Adrienne Davidson is a Therapist based in Vernon, BC, and online.

I work with people of all ages in navigating life’s challenges, such as relationship and family dynamics, pregnancy and postpartum, parenting, working mothers, burnout, stress, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, abuse/divorce, people-pleasing/unhealthy boundaries, and managing health issues.

My clients seek a holistic approach that addresses and integrates biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors. They are motivated to understand and overcome past experiences, enrich their lives, and move forward with knowledge, self-awareness, and intention. They value a compassionate, knowledgeable partner to walk beside them on their journey toward healing, growth, and self-mastery.

I practice from a trauma-informed lens and have specialized training in Neurodivergence (particularly ADHD/Autism/Giftedness), Psychopharmacology, Self-Regulation, Women's Issues, Veterans/First Responders, Mental Health & Nutrition, Fitness/Athletics, Anxiety, and Grief.

I also specialize in supporting individuals who have been impacted by relationships with people exhibiting personality disorder traits, including those involving manipulation, control, or emotional dysregulation.

I take an active and strengths-based approach, and seek to understand broader contexts of clients’ lives. I understand how hard being human can be, through lived experience in neurodivergence, trauma, grief, loss, cancer, suicide, and motherhood/special needs. We don't heal in isolation, and I’d love to offer individualized care that addresses your whole context and multifaceted self. If you’re ready to walk with me, I invite you to reach out!

I offer therapy sessions both in-person in Vernon and Kelowna, and online for clients across British Columbia. I am available Tuesday through Thursday during business hours.

Fees

Cost Per Session: $150/individual 50 mins | $225/individual 85 mins | $300/individual 110 mins | $175/couples 50 mins | $262.50/couples 85 mins | $265 /family 85 mins

Training & Education

  • MACP, 2024

  • BBA-HR

  • The courses provided a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between nutrition and mental health, highlighting how dietary patterns and physiological factors like cortisol dysregulation, neurotransmitter imbalances, and glucose regulation can impact mood and cognitive functioning. I learned to use assessment tools such as food diaries and clinical screens to identify nutritional deficits contributing to symptoms like anxiety and depression. The curriculum emphasized the gut-brain axis, exploring how disruptions in gut health manifest in neuropsychiatric symptoms. Additionally, ethical considerations in nutritional psychology were discussed, including the importance of collaboration with other health professionals. Practical strategies like meal planning, motivational interviewing, and constructing integrative care plans were taught to support clients in achieving sustainable changes to enhance treatment outcomes.

  • The training covered a comprehensive overview of ADHD across the lifespan, focusing on assessment, medication, and non-medication strategies for children, adolescents, and adults. It highlights current advances in ADHD diagnosis and treatment, updates in psychopharmacology, and alternative treatment approaches beyond medication. Additionally, specific strategies for adults are emphasized, including time management, executive functioning skills, and support for thriving in personal relationships and professional settings. Educational management of ADHD is also addressed, covering how to support students who may be misdiagnosed or misunderstood and incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to help students manage both ADHD and anxiety.

  • The training covered a comprehensive overview of ADHD across the lifespan, focusing on assessment, medication, and non-medication strategies for children, adolescents, and adults. It highlights current advances in ADHD diagnosis and treatment, updates in psychopharmacology, and alternative treatment approaches beyond medication. Additionally, specific strategies for adults are emphasized, including time management, executive functioning skills, and support for thriving in personal relationships and professional settings. Educational management of ADHD is also addressed, covering how to support students who may be misdiagnosed or misunderstood and incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to help students manage both ADHD and anxiety.

  • This training emphasizes the importance of addressing both the psychological and physiological impacts of trauma, rather than focusing solely on narrative processing. Dr. Arielle Schwartz incorporates principles from polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care to present a holistic approach to trauma recovery. Through somatic tools, yoga-based practices, and vagus nerve stimulation techniques, clinicians can better support clients in regulating their nervous systems and preparing for deeper trauma work. The training provides practical strategies, such as bilateral stimulation and personalized embodiment practices, to help clients release trauma from the body, thereby creating a sense of safety and resilience. The program ultimately equips therapists with advanced skills and offers certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional, enhancing their credibility and effectiveness in trauma treatment.

  • The HeartMath Clinical Certification for Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation is a specialized training designed for practitioners working with clients on stress management, anxiety, self-regulation, and emotional regulation. The program teaches how to effectively integrate HeartMath techniques into clinical settings to support clients in managing these issues. It focuses on evidence-based practices that promote emotional and physiological coherence. Practitioners can use the skills learned to help clients build resilience, improve emotional management, and achieve better stress regulation.

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