From a young age, I gravitated towards the role of being the confidant and listener. My journey to finding my way to this career path was gradual and almost natural – I have always had a longing to help others. Beginning the healing process can be challenging but I would be honoured to be a part of the process. I strive to create a warm and safe environment through empathy, respect, and compassion.
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Mount Allison University and am currently in the process of completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. I am from a Filipino background and moved to Canada at the age of 9. I am passionate about diversity and decreasing the barriers of accessing mental healthcare for marginalized groups. My background includes long-term experience in childcare, academic support, and hospitality.
I use an integrative approach with my clients – person-centered, cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. Collaboratively, we can develop a therapeutic plan that best suits your needs. My areas of interest include family systems, depression, anxiety, stress management, spirituality, trauma, and issues with self-worth/criticism.
I invite you to take the reins and begin your journey to healing…
From a young age, I gravitated towards the role of being the confidant and listener. My journey t...
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I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology as well as a Masters degree in Counselling. I currently reside in Ontario and offer telehealth services. I am trained in trauma-informed care with experience serving veterans, active military members, as well as civilians, presenting with a wide range of concerns. The psychotherapeutic issues I am most familiar with are PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, moral injuries and obsessive compulsive disorder. I provide individual therapy services tailored to your individual needs using the following modalities: mindfulness, internal family systems (IFS), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). My practice is informed by the polyvagal theory and the importance of calming and regulating the nervous system prior to engaging in more cognitive types of therapy where processing and having access to higher functioning areas of the brain are needed.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario...
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I always knew that I wanted to help people. For me, this looks like helping people to explore their lives through a therapeutic relationship.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a Master of Social Work degree with a clinical focus. I have 5 years of professional experience working with individuals presenting with a variety of struggles including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, relationship troubles, and life stress.
I will work with you to determine a course of therapy that will fit your needs. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness to name a few. That being said, you as the client are in the driver’s seat. I may offer directions, but you are the one behind the wheel. You get to choose what works and what doesn’t work for you. You get to be the person making the change in your life. It is my privilege to witness your growth and facilitate your learning using what is in my tool box.
When I’m not wearing my Social Worker hat, I am a full-time mom, nature enthusiast, hobby baker, and reader.
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Hi my name is Tanisha Henderson and I am new addition to the MCI team. My background is in supporting children and families and have over ten years of experience in the field. I completed my degree in Child and Youth Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University and have specialized in early years education and supporting individuals with exceptionalities. I am a certified Child and Youth Practitioner and a Early Childhood Educator. Working with children and families has always been my passion and I am so excited to bring on site childcare, early intervention, drop in programs and family support to our community.
Hi my name is Tanisha Henderson and I am new addition to the MCI team. My background is in suppor...
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Susy has completed the four-year Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services (BPA-HSRV) degree with a concentration in Educational Psychology. She has more than ten years of experience as an Interventionist and educator within the New Brunswick public school system and private sector, where she provided direct support to students and parents through various interventions and strategies. In addition, Susy has completed the Nursing program through CEGEP John Abbott College in Montreal where she had the
opportunity to attain Registered Nurse (RN) training and employment experience in a wide range of RN specialty areas. Currently, Susy is in the process of completing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
“I am excited to begin my student internship at MCI in a profession and practice that allows me to grow as a professional helper. My path in life includes the continuity in professional counselling competencies so that I can offer high-quality care to clients.”
Susy has completed the four-year Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services (BPA-HSRV) degree w...
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It goes without saying that I love being a Mental Health Nurse in Counselling Therapy. My compassion for being a professional helper is reflected in my Nursing and Education undergraduate degrees. As I worked with people, my interest in wanting deeper connections with others grew and I became increasingly curious about how a person’s life experiences impacted their health and well-being. I wanted to learn more about how I could help people in this way, so I went on to obtain my Masters in Education in Counselling. I now have more than 7 years of formal training, and 12 years of experience as a professional helper.
No two clients are the same, so in order to create a safe and trusting healing space for you I will use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models such as: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Cognitive Therapies (CTs), to name a few. My approach is non-judgmental, because I use compassion and curiosity to get to know you and I’m genuinely interested in learning how you experience life. Although, most of my experience is in stress-related injuries (e.g. PTSD, Compassion Fatigue, Complex Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, etc.), I also help people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, relationship issues, chronic pain, grief, and loss. Basically, I am open to working with people from all walks of life. We will work together to help you gain more clarity of your emotional pain or struggle by getting to know the different parts of who you are. My counselling style aligns well with IFS, because it is nonpathological in nature. Meaning, I don’t see you as broken or weak, but rather I see you as a person who is struggling or perhaps as someone who has lost their way. My therapeutic approach will not only help you manage stress and increase your capacity to cope, but I will also help you heal from your emotional pain and suffering. It may not always be easy to do this, but you don’t have to do it alone. I can help. It is a privilege to hold compassionate and non-judgmental healing space for others. It’s an honor to help people gain a deeper understanding of their inner self, so that they can heal, find balance, and inner peace. It is a gift that this is my work, because it is my way of being and this is what I do for others – I help them heal and grow.
I’m a Registered Nurse licensed with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick and a Licensed Counselling Therapist with the College of Licensed Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick and received my education at the University of New Brunswick. I have training and experience in education, trauma-related injuries, suicide intervention and prevention, anxiety, depression, grief, population health, chronic and acute illness, positive psychology, and holistic health approaches to wellness. I have a keen interest in evidence-based practices such as: Internal Family Systems therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Cognitive-Based therapies, Narrative therapy, Eco-Wellness, and psycho-spiritually-based therapies.
If you were to ask someone who knows me to describe me using one word, they would most likely say “Earthy”, hence the name of my practice Marcescence Counselling.
It goes without saying that I love being a Mental Health Nurse in Counselling Therapy. My compass...
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