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Areas of Focus

At Umi Psychotherapy, we specialize in helping those navigate through anxiety-related issues, PTSD and trauma, as well as relationship conflict and unhelpful attachment behaviours. There are many other common concerns that Umi Psychotherapy helps navigate, as life continues and events overlap with each other.

Common Concerns

Anxiety-Related Issues

  • Performance anxiety

  • Social anxiety

  • Overthinking

  • Fight, flight, freeze responses

Communication & Boundaries

  • Difficulties saying no

  • Family over-involvement

  • Conflict avoidance

  • Boundary violation

 Relational & Family Conflict

  • ​Relationship conflict

  • Friendship conflict

  • Family conflict

  • Multigenerational household

Emotion Dysregulation

  • Intense reactions to minor stressors

  • Anger management

  • Emotional suppression or numbing

Trauma & PTSD

  • ​Childhood trauma​

  • Domestic/Intimate partner violence

  • Sexual assault or sexual violence

  • Bullying or emotionally harmful relationships/friendships​

Stress & Burnout

  • Academic and work overload

  • Emotional exhaustion

  • Poor work-life balance

  • Physical symptoms of chronic stress

Self-Esteem & Confidence Building

  • Negative self-talk

  • Fear of judgement

  • Difficulties recognizing strengths

  • People-pleasing patterns

Neurodivergence

  • ADHD or ADD

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Sensory sensitivity and overwhelm​

  • Social communication

  • Executive functioning challenges

  • Identity and self-acceptance

Depression

  • Loss of interest or pleasure

  • Persistent low mood and self-criticism

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) 

  • Social withdrawal

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Identity & Sexuality Issues

  • Exploring gender and sexual identity

  • Internalized shame or guilt

  • Fear of disclosure

  • Relationship and intimacy concerns

Addiction & Substance Misuse

  • Using to cope with emotions

  • Loss of control over use

  • Impact on relationships or responsibilities

  • Craving or urges

Infidelity & Trust-Building

  • Rebuilding trust after betrayal

  • Guilt and repair after infidelity

  • Hypervigilance and relationship anxiety

  • Deciding whether to stay or leave

Ready to Take the Next Steps?

Whether you have questions about my services, want to schedule a session, or simply wish to learn more about how therapy can support you, I am here to help. Your journey towards healing and growth begins with a simple conversation.

Let's connect and take the first step together.

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