David Pugh (he/him) is a therapist-in-training who offers a free 45-min consultation, and sliding scale considerations for those who need it.
His gentle therapy is trauma-informed, multi-faith & a safe home for unique identities & self-expressions. David uses a relational, strengths-based approach rooted in attachment theory, experiential work (play, creativity & imagination) & person-centered therapy. His 6+ years of work in social development, child-youth care, & homelessness-public health informs his holistic bio-psycho-social-spiritual understanding of mental health.
David works with the following mental health areas:
Anxiety; Depression; Bonding & attachment issues; Complex trauma; Sexuality, identity, LGBTQ+ experience & social development; Relationship concerns; Aging; Self-Acceptance/Esteem/Attract
David is a trained facilitator in trauma recovery for childhood sexual abuse with The Gatehouse. He is a published public health-homelessness researcher (Canadian Observatory on Homelessness). He has worked extensively with single mothers & their children move out of homelessness and into job security & housing. David has also worked with children & youth at the Child Development Institute with particular focus on aggression, impulsivity, and, attention-difficulties (ADHD).
If you would like to book an in-person or virtual session with David, please contact him via email.
