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                                                        why choose us?

At Empower Psychotherapy, we are a team of therapists and dieticians who walk alongside you in your mental health journey. Our goal is to help you feel safe in your body, your relationships, and in your connection to the outside world.

RELATIONAL: Therapy is most effective when you trust your counsellor and feel deeply connected to them. We recognize that it is in the context of a secure relationship where people feel safe to explore and to change. You won’t find cold, stoic therapists here: you can expect us to laugh with you, challenge you, be very transparent, and ultimately connect with you as two humans. We don’t consider ourselves to be the expert in your life, but we come alongside you in navigating challenging life experiences.

EDUCATION: Our counsellors all have a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and additional specialized training. Our dieticians have a Bachelor’s Degree and specialized training in nutrition. We are all lifelong learners and prioritize ongoing training.

RESEARCH-BASED: The approaches we use (such as EFT, ACT, EMDR, DBT) are evidence-based and supported by research. You can expect your treatment plan to be backed by the research of what we know works for the issues you present with.

TRAUMA-INFORMED: Our therapists are extensively trained in at least one trauma modality (a method of treatment that is specific to addressing psychological trauma), and we bring a lens of trauma-informed care to all issues. We don’t pathologize clients or symptoms, instead we get to the root cause of your struggles through empathetic exploration and deep curiosity. We recognize that mental health symptoms are typically a combination of individual factors as well as adaptations to societal pressures, familial dynamics, and systems of inequality.

PASSION: Ask us about our job only if you have an hour to listen! We are a team that truly believes in what we do and are passionate about mental health, recovery and growth. You can find us reading counselling-related books, listening to psychoeducational podcasts, and boring our families with the latest research on a mental health issue.

EXPERIENCE: All our staff have a decade or more of experience in their respective fields. We’re not only bringing education, we are bringing in our past clients’ experiences and what we saw work for their healing and growth.

EMPOWERMENT: We value your autonomy in making your own choices: our goal is to empower you to have a deeper understanding of yourself, your needs, goals, and boundaries. We recognize that each client also functions within a society that is often filled with systematic issues (like racism, sexism, ableism), and in our work together we help you navigate these issues and ultimately empower yourself to create both personal and systemic change.