Chantal Brière

What can therapy do for me?

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         We all experience various life stressors and crises – they can be unavoidable, and none of us are immune to challenges. We are not alone in feeling the way that we feel, as much as it can sometimes seem like we are. Sometimes we need an empathetic listener.

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Many of us experience:

• Mental health challenges

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma

• Suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviour

• Lack of motivation

• Parenting challenges

• Relationship stress, separation, divorce, or other significant relationship changes

• Feeling stuck in a rut with seemingly nowhere to go

• Difficulty processing our emotions or resorting to a default emotion (like anger) that causes us enormous stress or relationship difficulties

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         As a therapist, I am here to support you in navigating these challenges by providing a confidential space to talk, explore, and learn new coping strategies. Therapy is an excellent space that allows us to discuss topics we might not feel ready to talk about with others.

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What can therapy do for my child(ren)?

 

         Children and youth experience rapid periods of change, cognitively, developmentally, and physically, which can often exacerbate challenges they may be facing. Therapy can be used to support your child in better understanding their emotions, thoughts, actions, behaviours, and their relationships. I aim to support children and youth in exploring what has and what hasn’t worked for them in the past, so that they can begin to identify coping strategies that are effective for them.

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Individual counselling for children and youth can support with:

• Experiences of trauma or abuse

• Mental health challenges

• Suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviour

• Difficulties with emotional or behavioural regulation

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Stress

• Adjusting to big life changes – parental separation or divorce, loss of a loved one, including pets, moving

• Peer conflicts or bullying

• Self-esteem and self-confidence difficulties

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         I also provide advocacy services for children and youth and can liaise with your child’s community-based providers in the event that extra supports are needed. Children thrive when they feel supported by family, peers, and community. I am here to help with that.

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What does family therapy look like?

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            If you have never engaged in family therapy before, it can feel like a daunting process! I aim to make the process as transparent and comfortable as possible for all members of your family. 

 

Family therapy can support you in working on:

• Parent-child communication

• High conflict relationships

• Increasing attachment among family members

• Navigating separation or divorce

• Attending to your child or partner’s emotions as well as having your family members attend to yours

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         It is often important to hear everyone’s perspectives before getting the family together as a whole so that I am in the position to advocate for all members’ needs and goals. Family therapy includes some aspects of mediation. I aim to support everyone in coming to better understand one another and communicate more effectively with each other.

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            Family therapy is fluid. It will change as the process unfolds. This may mean that one family member feels they need more sessions than another, or perhaps the focus is on working solely with the parents moving forward or solely with the child(ren). The process is always tailored to the family and is organized with the family’s input and consent.

 

Do you offer a sliding fee scale?

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            Yes. I offer a sliding fee scale to clients who are open to a brief financial assessment. Please inquire for more details.

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What are your rates?

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         Many extended health benefit plans cover psychotherapy by a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Please confirm with your provider prior to your appointment.

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Individual Therapy

$175.00 / 60 minutes

$260.00 / 90 minutes

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Couples/Family Therapy

$265.00 / first 60 minutes session (includes comprehensive, Gottman-based online assessment)

$205.00 / 60 minutes subsequent sessions

$305.00 / 90 minutes