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Meet Andree Patenaude—Therapist at Best Therapists

Andree Patenaude, RTC

RTC #3270 ACCT, British Columbia

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About Andree | She/her

Andree is a somatic therapist, registered therapeutic Counsellor & clinical somatic educator in training. With 15+ years of experience in the field of human services, community organizing, mental health and harm reduction, Andree brings both a soulful and practical lens to helping people regulate their nervous system & renegotiate trauma.

Message to clients

Feeling stuck, stressed, and overwhelmed? If you are longing to connect more deeply with yourself and want some support in navigating your inner world, I might be able to help. I am the kind of counsellor who listens deeply and prioritizes a non-judgemental space where you can explore challenging feelings and limiting patterns. I will offer you practical tools you can take into your daily life. Somatic therapy connects your mind, body, and spirit to heal trauma and stress stored in the body, and reduce feelings of worry, sadness, depression, anger, frustration, grief, anxiety and overwhelm. Working with nervous system regulation allows you to be present with your current experience, creating a sense of spaciousness…..a deep sigh of relief that maybe youre going to be okay. In our sessions, we'll talk about whats going on for you, and also listen to the messages your body is giving you. My approach also includes "parts work," a method of helping you understand the different parts of yourself and their behaviors. I believe in your natural wholeness, and our sessions will create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your inner experience. I hope you leave feeling more centered, at peace, and confident in your true self.

Education

Diploma in Counselling | Orca Institute, Relational Somatic Therapy Certification, 2023

Race and ethnicity

White

Cultural and experiential knowledge

White culture

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Buddhism, Christianity, Spiritism, Shamanism, Indigenous spiritualities

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Virtual or in person

Virtual and In Person

Specialties

Anxiety, Burnout, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Additional areas of focus

First responders, Grief and/or loss, Highly sensitive people, Infidelity/affairs, Life transitions, Panic attacks, Self esteem/self worth, Social anxiety, Spirituality, Stress, Substance misuse/dependency, Trauma

Therapeutic style

Inquisitive, Holistic, Conversational, Affirming, Energetic

Modalities

Attachment based, Family systems, Mindfulness based, Internal family systems (IFS), Somatic therapy, Trauma-focused, Psychodynamic

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Cost

$130

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Individual Session

$175

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Couples Session

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Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted
Does not work directly with insurance companies
Does not provide superbills for out-of-network-benefits
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Peer review

Andree has an empathetic and non-judgmental presence that really helps to create ease. She is skillful and knowledgeable aided by her dedication to continued learning and growth.

—Kerri Neild, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Peer review

Andree's warmth and compassion make her an amazing therapist. She brings her full self and years of training and experience to support her clients in healing from trauma. I would recommend Andree to anyone seeking inner transformation through somatic therapy.

—Axel McGown, RTC
Peer review

Andree has a passion for therapy, and feels strongly about the rights of her clients. She's conscientious and thoughtful about how she approached her therapeutic work. She has a warm and approachable way about her.

—Deirdre McLaughlin
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