Andrea is an independently licensed counselor in the United States (Ohio license #0900341), and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Kent State University. She offers individual and couples counseling in Toronto. Most of her 4 years of experience were at a women’s shelter, where she treated abuse survivors in all stages of recovery, helping them heal and create healthy, fulfilling lives. She has also worked with couples who had experienced abuse and control issues, college students, and teens. She is qualified to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders and plans to become CRPO registered.
$100/hour
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety, depression, women's issues, men's issues, young adult issues, relationships, childhood abuse, PTSD/trauma, mind-body illnesses, power and control/abuse (physical/sexual/emotional/financial/spiritual), empowerment, communication, anger, healthy relationship, career choice, spirituality, self-care, life adjustments, conscious personal growth.
Primary Treatment Modalities
Person-centered therapy, mindfulness, yoga, cognitive behavior therapy, Inner Child Work, Nonviolent Communication. Also have knowledge of: 12-step work, Law of Attraction, feminist therapy, family of origin dynamics, shame, empowerment, wellness, and addiction recovery.
For a free consultation, contact me at: andreabussingerpcc@gmail.com
Workshops
Yoga and the Brain
You’ve always known there was more to it than stretching and breathing. Yoga has potential to balance brain chemistry, improve your mood, heal the past, and boost clear thinking. Come find how to to help your mind, mood, and brain through yoga techniques!
2-hour workshop: lecture, asana, mindfulness, and breathing exercises
Chakra Yoga
Chakras are seven “wheels” of energy that run along the
spine. They form a link between our physical, energetic, and psychological layers of being.
This class will explain and explore each of the chakras in turn, through poses, mantras,
and guided imagery. Yoga experience is
helpful but not necessary.
2-hour introductory workshop
7-week series: 1 class per chakra
Hatha Yoga Lessons
A certified yoga instructor since 2005, Andrea offers yoga for stress relief, mental well-being, and energetic vitality. She can help you create a practice that best facilitates your personal goals. As a licensed counselor, she can support the mental and emotional aspects of your yoga journey. She is knowledgeable in postural alignment, chakras, mind-body illness, mind-body integration, meditation, and trauma-sensitive yoga.
A certified yoga instructor since 2005, Andrea offers yoga for stress relief, mental well-being, and energetic vitality. She can help you create a practice that best facilitates your personal goals. As a licensed counselor, she can support the mental and emotional aspects of your yoga journey. She is knowledgeable in postural alignment, chakras, mind-body illness, mind-body integration, meditation, and trauma-sensitive yoga.
$40-60/hour
andreabussingerpcc@gmail.com
