🌿 Meet Brigitte: Therapist, Adventurer, and Coffee-Loving Paddleboarder!

Hi there — I’m Brigitte, a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I’m so glad you’ve landed here because one of my greatest passions is helping people live more balanced, fulfilling lives — whatever that looks like for you.

I’m especially passionate about supporting people navigating mental health challenges and addictions. Let’s be honest — life gets messy sometimes. I truly believe that mental health touches everyone at some point, and having the right tools and support can make all the difference when it comes to moving forward.

💖 What I’m All About

I work with adults and adolescents dealing with:

• Addictions

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Stress

• Self-esteem

• Relationship issues

I approach counselling with a holistic mindset — looking at you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. I love helping people uncover and build on their strengths, even when it feels like they’ve lost sight of them.

🎙️ Wait… You Wanted to Be a What?

Fun fact: When I first started college, my dream was to become a radio broadcaster! I even did a co-op at a local radio station and completed a pre-media certificate at Durham College. But then, I took my very first psychology course… and everything changed. I fell head over heels for the study of human behaviour and haven’t looked back since. I went on to complete my degree in psychology, and it’s been my calling ever since.

🌸 Life Outside Thrive Therapy

I’m also a mom of three awesome kids — two teenage boys and a pre-teen daughter. I’ve walked through my own big life transitions, including separation, which has helped me connect personally with people dealing with stress, relationship shifts, and the journey of finding balance again.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me:

🥾 Going on adventures (even if it’s just discovering a new hiking trail)

🏄‍♀️ Paddleboarding with a coffee in hand on summer Saturday mornings — non

negotiable!

🥕 Tending to my vegetable garden

🪵 Woodworking or building things just for the fun of it

🌅 Rising early (yep — I’m a 5 AM riser!) to squeeze in a workout before the world wakes up

🚘 I love cars & own two Mustangs!

🌱 Why I Chose Thrive

I’ve been working in mental health since 2008, mostly in the nonprofit world, and I’ve seen first-hand how hard it can be for people to access timely services. Too often, people finally reach out for help, only to land on a waitlist. By the time their turn comes, either the issue has worsened, or it’s changed entirely.

That’s why I love working in private practice at Thrive. Here, people can access care sooner, choose the therapist they feel drawn to, and start working through what matters most, right when they need it. Plus — Thrive’s multidisciplinary team means we all bring different expertise and experiences to the table, and I’m so excited to be a part of that.

💬 Let’s Connect!

If you’re curious about what counselling might look like, or wondering if we’d be a good fit — I’d love to chat. Feel free to book a free consultation with me. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

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