Email: kristen@kristendowling.com
Phone: 604-561-7261
DR. KRISTEN DOWLING
Registered Psychologist
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY:
Kristen works with adults (18 years and older) on the following issues:
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Anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia and Agoraphobia)
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Depression
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Relationship issues
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Self esteem struggles
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Disordered eating
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Life transitions
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Trauma processing
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Suicidality & self-harm
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Grief
Kristen uses the highly proven method of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness-based strategies to help clients change their repetitive, unhelpful thought patterns, and create healthier behavioural habits. She also incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS) to better understand a client's inner world and coping strategies that have developed over the life course.
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COUPLES THERAPY:
Kristen also provides couples counselling and has completed an externship at the Vancouver Couples and Family Institute, through which she gained the skills to help couples identify problematic communication patterns, improve relationship intimacy and strengthen their connection. She utilizes Emotion-Focused Therapy, as well as Gottman strategies.
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Kristen offers a free 15 minute phone consultation to determine if her services are a fit for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out via email or telephone to set up a consultation.