Gena is a Registered Psychotherapist with over two decades of experience in healthcare, bringing a deeply integrated mind–body approach to her therapeutic work. Before transitioning fully into psychotherapy, she spent 17 years as a Registered Massage Therapist and 11 years as a Neurofunctional Acupuncturist, working closely with clients experiencing chronic pain, illness, stress, and trauma-related conditions. This foundation informs her somatic, relational, and emotionally attuned style of therapy.
Gena holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Health Science, and works with individuals, couples, and youth (12+) navigating anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, and relationship challenges. Her approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based work, and somatic regulation to support meaningful and lasting change.
Known for her warmth, depth, and ability to create a calm, supportive space, Gena helps clients better understand their patterns, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with themselves in ways that feel both practical and compassionate.
Recent Professional Training
ACT for Grief & Loss (Psychwire – Dr. Russ Harris)
Perel)
2002
Psychodynamic & Relational Intelligence for Couples (PESI – Esther
Perel)
2002
Attachment Theory: SAAI Theory & Protocol (Inside Story)
2025
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship (ICEEFT)
2025
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About Me…
Outside of therapy, I’m someone who values connection, curiosity, and the richness of everyday experiences. I love spending time outdoors, from exploring local hidden places that spark my imagination and sense of wonder, to taking on challenging hikes with my dogs. Movement, exercise, and mindfulness practices are an important part of how I stay grounded and present.
I have a deep appreciation for music, dancing like no one’s watching, and sharing big belly laughs with friends and family. I’m continually inspired by the people around me and believe there is so much to learn through relationships and the unfolding experiences of life. These values naturally shape how I show up in my work – with warmth, presence, and genuine care.
Why I Became a Therapist
My path into psychotherapy grew naturally out of my many years working in healthcare. As a massage therapist and neurofunctional acupuncturist, I spent nearly two decades supporting people through pain, illness, stress, and major life changes. What I witnessed repeatedly was how deeply emotional experiences live in the body, and how lasting healing often requires more than physical treatment alone.
I became increasingly drawn to the emotional stories behind the symptoms: the grief, anxiety, relationship struggles, and unspoken stress shaping how people coped and connected. That curiosity, combined with a strong desire to support deeper, more meaningful change, led me to pursue formal training in psychotherapy.
Today, I feel grateful to offer a space where clients can explore both emotional and physical experiences together – not just to manage challenges, but to grow, heal, and build more fulfilling relationships.
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