Meet our Therapists: Amy
Amy De Silva (she/her/hers)
Currently not accepting new clients
Adoption, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Grief, Relationships, Self-Care, Self-Worth, Self-Compassion
Welcome, I’m Amy and I’m so glad you’re here.
I am passionate about helping others and have had the privilege of working with diverse clients facing various life challenges. I have a profound commitment to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and self-discovery. My therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, empathy, and a belief in the inherent resilience of each person.
Whether counselling is a new step for you or you have previous experience, I am honoured to join you on this journey. I am committed to fostering a space where individuals can explore, learn, and flourish and look forward to the opportunity to support you on your path to well-being.
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Virtually, supporting clients 12 years and older in the following areas
- Adoption
- Burnout and job satisfaction
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief and loss
- Mood disorders including Anxiety and Depression
- Self-care
- Self-esteem, self-worth and self-compassion
- Stress Management
To book a session, email Amy at amy@peaksandpinestherapy.com
Core Values
Self-Compassion
I value self-compassion, recognizing that everyone is on their own journey. Together, we'll navigate your challenges with kindness, fostering a nurturing and accepting environment for self-exploration and growth.
Empathy:
At the core of my therapeutic approach is the value of empathy. I believe in the transformative power of understanding and being understood. Through a compassionate and empathetic lens, I aim to create an atmosphere where you feel heard, validated, and supported as we explore the complexities of your experiences.
Psychoeducation:
Empowering my clients with knowledge is at the heart of my practice. I believe in providing psychoeducation to equip individuals with insights, skills, and tools to navigate their unique circumstances and contribute to their overall well-being.
Outside of My Role
Outside of work, I enjoy creating new pieces of art in a pottery studio, listening to music and playing sports. You can usually find me outdoors with my husky camping, hiking, or around a camp fire.
Meet our Therapists: Shannon
Shannon (she/her/hers)
Currently accepting new clients aged 12+
Mood disorders, relationships, substance use/misuse and recovery support, grief, harm reduction, self-esteem, life transitions, academic struggles or performance, and parent consultations
My therapeutic approach is client centered and trauma-informed. I believe that we all have different paths to healing and my role is to help support you along your journey. Healing looks different for everyone, and with empathy and compassion, I aim to help you find a way forward that works for you.
I bring over 20 years of experience supporting families and children in various capacities including advocacy, psychoeducation, parenting consultations, academic performance, emotional intelligence, developmental stages, learning disabilities, ASD and FASD.
Most recently, the last decade has been spent supporting a northern Cree community where I have primarily focused on working with those with Special Needs, Learning Disabilities and enhancing social-emotional learning and emotional regulation. My experience living, raising a family, and working in the North is why I returned to school to become a certified counsellor. My goal is to help you access your inner strengths while working towards creating the life you envision for yourself.
Areas of Specialty
I have counselled children, adolescents, and adults through a variety of challenges they were facing.
Virtually supporting clients with various presenting concerns such as
- Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression
- Relationships - boundaries, abuse, past/present
- Accessing Jordan’s Principal
- Substance use/misuse and recovery support
- Grief
- Harm reduction
- Learning Disabilities – skill development, self-esteem, advocacy
- Life transitions
- Academic struggles or performance
- Parent consultations – adjusting to parenthood, social/emotional concerns, IEP support.
To book a session, email Shannon at shannon@peaksandpinestherapy.com