Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with a focus on ADHD and creatives
Virtual psychotherapy that is holistic, exploratory, and in-depth. Based out of Toronto, Ontario, and Victoria, British Columbia.
Hi, I’m Lucy
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist practicing out of Roncesvalles in Toronto, Ontario. I’m passionate about working with individuals who are looking for deeply rooted, lasting change. I specialize in working with teens and adults who are dealing with issues related to anxiety and ADHD. I approach psychotherapy through an existential and psychodynamic lens.
Some of my clients have been to therapy before, have found some relief through structured treatments (CBT, for example), and seek to supplement this work with some further exploration. Working with a psychodynamic therapist can be a beautiful complement to the cognitive-based route if there are still difficult patterns and painful repetitions that exist.
I reserve a certain number of sliding scale spots to keep therapy as accessible as possible.
Embarking on the journey of self-understanding is the catalyst for change. The first step towards understanding ourselves often begins with the genuine understanding offered by another.
What Kind of Support I can Offer
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I have a special interest in teenage and adult ADHD, with a particular focus on women and girls. I used a combination of approaches for ADHD to target daily life difficulties and more complex, longterm issues. We’ll work together to explore everything from organization skills to difficulties in relationships.
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As someone who comes from a background in fine arts, I have a special interest in working alongside creative individuals. I work with a lot of people who struggle with creative block, identity issues, and how to integrate their creative life into their everyday.
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A large focus of psychodynamic therapy is on human relationships and how they impact your current daily life. This will lead us to explore how your formative relationships impact your relating in the present, whether it be with your partner, boss, or friends.
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For many of us, anxiety can result in debilitating symptoms that can be difficult or feel impossible to manage. It can manifest as over-thinking, lower self-esteem, obsessive thoughts, or perfectionism. In working together, one of the goals will be to get underneath these symptoms to better understand how to disrupt the difficult cycle.
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I work with preteens and teens aged 12 and up. We move at a safe and comfortable pace and start where your teen is ready. It’s common for teens to feel some hesitation and reluctance to getting started. My job is to make sure they feel as safe and comfortable as possible from the get-go.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work with a large variety of concerns. Based on my training and personal experience, I have some areas of special interest. If you’re struggling with something outside of these concerns, please contact me to discuss whether I can be of support to you.
How can psychodynamic therapy help?
One of the special things about the psychodynamic approach is that it includes, but goes beyond, symptom reduction. The treatment will not only focus on getting rid of something, but also centre on tending to other important aspects of your life.
Depending on the individual, the larger goals and outcomes of therapy might include some of the following:
A greater flexibility and freedom when faced with life’s challenges
Improved relationships with more fulfillment, including an increased capacity for navigating familial, intimate, platonic relationships, and beyond
An increased and realistic sense of self-worth and self-esteem
A greater ability to make use of personal abilities and talents
A greater ability to engage in more a more sophisticated and nuanced way of understanding oneself and others
Have an increased ability to be able to accept and navigate a wider range of emotions
Through the safety and authenticity of the therapeutic relationship, you will be invited into a space of self-discovery, self-reflection, and self-exploration.
My Virtual Office
I use a secure online platform to see clients across Ontario and British Columbia.
Log in from your couch, your favourite chair, or wherever you feel most comfortable. Pets are welcome!
Learn more about my fees here.
Get in Touch
35 Golden Ave., Toronto ON. M6R 2J4
Hours
Monday–Thursday
10am–6pm
Phone
(647) 952-1552
Email
alguiretherapy@gmail.com
The relationship you have with your therapist matters.
Taking the time to find the right fit is an important first step.