Individual Therapy

Counselling is a combination of head and heart, science and art.

An intersection of intuition and evidence-based treatment.

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 Arielle Schwartz

Welcome to a space where healing, growth, and self-discovery are nurtured through a tailored approach rooted in acceptance, empowerment, and compassion. I believe in providing every individual with holistic and integrative care that respects the complexities of their unique journey.

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I am fascinated by attachment-based, humanistic and experiential therapeutic modalities. My primary therapeutic modalities include Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal and Somatic approaches.

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I’ve also been where you are - as a client. I’m no stranger to the intense experiences of trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, and grief. Every therapeutic approach I offer is one I’ve personally experienced. I bring that firsthand understanding into the work we do together. I believe that the process of understanding our roots and patterns and re-writing our stories has the potential to be lifesaving and life-changing. 

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During our therapy sessions, we'll embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth. I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can openly discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We'll consider your unique identity and experiences and work together to help you navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience.

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Community Focus

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• Adults +21

• Older Adults

• Couples & Partners

• 2SLGBTQIA+

• Neurodivergent (ADHDers, Autistic, Gifted, Complex, Creative, Intense Minded, Highly Sensitive)

• New to Canada

• Immigrants

• Survivors of trauma and Abuse

• Spiritual

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Issues

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• Anxiety

• Anger

• Body Image

• Break-ups

• Career Crisis and Vocational Identity

• Chronic Pain and Illness Management

• Climate Trauma, Eco-anxiety, Ecological Grief

• Depression

• Emotional Dysregulation

• Existential Issues

• Family of Origin

• Grief/Loss

• High Sensitivity

• Immigration and Acculturation

• Intimacy/Sex

• Life Transitions 

• 2SLGBTQIA+ issues

• Neurodiversity Struggles 

• PTSD and C-PTSD

• Relationship & Family issues

• Religious Trauma

• Self-esteem

• Sexuality & Gender

• Spirituality & Intuition

• Stress

• Trauma

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As an integrative practitioner, I draw from different modalities:

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• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

• Compassion Focused

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

• Existential

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Mindfulness

• Narrative

• Person-centred

• Polyvagal Theory

• Solution-Focused (SFBT) 

• Somatic 

• Strength-Based