online across Ontario
Sarah Hollenbeck
Nurse Psychotherapist · BScN · BSc · RN
- Individuals
- English
Support for Anger Management, Anxiety, Couples Communication, Grief and loss and 1 more ↓
Areas of focus
If what you are carrying is not listed, it is still worth a conversation.
Also works with Abortion issue, Aggression, Body image issues, Career change development, Caregiver stress, Control issues, Immigration adjustment cultural adjustments, Life transitions, Professional burnout, Relationships dating, Self-esteem, Spiritual issues, Stress management, Trust issues and Workplace issues.
In Sarah's words
Hello! I’m Sarah. I am a nurse, a wife and mother, and a ‘work in progress’ just like everyone else. It is so important to acknowledge the depth of suffering that life can give us. It is also crucial to acknowledge that life is full of choices and hope. There is always some gold hidden under the rubble, if we are willing to go searching.
Continue reading Sarah's approach
Over 10 years of nursing in acute care, mental health, elder and end-of-life care, has allowed me the privilege of walking alongside people with all manner of both physical and non-physical challenges. Education in complementary care practices such as teaching yoga/movement, mindfulness and breathwork, reiki and non-violent communication, has all woven together to deeply inform my approach to holistic well-being and nurse Psychotherapy care.
I take a compassion-based, person-centred and goal-oriented approach to therapy. The focus is strengths-based, holistic and non-judgmental. Modalities utilized include Cognitive-behavioural Therapy, Dialectical-behavioural Therapy, somatic care, and mindfulness practises. I work alongside individuals navigating issues such as depression, anxiety, assertiveness, anger, life transitions, illness, and grief.
I am a proud member of the CNO, BCCNM, and Nurse Psychotherapy Association of Ontario. When working with me, you can expect a safe presence to be the raw, true you. All parts of you are welcome.
We are all beautiful, glorious messes. Hand in hand, and with great courage, I hope we can begin the trek forward to finding some gold in whatever circumstances you are facing.
I’m looking forward to meeting you!
Background
Registered Nurse, BScN (McMaster University)
Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Qualifications & registrations
- Also holds
- BSc Biology (University of Guelph)
- Palliative Care Conferences
- Non-violent Communication Course
- 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, and Movement instructor training
- Mindfulness education
- Reiki Level 2
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Also a member of
- British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Nursing Psychotherapy Association of Ontario (NPAO)
Trained in these approaches — drawn on depending on what each person needs, not a fixed formula.
A few questions, answered
People amaze me. I grew up in a family that loved depth, searching for meaning, and wondering about these things. Connecting to people is what comes most naturally to me. I deeply believe in the healing that is possible through connection and leaning into our self-work. Supporting people on their unique journey through this life is a gift and a service I have always longed to participate in.
The connection and the rawness. It is a privilege to meet people in the honesty of wherever they find themselves, connect deeply and witness their healing and transformation.
I get it! For some, it can be vulnerable to open up. For others, it may be easier to stay the way we are, instead of change. There are so many reasons not to take a step forward, but it is unbelievable what can result from taking incremental steps toward becoming healthy, healed and our expanded selves. We cannot always do it alone. In fact, we were never meant to. With some outside support, faith, and a commitment to lean in, I believe we are all so capable of more than we could possibly imagine about ourselves.
I am most grateful for the loss and the love in my life. Having lost my mother at a very young age, there is indeed still much to be integrated from that traumatic loss. But I believe these events can shape the people we become. And I was extremely blessed with the father I was given, and the many grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a large church community that loved me throughout those challenging early years.
Witnessing the courage of people broken open, surveying the pieces, and being willing to rebuild. Watching the faith of stepping forward on a healing journey, and the resulting transformations amazes me.
Talking and connecting with another is a deeply important part of being human. Processing and expression, feeling seen, can in and of itself be incredibly cathartic and healing. However, sometimes working beyond that is also needed. Being able to take the words and move them into actions, goals, and change is also essential. Until we can embody the learning and the lessons, it is hard to see the healing and transformation over time. These are the kinds of things we will explore together.
Getting to know Sarah
- What activity instantly calms you?
- Walking through the woods when I have nowhere in particular to get to.
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
- Lean in.
- How do you enjoy spending your alone time?
- With my journal, an inspiring podcast, or a good book to sink into.
- Who would play you in the movie of your life?
- Maggie Gyllenhaal (supposedly)