Online Counselling for Fort Saskatchewan

Hello! I'm a Registered Psychologist who specializes in supporting adult clients with trauma, anger, shame, burn out, overwhelming emotions, boundaries, depression, anxiety, and return-to-work/medical leaves. This includes experience with first responders and a specialization in providing virtual care with a goal of making services accessible to clients. I also specialize in the psychological assessment of adult ADHD. I believe that the challenges in our lives, both big and small, can greatly impact our well being. Working to resolve those challenges in a supported space can provide relief, insight, and resilience.

I am a local Registered Psychologist and the Director of Heartland Psychology, specializing in the treatment of trauma, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. In addition to working in private practice, I enjoy teaching in the Master of Counselling program at City University of Seattle as an Associate Faculty member. It was the loss of my mother to cancer six years ago that changed how I viewed the world and led me into working with others in their struggles. I am currently offering in-person and video sessions from our clinic in Fort Saskatchewan.

Do you experience overwhelming emotions & wish you had the skills to cope more effectively through life’s challenges? As a Registered Psychologist I offer support in assisting clients in seeking the changes they desire. I utilize Solution Focused & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in my practice. I provide counselling services to adults & adolescents presenting with a variety of mental health concerns including: anxiety, depression, self-esteem/confidence, stress/anger management, parenting, divorce/separation, healthy communication/boundary setting, life transitions & developing effective coping skills. Morning/afternoon/evening avail.

Do you struggle with motivation that affects your day to day life and relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by just day to day tasks? Do you wish that how you feel personally could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or anxious about their relationships with family and friends; seeking to find balance or are recognizing that their own mental health is important too.

I believe that all people have a natural affinity toward growth and healing. As a psychologist it is my role to provide a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore concerns as they arise. I honour the strengths and abilities that each person brings to therapy and use these as important and valuable resources to move toward wellness. Equality and understanding problems within the context in which they occur are also important tenants of my work. Through connection and collaboration, I work together with clients to find the right solutions for them.

I would love to have the opportunity to work with you on challenges affecting your day-to-day life. I enjoy working with children, teens and adults and have 20 years of teaching and training experience in addition to my counselling training. My personal experiences with trauma, grief and loss, and ADHD have led me to want to help others through these experiences. I believe this greatly assists me in understanding and honouring your experiences. I strive to provide a safe space to share and learn new skills to build the life you want in line with your values and beliefs.

We all desire a life where we're not struggling with anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, setting healthy boundaries, anger, perfectionism, shame and guilt etc. Sometimes we feel no one understands! These are normal human struggles and there is no shame in talking to a professional. We seek help from doctors for physical health so why not for mental health? Healing the body, also requires healing the mind. I am also an EFT (Tapping) practitioner and I love EFT work since it has consistently been shown to be of great benefit, either as a stand-alone therapy or in addition to other modalities. Time to talk, tap or tap and talk? YES

Life can sometimes be a bit of a handful. Feelings of stress, overwhelm, and/or maybe just not knowing where to turn or what to do next. Often those times of challenge are our greatest growth, but it is difficult to see the opportunity for growth at the time. Sometimes just talking about those challenges, can help one gain perspective and develop a plan forward. My goal in therapy is to provide my clients with an objective perspective to see their problems or challenges differently, perhaps less daunting, helping them find a way forward. Life happens to all of us. I believe people are more capable than they realize.

I have always loved being given the opportunity to work alongside people and feel honoured when they allow me to become a part of their journey toward healing. I work from a trauma-informed approach, drawing on elements of evidence-based treatments that meet the unique needs of every client and build on their strengths. When we work together, the approach we take in therapy will be based on what is best for you, honouring where you are, where you have been, and where you’re hoping to be.

Experiencing sleep issues, low mood, feeling powerless and unable to move forward with your relationships, career, or simple day to day functioning? You may be anxious about what the future may bring or continually wrestling with experiences of the past. Perhaps you are transitioning to a new phase of life, facing decisions that you are finding difficult. Ready to make a change? You can. Imagine being able to sleep well at night, regulate your emotions, be in relationship, meet your own needs, and make confident decisions. If you have yet to find a way to move forward, I invite you to a free initial consult.

I offer assessment and consultation services for people of all ages, from preschool to adult. I specialize in autism, ADHD, and psycho educational assessments. My work experience has allowed me the opportunity to work with many children, adults, and families through their diagnostic journeys. I have had the opportunity to directly learn about neurodivergence through each individual’s unique experience. I value a neurodiversity affirming and strength-based approach and strive to support my clients through learning more about them and their needs when it comes to functioning in their day-to-day lives.

Looking for more? Maybe needing less? Wanting real answers but tired of false hope? Big feelings, repetitive thoughts, uncertainty, hamster wheel living, and exhaustion. Maybe you find yourself asking things like, “Whats happened in my life? What now? Why me? Is it even worth it?” Maybe you’ve tried it all. Maybe you’ve never tried anything before today to find help. No matter where you find yourself now- thanks for stopping by. You’re not alone. There are answers, resources, people and opportunities that can make a difference. Great to see you.

Change often takes incredible strength and bravery! I view my role as supportive to an individual's own innate ability to heal.

Hello! Are you feeling stuck, not quite yourself, or unfulfilled? Are you struggling with emotional regulation caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma? I have over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field. My journey started with working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families years ago. As I worked closely with people over the years, I realized I wanted to offer more to people in a more profound, more meaningful way, which now has me working as a therapist who provides trauma-informed care to people of all ages. I offer people the care, connection, and support they seek.

My clients are seeking help for a variety of issues. I do not limit my practice to one area because I believe that bigger issues are a combination of many smaller ones. Together, we can find the root cause of your symptoms and focus on coping skills and self-regulation tools to feel better.

Counselling for Women. I know how tired you are of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and not being able to get your needs met. Imagine how life could be if you could control your emotions, ask for what you want, and not feel guilty! I help women who struggle with: relationships, setting boundaries, confidence, communicating their feelings, stress, anxiety, anger/resentment towards their parents or partners, perfectionism, negative thinking, overwhelm, and wanting approval from others. If you want to feel heard and understood, be happier, reach self acceptance, self love, have more clarity and more confidence, I can help you.

Each person’s experiences can only be witnessed and felt from their own perspective. I recognize that every person has an innate human need to be heard, witnessed, respected, and honored in those experiences. The focus of my practice is to honor every individual's unique feelings, circumstances, and experiences without interpreting them. My goal is to find the deepest meanings to their experiences. I want to help them heal from those experiences and help them to integrate them into becoming empowered to live their fullest lives.

I offer support in behaviour management and parenting . I believe there is always a solution. I have training in Circle of Security (COS) attachment based parenting. COS provides an in depth look at parenting and relationship issues. I also have Incredible Years training which is helpful to offer basic behaviour strategies.