A Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) with braided hair, red lipstick, and large blue earrings wearing a denim jacket, looking at the camera against a light background.

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