Pascale Rioux Oliver (She/Her)

Throughout my work in mental health, I’ve supported people dealing with worry, self-doubt, and the feeling of always being on edge. I draw on ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to help you understand what keeps anxiety going and find ways to manage it day to day. We also look at how it affects your choices, so you can feel more confident doing the things that matter to you.

My background in crisis intervention and clinical leadership has made me especially attentive to the demands of caring for others and carrying a lot of responsibility. I work with people who feel depleted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from work they once enjoyed. Together, we look at what’s draining you, what expectations you’re trying to meet, and where boundaries or changes could help make life feel more manageable.

Relationships are a big part of my work, with both individuals and couples. I use an emotionally focused, attachment-based approach to help people understand the patterns they keep getting caught in, especially when conversations turn into arguments or nothing gets said at all. We work on making sense of what’s underneath those reactions and finding ways to express needs, work through hurt, and feel closer.

I draw on ACT to help people navigate anxiety, uncertainty, and periods of feeling stuck. We explore how getting caught up in difficult thoughts or trying to avoid uncomfortable feelings may be limiting your choices. I integrate mindfulness and values work to help you respond with more flexibility and take meaningful steps toward the life you want, even when things feel difficult.

An attachment perspective informs my work with both individuals and couples. I help people make sense of recurring relationship patterns, including how they seek closeness, protect themselves, and respond when they feel hurt or disconnected. We explore how these responses developed and whether they still serve you, with room to practice expressing your needs, setting boundaries, and building more secure connections.

EFT is central to my work with couples and also informs my individual therapy. I help partners slow down the difficult interactions they keep getting pulled into and understand the feelings and needs beneath them. Whether you tend to push for a conversation or withdraw when things get tense, we work together to recognize that cycle and create space for more open communication, emotional connection, and trust.