About Ispuchaw Therapy

Ispuchaw means "High ground" in the Cree language.

 

Tara Garratt, Registered Psychologist provides a neuro affirming, safe space for individuals seeking counselling and/or assessment (learning, A-D/HD, anxiety, depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder).  As well as individual services, parenting support, couples and family counselling are also available.

 

What I do

I provide counselling and assessment for all individuals. 

 

I specialize in assessments that address learning challenges (psycho-educational assessments), A-D/HD assessments, anxiety, depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments. 

 

As a late diagnosed Autistic woman, I work extensively but not exclusively with neurodiverse individuals. 

 

 As well as providing counselling services for neurodiverse children, teens, adults, couples and families, I also provide counselling services for neurotypical clients.

 

I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Social Learning Theory to help individuals navigate life transitions and address mental health concerns like anxiety, depression and phobias.

 

I work with children, youth and adults with neurodiversities, particularly learning disorders, ASD, AuHD and ASD.

 

As well as the afore mentioned, I provide services that include but are not limited to:

     Parent/Child Conflict

     Diagnosis and management of A-D/HD symptoms 

     Diagnosis and identity integration of ASD

     PTSD related to ASD

     Behavioural challenges

     Trauma

     Parenting support

     Helping parents, children and youth understand disabilities and develop coping and compensation strategies

     Helping young adults with the often difficult transition to adulthood

     Helping individuals and families develop self regulation strategies to address the stressors that they face

 

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I look forward to meeting with you!