A little bit about me

 

I have a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto, with a focus in providing clinical care in the fields of mental health and health. I am a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers (#12464), Alberta College of Social Workers (courtesy designation, #19266) and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers (electronic only- #823035). I am also a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (#19596).

Prior to finding my way to becoming a psychotherapist, I was interested in pursuing a career in climate action and outdoor environmental education. While that is still something I am passionate about, I pivoted my career and have since worked as a sexual and reproductive health educator, and therapist in the fields of chronic illnesses, end of life care, mental health, and substance use.

Outside of work, you can usually find me either biking, contemplating new things to build/create/bake, or having a chuckle with my kid.


Who I work with

I work with young adults, adults and families and strive to maintain an inclusive and culturally affirming practice.

Inclusive

I am committed to supporting individuals who have faced systemic barriers within the mainstream healthcare system, including: Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGTBQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals.

I also work with healthcare professionals, and have extensive experience supporting physicians, residents and medical students.

The following is a list of issues that I have experience with. Feel free to contact me if you don’t see your issue listed below to see if I would still be able to support you.

  • Perfectionism

  • Attachment Wounds

  • Anxiety & depression

  • Grief & loss

  • Experiences of racism, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, ableism

  • Neurodiversity affirming

  • Life transitions, personal growth

  • Sexual and reproductive health concerns

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Chronic medical conditions

  • Burnout & compassion fatigue

  • Trauma responses

  • Eco-anxiety and climate grief

My approach

 

I aim for us to engage in a collaborative process of healing and growth. I will bring awareness to, and build upon your strengths and daily practices; introduce you to new perspectives and equip you with healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I use an integrated approach and draw from the following theories, frameworks and evidence-based strategies:

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Anti-racist

  • Anti-oppressive and justice-oriented

  • Intersectional feminist

  • Trauma-informed

  • Attachment-based