Smyrna Gonzalez
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Smyrna is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a strong passion for working alongside those seeking guidance and support through their mental health concerns. With experience helping youth,
adults, and couples, Smyrna is ready to provide change-oriented therapy to promote feelings of
empowerment through life’s challenges.
Having considerable research experience within Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including being a co-author on a published article concerning ACEs, Smyrna is ready and excited to explore the impact of ACEs in your life. Especially in the ways ACEs presents itself in adulthood through negative core beliefs or behavioural patterns.
Smyrna can help with the following but not limited to:
Smyrna is also passionate about:
- Spanish, Hispanic/Latino Counselling
- Christian, Faith-Based approaches
- Women’s Issues including Pregnancy and Post-Partum
- Men’s issues
- Post-Concussion Therapy Management
- Therapy for First Responders
- Adverse Childhood Experiences
I understand that seeking help can feel vulnerable and challenging at times. Especially when sharing your thoughts and feelings. I am honored to be part your mental health journey and am excited to create goals that are as unique as you.
My goal as Registered Provisional Psychologist is to provide and safe and warm environment where you feel heard, seen, and understood.
Approaches and Modalities
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Strengths-Based Approach
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed
- Socratic Method – Socratic Dialogue
Counsellors
- Adrianna Rabeda-Kowalczak:Â Psychologist
- Shelly Qualtieri: Social Worker
- Kim Noll: Psychologist
- Laura Laidlaw: Clinical Counsellor
- Lorena Koenig: Social Worker
- Marizabel Forno: Psychologist
Coaches
- Samantha Wong: Nutrition & Wellness
- Jennifer DeDominicis: Leadership & Developement
Community Connections
- Becky Noblet: Community Connections Associate
- Tanya Leukefeld:Â Student & Family Education StrategistÂ
- Workshops, Classes, Groups
*Please ensure you check with your insurance provider that your therapist is covered under your benefits plan. Many plans cover a variety of professional designations while others are more restrictive.
