Therapy Sessions
If you haven't previously been a client of DC Psychological Services, or if it has been longer than 6 months since you last saw your therapist, an initial session will be scheduled for you. After this initial session, you will continue with the same therapist.
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This initial session will focus on gathering background information, coming to understand reasons for engaging in therapy at this time and determining the level of fit between the therapist and client. Please contact our office, or submit your information following the link below.
Individual Therapy Sessions
A 50 minute therapy session available as either in-person or telehealth session.Danielle is primarily an emotion-focused and attachment-based therapist. From this theoretical perspective, she tries to find the root of difficulties that underly the symptoms you are experiencing so that healing and growth can occur. Therapeutic work often focuses on the use of insight-based techniques, analysis and evaluation of relationships and previous experiences, and the expression and processing of emotion. Danielle uses a variety of different therapeutic techniques drawing from multiple therapies including attachment-based, mindfulness, trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, internal family systems, emotion-focused, parts work, and somatic techniques.
A 50 or 75 minute therapy session available as either in-person or telehealth sessions. Nancy utilizes a number of client led, evidence-based therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, positive psychology through a trauma informed and attachment lens, and providing therapy with a family systems perspective. She uses a collaborative approach to therapy, meeting clients where they currently are in order to build a powerful, positive therapeutic relationship supporting clients on their journey of self-healing.
A 50 minute therapy session available as either in-person or telehealth sessions. Lainie prefers to allow the individual needs of the client to dictate the therapeutic process as everyone’s counselling journey is unique. During counselling sessions, she works with clients through a trauma-informed lens, drawing from a variety of therapeutic techniques including client centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy and mindfulness.
A 50 minute therapy session available as either in-person or telehealth sessions. Ashley focuses on helping individuals and couples navigate challenges through exploring the roots of problems, fostering acceptance, and uncovering unique strengths and values. She utilizes a variety of evidence-based techniques such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, the Gottman Method, and dialectical behavior therapy.
A 50 minute therapy session available as either in-person or telehealth sessions. Shanelle primarily focuses on processing trauma, connecting to self, fostering healthy relationships, and helping you live the life you want. She integrates multiple therapeutic techniques including psychodynamic therapy, internal family systems, somatic and trauma processing, and polyvagal theory to build self-compassion and to foster connection to mind, body, and spirit. She is trained in specific trauma processing modalities and certified in traumatic incident reduction (TIR).
A 50 minute therapy session available as either in-person or telehealth sessions. Katharina focuses mainly on social-emotional issues such as anxiety, identity, trauma, and relationship challenges. She works with clients through a trauma-informed lens to reframe and recognize their strengths while drawing from a variety of therapeutic approaches including attachment-based emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapy.
Couples Therapy Sessions
A 50 or 75 minute in-person couples therapy session using a family systems perspective.
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While romantic relationships offer the potential for deep and enriching bonds, they also require significant emotional effort and may not always deliver the rewards we hope for or anticipate leading you to reach out for help. During couples therapy, your psychologist will establish a neutral space where they work with couples to promote understanding and work to mend their relationships. They will help you address relationship challenges using evidence-based therapeutic approaches, potentially discovering new strategies to rebuild skills that that nurture friendship, enhance communication, foster forgiveness, deepen understanding, cultivate empathy, and strengthen the bonds of connection within your relationships.
Sessions offered with:​
Nancy Davis-Patsula
Ashley Rietmann
Shanelle Westerlund
FamilyTherapy Sessions
A 50 or 75 minute in-person family therapy session using a family systems perspective.
It's important to recognize that sometimes, families may need to adjust their communication styles. Embracing changes in communication can foster deeper understanding, strengthen relationships, and create a more supportive atmosphere for all. Each family is unique, just like the individuals within it, so your psychologist will customize your family therapy sessions to address your family's specific needs.
Your psychologist will create a neutral environment where they collaborate with families to foster understanding and repair their relationships. They will assist you in navigating family relationship challenges by employing evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology, all viewed through a trauma-informed and attachment perspective. Depending on your unique circumstances, this may involve exploring new strategies to rebuild skills that enhance communication, forgiveness, understanding, empathy, and connection within your family relationships.
Sessions offered with:​
Ashley Rietmann
Shanelle Westerlund
Danielle is accepting new clients aged 13+ for individual sessions.
Danielle offers sessions Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Nancy is accepting new clients aged 7-10 & 18+ for individual and couples sessions.
Nancy offers sessions Wednesdays 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Thursdays 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm, and Fridays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Lainie is accepting new clients aged 7+ for individual sessions.
Lainie offers sessions Wednesdays 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm and Thursdays 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Ashley is accepting new clients aged 12+ for individual, family and couples sessions.
Ashley offers sessions Mondays 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm and Thursdays 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Shanelle is accepting new clients aged 7+ for individual, family and couples sessions.
Shanelle offers sessions Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm and Fridays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Katharina is accepting new clients aged 10+ for individual sessions.
Katharina offers sessions Mondays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm and Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Submit your information to arrange an initial session.
Our office will contact you within 2 business days to arrange an intake appointment.
Current clients can schedule an appointment by logging into their profile or contacting our office.
