Areas of Specialization

Intergenerational Trauma

Intergenerational trauma refers to traumatic experiences and symptoms that are passed down from one generation to another. Examples include growing up in high conflict home environments, childhood emotional neglect, or poverty. Understanding how your family of origin impacts who you are today and the interpersonal challenges you face can bring clarity, renewed sense of purpose, and hope.

Relationship Concerns and Trauma

Do you find it difficult to raise concerns with your partner, friend, or family member? Are you questioning whether your relationship is meeting your needs? Do you struggle with navigating conflict? If any of these resonate, you might benefit from addressing these concerns in therapy.

Psycho-Spiritual Exploration for Eclectic Practitioners

Honouring and incorporating your spiritual beliefs in a non-judgmental, compassionate space can feel like a restorative exhale for the soul. All parts of you are welcome and embraced here. Whether you work with deities, magic, honour the cycles of nature, use tarot or oracle cards, your spiritual beliefs and experiences are encouraged, respected, and taken seriously at Leaf & Lantern.

Adult Children of Narcissistic or Emotionally Immature Parents

If you experienced emotional neglect, absence, or parents who consistently dismissed your needs as a child, you might find these experiences impacting your adult relationships in unexpected ways. You may question whether your feelings matter and struggle with taking up space in social situations. You may also have a difficult time expressing strong emotions such as anger and sadness. Therapy can help you reclaim your voice by practicing emotional self-awareness, developing self-compassion, and coming home to yourself.

Cross-Cultural and Racial Experiences

Were you raised in an immigrant household? Do you struggle with feelings of cultural identity? Do you feel as though you live between worlds, not fully fitting in? These experiences can impact your sense of identity, self-esteem, and belonging. You can discover how to navigate cross-cultural values in a way that is authentic to you through culturally competent therapy.

Shadow Work

A concept developed by psychiatrist Carl Jung, our shadow self refers to aspects of the self that remain unexplored or buried. Exploring our shadow creates an opportunity for deeper understanding of our identity, a chance to foster self-compassion, and for healing to occur.