About Cherise Garon, MA RCC CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Canadian Certified Counsellor
I offer a safe and supportive space where clients can truly feel seen and understood.
Through exploration of your unique therapeutic goals, my approach uses empathy and compassion to deepen your self-awareness and build resilience for your future. Through this personalized approach, my clients are empowered to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
My focus areas are as follows:
Men’s Mental Health: I create a space where men can feel safe to open up without judgment or pressure. Whether it’s around identity, emotional expression, relationships, or the weight of gender expectations, my approach encourages honest reflection while respecting each person’s values and lived experience.
ADHD: In my work with youth and adults with ADHD, I take a strengths-based approach that embraces neurodiversity and fosters a greater understanding of self. I support clients in developing practical strategies to manage their unique experiences with attention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. Additionally, I help adult clients explore their history with ADHD – particularly if it is a recent diagnosis – and how it has affected their lives, their sense of self, and the relationships they’ve had.
Relationship Challenges: Working with both individuals and couples, I provide a supportive space to explore patterns of communication, connection, and conflict. I help clients uncover underlying needs and emotions, fostering greater empathy and understanding in their relationships. Whether the challenges are unmet needs, expectations, and differences of personality or trust, life goals, and emotional dysregulation, I adapt my approach to best serve those I work with.
Anxiety & Depression: From my practical experience working in crisis intervention, I approach individuals experiencing anxiety and depression with empathy, presence, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story. I help clients identify and manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions, using grounding techniques and evidence-based strategies tailored to their needs. My focus is on creating safety, building resilience, and supporting clients as they move toward hope and healing at their own pace.
Approaches: Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Integrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy.
Specializations: Men’s Mental Health, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationship Challenges, Life Transitions, Stress, Self-Esteem, and Coping Skills.
Populations: Youth (12+), Adults, Couples.
Education and Experience: I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a call taker for a crisis intervention line where I provided support to individuals in acute distress. This experience taught me the importance of compassionate responses in moments of crisis. I helped callers navigate their most challenging moments by developing genuine, trusting relationships and offering urgent emotional support. In addition to my work as a crisis line worker, I have over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. This work has allowed me to engage with a wide variety of people from diverse backgrounds and has deepened my empathy and cultural awareness, giving me the ability to offer a non-judgmental and safe space for my clients.
Beyond the Work: Outside of therapy I enjoy spending time exploring new trails and hikes with my fiancé and our dog. The slowest mornings are often the most meaningful for me, accompanied by a good cup of coffee and the occasional pancake.
