About
Elise Dreef Clinical Intern

We all experience periods of anxiety, overwhelm, and struggles in life, and we are not meant to navigate them alone. I create a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and safe to be yourself. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I will honour your experiences as we find meaning and develop tools to navigate the stress, anxiety, and challenges of life more effectively.

My hope is to support you in discovering your strengths and resources and help you find greater clarity, meaning, and connection. With fifteen years of experience in healthcare, I have had the privilege of caring for people through profound suffering, trauma, grief, uncertainty, and significant life changes. These experiences have deepened my belief in the strength and resilience people carry, even during life’s most difficult moments. They have also cultivated a sense of empathy and a desire to support the whole person, recognizing the important connection between psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being.

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Areas of interest:

• Anxiety, stress, sleep-related anxiety

• Trauma, first responder trauma, perinatal mental health, health anxiety

• Career and workplace burn out, transition and stress interpersonal issues