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Areas of Expertise

Issues Treated

ADHD

Addictions

Anxiety

Behavioural Issues

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Child

Co-dependency

Depression

Divorce

Domestic Abuse

Education and Learning Disabilities

Emotional Disturbance

Family Conflict

Grief

Infertility

Infidelity

Peer Relationships

School Issues

Self Esteem

Self-Harming

Stress

Transgender

Trauma and PTSD

Therapeutic Approaches

As a clinical social worker, I provide counselling using a collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based approach.  Therapy is tailored to each individual, couple or family, recognizing that no single method fits everyone.  My work integrates the following therapeutic approaches:

 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem.

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Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Increase understanding while processing emotions to promote healing, emotional regulation, and stronger relationships.

  

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

A goal-oriented, strength based approach that emphasizes existing strengths, resilience, and practical strategies to support positive change.

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Trauma-informed Counselling

Grounded in safety, choice, and empowerment, this approach recognizes the impact of trauma and supports the development of effective coping skills to improve well-being and functioning.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Explores early and current relational experiences to better understand patterns in relationships, emotional needs, and connection.

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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Evidence-based approach that supports the development of effective coping skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships.  DBT balances acceptance and change, increases a sense of feeling understood while working towards meaningful behavioral and emotional growth.

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Narrative Therapy

Focuses on separating the self from problems while reshaping personal stories in ways that highlight strengths, values, and preferred ways of living.

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Family Systems Therapy

Considers individuals within the context of family and relational systems, supporting healthier communication and connection.

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My Approach

Tera Theriault approaches treatment collaboratively working with individuals, couples and families to illuminate how the presenting issues may have developed, the impact they are having and how to take action to improve individual and relational functioning. The therapy type used will be determined following the initial assessment in collaboration with the client. 

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My Approach
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