Alexandra Lochan (she/her)

MI helps individuals believe in their ability to change a certain behavior. Helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation. It is a practical and empathetic process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.

Client-based approach that aims to help clients take charge of their therapy process. It shifts the focus from the therapist to the client and allows them to have more control of the therapeutic process. The process helps provide the tools and resources the client needs to understand themselves and what they need to achieve positive change in their lives.

Are anxious thoughts are taking over, impacting your day-to-day or creating physical distress in your body? There is not a one-size-fits-all on anxiety and each approach to support and navigate the triggers are unique to each client. Reprieve is possible and support is here.

Depression can feel taboo to talk about and here we welcome the topic. Depression is a prolonged low mood that impacts your daily life. Feeling sad, irritable or hopeless? Loss of interest in activities you love or difficulty sleeping? It does not look the same for every person and deserves to be addressed with each person's individual needs in mind.

Healthy communication, boundary setting, and conflict resolution are core aspects of a healthy relationship. Whether friends, family members, partner or colleagues. All relationships and can bring conflict, sadness, grief, anxiety and more. We are not made to live without connections. And learning how to address tension, disagreements or hurt in healthy way is a valuable life skill.

It is critical to considers a client's cultural background and beliefs when providing treatment. This style of therapy and mindset acknowledges a client's cultural identity and how it impacts their mental health as as it relates to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or other important elements to an individual.