About

 

Where would you like your story to take you?

I am a social worker, psychotherapist, educator, and a passionate writer. I have worked in mental health and wellness for over 17 years, helping individuals connect with themselves, others, and their surroundings. 

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Western Ontario in 2001 and my Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2007. I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist and member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.


Specialized Training

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Suicide Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention

 
 

 "We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to."

– Brene Brown

 

 Approach 

The focus of my practice is to help individuals and organizations build healthy relationships. My extensive knowledge and training in evidence-based practices are woven throughout my practice. However, my work with clients is guided by an attachment and trauma informed perspective.

 

Nurturing Relationships

I have spent a good portion of my career feeling a disconnect with my clients. I started to lose interest in prescribed and structured forms of psychotherapy and sought out roles in leadership and education, which proved to be invaluable in my quest for something more. Connection.

When I made the conscious effort to connect emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with myself, others, and my environment, I realized something: the importance of relationship and the power of sharing our narratives with others. It is not the same as the therapeutic relationship that so many of us therapists rely on for optimal outcomes. This relationship stems from biology and our innate desire to make connections.

My practice prioritizes nurturing the need to connect. When this connection is made and individuals understand why the body, mind, and spirit respond and react in certain ways, they are ready to learn how to implement skills and strategies.

 
 

Reach out to book your free consultation call, or schedule your appointment today!