MEET MICHELLE
M.S.W., R.S.W.
Welcome! I'm so glad that you're here!
My intention is to share the importance of wholistic health - the mind, body, and spirit. I have learned through my schooling, professional, and personal experience that there is no "one size fits all." We are all uniquely made - just like you!
Not long after graduating and spending most of life in Windsor, Ontario, I ventured off to call Calgary, Alberta - my home. In my free time, you will catch me going for hikes, spending time with my energetic Australian Shepherd, going to a yoga class, and a good cup of warm tea while listening to some new music.
Therapeutic Approach
TO FAIL. TO FEEL. TO HEAL.
OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
My approach to therapy is built upon that every individual is uniquely different. I enter the therapy room with a foundation of person-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches. I utilize several models of therapy into my practice including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Recently, I completed training in Foundational Trauma Yoga with the pursuit of 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2023.
I also have a strong philosophy of the importance of mind-body connection. I am trained in both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR Consulting trained) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). These approaches utilize a combination of techniques to reprogram the way distressing memories and beliefs are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions.
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Client Focus & Communities
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Eating Disorders
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Child and Youth Counselling
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Food and Body Image
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Stress Management
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Trauma & PTSD
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Substance Use
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Chronic Stress
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Health and Wellness Support
