Kelly Johns she/her
M.A.C.P., R.P.
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Kelly is a Registered Psychotherapist. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Carleton University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
Kelly offers individual therapy to ages 13+.
Background
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Kelly aims to create a warm and non-judgmental space to help client's deepen their self-understanding and to work towards their personal goals. She believes that it is essential to build a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, where an individual feels seen and understood. Kelly works with her clients to increase their self-awareness through deep understanding of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours as well as to explore lived experiences from new angles in order recognize unhelpful patterns. Using this increased self-awareness, self-understanding and pattern recognition, Kelly helps her clients to develop the coping strategies they require to navigate life challenges and to foster personal development.
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Areas of Focus
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stress and anxiety
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depression
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obsessions and compulsions
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relationship issues
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interpersonal communication
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self-esteem
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sleep issues
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shame and guilt
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emotional regulation
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women’s issues
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life transitions
Therapeutic Style
Kelly offers an integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.