Fleurish Psychotherapy & Wellness

Fleurish Psychotherapy & Wellness Virtual and in-person (Guelph) psychotherapy for children, teens & young adults

New team member spotlight 🥳I am so excited to welcome Kate to our Fleurish team! Kate is a Registered Psychotherapist (Q...
08/19/2024

New team member spotlight 🥳

I am so excited to welcome Kate to our Fleurish team! Kate is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO. She brings to her work a fascination for the mind-body connection, and a special interest in supporting adults 18+ with trauma, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, addiction and personality disorders.

Kate’s approach is built upon authentic respect, compassion, and collaboration. She uses a number of therapeutic modalities, depending on the client in front of her - ranging from Cognitive behaviour therapy, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy. Kate has her yoga teacher training and enjoys applying her knowledge of the mind-body connection in her work with clients. If you’re interested in working with Kate, head to the booking link in our bio to schedule your complimentary consultation! 😊

It’s hard to believe I’ve officially wrapped up with my clients and am on maternity leave, waiting to welcome baby very ...
08/19/2024

It’s hard to believe I’ve officially wrapped up with my clients and am on maternity leave, waiting to welcome baby very soon. I am so incredibly grateful for my clients and the beautiful wrap up sessions we’ve had over the last little while. It’s been an honour and privilege to be a part of your journey. So grateful for this work and I cannot wait to come back to it in the near future. In the meantime, I am soaking up all the rest I can get before baby comes, and preparing for this new and exciting chapter in my life.

Our team (Alex and Kate) are accepting new clients 18+ for virtual sessions. If you are interested in getting started on your healing journey, head to the booking link in our bio and/or our website to book your complimentary consultation! ✨

Welcoming a new team member, Aijia, to Fleurish! ✨👏🏼 Aijia will be offering virtual sessions on Mondays from 10am-7pm ES...
05/29/2024

Welcoming a new team member, Aijia, to Fleurish! ✨👏🏼 Aijia will be offering virtual sessions on Mondays from 10am-7pm EST, Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm EST and Thursdays from 1pm-5pm EST. She works with teens (15+) and adults. Her approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. She incorporates expressive art techniques into her work with clients as she has a background of over 16 years in the performing arts industry. Aijia is passionate about working with clients with generalized anxiety disorders, clinical depression, self-esteem, life transitions and ADHD. If Aijia sounds like she might be a great fit for you or your teen, you can schedule a consultation with her through the link in my bio!🥰. So grateful to have you, Aijia!

✨New team member spotlight✨Excited to introduce, Alex! I am so grateful to have Alex join Fleurish. Alex works with adul...
01/26/2024

✨New team member spotlight✨
Excited to introduce, Alex! I am so grateful to have Alex join Fleurish. Alex works with adults 18+ and is passionate about supporting individuals navigating anxiety, stress, and relational issues. Alex is committed to her professional development and is currently pursuing continued education to support ADHDers through strength-based approaches. Alex utilizes a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She also enjoys weaving in self-compassion in her work with clients.

Alex is available for virtual sessions on Wednesdays from 10 am-7 pm, Thursdays from 5 pm-7:30 pm, and Fridays from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm.

If Alex sounds like she might be a good fit for you, you can schedule a consultation with her through the JANE app (link in bio).

Grateful to have you here, Alex!☺️

✨New team member spotlight✨Introducing, Rebecca! I am very excited to have Rebecca join Fleurish. Rebecca works with chi...
01/17/2024

✨New team member spotlight✨

Introducing, Rebecca! I am very excited to have Rebecca join Fleurish. Rebecca works with children (12+), teens and adults and is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals. Being a fellow ADHD-er herself, Rebecca brings her own lived experiences to the therapeutic space. Rebecca’s approach is eclectic, utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal theory, and integrating the mind and body to regulate the nervous system.

Rebecca is available for virtual sessions Mon-Thurs from 11 am-7:30 pm.

If Rebecca sounds like she might be a good fit for you, you can schedule a consultation with her through the JANE app (link in bio).

So grateful to have you on board, Rebecca!☺️

Fleurish Psychotherapy & Wellness turns 1 today! 🥳What a year it has been. I have so much gratitude for my clients and t...
10/03/2023

Fleurish Psychotherapy & Wellness turns 1 today! 🥳

What a year it has been. I have so much gratitude for my clients and this work. I have grown so much and have learned so much over this last year. I am grateful to my colleagues, mentors, friends and family for continuing to support me and encourage me on this journey.

I am deeply passionate about this work and always looking for ways to grow, evolve and refine my skills to continue doing meaningful and effective work. Thank you for being on this journey with me! ✨

Cheers to 1 year!

With gratitude,
Jenna

ADHD & Shame, this one hits home for me. You are NOT the stories you tell yourself, you are so much more✨. We can’t chan...
09/27/2023

ADHD & Shame, this one hits home for me. You are NOT the stories you tell yourself, you are so much more✨.

We can’t change the parts of ourselves we often desperately want to fix or get rid of, so what if instead we start to learn how to work WITH, heal, and embrace these parts?

Interested in working with me?! Head to my website (link in bio) to schedule your complimentary consultation!

The ADHD nervous system is unique and wired differently than a neurotypical nervous system. One hallmark of the ADHD ner...
07/25/2023

The ADHD nervous system is unique and wired differently than a neurotypical nervous system. One hallmark of the ADHD nervous system is that it is described as an “interest-based nervous system”, where it thrives off of novelty, high stimulation situations, competition, urgency and interest. Neurotypical individuals have what is called an “importance-based nervous system”, which essentially means that attention is motivated by outcomes, rewards, and consequences.

This explanation is why ADHDers have trouble initiating, prioritizing, planning, and staying focused on tasks, ESPECIALLY when they are not stimulating or interesting enough.

As well, rather than a deficit of attention, ADHD causes inconsistent or scattered attention that can be challenging to regulate. One example of this is the experience of internal hyperactivity - having several different thoughts in the brain at once and difficulty turning off the brain.

Let’s work together! If you think I might be the right fit for you, feel free to send me an email at jenna@fleurishtherapy.com to set up your free 15 minute consultation✨

Disclaimer:

What I share here is not universal and may not apply to you. In addition, content is for educational and informational purposes only. Instagram is not a substitute for therapy with a mental health professional.

When our nervous systems are in fight or flight mode, we may be feeling anxious, dysregulated, overwhelmed or overstimul...
02/27/2023

When our nervous systems are in fight or flight mode, we may be feeling anxious, dysregulated, overwhelmed or overstimulated, depending on the situation and what feels most resonating for you.

Here are three SIMPLE nervous system practices that you can do to help bring your nervous system back into regulation:

1. Take a step back, recognize and ALLOW the feelings. Sitting with discomfort is not easy but it’s important to be aware of your emotions and bring compassion to them. Sit with and allow the discomfort to be there by using slow, rhythmic, diaphragmatic breaths.
2. Cold exposure - splash your face with cold water, take a cold shower, or drink a cold glass of water slowly and mindfully. Cold exposure stimulates the vagus nerve.
3. Singing, humming or laughing - can also stimulate the vagus nerve.

These are just a few of the many nervous system tools and practices that you can begin to incorporate in your life. ✨Interested in working with me? I specialize in supporting youth and young adults with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, people pleasing, and those who identify as highly sensitive individuals. You can schedule a free consultation through the link in my bio to see if we feel like a good fit!

Disclaimer:

What I share here is not universal and may not apply to you. In addition, content is for educational and informational purposes only. Instagram is not a substitute for therapy with a mental health professional.

Mapping your own nervous system can be done through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. The Polyvagal Theory, developed by...
02/03/2023

Mapping your own nervous system can be done through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, describes how our autonomic nervous system is constantly scanning for signs of safety or danger. The scanning process is called neuroception.

The process of neuroception involves three pathways of response. The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve, running from your brain to your large intestines, and is a main component of the parasympathetic nervous system responsible for “rest and digest” processes. During the process of neuroception, both sides of the vagus nerve can be stimulated. The ventral or front side of the vagus nerve responds to signals of safety in our environment and interactions, thereby allowing feelings of safety and connection.

The sympathetic nervous system activates when danger is detected (whether real or perceived threat) and this is when we experience fear, anxiety, worry, panic, anger, rage, or frustration. Either ‘fighting’ or ‘fleeing’ can resolve the stress; however, if neither is possible or successful, the sympathetic arousal can become so extreme that it is too much for the body to handle.

When this happens, the dorsal side of the vagus nerve can shut down your entire system and bring you into the state known as “freeze” - most commonly associated with trauma and shame. In this state, your body feels immobilized.

In order to move back to social engagement / ventral vagal, you actually need to activate your sympathetic nervous system once again to eventually discharge that energy and access feelings of safety and connection. This can be done through movement, breath work and a variety of other nervous system regulation tools.

Follow along for more nervous system content and tools to help bring your nervous system back into regulation.

Self-compassion is something that I incorporate in my work with clients often. Dr. Kristen Neff defines self compassion ...
11/10/2022

Self-compassion is something that I incorporate in my work with clients often. Dr. Kristen Neff defines self compassion as having three elements - self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness.

Working to shift away from a focus on self-esteem and instead develop compassion for yourself through all the ebbs and flows of life can allow you to establish a healthy relationship with yourself, along with your emotions and thoughts. In turn, self-compassion has been demonstrated to increase stable feelings of self-worth (Dr. Kristen Neff).

Interested in working with me? You can head to my website (link in bio) and book a free consultation to see if my approach feels like a good fit for you 😊

Disclaimer:

What I share here is not universal and may not apply to you. In addition, these posts are for educational and informational purposes only. Instagram is not a substitute for a relationship with a mental health professional.

Here at Fleurish, I offer a non-talk therapy approach that is a brain and body based model called Brainspotting.Brainspo...
10/12/2022

Here at Fleurish, I offer a non-talk therapy approach that is a brain and body based model called Brainspotting.

Brainspotting accesses the subcortical region of the brain that traditional talk therapy cannot access. Traditional talk therapy accesses our cognitive or “thinking” brain.

The subcortical region of the brain is where traumatic memories and emotions are stored. Often times when we feel “stuck” in life, we may be holding onto unprocessed trauma or emotions, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and a variety of other symptoms.

Brainspotting works by locating a spot in your visual field and processing through focused mindfulness to release memories and emotional pain. The most amazing thing about this model, is that it harnesses your body’s natural ability to heal itself 🧠.

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Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10am - 3:30pm

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