Chelsea Cummings
Counsellor
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About me
I believe that every person is unique and can benefit from a multitude of ways to heal - whether it be through traditional therapeutic methods or otherwise. I'm not a therapist who believes I have all of the answers - I believe my clients are the experts of their own lives and that I am lucky enough to help support them through that journey. I believe that transparency is important and honestly is paramount. I'll always be real with you and won't give you the run-around. I welcome and affirm all expressions of identity and I am also committed to providing equitable and accessible services to the clients I work with. I'm a therapist who sees a therapist and believe it's important for me to "walk the talk" to truly understand the work I'm inviting my clients to do. As a complex trauma survivor and neurodivergent person, I am on a lifelong journey in understanding myself and mental wellness.
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Approach
I often operate from a Relational Cultural theoretical background - I believe that connection with others, access to resources, and expression of the self through art, craft, movement, activism, or otherwise, are key tenants in wellness. Though the techniques I use to work with you will depend on your individual needs, I like to integrate a variety of tools in the therapy room that may not fall under the "traditional" therapeutic lens. I'm down to "go there" with you, no matter how "woo-woo" things seem to be. I've worked together with clients to explore ideas like astrology, spirituality, dreamwork, crystal-healing, and even the paranormal, in order to better help them heal. No matter what, I promise to provide you unconditional support and acceptance. Together, we'll dig deep to work through the things that feel dark and I'll support you in discovering meaningful coping skills, exploring the values that are important to you, and learning to hold boundaries that help keep you safe.
