Support for Problem Habits
Struggling with habits that feel out of control—often in the form of compulsive behaviours, such as pornography use or emotional eating—can be exhausting and isolating. At Luminous Therapy, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these challenges and the underlying factors that contribute to them.
Together, we look at the thoughts, emotions, and triggers that drive behaviours while helping you develop healthier coping strategies and build self-awareness. Our approach is collaborative and personalized, supporting you in regaining a sense of control and creating meaningful change.
Billing/Fees
Covered by most major insurance providers.
Individual Therapy:
$165.00 per 50 minute session
No HST/GST
Couples Therapy:
$165.00 per 50 minute session
$247.00 per 80 minute session
No HST/GST
No HST/GST
*Direct billing is not available at this time*
Founder of luminous therapy
Pete Roessner
Pete works with problem habits using an integrated therapeutic approach that recognizes these behaviours as meaningful responses to underlying emotional needs, stress, or unmet parts of the self. Rather than focusing solely on stopping a habit, therapy explores the function it serves and the patterns that keep it in place.
A central focus of Pete’s work is Internal Family Systems (IFS), which views problem habits as protective parts that developed to help manage distress. Through IFS, clients learn to relate to these parts with curiosity and compassion, reduce internal conflict, and build healthier ways of meeting their needs.
Alongside IFS, Pete integrates evidence-based strategies drawn from attachment-based therapy, Narrative Therapy, and practical skills-based strategies to support awareness, regulation, and sustainable change. This approach helps clients move beyond shame, develop greater self-understanding, and create lasting shifts in their relationship with problem habits.
In addition, Pete is uniquely qualified with his two graduate-level degrees and a decade of experience as an associate pastor to provide an integrated Psycho-Spiritual approach for Christian's who desire this perspective in therapy. (Find out more...)
Pete draws on:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
M.A. Counselling and Spiritual Care
Master's in Theological Studies
Location
164 Eastchester Ave Unit #2, St. Catharines, ON L2P 2Z7, Canada