Reconnect with your authentic Self.
PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR OPENHEARTED LIVING
healing Hearts: Transforming trauma and nurturing self-esteem
Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy for the Ottawa area and across Ontario .
Do you struggle with self-esteem and feel as though your self-worth depends on the approval of others?
Are you having difficulties finding meaning in your life and don’t know who you are anymore?
Are you overwhelmed by your emotions?
Perhaps you feel different or like you don’t belong?
OPEN HEART PSYCHOTHERAPY ASPIRES TO ENHANCE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE WITH YOURSELF, YOUR LOVED ONES, AND HOW YOU RELATE TO YOUR WORLD.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or low self-esteem, the aim is to support you to:
Build inner strength by minimizing self-judgment and criticism while you are in the midst of emotional turmoil or weathering strong life obstacles;
Develop self-acceptance by not only treating yourself in a loving, kind manner, but also by cherishing who you are as a person – similar to how we aspire to treat those in our lives whom we love;
Thrive – once you develop self-acceptance, and build your inner strength and self-esteem, previous barriers to healing will no longer be insurmountable. Instead, you can feel authentic as you move closer toward a meaningful life that is in line with your values.
Hi there, I’m Rachelle and I’m so glad you are here.
I provide a welcoming and openhearted space for you to reconnect to your Self.
My approach to psychotherapy is trauma focused. What this means is my work centers around how developmental and relational wounds from your past show up in the present.
These wounds can present themselves in the form of disconnection, anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, self-criticism, shame, low self-esteem, people pleasing, perfectionism, and even chronic illness.
Together, we will explore how you had to adapt to get to where you are, and how these adaptations may be getting in the way of you living more fully and authentically in the present moment.
While you can’t change what happened to you in the past, you can change you’re relationship to it and the impact it has on you and your loved ones. Working together, we will discover new ways of reacting, responding, and experiencing.
Specializing in helping you embrace your most authentic Self.
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NARM is an approach to healing relational, developmental and childhood trauma (C-PTSD).
Together, with curiosity, we will explore and honour how you had to survive. Through this exploration, we will increase awareness of our survival strategies, and shift automatic ways of responding in order to fully and deeply reconnect to your authentic self.
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Managing emotions can be a complex task, especially when it comes to navigating anxiety, anger or sadness.
Together we will explore and connect to your inner experience in order to foster a deeper understanding of one’s emotions and their function, as well as increase one’s capacity to respond to difficult emotions in a way that is aligned with your values.
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Relationship struggles, whether in romantic partnerships, friendships, or family dynamics, can deeply impact one’s life.
I offer a safe space to explore and address these challenges and help individuals navigate communication issues, conflict and patterns that hinder healthy relationships.
Through exploration, we will foster awareness and a deeper understanding of your relationship dynamics, while working toward deeper, more meaningful and fulfilling relationships with others.
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Struggles with self-esteem can impact various aspects of ones life, influencing relationships, professional endeavours and overall well-being.
Together we will explore the root causes of low self-esteem, fostering self-awareness, and cultivate a positive and resilient sense of self.
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Life transitions, whether they involve career changes, relationship shifts, or personal growth, can be inherently challenging. Navigating these transitions can bring about uncertainty, stress, and emotional upheaval.
Together we will explore and gain a greater understanding of these difficulties in order to better manage the complexity of change and foster a sense of empowerment when moving through the ever evolving landscape of life.
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Ready to get started?
It takes courage to be willing to explore and engage in psychotherapy.
For effective therapy, it is important first and foremost to find the right fit between client and therapist.
To discuss your individual needs, and explore if Open Heart Psychotherapy is right for you, please click this link to schedule a free consultation.