Sometimes it can feel like life is asking a lot of us.
If you're in the midst of challenges related to family-building, grieving a loss, ongoing pain or health concerns, around-the-clock care for others, finding "you" in life with kids, life after a traumatic event, or a major life transition
- you probably know this feeling well.
Let's see how we can work together to support you with life's Big Asks.
WHO I HELP
COUNSELLING SERVICES FOR:
INDIVIDUALS
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed and under-resourced can wear on our ability to feel joy and connection. We can work together to problem-solve the situation (where possible) or work to decrease the distress you are experiencing. Access specialized care for:
*stress/anxiety *reproductive & perinatal mental health *parental wellbeing *pregnancy/postpartum
*fertility issues *health concerns *depression *parenting *life transitions *loss *trauma *women's health throughout the lifespan
COUPLES
HEALTHCARE, ALLIED
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
& HELPERS
Like all growth, growing a relationship and a family can often come with growing pains! Get support to navigate family planning, the transition to parenthood and early stages of family life. We can work together to establish healthy patterns of communication and connection to build a strong foundation for your family. 2SLGBTQ+ allied.
You entered into a career or role so you could give with your heart. But perhaps stress has you feeling that you don't have much more to give. We can work together to help you feel more re-energized and connected to yourself, your purpose and others.
Accepting New Clients!
This Space is
For You.
Here for the beginning, the between & beyond
Choosing whether (or not) to pursue parenthood, building a family, caregiving (personal or professional), health, and LIFE itself, rarely follows the straight path we may believe it should.
Feeling challenged is not failure. It is human.
We need connection, support, and sometimes, healing.
YOUR CONCERNS &
AREAS FOR SUPPORT
Book a FREE 15-min consultation today!
Some of the thoughts you might be dealing with, but hesitant to say out loud...
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"My thoughts and the images I have in my head are scary. Am I going crazy?"
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"What happened to our relationship?
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"Why me? What did I do to deserve this?"
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"I don't know if I can do this. I don't think I'm cut out for it."
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"Everyone else makes this look so easy. Something's wrong with me."
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"Nobody gets what I'm going through.
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"I wish I had a different body."
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"I can't get over it. I can't get it out of my head."
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"I'm worried about my partner."
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"My body has failed me."
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"Why can't I calm down? I feel anxious all the time these days."
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"I don't recognize myself anymore"
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"I wish people would stop asking me when we are going to have kids."
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"Maybe it's something I did or I'm not meant to be a parent."
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"This feels so lonely."
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"I'm so touched out, I just want to be left alone"
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"I just want to hide in the closet and cry."
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"They didn't train us to deal with this."
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"I'm burnt out."
Your situation is unique to you,
but you are not alone.
YOUR CONCERNS &
HOW THERAPY CAN HELP
Your goals will be unique to you, but here are some things we may work on together to help you attain.
Expand your support network & reduce feelings of loneliness.
Find personalized strategies to feel more grounded, present and calm.
Learn how to communicate with loved ones around tough topics.
Feel supported as you move through complicated waves of loss.
Discover real-life ways to use compassion to support yourself.
Develop an understanding of common feelings and reactions related to your experience.
Identify and disrupt cycles of reactions related to pain, trauma or relationship difficulty.
Get connected with helpful resources in your community.
Uncover your personal strengths and own guiding intentions.
Counselling specialized for Perinatal Mental Health Concerns
If you are:
Wondering about being a parent,
Waiting to be a parent,
Working through a loss,
Working at this whole parenting thing - or
A Helper walking alongside others ...
You deserve support and care tailored to you needs. I'd be honored to be YOUR helper.
- Leanne Fessler-
GETTING STARTED
Things are probably feeling complicated enough.
Let's keep this part simple.
Book your free 15 min consultation call to find out how we may work together or contact to book.