​Keirann Aitken, BA (Sociology), MA, RP (Qualifying)  

Life can be beautiful but also challenging with times of suffering and change. Sometimes, it can feel like everything is working against you, and it is hard to get up in the morning and keep going. You may be dealing with loss (relationship, job, friendship, pet, partner, physical or cognitive ability) or life transition that is causing you anxiety, stress, grief, anger, increased substance use, or leaving you asking existential questions like “What is my purpose in life?” If this is the case, I’m here to support you.

 

Specializations:

• 2SLGBTQ+

• Stress

• Life Transitions

• Depression and Anxiety

• Neurodiversity

• University Student Support

• Spirituality and Meaning-Making

As a spiritually informed psychotherapist, I take a holistic approach to mental well-being, recognizing the profound importance of the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. I work with people from all walks of life, including neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+, and I believe in creating an open, non-judgmental space for you to express yourself. I have experience working with addictions, trauma, grief, and loss. Your unique experience in this world and the suffering you endure are valid, and I seek to help you find your inner strength and resiliency, to find that motivation to keep going and make meaning out of your life. Together, we can seek to understand and explore the root causes of your issues. I work integratively, drawing from several therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, to name only a few. I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing, so together, we can collaborate to find what works best for you.

I have experience working with people from diverse cultural and religious/spiritual (or non-
religious/spiritual) backgrounds. I can support individuals with a range of mental health needs
and base my therapy on an inclusive and non-oppressive framework. I have several years of
experience supporting caregivers in retirement/long-term care, hospital, and pet caregivers. My
expertise is working with those living with or supporting someone with dementia or a new medical diagnosis. Additionally, I have several years of experience supporting pet parents through difficult medical diagnoses and grief support.