Amanda Rennick-Hazen

About

I enjoy using a variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Strategies, Mindfulness Meditation, Trauma Informed, Compassion Focused, & Emotion Focused. Depression & Sadness Anxiety & Worry Work , Home, & School Stress ​Grief & Loss Divorce & Separation Unexpected life transitions, unexpected change, lost opportunities

Biography

About Me As a psychotherapist I am dedicated to improving the health and well being of my clients and it is my goal to make the therapeutic process as comfortable as possible. I work from a positive psychology perspective geared towards increasing confidence, self-esteem and helping you recognize your individual strengths. Whether you are interested in Short Term, Long Term, or a One time therapy session; I can assist with feelings of depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, stress management, grief and environmental stress associated with work, home life, and school. Everybody has a story and sometimes we need a little help to get over the hurdles in life from time to time. ​​ My work history entails 19 + years experience within the mental health field stemming from hospitalized care in an emergency department, On scene response with victim services york region (vol.) and lastly extensive counselling/case management experience with Dual diagnosis clients, Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury clients & At Risk Children/Youth. My intention is to help you find ways of coping, bring back joy, and humour in challenging times. Grief comes in all forms - not just loss/death of a loved one. Grief can be feeling a loss of sense of self, job loss, divorce/separation, retirement, unexpected life transitions, challenging life transitions, lost opportunities, and unexpected change. Let's get together to discuss and find ways to improve quality of life, where we can expect ups and downs, and find ways to navigate these situations with compassion, comfortably and confidently. I'm a big supporter of trying new things, learning new skills, and pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones. Recognizing we can be humble, laugh at ourselves, not take ourselves overly seriously.

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