Leifennie Sonder Therapy Lounge BIPOC South East Asian Counsellor Culturally Trauma Responsive Counsellor CPSTD Childhood Process Therapy

Therapy for creatives, performers, and those who feel deeply.

Redefining the past through culturally and trauma-responsive therapy.

Explore & Rewire

Understand early or childhood experiences and redefine their influence on present behavior.

Transform & Embody Beliefs

Identify and dismantle false beliefs that protect from connection and growth, then embody new truths that serve you.

Gain Clarity

Identify your core values, goals, and desires that align with your authenticity, not other pressures.

Align Actions

Move toward being intentional in ensuring choices and behaviours reflect these values.

Reframe Self-talk

Shift inner dialogue to reflect greater loving-kindness and compassion.

Expand Capacity

Increase your capacity to experience, hold, and express emotions, thoughts, and feelings (even conflicting ones!) while embracing complexities of being human.

Navigate Transitions

Discuss thoughts and feelings about significant life changes & explore ways to navigate them.

Cultural Dynamics

Harmonize the influences of personal culture with the dominant culture.

Deepen Connections

Understand & navigate emotional activation in interpersonal relationships while fostering effective communication & conflict resolution skills.

Practical Strategies

Develop creative strategies to move from awareness to actionable steps in daily life.

  • Antelope Canyon sandstone formations with red and orange hues, Arizona.

    a space where transformation is fostered through connection, communication, and collaboration.

    Connection is the catalyst for personal and collective evolution. Here, you'll discover a nurturing environment where your unique story is deeply honored. Together, we’ll embrace the human experience and encourage you to rewrite your narrative with authenticity and self-compassion at its core.

  • Scenic view of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo rock formations in the Italian Alps, framed by the entrance of a cave, with a clear sky in the background.

    A Space where all of you are welcomed.

    As a culturally and trauma-responsive counsellor, curiosity and self-compassion are at the core of my approach. In this non-judgmental space, every aspect of who you are is welcomed and valued, ensuring you feel seen, heard, and validated. I invite you to step into a place where you are encouraged to embrace your whole self through deep exploration and unconditional love. I prioritize on creating an environment where you decide the rhythm of your growth and ensuring your journey is both empowering and sustainable.

  • Sand dunes at sunset with hazy mountains in the background.

    a space where the body comes to therapy too.

    I apply the theoretical principles of somatic therapy to explore the intricate relationship between the mind and body. This holistic approach recognizes how the mind shapes the body’s response to the experience and reciprocally, how the state of the soma shapes the mind’s interpretation of the experience. With the growing amount of research confirming how stress and trauma are stored in our soma, the body is a vital aspect of the therapeutic process.

  • A flock of sheep on a grassy slope with pine trees and snowy mountains in the background.

    a space where individual and collective healing exist together.

    Explore and discover your unique boundaries—where you draw the line between fostering personal healing and contributing to the broader community and collective wellbeing—in a manner that honors and remains true to your deeply held values. Integrate interdependence into your journey as personal and collective wellbeing are intertwined elements crucial to the fabric of society. Expand your capacity to create an inclusive environment where the coexistence of multiple truths is accepted and valued. Create a tapestry of insight that enriches personal growth and collective wisdom.

  • Person walking in desert sand dunes under clear blue sky

    a space where every step is celebrated.

    Through a strength-based approach, we delve into your narrative to identify, remind you of, and nurture your inherent strengths and capabilities. By focusing on your unique talents and seeing possibilities rather than limitations, we cultivate a supportive environment where your adaptive responses to the world are celebrated and integrated into your journey towards lasting well-being and fulfillment.

    Meet Your Therapist

offerings

  • Close-up of a hand holding a lit sparkler against a blurred background, in black and white.

    Individual counselling

    50 mins | CAD$165
    75 mins | CAD$245

    Work with me one-on-one to embrace the different parts of you, expand your capacity to hold space for the myriads of feelings, emotions, and sensations—even those in conflict. Equip yourself with the skills to feel anchored in your own capability and self-leadership while you navigate the uncertainties of life. Discover clarity in your values and nurture a loving and compassionate relationship with yourself.

    discover more
  • Two hands holding small white flowers and surrounded by blooming flowers in a garden setting, in black and white.

    relationship counselling

    50 mins | CAD$195
    75 mins | CAD$290

    Together we’ll navigate the ever-evolving dynamics of your relationships—whether romantic, friendship, or familial. We'll cultivate meaningful dialogues to co-create fulfilling, conscious relationships. Expand your capacity to make intentional choices to love yourself and others well. Gain the skills to turn conflicts into opportunities for growth, creating new patterns with understanding and creativity. Foster a deeper, more loving connection in the space between you and your loved one(s).

    discover more
  • Black and white photo of a hand holding honeysuckle flowers with leaves in the background.

    Well-being coordination

    As a Well-Being Coordinator, I step into the world of storytelling from a different perspective, blending my passion for both the arts and mental health. My role is all about ensuring that the environment supports the to emotional, psychological, physiological, and interpersonal well-being of all involved, from the cast and crew to the creatives at the helm.

    Let’s have a conversation about how we can work together to build a production and set culture that prioritizes care, creativity, and sustainability—where people feel safe, supported, and able to do their best work, both on and off camera.

    Discover More
work with me

SONDER

[sohn-dehrr] noun

The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited uniqueness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk.


— John Koenig, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows