Lucie Tursicova, a registered mental health social worker with the AASW, brings a wealth of experience in the child protection sector and youth mental health. With a background as a Clinical Manager at Headspace, Lucie has extensive expertise in working with highly complex, trauma-related behaviors. Her specialization lies in positive behavioral support and therapeutic intervention. Lucie has worked with people within the mental health space, early childhood intervention space and the veteran population. 

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Equipped with a diverse range of modalities, Lucie has received training in the following:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote positive change.

• Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores the unconscious processes and unresolved conflicts that may contribute to emotional distress and focuses on gaining insight and understanding.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Integrates elements of CBT with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to address emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, and interpersonal difficulties.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helps individuals accept and make space for difficult emotions and thoughts while engaging in values-based actions to create a meaningful life.

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Targets traumatic memories and distressing experiences through bilateral stimulation to facilitate processing and healing.

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): Combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques to prevent relapse in individuals with depression or anxiety.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): Emphasizes identifying and building on clients' strengths and resources, focusing on solutions rather than problems.

• Narrative Therapy: Explores and reframes personal narratives to create a more empowering and positive self-identity.

• Schema Therapy: Targets long-standing patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors rooted in childhood experiences to promote change and healthier coping strategies.

• Family Systems Therapy: Focuses on understanding and addressing patterns within family systems to promote healthy communication, improve relationships, and resolve conflicts.

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT): Targets interpersonal issues and relationship difficulties to alleviate symptoms and improve social functioning.

• Motivational Interviewing: A collaborative and goal-oriented approach that helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence towards change.

• Play Therapy: Play therapy utilizes the natural language of children's play to help them express, process, and resolve emotional difficulties, fostering healing and growth.

These modalities allow her to tailor treatment approaches to meet the unique needs of her clients.

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Lucie's unwavering dedication and expertise make her a valuable resource for those seeking support. By providing comprehensive and compassionate care, she strives to create a positive impact and empower individuals to achieve greater well-being and a more fulfilling life.

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Lucie's Qualifications

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• Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology and Psychology double major)

• Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution Practice

• Master of Social Work

• Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma Informed Psychotherapy)

• Current Doctoral Candidate for a Doctor of Arts (Psychology) 

• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker 

• Registered Specialist Behavioural Support Practitioner 

• Advanced Clinical Training in Play Therapy and EMDR

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Lucie's Areas of Interest

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• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Childhood Trauma

• Anxiety Disorders

• Depressive Disorders

• Grief and Loss

• Adjustment Disorders

• Personality Disorders

• Psychosis and Psychotic Presentations

• Disordered Eating

• Stress and Sleep Disorders

• Substance and/or Gaming Addiction

• Relationship and Intimacy Concerns

• Recovery from Physical and/or Sexual Violence

• Recovery from Family and/or Domestic Abuse

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