Therapy Methods
Emma Kilpatrick
Specialties & Expertise
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Therapy Methods
Therapeutic Approach & Specialties
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. Emma integrates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma. She tailors her work to each client, with a focus on making therapy approachable, practical, and meaningful.
In addition to individual work, Emma offers parenting support sessions and has an interest in facilitating parenting groups to help caregivers feel more confident and supported.
Emma values advocacy as a core part of her role and strives to ensure clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. She is also happy to collaborate with other professionals to support coordinated, comprehensive client care.
When working with children, Emma incorporates creativity, play, and developmentally appropriate strategies to create a space that feels safe, engaging, and supportive of growth. She often works alongside her certified therapy dog, Ollie, who helps foster connection and comfort in sessions.
Who Helps
Emma has a strong passion for supporting military families and working with children (ages 7/8+). She supports clients experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, peer and school-related challenges, and family or relationship stressors. She is particularly passionate about helping children build confidence, manage big emotions, and feel more secure in themselves and their relationships.
Professional & Academic Background
Emma is a Registered Social Worker with over 6 years of experience in mental health and addictions. She has worked in outpatient addictions care, supported families of ill and injured members through a Military Family Resource Centre, and most recently worked in a rehabilitation clinic supporting WorkSafe, PCVRS, and veteran clients. She also previously provided care within a Canadian Armed Forces mental health clinic. As a military spouse, Emma brings both professional and lived understanding of the unique challenges faced by military members and their families.
