Hear from Paula
"I work primarily with high achievers and creatives experiencing anxiety and self-doubt due to imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and fear of failure"
Quick Facts
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10+ years of experience in mental health and psychotherapy
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5+ years of experience as a Clinical Supervisor
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Can provide CRPO Attestations
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Experienced working with people of all ages
Fun Facts:
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Was born and raised in Chile and moved to Canada at 11 years old.
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Lover of food (Mexican is #1), dogs, nature, travel, learning about people, and reality TV (don't judge)
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Favourite animal are whales because they're the most majestic creatures
Most experienced with
Challenges:
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Anxiety
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Identity
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First/Second-Generation newcomer challenges
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Self-compassion and Self-Esteem
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Couples therapy
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Trauma
Modalities:
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Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Trauma-informed approach
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Person-Centred approach
What to expect
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A down-to-earth, easy-going personality
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Some laughs if/when appropriate
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Curiosity will become our bestie
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Will meet you where you're at while also gently challenging you
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Will likely learn some fun science facts that will help you understand yourself better on a deeper level
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You will learn to be less afraid and overwhelmed by your feelings and gain tools to manage them
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We'll talk about ways to live your best life in an authentic way
As seen in...
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