Renewal Therapy

Depth Oriented Virtual Therapy for the Complexities of Being Human

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Our Services

We use top-down and bottom-up approaches to address long-standing relational challenges. 

NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) addresses C-PTSD (complex trauma), relational trauma.

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Internal Family Systems therapy supports you to tend to your wounded parts and strengthen your authentic, compassionate Self

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DBR works with pre-verbal, deeply held brainstem responses and the earliest “orienting” reactions your nervous system made when trauma first occurred.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess stuck traumatic memories, decreasing their emotional charge.

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Brainspotting locates where trauma is held in the body through eye position, allowing deep, subcortical processing to happen beneath the level of conscious thought.

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Couples therapy offers a space to slow down the patterns that keep you stuck, building deeper understanding, clearer communication, and a more secure connection between you and your partner.

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Individual Sessions

One-on-one online therapy, you can explore challenges, process emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self from the comfort of your home. Many clients seek individual therapy when struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, chronic self-doubt, emotional disconnection, insecure attachment, or the long-term effects of relational trauma. Together, we explore the survival strategies that once protected you but may now be limiting your growth and wellbeing.

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Couples Sessions

Online Couples counselling gives you the space to explore challenges, process emotions, and reconnect with your authentic self. Many clients come to individual therapy struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, low self-esteem, chronic self doubt, chronic feelings of disconnection, insecure attachment, and the effects of relational trauma. Together we will explore your survival strategies that once protected you and now get in the way of want you want for yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about working with Rachelle or Lauren at Renewal Therapy?

What approaches are used in session?

Rachelle and Lauren are both trained in Internal Family Systems and a form of bottom up (somatic processing), Deep Brain Reorienting and EMDR respectively. Rachelle is trained in NeuroAffective Relational Model which is an approach that address complex trauma/relational trauma. 

What types of concerns do you address in sessions?

For individuals we support clients with complex/relational trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, depressions, ADHD, self-esteem, negative self-perception, emotional dysregulation and overwhelm and attachment insecurity.

Lauren support couples in nurturing a better connection, deepening emotional intimacy, improving self-understanding of relational patterns and addressing conflict.

What does a typical session look like?

Rachelle and Lauren each have their own unique ways of working with clients, however, we use a collaborative, depth oriented approaches which means we support clients in address the underlying patterns that manifest in ways that are counter to what you want for yourself. Our work is largely experiential rather than focused on giving you coping skills.

How can I prepare for the 20-minute consultation?

If you would like to get the most out of your 20-minute consultation, you can ask yourself what you would like to get out of therapy at this time. If you have had therapy before, what has been supportive and what didn't work for you. 

How do I book an appointment?

Please use the booking links and book yourself a 20-minute consultation at a time that works well for you. If you are interested in booking a session, you can do so at that time of the consultation.

How often and how long will I need to go to therapy?

This is dependent on how you experience sessions and what types of concerns you would like to address. Please ask during your consultation what might be best suited for you. We do not recommend starting off with any fewer than bi-weekly sessions as you may find you do not get as much out of our time together, leading to frustration that therapy is not helpful.

How long is each session?

Sessions are booked for 50 minutes, however, we allow for an extra 10 minutes to ensure we end at a time that feels supportive.

Do you take insurance?

Our services are covered by most insurance companies in Canada, however, please ensure your insurance covers working with a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. 

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