LEANNE SAWCHUK

Registered Psychotherapist

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Hello, my name is Leanne.

If you have found yourself here, perhaps there is something you are searching for. Perhaps you are finding yourself ready to lean in or make sense of something that is happening within you, your relationship, or the world around you. Maybe you would like to explore some of your patterns which you feel may be holding you back or creating discomfort in your life. Perhaps you are ready to embark on a new journey of self-love and self-discovery and experience living life from a place of feeling truly alive and aware. Regardless of what the reason is, I am truly glad you are here.

As the founder of Willow & Oak Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre, I am pleased to offer a variety of services that may align with what has brought you here. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I encompass a “work with” mindset. With deep empathy and compassion, I work from a relational, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, somatic, and intersubjective approach. I pay close attention to all that is being revealed, both verbally, non-verbally, and somatically. I offer support, guidance and insight while helping to raise awareness, unravel unhealthy patterns, and reframe negative or delineating beliefs that are keeping you stuck. We will work to develop a healthier and more balanced way of how you experience your “self”, your relationships, and the world around you. I understand that in order for this type of transformative work to happen, a level of safety, rapport, and trust must also be present and felt. I can assure you that I will gently do all that I can to help build and foster a safe and trusting relationship between us. I provide a safe and comfortable space where I can ensure you will be supported and attuned to throughout our work together.

I welcome you to take your time and look around my site and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I am ready when you are.

With compassion,

Leanne

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My areas of FOCUS

Anxiety & Depression

Symptoms of Anxiety and/or Depression can often feel all-consuming, at times. Whether you experiencing racing fear-based thoughts coupled with extremely uncomfortable body sensations, or you are feeling stuck somewhere in the past with what feels like an inability to do anything other than go through the motions of your day to day in a relatively numb state – there is way through both. With years of experience in treating the root cause of anxiety and depression, I have successfully witnessed individuals move through their anxious and/or depressed state and return to their true self, in a much more authentic and healthy way.

Trauma and PTSD

Trauma can take a huge emotional toll on both the body and the mind. It has been most commonly understood that symptoms of trauma can stem from a personal tragedy, a natural disaster, or abuse (physical/emotional/verbal). However, it is now known that anything that is experiences as threatening our survival or wellbeing can generate PTSD-like symptoms and have a negative impact on our day-to-day interactions and activities. These symptoms can, over time, manifest within the body as other ailments and physical illnesses and disorders which can lead to immense discomfort. I understand how delicate working with trauma symptoms can be and call upon my clinical skills and training in Somatic Experiencing (SE) and training at the Attachment Trauma Treatment and Healing Centre to allow for us to navigate your healing in a safe way. You do not have to be held hostage to your symptoms of trauma. Instead, you truly get to experience what it feels like heal and experience your life and your self in a more wholesome way.

Eating Disorders

While the symptoms of eating disorders revolve around eating, they are more about coping with feelings than they are about food. Overcoming an eating disorder involves rediscovering who you are beyond your eating habits, weight, and body image. I work to get to the root of what is causing you to cope through the over-use or under-use of food, and other strategies you may engage in to control and/or ease discomfort. We will work together to get to the underlying cause(s), while developing a healthier relationship with food and your body.

Relationship Issues

Relationships can be our greatest source of joy, but can also cause pain and frustration at times.  Sometimes we can feel stuck and disconnected within our relationship and not know how to exactly get out of this stuck place.  Calling upon a range of therapeutic skills and techniques, we will work together to explore your relationship and identify the re-occurring patterns that are contributing or causing you to be in this “stuck” place in your relationship.  With work and effort, coupled with my proven results in helping couples and families to re-connect, you can lift the glue that is keeping you stuck and discover a loving, connected, and intimate relationship. Whether you are experiencing challenge within your romantic relationship, or perhaps with a family member, friend or child, there is a new and healthier way to experience each other and the relationship.

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The single most important factor in your therapeutic journey is finding the right fit. Contact me today so that you can decide if I am a good fit for you on your path to a more fulfilled life.

I look forward to hearing form you!

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276 Frederick Street
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 2E7

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