Hi! I’m Kristina. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. I work with clients of all ages, offering virtual and in-person sessions.
Contact me if you’re looking to start (or restart!) your therapy journey. 🌱
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#MindfulMonday #mindfulness
Setting #boundaries is a skill that takes practice! Try using these simple ways to start practicing boundaries in your life
Why book a free consultation? 🤔 Because the biggest predictor of success in therapy is often the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship between the therapist and the client. Use that time to meet the therapist, ask questions, and decide if you “click”.
#therapy #free #freeconsultation #virtualtherapy
Avoidance often feels like the safest option when experiencing anxiety. Check in with those friends that cancel plans 🌱
#anxiety #mentalhealth
These are only a few ways to prioritize your mental wellbeing. 🌱 How do you put your mental health first?
#mentalhealth #wellbeing #mentalwellness #selfcare
✨5 Essential Things in Therapy ✨
What’s missing from this list? What is essential for you?
🎉IN-PERSON SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE!🎉 Due to increasing requests for in-person therapy, we will be offering sessions within an office space in Ajax. 🌱 We will continue to offer virtual sessions, while also having limited spots available for in-person (with the hope to increase our in-person availability in the near future!). Please contact us for more information.
Stuck points are negative beliefs about yourself or the world, and are often shaped by a traumatic event. Certain trauma therapies, particularly Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), focuses on addressing these stuck points to help the individual move forward in their recovery.
What are DBT skills and how can they help me? 🌱
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching people skills to manage intense emotions, cope with challenging situations, and improve their relationships.
Okay so you’ve done the free consultation and booked your first session - now what? Read our most recent #blog post on what to expect during that first therapy session 🌱
https://www.positivegrowthandwellness.com/blog/the-first-session
Which “mind” do you lean towards first? 🌱
Wise Mind is a concept from DBT that refers to the middle-ground between the reasonable mind (which is driven by logic) and the emotional mind (which is driven by feelings). There’s many different ways to practice Wise Mind, including observing and describing your thoughts and feelings without judgement and focusing on being in the present moment.
We offer FREE 20 minute consultations. But what is a consultation/meet and greet and why is it important? Check out our new #blog post to learn more! 🌱
https://www.positivegrowthandwellness.com/blog/all-about-consultations
What are you looking forward to this weekend? 🌱
“Recovery is not linear” 🌱 There’s ups and downs, twists and turns. Sometimes it may feel like you’re on a roll and making progress, then you might be stuck for weeks. Everyone’s recovery journey is different. Be kind to yourself as you embrace your journey and find your own path. #recovery #journey #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #selfcompassion
New #blog post! ☀️ Check it out to learn some tips on how to improve and maintain your mental health during the summer.
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https://www.positivegrowthandwellness.com/blog/embracing-summer-and-boosting-your-mental-health
🌱Comorbidity is the presence of two or more conditions or disorders at the same time.
🌱Did you know PTSD commonly co-occurs with other disorders? Individuals who have experienced trauma or have PTSD may also have difficulties with anxiety, depression or low mood, and substance use or abuse.
On vacation ☀️🌱 I will respond to any inquiries upon my return on July 8. Or, go to my booking page if you’d like to schedule a free consultation this July!
https://positivegrowthandwellness.janeapp.com/#staff_member/1
Mental health treatment is so much more than a diagnosis, medication, and/or therapy. Here are a few examples of what might be part of one’s recovery journey. What does mental health treatment look like for you?🌱
