Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Many clients connect with me for support with building self-esteem, setting and holding healthy boundaries, navigating ADHD and self-regulation, preventing and managing burnout and stress, or working through anxiety or depression. I also have training and experience working with Indigenous clients and families who may be affected by intergenerational trauma or addiction.

I enjoy helping clients develop tools for difficult emotions (such as anger or shame) or navigating difficult relationships. I often help clients process trauma and build emotion regulation skills, so they feel they have a solid foundation under them to take steps forward.

I am passionate about being a safe and supportive person for clients who have experienced pain in their personal relationships, or who lack a support system in their daily lives. If you feel you can only rely on yourself, if you’re feeling lost, or don’t feel fully understood or supported by those around you, I provide a safe and empowering space for you to feel heard, valued, and connected, while we work through the challenges you’re facing.

I specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, and couples therapy.

With clinical experience and training, I offer a special focus on healing relationship trauma (abandonment, abuse, rejection), as well as youth and teens who have had involvement with the legal system or Child and Family Services. I offer affirming care to clients who are diagnosed with or suspect they have ADHD or Autism, and I have a strong passion for helping clients work through difficult personal, romantic or workplace relationship dynamics.

In couples therapy, I offer a calming presence, and guidance to help clients understand one another better, to express themselves constructively and to re-connect as they work through conflict, communication challenges, and difficult cycles they may experience. I enjoy helping couples find clarity, connection and closeness.

I utilize a client-centered approach that focuses on evidenced-based practices. Some of the techniques and modalities I incorporate are: Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Psychodynamic and Gestalt Therapy. I also utilize renowned therapies for working with couples, including: the Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Relational Therapy.

BACKGROUND: Kevin’s Experience and Training

• Experience in private practice therapy
• 6 years working in the field of: Criminal Justice, Child and Family Services, and children-in-care
• Experience facilitating the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program
• Experience as a volunteer crisis responder (Crisis Intervention with the Timmins Victim Services)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) (2023)
• Gottman Level 1 and 2 Couple’s therapy Training (2023)
• Integrated Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (2023)
• Training in Child and Infant Mental Health (2021)

I take a client-centered approach to counselling and focus on building a comfortable therapeutic relationship, incorporating clients’ interests and strengths into my therapeutic approach. As a therapist my role is to be fully present with you, to offer empathetic listening, and empowerment so that you can reach your own solutions and clarity.

The client is the expert in their own lives, whereas I offer mental health expertise (perspectives, tools and guidance) along your journey. You are the leader, and I am the compass helping you get to where you’d like to go. I look forward to walking alongside you.

I welcome new and returning clients to connect with me!

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