Chantal Wilson

I decided when I was very young that I wanted to be a therapist.  At that time my thought was, "everyone deserve at least one person that will listen to them," this thoughts still reigns true, with the addition that I now help people build communities so that they have more than one person and feel connected and supported.

Whether you have struggled with depression throughout your life or in this current season I am able to support you in learning and practicing new skills to help with moving towards a life worth living.

Finding the right fit is the most important aspect of therapy.  If you do not feel safe or comfortable with your therapist then they may not be the right fit for you.  Therapy takes some discomfort, especially if you are not use to opening up and being vulnerable.  Give your self a chance to be uncomfortable for a few minutes because of risk are worth taking.

There are many different times of trauma, and understanding how your experience(s) have impacted the way you engage in the world and with others can be really impactful.  Understanding what protective mechanism you use and ways to decrease the ineffective ones is usually beneficial.  Having a space to talk about what you've experienced and creating an internal sense of safety helps to increase a feeling of safety in the world and in healthy relationships.

Engaging in parts work has been beneficial for the people I work with.  Understanding your protective and hurt parts has the ability to move people towards healing and peace.  I am IFS Level 1 trained therapist, and use this method with my clients.

I am able to provide individual and family therapy sessions virtually.  I do not currently provide couples or marital therapy.

Working with persons who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating, as well as body image is a passion of mine.  Helping clients understand what the behavior(s) may be doing for you and finding more effective ways to meet the need helps to relieve the challenges that these symptoms can bring.  Improving your relationship with food, your body, and your self move clients toward more meaningful relationships with others and improvement engagement in everyday life.