Therapists in T6C

There are many times when life becomes more than we are able to handle. Sometimes life breaks us and leaves us feeling lost and alone. Other moments we feel like we are stumbling along in the dark, searching for meaning and direction, or just wishing we felt less pain. Finding a way back can be easier if another person shares some of the journey. A genuine and safe therapeutic relationship can be the starting place for rediscovering inner resources, developing new coping skills, and rekindling hope.

As someone who values connection, I believe that a trusting relationship is truly the foundation for growth and healing. Whether it is anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, past trauma, or the stress of everyday life that has brought you to therapy, your stories and experiences are worthy of being seen. In my office, I strive to create a space that allows clients to unpack all the difficult, messy, and sometimes beautiful things life has thrown at them, and help create a path forward with new insight.

Each of us has our own unique life experiences and I believe that our ability to navigate our lives requires an appreciation of those experiences and the different difficulties we might face. The root cause of these difficulties could be related to many factors, such as our past or current experiences, and at times, we may need additional supports or just a person outside our social circle to help us in a friendly and safe space. Effective therapy is fostered through genuine connections with people, where the therapist is not only empathetic, but also sensitive and responsive to a person’s needs at a given moment during therapy.

For the past 14 years, I have worked extensively with children, youth, and families experiencing crisis in their lives. My practice has also included extensive work with Indigenous populations, and I am able to provide a culturally-sensitive environment. I offer counseling services for children, youth, adults, couples, and families. I firmly believe that individuals and families can heal from trauma and other difficult experiences in their lives and reach their goals.

I use a developmental-attachment lens to understand a person of any age in the context of their self development and the important people in their life. Whether it's a child, youth or adult, I know that we all struggle between the expectations of others and connecting into our own desire for balance within our self-- emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. Connecting back into our self is the first step in being able to express our feelings and needs more clearly and cultivating positive relationships with those we love.

North Land Family Counselling Group is a group of independent practitioners who offer a range of counselling and psychological services including individual, family, and group counselling. Psycho-educational assessments are also provided to help individuals gain insight into their learning so appropriate supports can be put into place. Our team of professionals includes Registered Psychologists and Clinical Social Workers who utilise our expertise and compassion to offer the appropriate guidance and support to those experiencing challenges in their lives.

We offer a range of psychology services to support children, parents, and families as a whole. Our approach supports the family and empowers parents as agents of change. We provide quality, evidence-based intervention informed by our background and experience in child development. We work together, with your family, to find solutions that fit and lead to long-lasting impact.

We offer a variety of counselling services which are tailored to the unique needs of each individual client. All sessions are based on a foundation of respect and acceptance. Everyone in our clinic strives to offer a safe and supportive environment for all clients. We have registered psychologist, provisional psychologists, certified counsellors, and student interns.

I am Registered Psychologist with a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle. My primary area of experience has been in sexual trauma, as counsellor working at the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. However, in private practice, I see a variety of different individuals, children and adolescence, with unique and diverse needs. I treat PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and many other life difficulties people may experience. My passion is working with anyone who feels like they need to be heard.