Sarah Drost, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Sarah Drost, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Pickering, Ontario
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Languages: English

Telephone: 289-205-9568

My Approach to Therapy

We each have an incredible capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. While life's challenges can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about the future, it can be helpful to view these experiences not as permanent conditions, but as opportunities to better understand ourselves and create meaningful change. My approach is grounded in the belief that lasting growth happens when we engage the whole person. It is helpful to engage the mind, body, emotions, relationships, values, and environment. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to explore the deeper patterns, experiences, and strengths that shape their lives. Primarily, I work with people who have experienced trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, life transitions and mood related disorders. Together, we identify practical tools through mindfulness and a human approach to create pathways that support healing and help you move toward the life you want to create. Finding the right fit in therapy is essential. My goal is to guide you toward making appropriate decisions in your life from a grounded, value-based space that matters to you. I happily offer free 15 minute consultations to ensure our partnership feels comfortable and aligned. Your journey to healing and transformation begins with that initial step, and I am here, ready to support you along the way. Please check your spam folder for my response, as emails sometimes get filed incorrectly.

My Practice & Services

The name Flexible Minds originates from the idea that when we are too rigid in our thinking, it limits our ability to handle situations with ease. When our mind is flexible, we can move with, rather than against, whatever life throws our way. Flexibility allows us to better adapt and embrace life more fully. We are then able to be present and live more authentically to who we are and who we want to be. The more we can bend, the less we will break. We offer virtual psychotherapy, walk & talk therapy, somatic therapy, yoga, and mental health workshops.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I specialize in working with mood disorders, anxiety, crisis management and neurodivergence.

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I adore being a Psychotherapist for many reasons. First, I get to work with so many various people and their unique needs. It is consistently exciting and a journey to help my client discover what is helpful for them. Next, I enjoy being real with peoople. Being able to have honest conversation about life, love, frustrations, joy is so healing for all of us and I am grateful to be able to hold that honest space for people. Finally, therapy can be so benefiial to peoples lives. It is a pleasure seeing how therapy can shifts peoples experience with the world around them. It is truly a gift to be in this profession.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I offer support for anxiety, fears, relationship navigation, neurodiverse life experiences, traumas, depression, existential and spiritual support, and perspective shifting.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyAutism SpectrumBipolarBody ImageEmotional Abuse

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Art TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Emotionally Focused TherapyFamily Systems TherapyGestalt Therapy

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEducationEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Location & Contact

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