Meet Krista

Note: Not accepting new clients at this time.

Krista is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Yorkville University graduate with a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Therapeutic Recreation through Brock University, where she supported individuals with various diagnoses and physical impairments for the last ten years.

Krista supports teens and adults through many challenges such as: - Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Recovery - Complex trauma and PTSD - Depression & Anxiety - Emotional Regulation - Self/Idenity Development - ADHD & Learning Challenges - Parenting Stress & Life Transitions

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

CBT, DBT, Interpersonal therapy, Solution-Focused,, Trauma Informed, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Mindfulness an somatic therapy.

Languages Offered

• English

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Meet Jessica

Note: Not accepting new clients

Jessica is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and has worked in multiple different clinic settings including inpatient rehabilitation, hospital, community, and remote diabetes clinic working with and assessing clients with multiple different chronic illnesses. She enjoys supporting clients through the process of rebuilding their relationships with food through a weight inclusive, judgment free lens.

Jessica supports Adults, Families, & Couples through many challenges such as:

• Eating disorder/disordered eating recovery
• Emotional eating
• Diabetes Management
• Management of Chronic Illness

MODALITIES/FRAMEWORK

Motivational Interviewing, Intuitive Eating, HAES, Mindfulness Approach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Languages Offered

• English

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Sarah Cushing

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Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) completing her Masters of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Over the past three years she has collaborated with the Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre and the Manitoba Mood Disorder Association in offering workshops, support groups, and eating disorder mentoring services. She has also worked at Thoughtworks Therapy in which she provided psychotherapeutic services to diverse clientele in addressing various mental health concerns, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and personality disorders.

Sarah supports Teens (16+) and adults through many challenges such as?: - Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Recovery - Emotional Eating - Chronic Health Conditions - Health-Focused - Digestive Issues Anxiety - Depression & Anxiety - LGBTQ+ challenges - Self-harm and suicidal ideation - Life Transitions - Self-esteem and Self Identity - Complex trauma and PTSD - Relationship & family dynamics - Grief and loss - Stress & Burnout - Addiction - Personality disorders - Impulse control - ADHD

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive processing therapy (CPT), Emotion-focused therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing.

Language Offered

• English

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Meet Katie

Katie is a Registered Dietitian (RD), who has completed a bachelor’s degree in Applied Human Nutrition and a combined master’s degree and dietetic internship program at The University of Guelph.

Katie’s passionate about helping people make peace with food and their body so that they can focus more on the things that bring them joy. She believes that all bodies deserve respect, and that every individual deserves a life free from diet culture. Katie strives to create a safe, supportive space for clients to share their experiences, and works together with clients to explore next steps on their road to recovery.

Katie supports Adolescents (12+), Adults, Families, & Parents/Caregivers through many challenges such as: - Eating disorder/disordered eating recovery - ADHD - Digestive Issues - Body Image Issues - Emotional Eating - Management of Chronic Illnesses

MODALITIES/FRAMEWORK

Intuitive Eating, Modified Family-based Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), HAES.

Languages Offered

• English

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Meet Paulina

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Paulina is a Registered Psychotherapist in Qualifying status, and a Yorkville University graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.

Paulina supports teens (16+) and adults through many challenges such as : - Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Recovery - Complex trauma and PTSD - Depression & Anxiety - Emotional Regulation - Self/Identity Development - OCD - ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder - Difficult Life Transitions - Body Image Concerns - Relationship Challenges

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Humanistic, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Interpersonal therapy, Trauma Informed, IFS (Internal Family Systems),

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Meet Joelle

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Joelle is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC).

In her practice, Joelle emphasizes the creation of a safe and supportive space for individuals seeking counseling for various reasons. She recognizes that the counseling process can be overwhelming and intimidating, and her goal is to assist clients in navigating their mental health challenges effectively.

Joelle supports Children, Teens, Adults, Families & Couples through many challenges such as: - Eating disorder/disordered eating recovery - Anxiety & Depression - Addiction - Trauma - Grief and Loss - Stress Management - Identity Exploration

Therapeutic Modalities:

Person centred/Humanistic therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based therapy, Modified Family-based therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Languages Offered

• English
• Français

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Meet Sarthak

Sarthak is a registered dietitian and researcher, who graduated from the Applied Human Nutrition program at the University of Guelph. Sarthak has worked with various eating disorder treatment organizations to provide group programming and create new support options for members of the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community.

Sarthak supports adults and parents through many challenges such as: - Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Recover - Emotional Eating - Unique Issues Faced by Men - Food Parenting and Family Dynamics - Cultural Identity and Relationship with Food/Body Image - Recognizing the Harms of Diet Culture

Sarthak’s work is influenced by his experience working in the dietary supplement industry, private practice in family nutrition, research studies with parents and dietitians, as well as his advocacy work in the eating disorder space to support marginalized identities including both BIPOC and male-identifying clients.

He uses his lived experience being male, a father, and a member of the South Asian Canadian community to support his nutrition counselling approach with clients.

MODALITIES/FRAMEWORK

Nutrition Care Process, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition Therapy

Languages Offered - English

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Meet Marie-Pier

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Marie-Pier is a Registered Dietitian part of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada. She also has a degree in psychology (B.Sc. Psychology).

She believes in integrating psychology (mindset, thought, beliefs and emotions) and nutrition to provide her clients with the best possible care. She strives for quality of care and science-based treatments. She believes in personalized care for her clients, as each individual is unique. Her mission is to help individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies so they can stop dieting and start living.

Marie-Pier supports Teens, adults, parents, & Athletes through many challenges such as: - Eating Disorder/Disorder Eating Recovery - Emotional Eating - Chronic Dieting - ADHD - PCOS - Sports Nutrition

MODALITIES/FRAMEWORK

Intuitive Eating, HAES, Mindful Eating, Somatic Therapy Informed, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Modified Family-Based Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed.

Languages Offered

• English
• Français

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Meet Jasna

Note: Not accepting new clients

Jasna is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian (RD) based in Ottawa, Canada. She believes in a weight-inclusive approach and that your food experience should ultimately be enjoyable and tailored to you! She aims to create an environment where people feel empowered to learn skills and make lasting changes. Jasna uses intuitive and mindful eating as one of the foundations for helping clients develop behaviours they feel good about.

Jasna is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor (CIEC), and she has worked in healing eating disorders, disordered eating and emotional eating since starting her career in 2010.

Jasna supports Teens, Adults, Families, Young Children through many challenges such as:

• Eating disorder/disordered eating recovery
• Diabetes Management
• Prenatal/Postnatal Nutrition
• Food Intolerances
• Young Child Feeding
• Chronic Health Management
• Food Allergies

MODALITIES/FRAMEWORK*

Intuitive Eating, HAES, Mindful Eating, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT), Modified Family-Based Appraoches.

Languages offerred

• English
• Français

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Jackie Rousseau

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Note: Not accepting new clients

Jackie is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Carleton University, Ottawa.

Jackie’s diverse experience and comprehensive training allow her to provide tailored, compassionate support to individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges.

Jackie Supports Teens, Adults, & Seniors through many challenges such as: - Eating disorder/disordered eating recovery - Emotional eating - Anxiety & depression - Self-harm and suicidal ideation - Life transitions - Self-esteem and self identity - Relationship and family dynamics - Burnout - Borderline personality disorder - Grief and loss

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and CommitmentTherapy (ACT), Brain-spotting, Intuitive Eating, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Languages Offered

• English

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Hi, I am Natalia!

I am part of the support team here at The Balanced Practice. My role is to support you in accessing the right treatment for where you are at. My work is influenced by my strong interest in mental health and eating disorder treatment. My goal is to make sure you are getting the right services with the right provider. We are here to help you reach your goals and I am excited to be part of your journey by offering a free connection call to help get started.

I look forward to connecting with you

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