Meet Andie
Hi, I am Andie, a transgender (male to female) clinical counselor. I have been practicing as a counsellor for several years, with much of my experience involving adolescents, young adults, and those within the LGBTQIA2S population.
The areas of concerns I typically work with are:
-Trauma
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Attachment and Relational concerns
-Gender and/or sexuality
These are the modalities and approaches I am trained in and are likely to use in session:
-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
-Somatic Experiencing
-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
-Solution Focused Brief Therapy
I am also trained in Hormone Readiness assessments for those hoping to begin their gender transition
After seeing me, clients can expect to feel:
-More comfortable and content with themselves
-Be more attuned to their distress and how to manage it
-Be able to live more presently and in the moment, without their past traumas or experiences getting as much in the way.
Session rates:
50 minutes-$150
80 minutes-$225
Sliding scale available at request
Treatments I offer
Trauma Counselling-EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing involves eye movements (bilateral stimulation) and re-experiencing traumatic memories. It is an evidence based technique that has been shown to reduce effects of trauma, anxiety, depression and more.
I like to describe EMDR as a technique that helps us change our relationship with our memories, and in turn it can change our relationship with ourselves. Clients have shared profound effects after engaging in EMDR with me, sharing reduced tension, stress, and PTSD symptoms after several sessions.
Gender and Sexuality Counselling
As a transgender woman, I have been told that my gender identity has been provided safety and relatability for clientele with similar experiences.
Some of the topics I have explored with clients include:
-Thoughts of gender transition
-Crossdressing/gender exploration
-Concerns or confusion with sexuality
-Feelings of shame/stigmatization with gender and sexuality
Part of the journey can be finding or having a space to express and explore, and I strive to provide that space for anyone who may need it.
Adolescent/Youth Counselling
I have worked many years with youth, first as a youth worker and now as a clinical counsellor. I believe most clientele need emotional safety first in therapy before any deep dive can be done on whatever is causing distress. I find this to be especially true with vulnerable or troubled youth.
Clients have told that I am approachable and relaxed as a counselor, and that they feel comfortable and safe opening up to me. If you are a youth, or a parent looking for someone safe for their child to speak with, I would love the opportunity to help as I know I can.
Additional Services
Hormone Readiness Assessments
I am trained in completing Hormone Readiness Assessments, which is a document that can be taken to a doctor to begin gender affirming hormone replacement treatment.
Completing the assessment usually takes 2-3 sessions before a letter is written that can be taken to a doctor or endocrinologist.
Please know, I do not intend to 'gatekeep' access to Hormone Replacement treatment, as this is simply part of the process to begin the treatment. The process is more collaborative, and assessing risks and what to expect from beginning hormone replacement treatment.
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