Lucy Quach
Providing:
- Individualized,
- 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming,
- Culturally inclusive, and
- Trauma-informed care
Through your favourite (or simply adequate) electronic device.
Virtual Psychotherapy & Counselling
(she/her)
About My Work
Let’s decipher the psych jargon, shall we? My approach is:
Humanistic
- I focus on you as a whole person to understand the meaning attached to your
experiences and how these affect you in the present day.
Psychodynamic
- Sometimes our responses to the world are shaped by factors we may be unconcious
of. Simply bringing awareness to these processes can be transformative!
Integrative
- I use different tools and techniques to help you on your journey, and sometimes I blend
approaches based on what I believe will be helpful. Your feedback and input is
important, so I like to check in with you often to make sure we’re on the same page.
Sessions are conversational. If you have something you need to say, I want to hear it!
When we’re down to the nitty-gritty, I might use
- somatic work to connect the physical sensations you’re feeling to your thoughts or
emotions, - parts work to separate and understand the different internal arguments
overwhelming your brain, - inner child work to explore and attend to old traumas and wounds,
- psychoeducation to explain how and why things might be the way they are, and
- skill-building to provide you with tools and takeaways when needed.
There’s more, but this page is pretty wordy already.
About Me
I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I work closely with two supervisors as well as professional colleagues whom I regularly consult with.
I am neurodivergent. This can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For me, it means that I have lived experience with some common struggles that ND folks encounter. This might show up in our sessions as offering up skills that I have found helpful, being able to follow tangents, using a lot of analogies during discussions, or needing to occasionally pause so my mouth can catch up with my brain.
I have a background in anatomy and physiology and sometimes nerd out about topics like the human nervous system. If this isn’t your thing, we can come up with a “safe word” or something so I know when to tone it down.
I strive to be flexible in my approach. If something isn’t working for you, I want to know! Your sessions are about YOU, so let’s work together to meet your therapeutic goals.
I exclusively offer virtual or phone appointments. This means you can access me from anywhere in Ontario! Also, I live in Alberta so the commute would be atrocious.
Autism, ADHD, whatever makes you
unique... let’s talk about it!
Navigating Neurodivergence
It’s tough to be human these days,
and some of us start this game on
“hard mode.”
Cultural
Challenges
Areas of Focus
Communication issues, not feeling seen/heard/understood, support for abuse or abuse recovery (just to name a few).
Relationship
Issues
I work with many 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and those exploring their identities. All are welcome here!
Identity
Affirming
PTSD, c-PTSD, Big T, little t...
I’ve got you.
Trauma
Are you noticing repeating patterns and triggers in your workplace, friendships, or relationships?
Attachment
Wounds
If none of these apply to you but you might be interested in working together anyway, let’s have a chat!
Pricing & Policies
Many private insurance companies may reimburse for
psychotherapy services. Pricing of psychotherapy services
cannot be adjusted to accommodate insurance payments.
Please check with your provider to avoid any unwelcome
financial surprises!
- New client consultation (30-ish minutes) - FREE
- Individual therapy (ages 18+; 50 minutes) - $140
Payments are accepted via e-transfer or pre-authorized credit
card. Direct billing is NOT offered at this time.
Session rates are reviewed on a quarterly basis and are
subject to change with PLENTY of notice.
Appointments cancelled less than 48-hours prior to
your scheduled appointment: 50% of session rate
Appointments cancelled less than 24-hours prior to
your scheduled appointment: 100% of session rate
Cancellation Policy
Let’s connect!
I strive to respond to emails within 2 business days.
For crisis support or 24-hour counselling help, please call:
Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline (available 24/7/365): 9-8-8
Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples: 1-855-242-3310
For emergencies: dial 9-1-1 or head to your nearest emergency department.
I acknowledge that my place of employment is situated on the traditional
territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, and
Piikani, the Tsuut-ina, the Îyâxe Nakota Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and
all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. I
recognize the systemic impact that colonization has had (and continues to have)
on Indigenous Peoples and the land, my power and privilege within this system,
and my own responsibilities toward change.
(I’m still working on putting a contact form
here. In the meantime, please contact me
through my Psychology Today profile
below!)