Credentials: BSW, MSW, RSW Languages Spoken: English Location: Virtual across Ontario
Change can be daunting, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty about taking that first step. Many people find themselves overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin, especially when it feels like there are obstacles in the way.
In my practice, I embrace a client-centred and wholistic approach, recognizing that each person is the expert in their own experiences. I am committed to working alongside folks in a way that honours their individual needs and respects how they feel most comfortable in sessions.
I strive to provide a warm, welcoming space where people can explore their goals at their own pace. I believe that trust and relationality are the foundations of effective therapy, and my goal is to create a safe environment where folks can show up as their authentic selves. Together, we can explore your inner world to better understand your thought patterns, develop effective coping skills, and create supportive plans for meaningful change.
Individuals, Youth (15+), Young Adults, Adults
I truly believe that lived experience is invaluable, and that everyone is the expert of their own story. As an Indigenous, neurodivergent, and Queer person, I am passionate about supporting my clients in better understanding how their unique identities shape their healing journeys.
I am committed to ongoing self-reflection to ensure I am always working toward creating safer, welcoming spaces for those I have the privilege of working alongside. My approach to care is influenced by my own lived experiences navigating the healthcare system, which helps me better understand the diverse challenges people face when seeking care that prioritizes their individual needs and the integration of community-based supports.
One of the things I truly appreciate about The Balanced Practice (TBP) is its emphasis on valuing lived experiences. In many treatment settings, the importance of relationality and community can be overlooked, but TBP’s wholistic approach stands out to me. I feel eager to be a part of an interprofessional team that prioritizes client-centered support, as it enables us to work collaboratively alongside clients to create tailored care plans for those affected by eating disorders/disordered eating.
Kat is a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Social Work. Kat has been working in the field of eating disorders for over four years, with some of their most recent work experience being with the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Kat is a Social Worker at Lakeridge Health’s Eating Disorder Program and has experience providing direct client support, assessments, crisis intervention, and individual and group support.
Call The Balanced Practice at (613) 695-0306 to set up an appointment with Kat today!
We offer different services in order to meet you exactly where you are at and provide you with the most appropriate level of support to reach your goals (no one-size-fits-all here). Our team works closely together and with other healthcare professionals to make sure we can provide you with the very best care.
Here at The Balanced Practice, we get it. We believe that you deserve more joy, more connection, and more fulfillment. After all, life is meant to be experienced fully (and not spent feeling stuck in our own heads). And we want to help, our team is available during the day and into the evening!
