Tracy Rait-Parkes she/her
M.HSc., M.A.C.P.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Following a successful career as a speech-language pathologist working with young children and their families, Tracy is a registered psychotherapist (qualitfying) who provides individual therapy with clinical supervision from Colette Kelso, R.P.
Background
Tracy received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario in 1992 and a Master of Health Sciences in Speech Pathology from the University of Toronto in 1994.
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After 27 years providing speech-language pathology services in a community setting in Lanark County, Tracy has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Meridian University. She brings a wealth of experience working collaboratively with parents, families and other caregivers.
Areas of Interest
​ Tracy has particular interest in treating:
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​​​Anxiety
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Attachment
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Life transitions
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Parenting skills
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Parent/Youth conflict
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Interpersonal relationships
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Grief
Therapeutic Style
Tracy is developing an integrative approach to individual therapy, drawing on cognitive, humanistic, and psychodynamic models of therapy. She believes that a
client-centred practice provides an opportunity for individual growth and development and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, compassionate setting where clients will find the support they need to become their best selves.