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Individual Counselling

When working with me, my goal is to create a safe, affirmative space for you to explore your identity, learn new skills, and heal through creativity and mindfulness.

I work with teens, youth, young adults and adults navigating:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Self-esteem

  • Negative thinking

  • Feelings of not being good enough

  • Gender and identity exploration

  • Life changes & stresses

  • AuDHD and ADHD

 

I often work with folks who are:

  • Navigating school and/or work stresses

  • Women identifying and non-binary identifying folks who are  navigating self-esteem, worth, and confidence

  • Femme-presenting folks who have experienced gender-based harm

  • Individuals seeking to connect with their sense of self, safety, and empowerment.

  • Individuals looking for counselling that recognizes the importance of spirit, mind and body connection

  • Individuals looking for counselling that discusses the impacts of patriarchy, and explores deconstructing harmful stereotypes and norms within the systems we engage in

  • Queer, part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; anyone who is looking for a safe and affirming space to explore their identity and gender 

I work with clients ages 14 and up.

I provide an affirmative space for all folks, and have experience working with and supporting folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community 

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My practice is rooted in mindfulness and somatic-based approaches, supporting you in connecting with your body, emotions, and inner wisdom. Other approaches may also be incorporated into your personalized support plan, depending on your needs and goals.  Together, we’ll explore approaches that feel right for you.
This may include one or more of the following modalities that I practice:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Somatic-based therapy

Art-based therapy

Narrative Therapy 

Emotionally-Focused Therapy

Person-Centred Therapy

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Mindful &  Somatic-Based Therapy

Mindful and somatic therapy focuses on how emotions and stress are held in the body.

 

Through gentle breathwork, movement, and body awareness, clients learn to regulate, release tension, and feel more grounded.

 

Goals of mindfulness-based Somatic Therapy:

  • Build calm and grounding

  • Release stored tension

  • Strengthen mind–body awareness

 

In sessions, this might look like:

  • Breathwork

  • Gentle movement

  • Noticing body–mind patterns

Fees

Receipts & invoices provided for insurance purposes.  Please check with your insurance provider prior to scheduling to see if they cover psychotherapy services.

First-time consultation for new clients - Free

Individual therapy session (50 minutes) (available virtually and in-person upon request)- $120.00

Groups fees vary based on group, for more information, visit "Groups" page

LOCATION

Based in Hamilton, Ontario

Virtual sessions available, in-person sessions available upon request

AVAILABILITY

Thursday: 11am - 7pm

Friday: 11am - 4pm

Lauren J. Benedictus

CRPO Licence #13601

© 2026 by Lauren Janna Psychotherapy

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