mental health care from a whole-body perspective.
At Mind & Microbiome, we believe in a multi-pronged approach to mental health, based on the fact that your brain is an organ, constantly communicating with the rest of your body. When you learn to tune into the physical and physiological messages your body sends you, you will have a better handle on what both your brain and body need for optimal wellness.
Of course, like in classic therapy, we will explore the thoughts, beliefs, and issues important to you. You’ll also learn science-backed methods for improving your mental health from the body-up, through diet, stress-reduction, sleep improvement, and exercise.
In-person appointments available in Calgary, Alberta.
Virtual appointments available across Canada.
Client areas I work with + therapeutic approaches
I am happy to work with adults 18+ on the following:
anxiety
So many things can cause anxiety - relationships, trauma, an overactive stress-response, etc! We can explore anxiety from a number of angles - looking at physical, environmental, and psychological factors affecting you. There are tons of tools in the toolkit for helping anxiety!
perfectionism
As a former bonafide perfectionist, I know first-hand how exhausting perfectionism is, and the ways it can negatively impact physical and mental health. Let’s get to the bottom of the thoughts, beliefs, and pressures keeping you stuck in the never ending cycle of chasing perfection. Spoiler: it doesn’t exist!
obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)
In working with OCD, I utilize cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and integrative lifestyle approaches to calming the nervous system.
attachment + relationships
Relationships - both to ourselves and to others - can be tricky. Let’s navigate together.
I take an attachment-focused lens on relationship concerns. We will explore attachment styles learned in childhood, based on the patterns in our families of origin, and our experiences growing up.
finding purpose + meaning
We all get a little lost sometimes. Together, we can explore the areas you feel stuck or out of alignment. I would be honoured to assist you in discovering what makes you tick and your unique vision for life! We can make a tangible, realistic plan to start building positive change.
healthy lifestyle + wellbeing
Feeling a bit “bleh”? Mental health is as much about physical health as it is about our thoughts. We can explore lifestyle factors that may help you increase your sense of vitality, well-being, energy, and motivation - including diet, exercise, and stress-management.