of therapy based in attachment theory and based on the premise that human emotions are adaptive from relational needs.

MY EDUCATION

2024 IFS Through a Developmental Neurobiology Lens, The Play Clinic

2024 Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) Couples Therapy Training, IFS Institute

2024 IFIO with Neurodivergent Couples Workshop, IFS Institute

2024 Using the IFS Lens to Include Neurodivergent Experience, IFS Institute

2023 EMDR Training, Levels 1 + 2, Niagara Stress and Trauma Clinic

2023 Emotionally Focused Therapy Training, Psychotherapy Academy

2023 The Parts Work in Play (IFS Training), The Play Clinic

2023 Masters of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

2022 ACT: The Model, the Practice, the Application, Wilfrid Laurier University

2022 Gottman Couples Therapy, Levels 1 + 2, Gottman Institute

2020 Bachelors of Psychology (Minor in Women and Gender Studies), Brock University

2016 Masters of Fine Art, Concordia University

SERVICE RATES

$165

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY (50 mins)

$225

COUPLES THERAPY (75 mins)

add on $80

EXTENDED SESSION (+25 mins)

Depending on Extended Health Benefit coverages, clients can submit claims under my name as a Registered Psychotherapist or the name of my clinical supervisor, who is a Registered Social Worker.
Receipts are provided to submit for reimbursement.

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