Marie Josée Akom
- CCC, RPQ
Locations:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Areas of Focus:
- Anxiety, Depression, Faith & Spirituality, Multicultural
Additional Areas:
- Career & Work, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Relationships, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Trauma
About the Counsellor:
Marie Josée Akom (she/her) is a professional Psychotherapist with 3 years of experience in the field of mental health. Known for being an empathetic, gentle and accepting therapist, she is dedicated to creating a calm and supportive environment where individuals can feel heard and understood.
Philosophy:
Marie Josée believes that the effectiveness of therapy hinges on the therapeutic alliance. She is committed to build and maintain a warm, validating, non-judgemental and safe space for individuals to work through challenging issues.
Therapeutic Approach:
Known for keeping individuals at the center of her focus, Marie Josée believes that clients can overcome their challenges through engaging in a collaborative psychotherapy process. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, humanistic, faith, and mindfulness based modalities.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Integrative
- Mindfulness Based
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Focus Areas:
In her practice, Marie Josée focuses on supporting individuals through their difficult times. Her areas of focus are anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, relationship and spirituality concerns. Marie Josée works towards helping individuals feel empowered and confident in their ability to navigate life’s challenges.