Crystal uses a client-centered approach in her work with clients. Crystal’s primary focus is in the treatment of trauma. Crystal is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as well as other trauma-informed and attachment based approaches.
To treat anxiety and depression Crystal integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy). Crystal offers a compassionate and attuned approach in her work with clients.
My name is Angela and I’m a registered Psychotherapist. Sometimes people wonder what a psychotherapist is, and I like to tell them that psychotherapists attempt to use different methods to help people keep, maintain or reclaim their mental health. Most often I use different talk-therapy methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and mindfulness, and often I will suggest the use of a combination that best fits the client. I believe very much in an individual’s ability to help themselves and that you, the client, are the expert in your own life. This leads to the key to any therapy - a readiness to seek help in one’s mental health journey. Congratulations on taking that first vital step – exploring your options for therapy.
My journey to the field of mental health was not a straight shot. I first began my studies in Molecular Genetics and wound my way to business. I worked in the business world for several years as well as during my schooling to become a therapist. I decided to change to mental health when I did some soul-searching and remembered my childhood dream of helping others. This is when I listened to my grandpa’s saying (which is attributed to Dolly Parton, Thomas S. Monson, Bertha Calloway, and more) and “…adjusted my sails.”
I took my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University, a private university based out of New Brunswick, Canada. After completing an 8-month practicum placement with the former, Family Counselling and Support Services – Guelph Wellington, I graduated in 2020. In addition to my practicum placement, I have also worked for a mental health team as part of a doctor’s office and welcomed a couple of young people into the world too! With work-life balance in mind, I have embarked on the opportunity to provide virtual mental health services. During the early years of my children’s lives, I hope to work part-time and grow my business further once they are in school full-time.
I enjoy inclusivity and am happy to work with any client who falls within my scope of practice. My professional areas of interest include:
• Anger concerns
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Burnout
• Chronic illness
• Chronic pain
• Depression
If you don’t see what concerns you listed here and feel that we would be a good fit – please reach out. If we don’t seem to be a well-suited match or your concern is outside of my scope of practice, I will be happy to try and find someone else for you to work with.
Thank you for taking the time to read this bio and I hope we can work together to achieve your mental health goals.
