gem Mental Health Therapy and Coaching
Quality mental health services and life coaching to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
About Us
Life is hectic and chaotic. The continuous rush and strain of trying to keep things together can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Relationships suffer, anxiety and depression become real and the vicious cycle of losing oneself in a destructive way of living has become a reality. You do not have to become a statistic. I am Erna Benson-Karp and I am a counsellor that is here to help and support you through your struggles.
You are not alone anymore. I use all my knowledge and skills together with a bit of life experience to help and support you through challenging times. Can you imagine – I can be that little voice in your ear when you start to use the tools that you learn in therapy. I do not use wizardry or strange tricks to cure you, but instead use your determination and dedication that you have towards your own mental health stability to help you to reach your fullest potential.
Our Services
GEM Mental Health Therapy and Coaching was founded in order to provide high-quality, professional counselling to anyone in need.
Individual Services
Individual, Couple and Family Counselling, Mental Health Professional Intervention, Trauma Therapy, Expression Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, CBT / NLP / REBT Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, Psychotherapy, Relationship Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy
Support Groups
I will be hosting Support Groups at weekly hour discussions. Each participant will be there to support others by listening and sharing. some of the topics of these Support Groups are “Anxiety”, “Depression” , “Grief” and “Information and Support to Families of Bipolar Sufferers”....
Corporate Workshops & Training
½ day, 1 and 2 day workshops on (including, but not limited to) HIV/Aids, Mindfulness, Relaxation and Stress Management To Corporations on Employer/Management and Employee level....
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MISSION & VISION
The Mission of GEM is to positively impact mental health through advocacy, awareness, service and education. To be committed to the wellness of individuals, their families and the community through prevention, intervention and treatment.
The Vision of GEM is to embark on a path with our clients and to ensure compassion, acceptance, respect, empowerment and sincerity with each step we take and to provide effective, innovative and high quality services which will allow each client to reach their fullest potential and goals.
CORE VALUES
Value cultural strengths and being responsive to individual and community needs regarding culture, language, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation and spirituality
Value prompt, courteous and client-directed support
Build on and welcome diversity and appreciate the strength that comes from the many cultures, backgrounds, family types and sexual orientation
To recognize and respond to the human dignity of every person
Value opportunities for participation in programs, activities and services that support recovery and wellness
By empowering everyone to have a voice and to participate in their own care
Value person-focused relationships with the people I serve
Value the highest levels of integrity in carrying out our Mission and Vision
Value the identification of needs and the achievement of desired outcomes
Value the personal growth of those I service towards a self-determined, highly-participative life in the community