Registered Provisional Psychologist, BEd, MA
Individual Therapy
Personalized Care for Your Unique Needs
The cornerstone of successful individualized therapy is a strong therapeutic alliance between the counsellor and client. This connection enables the psychologist to deeply understand their client and craft a personalized treatment plan. Kari excels at connecting with new people, appreciating them for who they are. Her diverse therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Talk Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. As a lifelong learner, Kari continually trains in new modalities to provide the best possible treatment options for her clients.
Adolescents
Navigating the Challenges of Teenage Years
Adolescence is a challenging time marked by significant brain development. Teenagers often struggle with executive functioning, emotional regulation, and reasoning due to the ongoing growth and pruning of neural connections. This period is crucial for learning essential life skills such as kindness and compassion. Adolescents crave social connections and may take risks for social benefits, even when facing potential consequences. Experiencing and overcoming these challenges helps build resilience and problem-solving strategies for the future.
Parenting
Support for the Journey of Parenthood
Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey filled with endless worries about our children's successes and failures. There is no perfect formula for raising kids, but sometimes reflection and support can help us navigate tough decisions. A psychologist can assist parents in managing difficult moments and validate their well-intentioned actions. Kari's experience as a parent and public school educator gives her a unique perspective on balancing life as a parent.
Sport Psychology
Maximizing Performance and Well-Being
Whether you're an elite athlete or a recreational player, sports teach fundamental skills that aid in navigating life's successes and challenges. Key aspects of sport psychology, such as goal setting, motivation, self-awareness, and mindfulness, can enhance performance and team building. Individual therapy can address personal challenges like mental blocks, performance anxiety, stress, and dichotomous thinking. Kari offers both team-based and individual sport psychology services to help athletes succeed in their competitive environments.
Parenting an Athlete
Guidance for Raising Resilient Athletes
Youth athletics provide valuable life skills, but being a parent of an athlete can be stressful. Watching our children face disappointment, pressure, fatigue, and negative social interactions can be challenging. We often want to shield them from pain and solve their problems. Kari's extensive experience as a parent of high-level athletes, certified coach, sport administrator, and psychologist equips her to help parents navigate these highs and lows, fostering well-rounded individuals with resilience and life skills.
Anxiety
Finding Calm in the Midst of Life's Storms
Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when it hinders your happiness, daily functioning, or goal achievement, professional help may be needed. Anxiety can manifest through physical symptoms, emotional regulation difficulties, brain fog, relationship issues, school and work challenges, or sleep and eating problems. Kari collaborates with clients to understand their anxiety, manage their feelings, and challenge the thoughts and behaviors that sustain it.