Hi, my name is Natalie!
I'm your Millenial Somatic Art Psychotherapist.
I’m so glad that you’re here! :)
My mission is to help clients resolve their past and reconnect with their authentic selves in the present moment.
I'd be honoured to be your guide in reparenting all the abandoned parts of yourself.
If you are ready to gain more insight into your thoughts, feelings, and patterns, I am here for you. Let’s work together to find the source of the issue that’s stopping you from living your life to the fullest!
Credentials:
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Registered Canadian Art Therapist (RCAT)
Certified Somatic Practitioner
I am a loving ally to the members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Is my approach for you?
We could be a good fit if you identify with any of the following:
- you're self-aware and creative
- you find it hard to "feel" your feelings OR feel lots of "big" feelings that you can't control
- you experienced childhood trauma or SA
- you're a millenial, gen Z, or gen X
- you're a therapist
- you struggle with anxiety
- you see your attachment style as a barrier to fulfilling relationships
- you want to feel more present in your life and let go of perfectionism
- you've experienced eating disorders or body dysmorphia
- you're familiar with chronic pain and autoimmune concerns
- verbal therapy reached a plateau and you want to challenge yourself with a different therapeutic modality
- you feel stuck in life, work, or relationships
- you struggle with low self-esteem or negative self-image
- you identify with CPTSD, ADHD, GAD, ASD, BPD, ED
- you seek meaningful change
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What do my sessions look like?
In each session, I combine the approaches below to find the right fit for your individual needs. We can pick and choose!
Somatic
Somatics is about learning how to hear the subtle whispers of our bodies among the chaos of the cognitive mind.
You want to heal it? You need to feel it first.
The fluttering in your chest? Knot in your stomach? Tightness in your throat?
That's somatics.
Art-based
Even simple napkin scribbles can reveal a lot about our unconscious state.
Art making helps many of my clients identify their feelings. Drawing and painting can also be a way to effectively regulate the nervous system when processing trauma memories.
No art experience necessary!
Relational
The relationship between you and I becomes the central focus of our work and a reflection of how you interact with the world around you.
And yes, that means you get to be mad at me, wish I would take care of you, try to please me by being "the best client", feel annoyed or disappointed with what I said. You can tell me.
I have a deep sense of compassion for attachment wounds of the parts that are frozen in time inside our bodies.
Parts work
The parts model of the mind assumes that we are all made of distinct parts that coexist in a bigger system (remember Inside Out?).
Often left unheard for long periods of time, parts can take over the steering wheel and go on autopilot of familiar patterns (impulsivity, panic attacks, dissociation, numbing out, indecision, addictions, rumination, feeling stuck...)
Our work will help you identify your inner parts and their needs in order to reach an equilibrium.
Who is this for?
adults and young adults 16+
Cost: $160 per 50m session
Format: online
individuals and couples
Insurance: Covered under most plans as "psychotherapy".
Available for clients residing in: Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia
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What should I expect in session?
To put it simply- we will meet, we will talk, we will feel, and we will draw. Let's take it at your pace.
This is a judgment free zone for your art. I am not an art teacher and I will not comment on your technique or artistic ability! I will, however, get curious about the personal meaning behind your artwork. Whether you are a professional artist or you have never made art, my doors are open.
No art experience is necessary.
From my heart to yours:
In my free time I enjoy yoga, my art practice, cozy nights in, hanging out with my dog Lunia, gardening, embracing the slow pace of island life, quiet walks by the water, mountain hikes in the summer, and ultimately trying to understand the complexity of the human mind.
Check me out on Psychology Today for more information!
Resonance check
It's hard to tell from reading an online profile whether I am the therapist for you. I believe that it's very important to hear each other's voice and feel the energy before committing to a session.
Feel free to book a consultation now or fill out this form to get in touch at any time! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Talk very soon,
Natalie
Photo credit by Margosia.