Clinic Update – New Associate Laurell Pecnik

Amelia Holden/ July 8, 2024/ Blog

Y.O.U.R. Therapy Clinic wants to share with the community a new Associate! Laurell is a Registered Psychotherapist from Yorkville University.

Holistic. Compassionate. Empowering. Laurell’s counselling philosophy is deeply rooted in the biopsychosocial approach, acknowledging that our struggles often extend beyond surface-level symptoms. With a focus on understanding the interconnectedness of biological, psychological, and social factors, Laurell collaborates with clients to uncover the core of their challenges and facilitate healing. Laurell is committed to creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can feel truly seen and heard. Through active listening and genuine empathy, she guides clients in exploring their concerns, offering new perspectives, and empowering them to navigate their struggles with resilience and insight. Specializing in working with adults impacted by their life experiences, Laurell helps clients make sense of their past and reimagine their life stories. Whether you’re struggling with your mental health or feeling overwhelmed by past traumas, Laurell provides a supportive space to sort through your thoughts and feelings, tap into your inner wisdom, and cultivate sustainable changes for today, tomorrow and for a brighter future.

As an Associate, Laurell brings a blend of expertise and guidance to her practice. She believes in the power of focusing on what’s within our control while fostering empathy, compassion, and curiosity in the therapeutic process.

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About Amelia Holden

"Therapy is like shopping for shoes, you need to try different types on before you really find the right fit.” Amelia's philosophy in life: We are human first; thereby we are fallible and thus cannot judge others. Amelia has been a Registered Social Worker for 24 years working with individuals, couples, and families who may have experienced intergenerational trauma, mental health diagnosis, or relationship ruptures causing stress and conflict within their daily lives. Amelia offers a non judgmental, safe place to be open and honest about whatever has brought you through the door. By structuring the therapy in a way goals can be accomplished collaboratively we will work towards a final session by discovering the useful resources that are within you to build your own tool box of skills and knowledge that you can take out into your daily life. Acknowledging the courage it took for you to reach out to a stranger for help at the most vulnerable time in your life, Amelia will listen to your narrative and share any knowledge and skills which can help bring balance to your life. Amelia believes it is important to validate the client's perspective, allow them to grow from learning through making mistakes, and giving them the knowledge of how to accept the things they cannot change and to change the things they have capacity to handle. Amelia promotes self growth and development in her daily life by practicing mindfulness, attending professional development courses, and building collaborations with other practitioners in the community.