Warman, Saskatchewan S0K 4S0, Canada
Discover Your Inner Strength and Resolve
Expert counseling for anxiety, depression, and trauma
Deb Mooney RSW, SEP
I am a registered Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I founded my practice in 2016 and provide therapy/counsel through in person, virtual and phone contact to adults, couples, teens and children ages 9 and up.
I have done inter-provincial assessments for organizations such as Workplace BC and am partnered with Valiant Recovery Treatment and Recovery C enter for aftercare counselling.
Personally, I am a woman who raised three children as a single parent, and went to Univeristy at the age of 38 for my Bachelor of Social Work. My life experience has taught me that growth requires great discomfort at times, and we will all require support during periods of struggle. There is a great vulnerability is asking for help, but there is great strength as well. As Brene Brown says, " Vulnerability is not weakness; it is our greatest measure of courage,"
My Practice
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Registered Social Worker I utilize a variety of approaches. I work from a holistic base which includes Somatic Experiencing (SE), Strength-Based, Solution- Focused, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness modalities. By slowing down our minds we can hear and respond to the needs of your mind, body and spirit.
SE differs from cognitive therapies in that its major interventional strategy involves bottom-up processing by directing the client's attention to internal sensations, both visceral (interoception and musculo-skeletal proprioception and kinesthesis) rather than primarily cognitive or emotional experiences. Peter Payne, Peter Levine
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
I believe in a holistic approach to mental health, addressing the mind, body and spirit built upon mutual trust, respect and caring.
My Approach
My Philosophy
My Approach
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgement. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and feelings, and where you can develop the skills and tools need to thrive.
Trauma/ PTSD/CPTSD
Trauma is not caused by the event or series of events, it is the overwhelmed response to the perceived threat to life that causes the nervous system to become unbalanced.
Physical trauma can be events such as falls, medical procedures, illness, car accidents, physical abuse, child birth, natural disasters etc.
Non-physical trauma can include grief/death of a loved one (including pets), divorce, witnessing violence, having experienced emotional abuse etc.
Trauma can happen from a singe event as well as multiple events. It can complex and/or developmental. It is real and shows up in a variety of ways such as anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, poor decision making, being emotional reactive, self isolation, immune disorders, unexplained aches and pains to name a few.
By gently and respectfully working with the body and mind trauma can be dissipated, resilience can be built and a new ability to experience joy organically emerges.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Feeling down sometimes is normal and a part of life but hopelessness, ruminating thoughts and constant anxiety can be debilitating mentally and physically
You are not alone and your story needs to be heard. I provide a calm, safe space where you will be heard. You are unique and so is your journey. We can work together to find the ability, energy and motivation to find peace and joy in your life.
Identity AND RELATIONSHIPS
It can be challenging to have a healthy relationship with others if you don't have a healthy relationship with yourself.
I provide self exploration in a safe, non-judgemental atmosphere where discussion can take place and lead to a better understanding and love of self.
When there is acceptance of self, relationships can organically become easier to manage. Boundaries become more clear and we not only find ourselves becoming less reactive but we also find ourselves less tolerant of unhealthy behaviours towards us.