Meet Lauren, Registered Psychotherapist, CCC
Welcome!
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is decide you don't have to do it alone.
I work with individuals and couples so that they can understand themselves in a new and positive way. My approach entails creating a safe, open, and engaging space that facilitates self-discovery.
Who I work with:
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I work with individuals who are navigating concerns related to relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, stress, burnout, trauma, and self-esteem.
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I provide counselling for couples to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and address conflicts.
My background.
I am Level One, IFS and EMDR trained therapist, who uses a trauma informed approach. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and a Registered Psychotherapist with The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
As a therapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a scientific background including over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I have the understanding of the holistic approach needed to look at biological and mental processes.
My Therapeutic Philosophy.
I believe you have an innate ability to heal. I work hard to create an environment where you are an active participant in your own therapy. I value trust as an integral part of the therapeutic relationship. I work to build and maintain the trust of my clients so that it can be a space for you to show up fully.
I am passionate about assisting individuals and couples to achieve their goals through empowerment and strength-based approaches. I seek to understand my clients from their view of healing and offer an environment where they can communicate their thoughts and feelings.
What approaches will we use in sessions?
I am a Level 1 - Internal Family Systems Trained (IFS). IFS is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that is a shift from thinking about ourselves to being in connection with ourselves. It helps clients explore and heal inner parts of themselves that hold pain or protection. In addition, I use body and mindfulness based approaches.
As an EMDR-trained therapist through EMDR Consulting I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Some experiences in our life leave the mind feeling stuck, it can feel as though you're reliving the past over and over again. EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess memories so that they no longer hold the same emotional intensity allowing you to experience greater presence without the feeling of being weighed down.
Choosing the right therapist can be a challenging process, and it's important to feel comfortable with the person you're working with. I offer a free initial phone consultation so we can get to know each other and see if we're a good fit. Book a complementary consult now.
Integrative Approach
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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EMDR
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Mindfulness approaches
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Gottman Therapy
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Mindfulness-based therapies
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Somatic therapies (Somatic IFS, body-based mindfulness)
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Trauma therapy
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Psychedelic-assisted therapy
I can help you with:
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Couples Therapy
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Depression
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Men's Mental Health
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ADHD
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Grief and loss
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Relationships
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Attachment/Relational Trauma
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Overwhelm (aka: I don't even know where to start!)
Lauren Hone
Psychotherapy
Kensington, Calgary, Alberta
and Virtual across Canada.