Kristen MacLean

B.A (Hons), M.A, M.A.C.P

Registered Psychotherapist 

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Nice to meet you! I am a Registered Psychotherapist licensed to practice in Ontario. I have a master’s degree in sociology, a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminal Justice Studies. My clinical focus is working with trauma and mental health for first responders and public service personnel. I also have experience working with victims of crime and survivors of gender-based violence.

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My previous work history includes working as a psychotherapist for a sexual violence support centre and working in law-enforcement as a probation and parole officer. I strive to apply trauma-informed and evidence-based principles in my work and have taken courses specific to providing therapy for first responders and survivors of trauma. I am formally trained in the following treatment approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

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In addition to working with public service personnel and survivors, I have experience working with individuals who are struggling with mental health concerns or general stressors like anxiety or depression, life stressors, self-esteem, difficult life transitions, relationship concerns, and grief or loss. When I'm not in the office, you can find me curled up with a good read, exercising, or out in nature exploring!

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I strongly believe that understanding our strengths, building resilience to stressors, and learning more about our environments can have an incredible impact on how we perceive, think, and feel. It’s my hope that we can work together, learn from each other, and face life’s obstacles through person-centered and strength-based counseling.

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