Our Promise: We believe in unconditional positive regard for our clients and community and are committed to operating and practicing through a lens of non-judgment and acceptance. We will operate ethically and consciously in all areas of our work. We will seek awareness, reflection, and feedback in our programs and service offerings. We will collaborate and connect to ensure that our space is client driven, ethically minded, and leaves our clients and communities better off. We are committed to guiding you towards the tools needed for change in whatever meaningful way our clients and communities need for true growth and healing.
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"I am deeply humbled by the courage and bravery that my clients show every day in my office. It is a privilege for me to hear their stories; to hear about their struggles and challenges, as well as their successes and achievements.
I believe that we can all experience growth and positive change within our lives and that we can find clarity of mind and heart. I believe that we can find ways to live authentically and that we can find our voices and sense of belonging in our worlds."
Life is a complex journey, and I’m here to help you navigate it. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re facing the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to offer support, strategies, and a safe space for exploration to uncover the strength and resilience you have within. Your mental health matters, and I’m here to walk this path with you.
As a psychologist, I feel it is important to meet each client where they are at in their journey through flexible and relational practices. This means I approach therapy by tailoring sessions to you, drawing on evidence- based treatment modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Gottman Method) and related techniques to best meet clients’ needs and facilitate sustainable, positive changes in their lives.
My approach is grounded in the belief that feeling understood is a core human need and a crucial element in the therapeutic process. I value the significance of clients’ unique life experiences and the greater context of their lives and am focused on creating a therapeutic environment that promotes understanding, compassion, collaboration, and empathy.
“Reaching out for help and guidance shows strength, and I always appreciate clients’ strength as well as their curiosity and willingness to grow. I genuinely wish for all my clients to feel safe, heard, and respected so that the healing work can begin.
My own challenging background allows me to bring meaningful depth and understanding to the counselling setting and your unique obstacles. Working from a solution-focused, narrative, or art therapy perspective, I can help guide you towards what you are seeking. Additionally, I pull from mindfulness, spirituality, and holistic health as appropriate for each individual.”
Life is like a roller coaster, we never know what’s around the corner and coming our way. It can feel debilitating in the moment, but it can also open up positive opportunities. I understand the trials and tribulations that life throws our way. and would love to work with you to achieve your goals. Feeling unmotivated is normal. It’s the first steps that are the hardest.
Whether you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, pet or grieving the loss of a relationship. I offer indivisible counselling sessions and couples therapy. I am here to help guide you through the first steps.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cristofer@vividpsychology.com.
I am passionate about helping people in living their lives in the best way they can by lowering their distress, healing from the past, and piecing together as best as possible the life they want for themselves.
Do you sometimes feel like emotions are running your life? Do you feel defined by your past experiences, or have trauma that gets in the way of living as your best self?
If you’re looking to make changes, whether it’s with thinking patterns, behaviours, or emotional experiences, or you’re wanting to work on deep rooted problems, I would love to help you on your journey!
Embarking on therapy can be an intimidating (and courageous!) step to take as you prioritize your well-being. I strive to understand your world and life’s path through the unique experiences, insights, values, strengths and perspectives that make you who you are. You deserve to be respected, supported, and honoured within the therapeutic process that we create together. I will strive to provide you with a non-judgemental, safe space where you can come as you are, unapologetically. Together, we will work on the issues that are most important to you, at a pace that you define.
HOPE is to want something to happen or to be true. It may be hope and courage that brought you here. I believe that we all have the power and innate wisdom to grow, change, and find the things we HOPE for. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your relationships.
I am grateful for my own journey through marriage, divorce, and starting over at middle age. My adversity and struggles afforded me the gifts of compassion, accountability, empathy, insight, and hope.
Everybody needs help sometimes… and that’s okay! Sometimes we need somewhere to feel heard or to feel safe enough to let our guard down. Sometimes we lose sight of our inherent worth and value as a human being. And sometimes we need an avenue to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. As we develop our therapeutic relationship, I will walk beside you as you take steps toward the life you want to live. Whether you’re struggling with day-to-day stressors, a significant life event, or symptoms of a mental health diagnosis (just to name a few), I am here for you.
Hello and thank you in advance for taking the first big step toward relieving of the tension you are experiencing. Life can be tricky with challenge and triumph or, sometimes, disappointment and regret. These ups and downs can lead to a collection of past hurts which cause you to feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, hopeless or just plain tired of dealing with others, or even with yourself. It's ok to not be ok You deserve relief in your life to move from just surviving toward thriving in your life.
I believe that understanding how our mind and body work to protect us from difficult experiences over the course of the lifespan can help us make sense of ourselves and the world around us. We often equate our experiences to self worth, and may feel stuck in a repetitive loop of stress, anxiety, and feeling misunderstood.
Using a combination of science, evidence-based interventions, humor, and maybe a few too many swear words…(sorry in advance!), my goal is to create a safe, open, and accepting space to support your healing journey.
Compassion, non-judgement, empathy, and clarity are what you can look forward to when working with Kristin. Specializing in trauma-informed approaches like EMDR (S.A.F.E.) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Kristin will work to support you on your journey as you become the best version of your Self—as defined by you. She believes each person’s story is unique and works collaboratively with clients to build a path forward that will create harmony within the internal system and restore a sense of balance, calm and clarity. She has experience working with the symptoms of trauma, attachment breaches, chronic pain, depression, grief, anxiety, personality issues, communication struggles, and a wide spectrum of other personal challenges.
“As individuals, we each have a unique set of values that guide us. We may or may not be aware of what these values are, and they may shift over time and with experience. I believe that by understanding what is most important to us we have an opportunity to use this information to manage our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviour in a way that allows peace of mind and authenticity, which in turn leads to a meaningful life. Using our values to direct our choices and ground us in who we are can allow us to overcome challenges and put us on a path to becoming our best selves..”
Life is beautiful and unique, and it can sometimes have its challenges. It is a journey, and as one of my favourite authors, Brene Brown, would say, "The middle is messy, but it is also where the magic happens." I work from a person-centered perspective where you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to walk alongside your journey as you navigate your path by building a trusting therapeutic relationship and holding a space for you. I do believe that strength and resilience live within each of us. Because of this, I work alongside my clients as they discover and utilize their strengths and work towards the change they want to see.
“I am inspired by the immense courage shown by those who choose to seek support and take part in the intimate, emotional and beautiful journey that is therapy. “
Life can be messy, stressful, and challenging, I get it. My goal is to show you that you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Sometimes in life we feel as though we are unravelling at the seams, and we have difficulty finding hope and creating change. If you're struggling with processing your emotions, overcoming disordered eating, trauma, or relationship concerns, let me help you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at jack@vividpsychology.com.
" I am passionate about helping clients make peace with themselves and find a path that allows them to author their own stories with self-acceptance, courage, and resilience. I look forward to working with you."
"I always feel inspired by people’s resilience and their ability to overcome distressing events in their life. I am honoured to accompany my clients in their journeys and see them become stronger and healthier individuals, finding strength and hope even during the most difficult times.
I believe counselling is a collaborative relationship characterized by trust, respect, compassion and acceptance. Your well-being is my priority, I offer you personalized and effective tools proven to improve personal well-being. I am committed to inspire you to discover new ways of thinking about yourself and your life and create the life you deserve."
“I believe that human connection can be an extremely powerful means of healing and I have a deep respect for people who take a chance and trust the therapeutic process. My love of psychology comes from a longstanding history of supporting the people in my life and I have a natural inclination towards understanding the human condition. I feel extremely privileged that my career path has afforded me the ability to teach and practice psychology as well as conduct research in the area of diversity – Something I am extremely passionate about!”
“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” ~ Leonard Cohen~
I am honored to walk alongside you in your lived experience, offering a safe, trauma informed, and empathic space for your work toward wellness. I am committed to bringing my counselling therapy and nursing skills into an authentic, individualized, therapeutic relationship building on your resilience.
"If the challenges of life have become overwhelming, I am here to help. I am known for my ability to establish a trusting relationship in which you can share your story and gain insight and perspective.
I am a 'senior' psychologist with 45 years of experience working in virtually all levels within the fields of addiction and mental health. Relationships, addictions, trauma, anxiety and depression are my focus, and you finding the right partner for the counselling process is essential."
