Alisa Pigeon M.A. RP
Stratford,ON
Summary
Accomplished Psychotherapist with years of experience, including a role at Family Services Huron Perth and many years of private practice. Educated in CBT and solution-focused therapy, I excel in creating supportive environments that foster client progress. My multicultural competence and empathic listening have been instrumental in building safe therapeutic relationships. Moving my practice online has been good for my work-life balance and mental health. I am looking for more revenue streams for that modality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Self Employed
04.2016 - Current
- Utilized mindfulness techniques and CBT during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, abuse, self-esteem, stress, interpersonal and relationship issues, insomnia, and communication. Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions for clients 16yrs and up.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
Psychotherapist Intern
Family Services Huron Perth
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Supported by senior therapists with clients
- Helped connect clients with community resources relevant to their specific needs, facilitating a well-rounded approach to recovery.
- Ran group therapy for violence against women groups focused on understanding abuse and building self esteem.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions under supervision.
Volunteer
Stratford General Hospital - Psychiatric Ward
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running activities
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to help build a community in the wing and help the patients connect with one another to reduce feelings of isolation.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
03.2016
Diploma of Professional Counselling
Vancouver College of Counsellor Training
Vancouver, BC2013
Addictions Worker Certification
Vancouver College of Counselling Training
Vancouver, BC2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON2004
Skills
- Solution focused, person centered therapy
- CBT - Level 1 and 2
- Couples and individual
- CBT-Insomnia
- MBSR
- MBCBT
- Nutrition and integrative medicine for mental health
- Trauma skills training
- Multicultural Competence
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Self Employed
04.2016 - Current
Psychotherapist Intern
Family Services Huron Perth
04.2015 - 04.2016
Volunteer
Stratford General Hospital - Psychiatric Ward
02.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Diploma of Professional Counselling
Vancouver College of Counsellor Training
Addictions Worker Certification
Vancouver College of Counselling Training
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
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