Email Amanda directly at amanda@mindbodytherapyconnection.ca

I am a registered social worker in St. John’s, NL. I am a graduate of both Memorial University and the Dalhousie University School of Social Work. I have over two decades of experience supporting children, youth, and adults through an array of life’s challenges; adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment histories, traumatic experiences, and the impacts of substance use, separation, and divorce. My work experiences have brought unique opportunities for crisis management planning, collaborating with Indigenous communities, and developing culturally responsive practices.

Within my work with Mind Body Therapy Connection at Flourish, I bring an abundance of knowledge, skill, and experience in childhood trauma, mental health crisis, emotional regulation, and healing from traumatic stress issues. I have specialized training in evidence-based approaches including Trauma-Informed Care, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I), and Somatic Therapy. My approach is deeply rooted in the integration of education about the mind–body connection in counselling. My goal is to help people understand that trauma and stress are embodied, in sleep disturbances, responses, tightness, tension, and exhaustion when reacting as if still in danger from a previous threat. My focus is on the healing that can happen now.

I offer services to support healing and address: Trauma processing Sleep disturbances Stress management and burnout for professionals Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue Goal directed cognitive thinking Nervous system regulation for children and youth Mental wellness and mental health protection I listen to your needs to help you set clear goals for your wellness journey. Sessions may include approaches such as A.R.T, somatic experiencing and movement, Vagus Nerve exercises, as well as grounding and mindfulness practices.

I offer virtual, phone, and in-person appointments.

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Email Heather directly at heatherdoyleatflourish@gmail.com

Heather is a Registered Social Worker with more than 25 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families. She believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change and strives to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. ​ Heather’s approach is warm, authentic, collaborative, and sometimes direct. She recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy and works with each client to understand their unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Her practice is grounded in strengths-based, trauma- informed, and solution-focused approaches, with elements of Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Systems Theory, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). ​ Heather works with children and youth, with extensive experience supporting teens, as well as individual adults and couples navigating a variety of life challenges. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity and gender-related concerns, and managing multiple stressors or significant life transitions. Heather also has a growing interest in supporting individuals experiencing disordered eating behaviours and those navigating sport-related stress. ​ Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She is committed to ongoing learning, evidence-informed practice, and meeting clients wherever they are on their path forward.

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Email Nikita directly at nikitaatflourish@gmail.com

Hello everyone! My name is Nikita, and I am a Registered Social Worker and Clinical Counsellor offering in-person, virtual, and phone counselling. I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Memorial University. I have 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families directly in the community. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where people feel heard and supported. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), somatic and narrative strategies, solution-focused brief therapy, and an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approach.

I have expertise in supporting individuals with life transitions, anxiety, depression and a variety of mental health considerations. I focus on supporting couples with relationship concerns, conflict management, and stress and emotional regulation. I am trained in the Gottman Method couples therapy.

I have a particular interest in supporting people with grief and loss. I am knowledgeable about end-of-life planning considerations. I hold Advanced Grief Counselling Specialist (CAGCS) training.

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