Emmalee Brunt

M.A., B.A., RCC

She/Her

Emmalee works with adults, families and couples (16+)

Please note Emily is currently not taking on new clients and is taking a waitlist at this time.

In Person & Online:

Thursdays 12:15pm-6:15pm

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Specializations:

• Adults, couples and families (16+)

• ADHD and autism 

• Relationships (family dynamics, intimate relationships, friendships, workplace and professional dynamics)

• Adverse childhood experiences, relational trauma, incident trauma and medical trauma

• Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, fear, rumination, over-thinking and avoidance

• Emotional literacy and emotional regulation

• Stress, burnout, boundary setting

• Self-esteem, self-worth and shame

• Depression, grief and loss

• Chronic and temporary illness

• Navigating life transitions

  
  

  I aime to co-create inclusive, compassionate spaces for all brains and I approach my work with all clients from a neurodivergent affirming perspective, valuing each individual's life story and unique path that makes them human. I operate from a client-centred approach, meaning that I work collaboratively with each person to explore their individual goals, challenges and strengths. Cultivating a safe, calm and judgement-free space, I tailor counselling around the client's specific needs to offer tangible and realistic change strategies in a supportive atmosphere.

  
  

  Experience & Education:

  I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in working with individuals, couples and families (16+). As a previous youth and family worker, I bring over twelve years of experience helping to support neurodivergent youth and families navigate public health and education systems walking alongside them every step of the way. Now, as an RCC, I work in a different capacity helping to support clients,  specializing in anxiety, emotional regulation, relational dynamics, trauma, self-esteem, grief and major life transitions. 

Approach & Modalities: 

I use a variety of approaches and therapy models as a counsellor because I truly believe ‘one size does not fit all.’ I speak to each client about the various approaches that I am trained in and we work collaboratively to find the best path forward, together. I draw from and am trained in Internal Family Systems, Somatic Attachment Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Communication Style: 

I bring who I am as a person into my professional work. I am curious, conversational, warm, expressive, direct and validating. I meet clients where they are and take time to get to know each individual person that I sit with. I am creative in my approach and will often draw on visuals, mindfulness, humour, analogy, metaphor and curiosity to deepen sessions when appropriate.

Fun Facts or Interests: 

I am a lifelong learner, avid traveller, lover of animals and an avid snowboarder.

• Specialized Trainings & Certificates: 

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming, Ethical Trauma Therapy (Therapist Neurodiversity Collective)

  • Two Day Advanced CPS Training with Dr. Ross Greene 

  • Certified ADHD Professional (PESI)

  • Somatic Attachment Psychotherapy certification 2 year training (in progress).

  • Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist (in progress)

  • Expert Strategies for Working with Anxiety Certification (NICABM)

  • Expert Strategies for Working with Depression Certification (NICABM)