REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (#864852)
Who she works with: Children (5+), Adolescents and Adults.
Areas of Focus
- Addictions
- Trauma & Complex Trauma
- Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
- Suicidal Thoughts & Self-Harm
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Self-Esteem
- Identity
- Life Transitions
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Strengths-Based Practice
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Creative & Experiential Interventions
About Avery
Starting therapy can feel intimidating. You might know that something doesn't feel right but not know exactly where to start or how you want therapy to look. You don't need to have it all figured out before you begin, come as you are, and we will figure it out together!
I believe therapy should be a space where you can feel safe, understood, and genuinely yourself. While therapy involves different conversations, I believe there should be room for humour, creativity, curiosity, and moments of lightness along the way.
I work with adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, emotional regulation, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, interpersonal relationship conflict, and addictions. Rather than focusing only on surface-level issues, I believe it can be helpful to become curious about what lies underneath: our experiences, relationships, patterns, beliefs, and the ways that we have learned to cope.
My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, collaborative, evidence-based therapeutic practices. I draw from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFBT), and Internal Family Systems-informed strategies (IFS), while also tailoring our work toward your individual needs, goals, and experiences. I believe that therapy should be collaborative: you are the expert in your life, my role is to bring clinical knowledge, curiosity, and tools to help you make sense of what you're experiencing and support meaningful change.
Together, we can work toward understanding where patterns come from, build practical tools for the present, and develop new ways of responding that feel safer, more manageable, and aligned with who you are in the present.
Therapy doesn't have to be about becoming a completely different person. Sometimes, it's about understanding yourself a little bit better, making space for the parts of you that have been carrying a lot, and find ways forward that feel safer and more manageable.
On a personal note
I’m a big believer that you can take therapy seriously without taking yourself too seriously! Outside of the therapy room, you’ll usually find me spending time with my dog, Blu, planning my next adventure, or doing something outdoors.
I love being creative, trying new things, and finding the fun in everyday life. I’m always up for a good laugh, a new adventure, or finding an excuse to turn something into a creative project.
