{"id":956,"date":"2026-03-16T02:23:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomtobreathe.ca\/staging\/?page_id=956"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:08:08","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roomtobreathe.ca\/?page_id=956","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id956_cd3bb5-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id956_cd3bb5-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id956_cd3bb5-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1475px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id956_cd3bb5-28 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id956_cd3bb5-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id956_cd3bb5-28 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id956_cd3bb5-28 alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column956_d426c4-68{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column956_d426c4-68 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column956_d426c4-68\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_d59879-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_d59879-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_d59879-65\"]{text-align:left;font-size:32px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:Lato;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_d59879-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_d59879-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_d59879-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_d59879-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_d59879-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_d59879-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading956_d59879-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_d59879-65\">Frequently asked questions<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8\"]{text-align:left;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:Lato;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading956_23df2f-a8\">These are the questions I get asked most often, and a few reflection questions that may help you decide if we&#8217;re a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column956_510034-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column956_510034-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column956_510034-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column956_510034-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column956_510034-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column956_510034-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column956_510034-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column956_510034-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column956_510034-dd > 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.kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#f7f3ee;}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);background:#eeeeee;border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, 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.kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:20px;}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id956_747b5e-c2 kt-accordion-has-22-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane956_2df083-5d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do I know if we&#8217;ll be a good fit?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We might be a good fit if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You understand that therapy involves intentionally revisiting difficult experiences in a structured, supported way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re open to self-reflection, even when it brings up uncomfortable emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re interested in understanding and changing patterns, not just managing symptoms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re willing to try new approaches between sessions, such as noticing patterns, practicing strategies, or reflecting on what we&#8217;ve discussed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re ready to take an active role in your own healing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We might not be the best fit if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re looking for someone to \u201cfix\u201d things for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re not feeling ready to engage in the process yet (which is completely okay \u2014 timing matters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need a level of support that goes beyond what I offer in private practice (e.g., crisis or more intensive care)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Please take a look at my <a href=\"https:\/\/roomtobreathe.ca\/?page_id=945\">finding the right fit<\/a> page for my full response.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane956_73fc64-44\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is therapy? Is it different from counselling?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">People often use the terms&nbsp;<em>therapy<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>counselling<\/em>&nbsp;interchangeably, and in many cases they mean the same thing. Sometimes&nbsp;<em>counselling<\/em>&nbsp;is used to describe shorter-term support focused on specific present-day stressors, while&nbsp;<strong><em>therapy<\/em> involves exploring deeper emotional patterns and past experiences<\/strong> that continue to influence the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I started my practice, my interest was in supporting people with their day to day challenges. Over time my passion for deeper emotional work has shifted the focus of my practice. So although my business is called <em>room to breathe counselling<\/em>, going through the process of legally changing my business name didn&#8217;t feel worthwhile and so it remains as it was in the beginning \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane956_f8da40-6d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What kind of therapy do you do?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">My focus is on helping people reconnect to their true selves &#8211; the people they were before beliefs like &#8220;I&#8217;m not good enough,&#8221; &#8220;I&#8217;m too much,&#8221; &#8220;I&#8217;m not safe&#8221;, and &#8220;It&#8217;s not ok to be fully myself&#8221; quietly took over. I use a combination of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wQAUzUN0UGY\">EMDR<\/a><\/strong> therapy, mindfulness, <strong>emotion-focused<\/strong>, and other therapeutic approaches to help folks explore and work towards healing from challenging experiences from their past.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane956_ae6280-52\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Why do past experiences continue to affect me?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes experiences\u2014especially emotionally intense or repeated ones\u2014don\u2019t get fully integrated at the time they happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, they leave behind emotional learning in the form of beliefs, body responses, and protective patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These patterns can continue to show up even when life is objectively safer or different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Therapy helps update those older patterns so they no longer need to run your present-day life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-22 kt-pane956_9a47f1-32\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Do I have to identify as having had trauma in order to benefit from therapy?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people don\u2019t use the word trauma to describe their experiences, even though they notice long-standing patterns like people-pleasing, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or disconnection from themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">What matters most is not the label of the experience, but whether it continues to affect how you see yourself and move through your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane956_b34fdb-2e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do I know if I&#8217;m ready for therapy?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no perfect moment to start therapy. Many people reach out when they notice certain patterns, emotions, or life experiences continuing to affect them in ways they\u2019d like to understand or change. If you feel curious about yourself, open to exploring your experiences and emotions, and willing to engage in the process\u2014even if you\u2019re unsure where to begin\u2014that\u2019s often a good sign you may be ready to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important to think about what&#8217;s happening in your life when thinking about starting therapy. Are things feeling chaotic right now? Maybe working with a counsellor would be a better fit for the time being and you might consider doing deeper work once things feel more stable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane956_8cd853-43\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>How do I know if EMDR is right for me?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">EMDR doesn\u2019t erase memories or force you to relive them. The goal is to help the brain and nervous system process experiences in a way that reduces their emotional intensity and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EMDR can be helpful if you feel like part of you is still emotionally stuck in experiences that your mind logically knows are over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may notice things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>strong emotional reactions that feel bigger than they \u201cshould\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>difficulty letting go of painful experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>intrusive memories or looping thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chronic self-blame or shame<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feeling emotionally disconnected, on edge, or overwhelmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>patterns that seem to repeat no matter how much insight you have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-20 kt-pane956_b89a87-0c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Do I have to talk in detail about what happened for EMDR to work?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some discussion is often helpful for understanding the context of your experiences, EMDR does not require you to describe every detail of what happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people are relieved to learn that we can process difficult experiences without repeatedly retelling or rehashing them in depth. Therapy should feel challenging at times, but not emotionally overwhelming or retraumatizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work collaboratively and at a pace that feels manageable for your nervous system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane956_e1588e-88\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Will therapy help me \u201cfind myself\u201d again?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people come to therapy feeling disconnected from who they are underneath years of coping, adapting, masking, surviving, or trying to meet other people\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, the goal of therapy isn\u2019t becoming someone entirely new\u2014it\u2019s reconnecting with parts of yourself that became buried beneath stress, fear, shame, overwhelm, or protective patterns developed over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healing often involves not only reducing distress, but also rebuilding a sense of authenticity, self-trust, emotional safety, and connection to yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane956_9f773a-56\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How much do your sessions cost?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">My current rate is $150 for 60 minute sessions and adjusted accordingly for longer sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane956_9141c2-68\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How many sessions will I need?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The number of sessions varies from person to person and depends on your goals, the concerns you\u2019re bringing in, the pace that feels right for you, among other factors. Some people find a handful of sessions helpful for a specific or more recent trauma. Events that took place in earlier years tend to take longer to work through. Once we are ready to start processing these events we can discuss 2- and 3-hour sessions to help make the process more efficient if that is a goal for you. EMDR processing sessions are usually at least 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We can check in regularly about how things are going and adjust as needed so that therapy feels supportive, purposeful, and aligned with what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane956_65441e-8b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is your availability?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I am available Tuesdays through Saturdays and schedule 60-minute sessions at 9am, 10:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm. I also offer 90-minute, 2-hour, and 3-hour sessions for folks who want to see change occur within a shorter timeframe, or if attending weekly or bi-weekly sessions isn&#8217;t possible for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Please note that Saturday appointments are currently full. I will update this page when space becomes available.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane956_3fe56b-29\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where is your office located?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m at Willow Tree, at 1459 Corydon Ave, which is at the corner of Corydon Ave and Niagara St.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane956_25ab66-92\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Do you work with couples? Teens? Families?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I work exclusively one-on-one with people over 18.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane956_6aa78e-3d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is your cancellation policy?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Except in cases of illness or emergency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minimum notice required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1\u20131.5 hour sessions:<\/strong>&nbsp;24 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2-hour sessions:<\/strong>&nbsp;48 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3-hour sessions:<\/strong>&nbsp;72 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Late cancellations will be charged&nbsp;<strong>50%<\/strong>&nbsp;of the session fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No-shows or appointments missed without notice will be charged&nbsp;<strong>100%<\/strong>&nbsp;of the session fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Those who have their sessions covered by a 3rd party (such as NIHB, Medavie) will be responsible for paying any cancellation fees as these fees are not covered by the 3rd party<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are experiencing symptoms<\/strong>&nbsp;but feel well enough to meet, you are welcome to switch to a virtual session (video or phone), or attend in person with a mask. We have hand sanitizer available. If you are not well enough for either option, please let me know and we will reschedule without a cancellation charge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane956_a95bdc-c9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will you bill directly to my insurance company?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I do not direct bill. After I receive your payment I will provide you with a receipt for you to claim our sessions through your insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I strongly recommend checking with your insurance provider to confirm your coverage prior to booking an appointment. Please ensure you have coverage for clinical social workers (MSW). If they ask for it, you can let them know that I&#8217;m registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers (MCSW), number 2258.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane956_b168a1-e4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can you bill directly to FNIHB\/NIHB?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but I will need some information from you before our initial meeting so that I can apply for authorization on your behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane956_cab33c-4e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What forms of payment do you accept?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Payments can be made by e-transfers (sent to genny@roomtobreathe.ca), but I also accept Visa and MasterCard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane956_1f4cb2-10\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Do you have online sessions?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The short answer is yes. Both online and in-person sessions can be effective, and the right choice depends on your needs and preferences. In-person sessions often provide a more grounded, contained environment and can support a deeper sense of connection, which many people find helpful in therapy. Online therapy offers added convenience and flexibility, and can be a good option when coming into the office isn\u2019t practical.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane956_df8bd6-74\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How do I get the process started?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you have read the information above and feel you&#8217;re ready and interested in doing this challenging, but worthwhile, emotional healing work, please feel free to book a 10-minute phone 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