Trauma-informed care is a framework that is used to both understand the widespread impacts of trauma on all aspects of health and to prevent re-traumatization by emphasizing safety, empowerment, collaboration, trust, cultural considerations, and choice. Trauma-informed care isn’t a way of treating trauma, but a way for healthcare providers to interact respectfully with individuals who have (or may have) experienced trauma. In practice, this can look like:
If you are looking for a mental health naturopath in Vancouver, I offer trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming naturopathic care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic burnout, and hormone-related mood changes – including PMDD, perimenopausal mood shifts, and cycle-related mental health fluctuations. My approach integrates naturopathic medicine, nutritional psychiatry, and nervous system regulation with personalized, evidence-informed treatment strategies to address the root physiological drivers of poor mental health, not just manage symptoms on the surface. Whether you are seeking support alongside existing mental health treatment or exploring naturopathic options for the first time, care is built around your capacity, your autonomy, and your lived experience. As a mental health Naturopath in Vancouver, I provide neurodiversity-supportive care for ADHD, autism spectrum traits, and other neurodivergent people. Being neurodiverse myself, I understand the impact that symptoms like anxiety, low mood, insomnia, and sleep problems can have on quality of life. Neurodivergence is not seen as a problem or something to fix. We will work together to address any underlying issues and make shifts to support the optimal functioning of the brain and body together. This can look like: Because of the wide variety of factors that can cause/contribute to mental health symptoms, assessing for, ruling out, and correcting any physical causes of mental health symptoms is an essential piece of any treatment plan. Evidence-informed herbal medicine, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals are used strategically and safely to support symptoms. Mood, anxiety, focus, and fatigue support at your comfort level to improve daily functioning alongside working on the foundations of health for long-term wellness. Many mental health symptoms are influenced by physical factors such as nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, inflammation, sleep disruption, and stress physiology. A naturopathic doctor can help identify these contributors while also supporting emotional wellbeing. Working with a mental health naturopath may include: You don’t have to navigate your mental health symptoms alone. If you’re looking for thoughtful, trauma-informed, neuroaffirming mental health support in Vancouver and virtually all over BC, I would be honoured to work alongside you. Together, we can create a plan that feels safe, realistic, and aligned with your capacity. One of the most important contributions naturopathic medicine makes to mental health care is identifying the physical factors that directly cause or worsen anxiety, depression, low mood, and burnout, factors that are rarely investigated in standard psychiatric or GP appointments due to time constraints and scope of practice. Common physical root causes of mental health symptoms include iron deficiency and low ferritin (strongly linked to depression, anxiety, and poor dopamine function), thyroid dysfunction, vitamin D deficiency, dysregulated blood sugar and cortisol patterns, chronic inflammation, gut microbiome imbalances affecting neurotransmitter production, and hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle or during perimenopause. Many patients have normal-range results on standard bloodwork but suboptimal levels that still meaningfully impact mood, focus, energy, and resilience. A naturopathic mental health assessment looks beyond the symptom checklist to find what your body is actually doing and builds a treatment plan around those findings. If you or a loved one needs immediate mental health support, please contact: 1-800- SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) 310- Mental Health (310-6789):
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Trauma-Informed Mental Health Care
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My Approach to Mental Health Care
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What to Expect Working With Me
The Physical Root Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout
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