Identity Issues

At Sage Mental Health & Maternal Wellness, we understand that questions of identity can feel complex, confusing, and deeply personal. Whether you are exploring who you are, what you believe, or how you fit into the world around you, our therapeutic space offers warmth, curiosity, and support. Identity issues can surface at any point in life—through adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy, parenthood, cultural transitions, or after trauma—and may affect your sense of belonging, purpose, and self-worth. 

You do not have to navigate these questions alone. We work with individuals to explore and understand their identity with care and respect, fostering growth and self-acceptance along the way.

What Are Identity Issues?

Identity refers to the way we understand ourselves—our values, beliefs, gender, culture, roles, and relationships. Struggles with identity often arise when different parts of ourselves feel in conflict, or when life changes challenge the story we’ve told ourselves about who we are.

Some common experiences related to identity issues include:

  • Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
  • Uncertainty about life direction or purpose
  • Struggling with cultural, racial, or gender identity
  • Conflict between personal values and societal expectations
  • Emotional distress during major transitions (e.g., becoming a parent, career change, immigration)

At Sage, we approach identity work with compassion and cultural sensitivity, recognizing that each person’s story is unique and valid.

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Identity and Life Transitions

Working with a therapist can offer a supportive environment to explore identity-related thoughts and emotions safely. At Sage, we use a collaborative, strengths-based approach tailored to your goals and lived experience. Our team incorporates modalities such as:

  • Narrative Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy
  • Cultural and Trauma-Informed Approaches
  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Practices

It’s acceptable that you might not know all the answers. Asking the right questions is as important in therapy as gaining insight. You could start to feel more in tune, in control, and rooted in your identity as a result of our collaboration.

Support Across Identities and Communities

We accept customers with a wide range of identities, experiences, and backgrounds. Our therapists are available to listen without passing judgment, whether you are navigating ancestral trauma, examining your sexual orientation, gender expression, or ethnic or cultural identification. We encourage you to connect with your principles, community, and true voice while embracing complexity.

Begin Your Journey with Sage

Identity work takes time, care, and courage. At Sage Mental Health & Maternal Wellness, we are here to support you with empathy and expertise as you strive for a deeper understanding and connection. You deserve a place to explore who you are—and who you are becoming—without fear or pressure.

If you are ready to begin your journey, we invite you to reach out for a consultation. Healing and self-discovery start with a single step, and we are here to walk alongside you. Reach out today!

Explore Our Counselling Resources

In addition to our formal training, members of our team have completed advanced trainings in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (including postpartum depression and anxiety); Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Perinatal Mood Disorders; Cognitive Processing Therapy for birth and reproductive trauma; peraintal-focused EMDR; and training in perinatal loss.

In addition, Jennifer holds a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.

We are ready to support you in the following areas relating to perinatal & reproductive mental health:

 

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Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

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Role Transitions & Identity Concerns in Parenthood

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Reproductive Challenges

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Intrusive Thoughts

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Birth Trauma

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Stress Management

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Pregnancy & Mental Health

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Pregnancy Loss

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Relationship Concerns

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Birth Story Processing

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Integrating Career with Parenthood & Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

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