Welcome to ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy
Michele L. Gardiner, MAC CCC CCTP-II
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I am Michele Gardiner, the founder of ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy & Support Services, and a Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), and Master's Level Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) in 'good standing' with the CCPA, and with extensive experience in supporting youth and adults through their recovery from
Anxiety Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Co-occurring Mental Health Issues, such as: Anxiety, ADHD, BPD, Bipolar Disorders, Depression Acute Stress, Depersonalization-Derealization, Complex PTSD, PTSD, Transitions Boundaries, Codependent Behaviour, Communication, People-pleasing Binge Eating Disorders (BED, BN, NES), Chronic Dieting, Emotional Overeating Body Image Distress, Identity, Low Self-Esteem Clinical Consultation and Professional Development in Eating Disorders and Trauma |
As a Therapist, I provide a warm, compassionate, person-centred approach with individuals, youth, adults, and couples, across Canada, bridging 18-years of clinical experience with extensive training and certifications in my areas of practice with ethics and integrative approach applying evidence- based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, Advanced FLASH-EMDR therapy, MI, Parts Work, and Mindfulness therapies augmented by Expressive Arts, Nature and Somatic Embodiment and Regulation to support you in a safe, respectful, and well-paced way that moves you towards your goals.
As a Humanistic therapist, I strive to meet you in the spirit of authenticity, collaboration, and nonjudgement to create a welcoming and inclusive experience that acknowledges and nurtures your natural capacity, inner strength and wisdom, and helps you identify new hopes, understandings, and the awareness that empowers you to develop the self-care, insights, and coping skills to support your growth and resiliency in a way that aligns with your core values, and goals for your present and future self.
Honouring you as a strong, resilient, and capable individual is a core principle reflected at ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy & Support Services that comes from my perspective that, as human beings, our unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences provide us with an inner wisdom that is both empowering and elemental to creating meaningful change throughout our lives.
As a Humanistic therapist, I strive to meet you in the spirit of authenticity, collaboration, and nonjudgement to create a welcoming and inclusive experience that acknowledges and nurtures your natural capacity, inner strength and wisdom, and helps you identify new hopes, understandings, and the awareness that empowers you to develop the self-care, insights, and coping skills to support your growth and resiliency in a way that aligns with your core values, and goals for your present and future self.
Honouring you as a strong, resilient, and capable individual is a core principle reflected at ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy & Support Services that comes from my perspective that, as human beings, our unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences provide us with an inner wisdom that is both empowering and elemental to creating meaningful change throughout our lives.
Free Consultation
We begin the therapeutic experience with a free Phone Consultation. This is for individuals aged 16 and over, across Canada. This step is followed by a Virtual Intake Session where we gather your history, hopes for therapy, and work to create a treatment plan that will move you towards your goals.
Self-referrals and Professional referrals are both accepted. Referrals from Physicians and Nutritionists require informed consent and completion of a Release of Information Form.
Self-referrals and Professional referrals are both accepted. Referrals from Physicians and Nutritionists require informed consent and completion of a Release of Information Form.
Health Insurance Providers
I am a Registered Service Provider and recognized by several health insurance providers. I do not offer direct billing; clients submit receipts for reimbursement directly to their insurer at their discretion and convenience. To prevent financial strain, always confirm coverage before starting counselling.
Counselling is An Empowering & Enriching Experience of Self-discovery
Psychotherapy is a valuable experience that fosters self-discovery, empowerment, and an investment in our emotional, mental, and spiritual selves. If you are feeling ready to create the change and growth you desire and begin living more resiliently and authentically, I look forward to connecting with you and learning how I can best support you toward achieving your goals for change and finding greater peace, joy, and freedom in life.
Inter-Provincial Services, Rates, & Schedules
"Rates reflect a hope to improve accessibility of mental health services for individuals and families."
Individual Session Rates: Adults $135/60-mins, $175/90-mins; Youth $75/30-mins, $115/60-mins
Couples/Family Session Rates: $175/60-mins, $300/90-mins
Clinical Consultation: $150/60-minute session
Session Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Session Format: We meet by Virtual Sessions using PIPEDA Compliant Conferencing
Cancellation Policy: A 24-hour Cancellation Notice is required outside of an emergency
9 am to 6 pm ATLANTIC I 8 am to 5 pm EASTERN I 7 am to 4 pm CENTRAL I 6 am to 2 pm PACIFIC
Individual Session Rates: Adults $135/60-mins, $175/90-mins; Youth $75/30-mins, $115/60-mins
Couples/Family Session Rates: $175/60-mins, $300/90-mins
Clinical Consultation: $150/60-minute session
Session Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Session Format: We meet by Virtual Sessions using PIPEDA Compliant Conferencing
Cancellation Policy: A 24-hour Cancellation Notice is required outside of an emergency
9 am to 6 pm ATLANTIC I 8 am to 5 pm EASTERN I 7 am to 4 pm CENTRAL I 6 am to 2 pm PACIFIC
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