About working with Kirsten(she/they):
I work with clients navigating ADHD, complex trauma, anxiety, and attachment injuries. My clinical practice focuses on neurodivergent ( including late in life diagnosis), high achieving and LGBTQ2IA individuals. I support those struggling with identity, self-worth, self-critical attitudes, high stress and avoidance. My approach is psychodynamic, trauma informed, attachment-based, somatic, and grounded in harm reduction and anti-oppressive frameworks.
What this might look like in the therapy room:
Psychodynamic: Connecting past and present gently to help us understand our long standing patterns and coping mechanisms.
Trauma-informed: No pushing before you’re ready. We work within your window of tolerance.
Attachment-based: What once helped you survive may now be disrupting connection. We look at how it shows up now, especially in relationships.
Somatic: Your nervous system gets a say, your body has kept the score your whole life.
Intersectional, anti-oppressive, harm-reduction: All of you is welcome here.
Education:
Centre for Training in Psychotherapy - CTP Diploma 2025
OCADU, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography + Sculpture
Additional Credentials:
Membership with Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy