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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Coach and Therapist</h3>Registered Social Worker passionate about helping people navigate relationships, life transitions, and mental health using a holistic, whole-person approach.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Find Balance, Embrace Wellness, Transform Your Life</h3><h4 style="text-align: center;">This is my easy process</h4>

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1. Let's Have a Meet-and-Greet ... a chat to understand what you need.

2. Your Personalized Path ... Let's craft a care plan that's uniquely yours. 

3. Begin Your Healing Journey ... build confidence in your daily life. 

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Serving You with Trusted Care</h3>Let's navigate this journey together.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Empowering Your Personal Growth Journey </h3>Dedicated to nurturing resilience, healing, and well-being.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">My Beginnings</h4>A Journey of Passion and Care

I started with a desire to improve service for others. A service where care goes beyond the standard, where every person who meets me feels seen, heard, and genuinely supported. I offer a space where healing and growth happen together, where every story matters, and every journey towards wellness is nurtured with compassion and understanding.Every journey matters, every person matters. I believe in a nurturing path tailored to you.I am an RSW (Registered Social Worker) in good standing with The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers #778575. Member of the Onatrio Association of Social Workers (OASW). Member of The Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS). Member of Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA).&nbsp;I use the following therapeutic and coaching methods:<ul><li>ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)</li><li>CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)</li><li>Level 1 and Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy</li><li>Couples Institute - Dispute Resolution&nbsp;</li><li>Compassionate Inquiry</li><li>Certified Positive Psychology Coach</li><li>Polyvagal Theory and Applications</li><li>Unyte (ILS)</li><li>Safe and Sound Protocols (SSP)</li><li>The People Code (Color Code) Personality Science</li><li>VIA Character Strengths</li><li>HeartMath</li><li>Trauma Sensitive Certified Practitioner</li><li>Trauma Informed Care</li><li>Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification</li><li>Mental Health First Aid Motivational Interviewing</li><li>Brief Focused Counselling Skills and Strategies from CBT, SBT, NT &amp; SFT (Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute)</li><li>Indigenous Canada University of Alberta course</li></ul>

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<h6 style="text-align: center;">Please do not submit any Protected Health Information (PHI).</h6>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Coaching</h4>Relationships - Life - Know Yourself - Emotional Intelligence - Positive Psychology - Direction

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Couples - Relationships</h4>Pre-Marriage - Marriage - Divorce - Should I stay or Should I Go? - Remarriage - Maintaining - Flourishing

<h4 style="text-align: center;">HEARTMATH</h4>Bring your physical mental emotional systems into coherent alignment.

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Only Child</h4>Male/Female - Only Child - Relationships

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Somatic Therapy - Polyvagal Solutions</h4>Feeling Safe after Trauma

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Nature to Nurture</h4>Using Nature to Nurture your Wellbeing

<h4 style="text-align: center;">Color Code Training - The People Code</h4>Know yourself to improve yourselfWhy do you do what you do? What is your - DCM -&nbsp; DRIVING CORE MOTIVE

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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Frequently Asked Questions</h3>

A number of benefits are available from participating in therapy. Therapists can provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:<ul><li>Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values</li><li>Developing skills for improving your relationships</li><li>Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy</li><li>Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety</li><li>Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures</li><li>Improving communications and listening skills</li><li>Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones</li><li>Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage</li><li>Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence</li></ul>

People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. Therapy can help provide some much needed encouragement and help with skills to get them through these periods. Others may be at a point where they are ready to learn more about themselves or want to be more effective with their goals in life. In short, people seeking psychotherapy are ready to meet the challenges in their lives and ready to make changes in their lives.

Because each person has different issues and goals for therapy, therapy will be different depending on the individual. In general, you can expect to discuss the current events happening in your life, your personal history relevant to your issue, and report progress (or any new insights gained) from the previous therapy session. Depending on your specific needs, therapy can be short-term, for a specific issue, or longer-term, to deal with more difficult patterns or your desire for more personal development. Either way, it is most common to schedule regular sessions with your therapist (usually weekly).It is important to understand that you will get more results from therapy if you actively participate in the process. The ultimate purpose of therapy is to help you bring what you learn in session back into your life. Therefore, beyond the work you do in therapy sessions, your therapist may suggest some things you can do outside of therapy to support your process - such as reading a pertinent book, journaling on specific topics, noting particular behaviors or taking action on your goals. People seeking psychotherapy are ready to make positive changes in their lives, are open to new perspectives and take responsibility for their lives.

It is well established that the long-term solution to mental and emotional problems and the pain they cause cannot be solved solely by medication. Instead of just treating the symptom, therapy addresses the cause of our distress and the behavior patterns that curb our progress. You can best achieve sustainable growth and a greater sense of well-being with an integrative approach to wellness. Working with your medical doctor you can determine what's best for you, and in some cases a combination of medication and therapy is the right course of action.

To determine if you have mental health coverage through your insurance carrier, the first thing you should do is call them. Check your coverage carefully and make sure you understand their answers. Some helpful questions you can ask them:<ul><li>What are my mental health benefits?</li><li>What is the coverage amount per therapy session?</li><li>How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?</li><li>How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?</li><li>Is approval required from my primary care physician?</li></ul>Confidentiality is one of the most important components between a client and psychotherapist. Successful therapy requires a high degree of trust with highly sensitive subject matter that is usually not discussed anywhere but the therapist's office. Every therapist should provide a written copy of their confidential disclosure agreement, and you can expect that what you discuss in session will not be shared with anyone. This is called “Informed Consent”. Sometimes, however, you may want your therapist to share information or give an update to someone on your healthcare team (your Physician, Naturopath, Attorney), but by law your therapist cannot release this information without obtaining your written permission.However, provincial law and professional ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:* Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders requires therapists to report to the authorities, including Child Protection and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.* If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.<h3 style="text-align: left;">How does Coaching Work?</h3>Coaching is a collaborative process that encourages clients to think creatively and deeply, helping them realize their fullest personal and professional potential. Coaching often reveals new sources of creativity, productivity, and leadership that were previously untapped.We all have ambitions we aim to achieve, obstacles we seek to overcome, and moments when we feel stagnant. Working with a coach can transform your life, guiding you towards enhanced personal and professional fulfillment.

This privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) explains how COTHERA (“Company,” “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects and processes personal information. Each time you use this website (this “Website”), the current version of the Privacy Policy will apply. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.Personal Information We Collect1.1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal Information that You Submit to Us. We may collect and process the following categories of personal information that you submit directly to us:account or registration information, which may include your name, mailing address, email address, username, and password;contact information, which may include your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number;appointment request information, which may include your preferred appointment date and time and the nature of your appointment;payment information, which may include your credit or debit card information and billing address; andhealth information, which may include your medical history, present symptoms, and insurance carrier and plan information.1.2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Information that We Automatically Collect. Like most websites, this Website automatically collects information through cookies and other other tracking technologies. To learn more, please read our Cookie Policy.How We Use Personal Information2.1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Personal Information that You Submit to Us. We may use the personal information that you submit directly to us for the following purposes:to provide you with products and services;to send you important notices, such as communications about changes to your account;to respond to your inquiries and comments;to schedule your appointment request and to send you reminders and other notices in connection with your appointment;to provide you with updates and other information regarding our products and services;to process payments and to send you invoices, receipts, and other notices in connection with processing your payments;to inform you of new products, services, and promotional offers; andto provide customer service.In addition to the uses described above, we may use personal information that we collect for other purposes that are disclosed to you at the time we collect the information or with your consent.2.2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Information that We Automatically Collect. To learn about how this Website uses information automatically collected through cookies and other tracking technologies, please read our Cookie Policy.How We Share Personal InformationWe may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:when we engage third-party contractors to perform services on our behalf;where necessary to satisfy applicable law or regulations, your information and the contents of your online communications on or through this Website may be accessed and monitored;in the event of a merger, acquisition, or a similar corporate transaction, we may need to transfer all your information to the successor company;where you register to or use a co-branded service, we may share your information with third-party companies that we partner with; in which case, both this Privacy Policy and the third-party company’s privacy policy may apply; andfor any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or with your consent.Online Communities, Forums, Surveys, Reviews, and RatingsThis Website may contain messaging services, forums, reviews and ratings pages, communities, and other communication channels. Information that you voluntarily disclose in any of these channels is public information that may be read, collected, or used by us and third parties. Be aware that there is no expectation of privacy or confidentiality in these channels and we are not responsible for any information that you choose to make public or transmit through these channels.Securing and Storing Personal Information5.1 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Security We have implemented reasonable and appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect the personal information that we have under our control against unauthorized access, disclosure, use, and loss. Unfortunately, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Thus, while we have measures in place to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.5.2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Storage. We will retain your information for as long as needed to provide you with services. We may also retain your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.Linked Websites and ServicesThis Website may link to other websites or services operated by third parties and may carry advertisements, content, functionality, promotions, or applications developed and maintained by third parties. We may also provide social media features on this Website that enable you to share personal information with your social network(s). We do not exercise control over, and are not responsible for the privacy practices of, such third-party websites and services. Linking to a third-party website or service, or providing a feature developed and maintain by a third party, is not an endorsement, authorization, or representation of our affiliation with such third party nor is it an endorsement of such third party’s privacy policies or practices. Use of such third-party website and service is entirely at your own risk.Children’s PrivacyThis Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this Website. We do not knowingly collect personal information of children under the age of 13. If we learn that this Website has collected personal information from someone under 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.International UsersWe are headquartered in the United States and this Website is hosted in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, be aware that the information that is provided to or collected through this Website will be transferred to the United States and to our service providers with operations in other countries. The privacy and data protection laws in the United States and other jurisdictions may not be equivalent to the laws of your country of residence. By using this Website or by providing us with your information, you consent to the collection, transfer, storage, and processing of information to and in the United States and elsewhere.Changes to this Privacy PolicyWe reserve the right to change or supplement this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you of any such changes via email or by posting the revised Privacy Policy on this Website. Your continued use of this Website constitutes your agreement to the revised Privacy Policy.Contacting UsIf you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the following address:COTHERA530 Victoria AvenueSuite P, Chatham, ON N7L 3B6226-918-6201<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@cothera.ca">info@cothera.ca</a>Last Updated: September 10, 2024

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