NORTHERN ELM
Therapy
At our clinic, we provide specialized, affirming psychological and mental health care, tailored to the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals and learning styles.
Client Demographic
Our Therapy Services provide support to a wide range of demographics.
Children
Help children 3-12 years of age understand and process their emotions, improve behaviour/self-regulation, and build healthy coping skills.
Adolescents
Navigate the emotional, social, academic, and developmental challenges of adolescents and teenagers with a range of methods and approaches.
Adults
Explore tools and strategies to support and improve emotional, behavioural, and/or psychological challenges.
Families
Address relational conflict/challenges and support building strong relationships together as a family.
Parents &
Caregivers
Support the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges of caregiving as well as caring for your own well-being.
Couples
Support partners in understanding themselves and each other better, resolve conflict, and strengthen their relationship.
The Goal of Therapy
The fundamental goal of therapy is to support lasting well-being by helping individuals understand themselves better and manage challenges effectively. Therapeutic goals are deeply personal, client specific, and are based upon various factors.
That being said, these are some of the overall goals individuals might set out to accomplish and/or achieve:
- Symptom relief and improved daily function
- Self-Awareness and Insight
- Skill-Building and Resilience
- Improving Relationships and Social Skills
- Personal Growth & Aligned Values
- Empowerment and Self-Efficacy
HOW IT WORKS
The Therapy & Coaching Process
STEP 1:
Intake & Consultation
Information & Details
You will be meeting with a team member to discuss the following items:
With our intake team, discuss your reason(s) for accessing therapy/coaching so we can learn more about your goals for treatment.
Determine whether our clinicians have the expertise to support your goals.
Be matched with one of our clinicians for a free 15-minute consultation to give you the opportunity to decide if their approach feels right for you.
Set up therapy/coaching sessions to begin your therapeutic journey.
STEP 2:
Therapy or Coaching Sessions
Information & Details
Explore your strengths and needs.
Review our consent policy, including limits of confidentiality.
Review relevant information from your intake form.
Begin to develop a treatment plan that can help you work toward your identified goals.
Explore unwanted thoughts, get to know your inner strengths and needs through the therapeutic journey, working toward build a life where you can live as your authentic self.
STEP 3:
Results & Progress
Information & Details
Measure and review results and progress.
- Discuss and review session frequency.
Our Therapeutic Services support individuals and families with the following presenting concerns and areas:
Anxiety
Support for managing overwhelming worry, fear, and physical symptoms of stress.
Depression
Support for those with symptoms such as persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of motivation or interest.
Postpartum
Guidance through emotional, mental, and identity challenges following childbirth.
Trauma
Supporting those with a history of distressing or life-altering experiences that continue to affect daily life.
Life-Related Stress or Transitions
Assistance navigating major changes, uncertainty, and everyday pressures.
Identity Exploration
Space to reflect on and better understand changes or the evolution of your identity.
Social and Learning Differences
Explore strategies to embrace strengths and manage challenges in communication, learning, or relationships.
Autism
Support tailored to the unique needs, perspectives, and experiences of those diagnosed with or identify as having ASD.
Emotional Dysregulation
Explore and develop tools for understanding and managing your emotions and reactions.
ADHD and Focusing Concerns
Help with attention, organization, executive functioning, and impulsivity to improve daily functioning.