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Our approach combines traditional talk and creative arts therapies to help you articulate and make sense of your experiences.

Ms. Samantha Paterson
(She/Her/Hers) | Registered Psychotherapist | RP, CC-PMH, DTATI, CCTS-I, BA

Hello, I am so happy you are here.

I am currently accepting new clients.

About Sam: * “I’m young, fun, conversational, chatty and super easy going. I like to feel comfortable in our sessions and want you to feel the same way. * I’m authentic, genuine and a judgement free zone. I like to laugh and have fun with clients – wherever appropriate. * I take a client centered approach and work with you to set goals that YOU want to achieve. * Working together - We’ll work to find tangible solutions to current problems to better manage your symptoms. * Once symptoms are better managed, we can dive a bit deeper to uncover root causes that got you here! * I’ll ask questions, share psychoeducation, offer tips, tools & techniques, balanced with an open space for you to talk and be heard!”

What does a session with me look like?

All clients are different and so are their sessions!

  • For the most part, I like to start out sessions by checking in with clients - How was your week? How are you feeling? We might review last weeks discussion or homework.
  • Throughout sessions I will ask you questions, give input, provide examples and life experiences, work through activities with you, provide psychoeducation and most importantly, be your biggest advocate.
  • To help you out along the way, some sessions will be followed up with an email that provides additional support, resources & recaps new learnings from session.

Visit www.tbaypsychotherapy.ca for more information.

Areas of Expertise

  • *Stress/ Anxiety
  • *Relationship Issues
  • Burnout
  • Men’s Issues
  • Perfectionism
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Infertility
  • Parenting
  • Depression
  • Life Transition
  • Family Conflict
  • ADHD
  • Work/ School challenges
  • Self Esteem / Self-Confidence
  • Identity Exploration / Self-awareness
  • Loneliness + Social Isolation

Therapeutic Approach

  • Trauma-Informed, Person Centered
  • Dialect Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Art Therapy

Certifications + Training

  • Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
  • Certified Trauma Specialist, Trauma Institute International
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 & 2
  • CBT for Depression Training from Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training with Russ Harris
  • Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Training
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Applied Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Work from NICABM
  • ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
  • SafeTALK Suicide Prevention from CMHA

NOTE: If the times listed do not work with your schedule, please email sam@creatingselfcompassion.ca and I would be happy to accommodate your busy schedule!

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