Arynne Spencer

B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.

• Are you struggling with burnout, stress, or lack of balance? Feeling lost or hopeless?

• Do you want to take action to improve your life? Are your fears interfering with this plan?

• Do you want to better understand life with ADHD or neurodivergence?

We can work together to help you to:

• Learn how to set and maintain boundaries and treat yourself more compassionately.

• Start down the path of self-exploration, personal growth, and healing.

• Learn strategies that help you better navigate life’s challenges.

Seeking professional help for your mental health is no different than seeking professional help for your physical health. You visit your physician for routine checkups or when you feel as though there is a disconnect within your body. If you don’t, you’ll notice that your physical health begins to impact your daily functioning and hinders you from experiencing joy.

Taking care of your mental health is no different. Neglecting to take care of your mental well-being can have the same negative side effects as neglecting to take care of your physical health. It should be just as common to visit a mental health professional for check-ins, and even more so if you are feeling a disconnect within your mental well-being. Just as with physical ailments, ignoring feelings of mental discomfort may mean they will build and get worse over time and can negatively impact your day-to-day life.

Seeking mental health support from a well-trained professional who is a good fit for you will leave you feeling heard and understood and with a sense of release and hope.

APPROACH TO COUNSELLING

If you are feeling disconnected or lost in your life, I want to help you find your inner voice and support you on your journey to healing, self-love, and acceptance. I will work collaboratively with you to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. After four years of experience teaching special education, as well as an extensive education background in the field of psychology, I have many tools to help support you or an individual that you care for in navigating the struggles that accompany living with/alongside disability; whether that be physical or cognitive. With that, I also understand and can support anyone who spends much of their time in a caregiver role, whether through work or within their personal life. I have compassion and tools for overcoming feelings of stress, burnout and perfectionism, whether in your personal or professional life.

If you are feeling as though you are experiencing a disconnect in your life, but are unable to pinpoint where exactly that disconnect is stemming from or how to “categorize it,” I would be happy to get to know you and help you resolve these feelings so that you can regain an ability to experience life to the fullest.

The journey through life is not linear, and not everyone experiences it in the same way; however, most are more willing to share and talk about the positives than they are the negatives. This tendency to edit out the negative leads us to believe that our hardships are rare, something not to be discussed and, at times, shameful. Leaving us feeling alone in our struggle. When we hide and ignore our shame and struggles, they tend to have more power over us, consuming our thoughts and impacting our daily functions, relationships, professional and personal performances, and ability to experience joy.

No matter where you are in life, I am here to provide a compassionate, listening ear. I will help you realize that you are not alone in your journey and guide you through times of hardship. I will help you work through the experiences of life, both positive and negative, so that you can experience a release, and regain your capacity to experience all of the good life has to offer.

In my professional practice, I believe in going beyond addressing only the immediate concerns of my clients. I strive to understand them on a deeper level, comprehend the roots of their issues, and guide them towards a profound self-awareness.

What Clients Have Said About Arynne

Arynne was so wonderful and understanding! She was able to help us transition to a new chapter with our son as he not only began high school, but also attended a program that was new to us. From day one, we felt she understood what we needed as a family, and she was able to work with us to give our son the best quality of life! We have so much respect for Arynne and will always remember her wonderful nature! She is a wonderful person! I would recommend Arynne to families or individuals needing help with life decisions and challenges.

— SN

SPECIALTIES IN COUNSELLING

Counselling Issues

• Abuse - Elder Exploitation

• Abuse - Emotional/Psychological

• Adjustment and Transition

• Anxiety (including panic/anxiety attacks)

• Bereavement Grief/Grief and Loss

• Body Issues & Body Image

• Boundaries

• Caregiver Stress

• Career Change & Development

• Communication

• Control Issues

• Diet/Health/Wellness

• Finances & Debt

• Forgiveness

• Identity Issues

• Learning Disabilities/Special Needs

• Personality Disorders

• Professional Burnout

• Relationship & Dating

• Self-Esteem

• Stress Management

• Women’s Issues