Warman, Saskatchewan S0K 4S0, Canada
Simplicity Counselling Services
Expert,integrative therapy for CPTSD, PTSD, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression
Est. 2016
Deb Mooney RSW, SEP
I am a registered Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). I founded my practice in 2016 and provide therapy/counsel through a variety of methods, including in person, virtual and phone sessions to adults, pre-teens and teens.
I have done inter-provincial assessments for organizations such as Workplace BC and am partnered with Valiant Recovery Treatment and Recovery C enter for aftercare counselling.
Personally, I am a woman who raised three children as a single parent. I began my University journey at the age of 38 and obtained my Bachelor of Social Work. I am grateful for the support I received from my family but I also understand that not everyone has that support. I am passionate about doing what I can to support others, while being mindful of my own limitations and boundaries, ( being a recovering people pleaser). My life experience has taught me that growth requires great discomfort at times, and we will all require support during periods of struggle. There is a great vulnerability is asking for help, but there is great strength as well. As Brene Brown says, " Vulnerability is not weakness; it is our greatest measure of courage,"
As far back as I can remember I have felt drawn to the mental health profession. Working with trauma and the nervous system requires compassion, trust and the ability to listen not only to your spoken words but the story your body is telling as well. It is collaborative work between the client and practitioner. It is a privilege I do not take lightly.
My Practice
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Registered Social Worker I utilize a variety of approaches. I work from a holistic and integrative base which includes Somatic Experiencing (SE), Strength-Based, Solution- Focused, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness modalities. By slowing down our minds we can hear and respond to the needs of your mind, body and spirit.
SE differs from cognitive therapies in that its major interventional strategy involves bottom-up processing by directing the client's attention to internal sensations, both visceral (interoception and musculo-skeletal proprioception and kinesthesis) rather than primarily cognitive or emotional experiences. Peter Payne, Peter Levine
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
My Philosophy
I believe in a holistic, integrative approach to mental health, addressing the mind, body and spirit built upon mutual trust, respect and caring in order to discover your authentic self.
My Approach
My Philosophy
My Approach
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgement. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel safe to exploring your thoughts and feelings. You will learn to trust yourself knowing that whatever challenges you will face you will overcome them.
Transform Your Life with Simplicity Counselling Services
Individual Counseling
I am here to help you navigate through life's challenges. I offer individual counseling services that are tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma or relationship issues, I am here to support you.
Teletherapy
I understand that life can be busy and it's not always easy to make it to in-person therapy sessions. That's why I offer teletherapy services that allow us to connect from the comfort of your own home. Teletherapy sessions are secure, private, and convenient.
Trauma/ PTSD/CPTSD
Trauma is not caused by the event or series of events, it is the overwhelmed response to the perceived threat to life that causes the nervous system to become unbalanced.
Physical trauma can be events such as falls, medical procedures, illness, car accidents, physical abuse, child birth, natural disasters etc.
Non-physical trauma can include grief/death of a loved one (including pets), divorce,experiencing and/0r witnessing violence, having experienced emotional abuse, coercion, religious trauma etc.
Trauma can happen from a singe event as well as multiple events. It can complex and/or developmental. It is real and shows up in a variety of ways such as anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, poor decision making, being emotional reactive, self doubt, people pleasing, self isolation, immune disorders, unexplained aches and pains to name a few.
By gently and respectfully working with the body and mind trauma can be dissipated, resilience can be built and a new ability to experience joy organically emerges.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a multifaceted response to loss. Most commonly we think of grief being connected to the loss of someone or something that has died, to which a bond or affection was formed. While this is true, grief can also happen in response to the loss of a job, home, culture, finances, independence. To name a few. Predominately we tend to think of grief as being an emotional response to loss, but it also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, cultural, spiritual and philosophical dimensions. We all experience loss and the consequential grief that follows at some point in our lives. Sometimes the loss is expected and other times it may come as a shock. It presents differently for each of us and it can be messy and complicated and it sneaks up on us when we least expect it.
Grief can feel like a threat to our survival and is an extremely intense stressor. We all grieve differently and in our own time, however if you are feeling overwhelmed emotionally or physically, ( grief affects our physcial health as well as emotional) and are unable to find moments of happiness or find yourself endless ruminating, it is time to seek professionally help. We all need support at times , there is no shame in seeking it out.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Feeling down sometimes is normal and a part of life but hopelessness, ruminating thoughts and constant anxiety can be debilitating mentally and physically
You are not alone and your story needs to be heard. I provide a calm, safe space where you will be heard. You are unique and so is your journey. We can work together to find the ability, energy and motivation to find peace and joy in your life.
Identity AND RELATIONSHIPS
It can be challenging to have a healthy relationship with others if you don't have a healthy relationship with yourself.
I provide self exploration in a safe, non-judgemental atmosphere where discussion can take place and lead to a better understanding and love of self.
When there is acceptance of self, relationships can organically become easier to manage. Boundaries become more clear and we not only find ourselves becoming less reactive but we also find ourselves less tolerant of unhealthy behaviours towards us.