ABOUT
Hi, I’m Lauren O’Keefe.
Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy
Canadian Certified Counsellor
I’ve lived, worked, and played in the Northwest Territories for eight years. I have served individuals in small (I’m talking tiny!) and large communities and cities throughout the North for eight years. I have a passion for play which I bring into my work with clients. I offer a range of traditional talk therapies, as well as, Art and Play therapies.
I have experience in working with clients with a broad range of presenting problems from stress management, to complex trauma. I have specializations in working with residential school survivors, and individuals working through intergenerational trauma.
My Approach
It all begins with you. As a person centred therapist I am here to meet your needs, move at your pace, toward your goals. You will help to decide how we get there with gentle guidance.
Virtual ART tHERAPY
You do NOT have to be an artist (and sometimes its better if you aren’t!) to benefit from Art Therapy.
Lauren will create a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to explore your situation through the use of creative interventions.
Art Therapy works by connecting the body and mind in ways more complex than through conversation alone- sometimes allowing for deeper exploration and healing.
VIRTUAL TALK THERAPY
Lauren utilizes an eclectic integrated approach to talk therapy that offers a gentle and trauma informed structure to solving problems. You will be heard, validated, and together with Lauren, you will develop a plan to move toward a more balanced sense of mental health and wellness.
Therapy happens both in and out of session. You may be asked to do some readings, activities, or practices outside of the therapy session, this is always tailored to your specific needs and is completely optional.