My name is Victoria Brassard-Monahan, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) currently completing my Master of Counselling Psychology. Prior to this degree, I earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction) from Queen’s University. I am currently practising psychotherapy under the supervision of Kim Lawrence (BScH, MSW, RSW).

I believe we all have the ability to live better and more fulfilling lives, but that not all of us have the tools to do so or know how to use them. Psychotherapy allows people to learn and practice using new tools that can be applied in real-time to change the way things have been. Through a person-centred approach I aim to offer psychotherapy personalized to your unique goals and based on empirically supported practices. As a queer cisgender woman, I am passionate about offering services that feel safe and affirming for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond.

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I am a student therapist, with interests across several different areas but with a particular focus on Child and Youth counseling.

I am a graduate (BA/Hons) of Queen’s University at Kingston, having finished my Undergraduate Studies in 2020, majoring in Psychology with a Minor in Health Studies. I am currently in the end stages of a Master’s Program at Yorkville University, working towards an MA in Counseling Psychology.

As well as my academic credentials, I have several years of work experience in closely related fields, including work as an educational camp counselor and activities leader at BGC Canada, and more recently acting as a Behavioral Counselor for people with intellectual disabilities through Springview Residential Services.

My goal is to provide efficient, confidential, and compassionate counseling to all clients, with a focus on younger age groups starting from age 7. I use a variety of Client-Centered techniques ranging from CBT and mindfulness to Narrative therapy, as well as having a focus on attachment. I believe that effective therapy, applied at a young age, can have great results in improving child and youth quality of life.

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I provide attachment focused Child, Youth, Family Therapy, Adult and Couples Therapy. I use the frameworks of Family Systems Theory and Attachment Theory to guide my clients on the path to optimal mental health and functioning. I have been providing counselling services and support since 2009. I have particular experience in the areas of adolescent mental health, addressing parent-child conflict and supporting adoptions and adoptive families.

I believe in the changes and improvements that can be achieved when issues are addressed through counselling and therapy. That change is exponential when achieved in childhood and I work with my clients on their journey towards this. Sessions can range from individual children, youth or adult to full family sessions.

Therapy can take the form of many therapeutic modalities including Narrative Therapy, Story Telling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I have earned a Master of Social Work Degree and an Honours Bachelor Degree in Sociology and Psychology.

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Kim Lawrence holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton University as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Queen’s University. She is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and remains in good standing. Kim has been providing counselling and supportive services since 2006 in a variety of roles. She offers person-centered, solution-focused counselling services in order to assist others with relationship enhancement, personal growth, healing, awareness and emotional understanding. Kim works from a family systems perspective and uses a variety of methods including cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies to assist her clients. Kim offers compassionate, confidential counselling sessions and has worked with individuals and couples experiencing the following: Stress, anxiety and depression Grief and loss Trauma Self-esteem issues Anger management Relationship difficulties Communication challenges Parenting/co-parenting concerns Separation and divorce Supervised by a Registered Psychologist. For more information, please visit www.kim-lawrence.com

Please note: Kim Lawrence Counselling Services operates within a collective with colleagues Lyndsay Foster RSW, Nadia Hovencamp RSW and Diana Mitchell RSW and is also affiliated with Kelly Chen-McDonagh RP (kcmcounselling@gmail.com) and Emily Murphy RP(Q) (booking@emilypurphycounselling.com).

*All therapists noted are in good standing with their respective registration bodies and have signed confidentiality agreements within this collective/affiliate network.

Kim Lawrence holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton University as well as an Honour... Read More

I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner trained in body oriented trauma therapy (developed by Peter Levine Ph.D.). I earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto in 2009, and have an Honours degree in Psychology and Criminology. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers.

I provide clinical counselling services that enable individuals to address a variety of challenges, including: trauma, childhood abuse, depression and anxiety, addiction and problematic behaviours. Counselling is also effective for emotional pain, and for those who are feeling stuck, or looking for more meaningful and healthy relationships. 

I use client-centered,  trauma-informed, attachment and mindfulness-based frameworks in my practice. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities including Somatic Experiencing, Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy to suit individual needs. 

I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner trained in body oriented trauma therapy (developed by Pe... Read More