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I'm Morgan Pommells
I provide a nurturing space for you to
process your emotional pain and overcome
stressful experiences. In our work together, you
will gain new insight and take practical steps towards change and acceptance.
I provide a nurturing space for you to process your emotional pain and overcome
traumatic childhoods. In our work together,
you will gain new insight and take practical steps towards change and acceptance.
My practice is built on the foundations of safety and inclusivity; I work to create a space where people can explore and make sense of their histories, relationships, and their emotions in a shame-free environment. I firmly believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives, and that their personal experiences of navigating the world are important pieces of data that we can not overlook. With a genuine curiosity to better understand the people I work with, I sit with clients to truly hear and make sense of their lived experiences. Together, we will come to better understand the reasons why you may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or lost, and further identify strategies to finally soothe the pain and move forward.
A little bit about me...
My commitment to working with those experiencing trauma has spanned over ten years, and it ultimately lead me to complete my Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2014. I began my first professional role as a Social Worker with people experiencing homelessness and addictions in the interior of British Columbia, and I later went on to work in emergency housing programs for women fleeing violence. These early front-line experiences taught me that I find a great sense of purpose and conviction in supporting and caring for those who are in the midst of emotional suffering.
I also have extensive experience working cross-culturally. After several stints in front-line agency work within Canada, I began practicing as a medical social worker in an urgent healthcare clinic in Havana, Cuba. International work remained the focus of my career for several years, as I later moved to Myanmar, Uganda, and Bangladesh to provide psycho-social support and humanitarian assistance. I also had the privilege of spending three years working for Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs in the Humanitarian Assistance Bureau, where I used my front-line international experiences to help inform global humanitarian health programming.
These endeavours have greatly deepened my understanding of the impact of trauma and loss, including how they influence human emotion, thought patterns, core beliefs, and relationship styles. Having witnessed first-hand the impact of persistent and unresolved trauma, I am acutely aware of the way it can shape someone’s life on a near-daily basis and cause deep disruptions in one's adult relationships. Today, I remain dedicated to helping clients heal chronic anxiety, process deeply painful core wounds, and move towards healthy and loving relationships with others and with one's self.
My commitment to working with those experiencing trauma has spanned over ten years, and it ultimately lead me to complete my Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2014. I began my first professional role as a Social Worker with people experiencing homelessness and addictions in the interior of British Columbia, and I later went on to work in emergency housing programs for women fleeing violence. These early front-line experiences taught me that I find a great sense of purpose and conviction in supporting and caring for those who are in the midst of emotional suffering.
I also have extensive experience working cross-culturally. After several stints in front-line agency work within Canada, I began practicing as a medical social worker in an urgent healthcare clinic in Havana, Cuba. International work remained the focus of my career for several years, as I later moved to Myanmar, Uganda, and Bangladesh to provide psycho-social support and humanitarian assistance. I also had the privilege of spending three years working for Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs in the Humanitarian Assistance Bureau, where I used my front-line international experiences to help inform global humanitarian health programming.
These endeavours have greatly deepened my understanding of the impact of trauma and loss, including how they influence human emotion, thought patterns, core beliefs, and relationship styles. Having witnessed first-hand the impact of persistent and unresolved trauma, I am acutely aware of the way it can shape someone’s life on a near-daily basis and cause deep disruptions in one's adult relationships. Today, I remain dedicated to helping clients heal chronic anxiety, process deeply painful core wounds, and move towards healthy and loving relationships with others and with one's self.
Training and Certifications
Specifically, I am trained in:
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Gottmans Couples Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Enhanced (Eating Disorders)
Polyvagel Theory
PTSD and Complex Trauma Interventions
I have been involved in helping professions since 2009. I went on to complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a subsequent Master of Social Work degree from McMaster University. I also possess a Masters Degree in Humanitarian Assistance, and I am currently completing my PhD in Social Work.
To ensure that my training and clinical skills are up-to-date, I undertake several professional development activities and clinical trainings every year. This has included becoming an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist, completing a certification in Somatic Trauma Therapy, and receiving training in the Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy, to name a few. I also seek regular clinical consultations from seasoned psychotherapists regarding various client cases to expand my technique and to ensure I am providing my clients with the most ethical care.
I have been involved in helping professions since 2009. I went on to complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a subsequent Master of Social Work degree from McMaster University. I also possess a Masters Degree in Humanitarian Assistance, and I am currently completing my PhD in Social Work.
To ensure that my training and clinical skills are up-to-date, I undertake several professional development activities and clinical trainings every year. This has included becoming an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist, completing a certification in Somatic Trauma Therapy, and receiving training in the Gottman Method of Relationship Therapy, to name a few. I also seek regular clinical consultations from seasoned psychotherapists regarding various client cases to expand my technique and to ensure I am providing my clients with the most ethical care.