My name is Kristen (she/her).  I am a Registered Nurse (RN) and Psychotherapist registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.  I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2014 and I have worked across the health care continuum in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  My nursing background sets a strong foundation for a holistic approach to illness and recovery that integrates the biological, psychological, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing.

  

I have been providing psychotherapy in the community since 2018 to individuals and first responders. I have experience working with depression and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I utilize the following evidence-based treatment approaches; Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and Cognitive Processing therapy (CPT) for PTSD.  I regularly incorporate other evidence-based approaches including dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), self-compassion, and mindfulness-based approaches.  

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In addition to working at Grenadier Psychotherapy, I am employed as a Registered Nurse and therapist in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program at Ontario Shores.  My role is to provide structured CBT to clients in the community.  

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I have a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach and I will use a CBT-informed approach to support my clients in the following ways,

• To become more self-compassionate, and quiet the inner critic. 

• Identify inherent sources of strength and resilience

• Develop increased emotional awareness and new ways of relating and responding to challenging emotional experiences. 

• Better communicate how you are feeling and what you need in relation to others, and to maintain healthy boundaries in your relationships.

• Empower clients with the tools necessary to become your own therapist! 

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My practice is anti-oppressive, LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed, and weight inclusive.