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About Me

Hello and welcome, 

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I am Patricia. I am a wearer of many hats, including fellow human, mama, wife, daughter, psychologist and helper. 

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I’m glad you found me. Although, if you are here, it’s probably because you are struggling; and I am sorry to hear that. But you are not alone and you do not have to go through this alone. I am here to walk alongside you and help you navigate the challenging aspects of your life. 

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Read below to find out about me and how I could help. 

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Background Story

The name Ignite Your Light Psychology has several origins. It happens to be the title of one of my favourite songs. But more importantly, it comes from my belief that we all have a light that shines within us. This light is the essence of our being and it burns bright. 

 

At times, challenges and stressors cause our light to flicker. When we are faced with complex challenges, like trauma, addictions, or emotional and/or mental stress, that light can become covered. Caked in mud, if you will. The more challenges, the more layers. The light is still there, but it’s hard to see. 

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On a personal note, as a Mama of two, busy young boys, I know how overwhelming the transition to motherhood is and how beautiful and exhausting parenting can be. That light that I spoke about earlier, can begin to be obstructed as everything becomes about the baby/child. Layers. 

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At Ignite Your Light, I will partner with you to peel back the layers and allow your light to shine bright again. 

 

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Experience and Areas of Practice

I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked with adolescents and adults experiencing complex mental health, trauma and addictions. I have Master’s in Counselling Psychology at and am a Registered Psychologist (#5505) in the province of Alberta.

 

My area of practice I include with people who struggle with: â€‹â€‹

  • Trauma (simple and complex). 

    • Including developmental traumas and traumas in attachment. ​

  • Perinatal mental health

    • Birth and reproductive trauma

    • Postpartum challenge

    • Parental adjustments

  • Addictions 

  • Mood disorders

  • Grief and loss

  • Life changes and transitions

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I am informed in my practice by my education, clinical training, current evidence-based research, and my own experiences with parenting and life challenges,. My approach to counselling is deeply trauma-informed and attachment based. 

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Training
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Certifications

  • Masters of Counselling Psychology; Athabasca University; 2016

  • R. Psychologist in good standing with the College of Aberta Psychologists (#5505). 

  • EMDR trained. 

    • currently pursuing EMDRIA certification. ​

  • Complex Trauma Certification Training. 

    • In progress. ​

    • Through the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. 

  • Birth and Reproductive Trauma Certification

  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Training

  • NICABM - How to Identify and Treat Dissociation, Even When it's Subtle. 

  • Internal Family Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model

  • Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD

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