Land Acknowledgment
I hold immense gratitude to the land on which I practice which is located on Treaty 6 Territory also known as Amiskwaciwâskahikan which translates to "Beaver Hills House" or "Beaver Mountain House" in Cree. Treaty 6 Territory is the traditional and ancestral lands of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis Nation. This territory located on Turtle Island is home to diverse Indigenous Peoples whose cultural traditions, spiritual practices, and healing knowledge have been lived and passed down for generations on this land.
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As a mental health practitioner, I recognize the deep historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, including the disruption of Indigenous wellness systems through forced cultural assimilation, systemic discrimination, socioeconomic marginalization, and intergenerational trauma. This land acknowledgment is only a stepping stone in reconciling all of the harmful intergenerational impacts of colonization. In this work I am deeply committed to an ongoing process of reconciliation that includes learning from Indigenous ways of knowing and supporting healing through culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.
I aim to honour the traditions of community, connection to the land, and holistic approaches to well-being that are foundational to many Indigenous worldviews. To learn more about Treaty 6 and ways to support Indigenous communities, please visit:
https://www.treatysix.org
About Me
Amelia Henriquez, MA, RP (Qualifying)
My Roots
My path to becoming a therapist is deeply rooted in my lived experiences and the lives of those around me. As a first-generation Canadian who moved around often (the joys of a military family) I grew up adapting to constant change, and often feeling like I had to navigate a world that I just wasn’t built for. Being diagnosed with ADHD in my twenties felt like finally setting down a weight I’d been unknowingly carrying, and it helped me better understand the quiet resilience so many of us develop in silence. I’ve always felt emotions deeply, and what once felt so overwhelming has become one of my greatest strengths.
During a time of personal reflection I came across a poem by David Levithan about the notion of flux, encapsulating that everything in life is destined to change. This idea stayed with me, it comforted me during moments of uncertainty. I dreamnt that one day, I would open a practice grounded in this very truth: that even the hardest moments are not fixed, and that change, while scary, can also be beautiful. I often return to philosophies and concepts like radical acceptance and existentialism, which remind me (and my clients) that while we may not control everything, we can still choose meaning, alignment, and growth.
My Credentials
I hold a Bachelor of Social Sciences, with a major in Psychology from the University of Ottawa and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Over the years, I’ve gained valuable experience in crisis support and intervention, supporting individuals both in community mental health settings such as the 988 national suicide helpline, as well as in private practice. I am also a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO #18228).
As I continue learning and growing as a practitioner I’m committed to ongoing learning to best support my clients. My training includes certification in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), mental health and addictions training for complex issues from the Crisis and Trauma Research Institute, and trauma-informed care through Alberta Health Services. I also regularly attend webinars and trainings on evidence-based approaches such as CBT and ERP for anxiety, social phobias, and OCD; IFS for complex trauma; and cognitive and mindfulness-based strategies for ADHD. I strive to integrate current research and best practices into my work, tailoring each approach to meet each person where they’re at.
At Flux Psychotherapy you can expect a compassionate, collaborative space where your experiences are met with curiosity rather than judgment. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing begins when we stop seeing our thoughts and emotions as problems to be fixed and instead start listening to what they’re trying to tell us. In our work together, we’ll explore how your inner experiences make sense in the context of your life, while also gently challenging the stories, patterns, and beliefs that may no longer serve you. I use an integration of several different research-driven therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help you reconnect with your values, shift how you relate to your challenges, and take meaningful steps toward change.
Through my approach I believe in creating space for difficult emotions rather than fighting against them, recognizing them as normal part of the human experience. This shift allows you to focus more on what truly matters to you, such as your values, goals, and sense of purpose, so you can move forward with greater clarity and intention. We’ll also look at how your past experiences have shaped your identity and the way you relate to yourself and others. By reflecting on these stories, we can begin to re-author your life story to one that honours your strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth.
Throughout the therapy process, I take a collaborative, non-judgmental stance. I believe you are always the expert on your own life. My role is to support you in uncovering your own insights, navigating ambivalence, and building momentum toward meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
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