Alicia House (she/her), RP
Providing In-person, online and phone sessions
Approach: I having training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, Spiritually-Integrated Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Somatic Integration, and Addictions Counselling. I am deeply rooted in a holistic, relational, and non-pathologizing approach to well-being, emphasizing the client's inner resources and strengths as primary vehicles for growth. Music Therapy (MT) is another area of specialization in my work, offering clients the opportunity to use creativity in sessions (i.e., songwriting, lyric analysis, music listening, music-based mindfulness, etc), in partnership with talk therapy, if they so choose.
Areas of Focus:
- Trauma and Complex Trauma
- Deconstructing and Reconstructing Beliefs after leaving Systems of High Control (e.g., fundamentalist sects of religions, cults, and/or harmful family dynamics)
- Personality Disorders
- Substance Use/Abuse (Harm Reduction Focus)
- Anxiety and Depression
- Relationship with Self
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my bio. My name is Alicia, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Music Therapist. My life story and journey with my mental health led me to this beautiful career; I am a wounded healer and wear that badge proudly. In my work as a therapist, I am deeply honoured by the opportunity to partner with individuals as they experience healing and transformation in their lives. In the therapy space, whether virtual or in-person, I aim to cultivate an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I acknowledge that we are two real human beings coming together, developing a therapeutic relationship, and that - ultimately - you are the expert on your life.
Educational Background
I have a master’s degree in Music Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. I am a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).
I am truly looking forward to connecting with you.