Credentials: M.A.C.P., R.P-Q Language Spoken: English Location: In person (Ottawa) & virtual across Ontario
The health and wellness field can be overwhelming, presumptuous, and unrealistic at times. We are constantly being fed ideas on how we should look, what we should eat, and how we should feel. This can leave us feeling hopeless and disconnected from ourselves.
I believe that for a therapeutic relationship to thrive, it is built on creating a trusting, honest, and collaborative atmosphere. I take a holistic perspective to treatment, using an eclectic approach that includes mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy, and somatic-based, trauma-informed care. I take on a client-centered approach, fluidly integrating different techniques based on your story.
I believe everyone is unique and capable of change and to do so, we need to understand ourselves better. I bring a warm and compassionate approach to creating a safe space for you to explore areas where you need healing.
Teens (16+) and adults
BIPOC, lived experience with DE/body image, middle class, post-secondary education, neurodivergent, inter-racial relationships, cis-gendered woman
Passionate care is a common theme through all practitioners here at TBP. It’s seen through their interactions with clients and each other. To have so much drive in one supportive team is inspiring, and I am confident that clients are getting the best quality of care here.
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. This included supporting people in establishing life skills, social skills, identity development and community involvement. She completed her practicum at Stradwick Psychology and Neurofeedback, where she continues to support neurodivergent children, teens, and adults with emotion regulation, depression, anxiety, and trauma experiences.
Call The Balanced Practice at (613) 695-0306 to set up an appointment with Krista today!
We offer different services in order to meet you exactly where you are at and provide you with the most appropriate level of support to reach your goals (no one-size-fits-all here). Our team works closely together and with other healthcare professionals to make sure we can provide you with the very best care.
Here at The Balanced Practice, we get it. We believe that you deserve more joy, more connection, and more fulfillment. After all, life is meant to be experienced fully (and not spent feeling stuck in our own heads). And we want to help, our team is available during the day and into the evening!
