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Trixie -Cotherapist
Trixie has taught me that sometimes when there are no words, showing up just as yourself matters.
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My thoughts and journey
I'm a fellow human who has lived a life full of struggles and joys. I believe everyone carries trauma and grief as it's part of being human. Healing can start when pain goes from "hidden to heard," but requires seeing patterns that keep you stuck and understanding the story behind them. Together we'll identify what's holding you back and find tools to build a path forward.
As a neurodivergent parent, I understand life's complications firsthand. I recently graduated from my masters in counselling program. My background includes mental health advocacy, family liaison work for school, victim services, youth coaching, crisis counseling, and my most recent nonprofit internship experience. Working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodiverse people, youth and families has shown me that everyone's unique story matters.
I'm curious about who you are and what you've been through. We'll examine your story honestly, identify unhelpful patterns, and use tools that actually work for you. I also offer youth counselling services.
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The real me is...
I mix serious conversations with fun and a little humor because life's heavy enough already. I believe in being real.
My undergrad is in Biochemistry, so I love researching and diving into how things work - brains included.
I live in rural Alberta (lived in Saskatchewan too). You'll find me walking my dog, cheering at my kids' sports games, baking, crystal collecting and spending time with family.
I've been through ups and downs in my own life. I know reaching out is not easy, and since a lot of times our pain has been in relation to someone else, trust is so important.
I'm committed to working for you and being supportive. I think together we can figure this out. Change is hard, but therapy works best when we show up as ourselves so we can figure things out together.
My therapeutic approach: How I support you
Blending approaches for your unique needs.
I believe I can best help you when we understand the full picture of who you are-including your nervous system, strengths, history, relationships, adaptive patterns, and inner world. Here are some of the evidence-based approaches I integrate to support your unique journey
Coherence Therapy - Discovering the roots of your patterns and creating new possibilities for how you respond
Polyvagal Theory - Understanding and supporting your nervous system responses
IFS/Parts Work - Working with different parts of yourself. Recognizing and harmonizing the different parts of yourself to promote inner healing
Attachment-Based Therapy - What did you learn about what it means to stay connected to others? Understanding how your relationship patterns influence your current experiences and helping you develop secure connections
DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) - Building practical skills for emotional regulation and daily life. Promoting dialectical thinking and developing practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness