Deep Roots Therapy

Deep Roots Therapy

Therapy Services

Deep Roots Therapy Services

Therapy Services

I offer individual therapy for adults who are looking for deeper emotional change, not just symptom management. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and have already tried other forms of therapy, but still stuck in familiar emotional or relational patterns. My work focuses on helping emotional learnings shift at the root. We achieve this through safe, attuned, relational experiences rather than only through insight or coping strategies.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy provides a space to explore your experiences, emotions, and patterns with care and curiosity. Together, we look at what your system learned to do to survive and how those responses may now be getting in the way of your ability to feel safe and at ease. This work is collaborative and paced to your nervous system. You do not need to have the right words or a clear story. We will work with what is present and what is the most meaningful for you

Areas of Focus

While I work relationally with a wide range of concerns, much of my work centers around the following areas. These experiences often overlap, and therapy is always shaped around your unique nervous system, history, and needs.

ADHD, Autism & Other Neurodivergence

I offer neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults who are formally diagnosed, self-identified, or still exploring what neurodivergence may mean for them. Many neurodivergent adults carry years of shame, burnout, and trauma from trying to adapt to environments that were not built for their nervous systems. Therapy can be a space to unlearn harmful narratives, build self-trust, and develop ways of relating that honor your needs rhythms, and communication styles. This work is not about making you more “functional” or less yourself, but about supporting safety, self-understanding, and sustainable ways of living.

Trauma & Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)

Complex trauma often develops through long-term relational experiences rather than single events. It can shape how you experience emotions, relationships, boundaries, and safety.

Rather than focusing only on symptom control, we will work with how your nervous system learned to survive and what it needs now to feel safer and more connected. Change happens through new emotional and relational experiences that slowly reshape what your body expects from connection and from yourself.

This approach is gentle, paced, and grounded in respect for the intelligence of your survival responses

Emotional and Nervous System Effects After Accidents (ICBC)

After an accident or injury, it is common for emotional and nervous system responses to remain even when physical healing is happening. This can include anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional overwhelm, sleep changes, or a sense of not feeling like yourself anymore. I work with ICBC clients who are coping with both the physical and emotional impacts of motor vehicle accidents. Therapy can support your nervous system in processing what it has been through and help reduce ongoing stress responses that interfere with recovery and daily life. This work recognizes that physical injury and emotional trauma are deeply connected and deserve to be treated together, not separately.

Concussion & Post-Concussion Syndrome

Concussions and post-concussion symptoms can affect mood, emotional regulation, attention, energy, and your sense of self. These changes can be frightening and frustrating, especially when recovery takes longer than expected. Therapy can provide support not only for emotional distress, but also for navigating the identity shifts, grief, and nervous system sensitivity that often accompany brain injuries. We work in ways that respect cognitive fatigue and sensory sensitivity, adjusting pace and expectations to what feels manageable to you.

Overlapping Experiences

Many people I work with experience more than one of the above. For example, being neurodivergent and living with trauma, or managing post-concussion symptoms alongside anxiety or relationship stress. Rather than treating these as separate problems, we look at how your system as a whole has learned to adapt, and what support can help you feel more regulated, connected, and grounded in your life now.

What This Work Is and Isn’t

This work is well suited for people who want to understand themselves deeply and are open to exploring emotional experiences in relationship.

It may be less focused on:

  • short-term symptom reduction

  • highly directive approaches

  • structured skills training

If you are unsure whether this approach is right for you, you are welcome to reach out to ask any questions you may have.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are sessions?

I offer both 50-minute and 90-minute sessions.

  • 50-minute sessions are often a good fit for ongoing therapy and focused work.
  • 90-minute sessions allow more space for deeper emotional processing, trauma-focused work, or when it feels helpful to move more slowly and gently through complex experiences.

We can talk together about which length feels most supportive for you.

What are your fees?
  • 50-minute session: $150
  • 90-minute session: $200
Do you offer direct billing?

I am able to direct bill ICBC for clients who have approved counselling as part of their claim.


For other insurance providers, I provide detailed receipts that you can submit to your extended health benefits for reimbursement.

Are sessions covered by extended health benefits?

Many extended health plans in Canada cover counselling provided by a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW). Coverage varies by provider and plan, so it’s best to check directly with your insurance company to confirm:

  • coverage amount
  • annual limits
  • whether a referral is required

Receipts will include all information typically needed for reimbursement.

Do you offer virtual therapy?

Yes. All sessions are currently offered virtually, which allows you to access therapy from the comfort of your own space and reduces the need for travel.

How often do people usually come to therapy?

Frequency depends on your goals, availability, and what feels sustainable for you. Some people attend weekly, while others choose bi-weekly or more flexible schedules.

We can revisit this over time and adjust as your needs change.

What if I’m not sure this approach is right for me?
It’s okay to have questions or uncertainty before starting. You’re welcome to reach out to ask about my approach and whether it might be a good fit for what you’re looking for.