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OUR TEAM 

Michelle Nelson

M.A.C.P., Registered Psychotherapist (she/her)

Locations: Point Edward & Virtual

Populations: Ages 0-30+. Infants (via their caregivers), children, youth, parenting-adults, families, and young adults.

More Than Just My Work: I love animals and try to live without using animal-based products as much as possible.

One of my greatest joys is diving off my paddleboard into the lake waters.

I lived in Japan for two years and I hope to spend time living abroad again in retirement

โ€œWhat lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies within you.โ€
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

My life journey has been far from linear and it is because of the unconditional support I received from others that I learned to embrace unexpected turns as opportunities for growth.

Over the years, I have found solace and internal balance through continuous learning, movement, nature, play, and genuine connections. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where I can assist others in navigating their own unique paths toward balance, health, and healing.

I aim to create a space where my clients feel safe, heard, respected, and valued. No matter the age or life experience, I believe each person's story has invaluable insights to offer and I hope to support clients in exploring the wisdom that their life holds.

I have over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families in Sarnia-Lambton. I have obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I have extensive training in attachment and the early years, parenting, trauma-focused, and multicultural interventions. As well, I am well-versed in CBT and Circle of Securityโ„ข. I am currently enjoying learning more about DBT, somatic-based therapies, and Internal Family Systems therapies.

Client Focus

Ages 0-30+: Infants (via their caregivers), children, youth, parenting-adults, families, and young adults.

Anxiety & Stress Management

Managing Challenging Behaviours

Trauma (including intergenerational, developmental)

Parenting

ADHD

2SLGBTQIA+

Attachment

Relationship Issues

Grief & Loss

Emotional Regulation

Selective Mutism

Depression and Languishing

Life Transitions

Self-concept and Self-Compassion

Approaches Used In Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Play-based Therapy

Relational/Attachment-based Psychotherapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Somatic-based Interventions

Emotion-focused Approaches

Multicultural Therapy

Client-centred Therapy

Solution-focused Therapy

Mindfulness-based Approaches

Exposure Therapy

DID YOU KNOW

Did you know that we offer Neurofeedback Brain Training? 

HOW TO GET STARTED

Getting started is simple! Schedule your brief telephone intake call to take the first step

If you donโ€™t see a time that works for you, use the chat box in the bottom right to coordinate an intake call!