Kelsey Oswald-Bauer
Registered Psychotherapist
(CRPO #10847)

Signature strength: Befriending & Rewiring Your Anxious Brain

My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity, playfulness, connectedness, and a deep respect for how early life experiences shape the brain and understanding of who we are. I have a strong interest in neurobiology, attachment theory, and working through an Internal Family Systems model to help clients better understand their inner world. I believe that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours all make sense when viewed in the context of our brain and bodies survival instincts and the relationships that have influenced us.

I specialize in supporting individuals who experience OCD, intrusive or anxious thoughts, and patterns that feel difficult to interrupt. Together, we will explore these cycles with gentleness, building awareness around why they exist, how they got stuck, and how we can unburden them. We will also explore various exposure methods to teach the brain on how to shift from the anxious brain into a more healthy and adaptable function. I also focus strongly on complex childhood traumas and its connection to our attachment. I believe that by understanding attachment patterns and the roles different parts of ourselves play, we can create space for new responses that feel more flexible, grounded, and aligned with your values.

Above all, my goal is to create a therapeutic space that feels warm, collaborative, and genuinely comfortable. I show up authentically in sessions and place a strong value on building trusting relationships with my clients. I want this journey to feel safe and thoughtful, with plenty of room for humour along the way, as we explore your experiences and work toward greater clarity, connection, and self-understanding together.

“Life is what you make it, so let’s make it rock!” – Hannah Montana

Areas of Focus: Complex Trauma/PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Binge Eating Disorders

Treatment Modalities: Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS, Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Exposure Response Prevention, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy,

Client Focus: Individual Therapy for Adults

FUN FACTS!

I love all things fun and am always trying to live my life to its fullest. I enjoy travelling and recently began a lifelong goal to visit as many National Parks as I can. I am a major pop punk music lover and am always down to attend a concert, seeing over hundreds of bands live and still counting. I am also a happy owner of three fluffy corgis (Pavlov, Maslow & Marx) and two wonderful cats (Phoenix & Arizona). In my downtime, you can catch me socializing with my friends, being with my family, or binge watching the latest Bravo reality show.