Laurie Janzen
MSW, RSW · Therapist
Laurie's Approach to Therapy
Central to Laurie's approach is the recognition of the potency inherent in nonjudgmental, collaborative, and strengths-based relationships with her clients. She holds in high regard the courage it takes to begin, establishing a secure environment through the judicious use of humour, respectful curiosity, and warmly engaging energy, and she respects the nuanced pacing and timing required in therapeutic change. Adaptable and flexible, Laurie draws from a spectrum of theories — including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy) — weaving these with a comprehensive understanding of each client's lived experiences, personality, and core issues.
Laurie's Specialties
Laurie is a Registered Social Worker with three decades of experience across diverse therapeutic settings. She values the wealth of collective knowledge she has acquired, aiding individuals, couples, and families in navigating life's myriad challenges to cultivate rich and fulfilling lives, and is well-versed in working with individuals of all ages, extending her services to couples and family therapy as well.
Book with Laurie
I have learned that timing matters in therapy. Sometimes change begins with a practical strategy, sometimes with a new perspective, and sometimes with finally feeling safe enough to say the thing out loud.
