Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in M3A

Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.

As a psychotherapist who is passionate about what I do, I recognize the common tendency people have to place their mental health on the back burner. As a practitioner, making mental health services a priority for all is both a personal and professional calling. Professionally, I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Psychology and am currently completing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I'm a bicultural, neurodivergent woman who's navigated the challenging waters of anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD symptoms.

I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I believe each person has their own distinct life experiences and qualities that call for a tailored approach to meet their individual needs. Each obstacle presents a chance for personal growth, and with guidance, you can develop greater self-awareness. With that, we work collaboratively to explore the Past and the Present to Unravel themes and patterns within your life that could operate as obstacles to help you reach your goals.

Take the first step towards healing. I work to help clients reframe their negative thinking patterns and learn to use kinder and more compassionate self-talk. I work with clients to end the tug-of-war with painful emotions. My practice focuses on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, personality disorders, or emotional dysregulation. The practical interventions from these theories can be tailored to your unique situation. Reach out today to find out how I can help.

Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, images, impulses or urges that cause you anxiety? Are you confined to a personal prison due to your compulsions? You’re not alone. Obsessive compulsive disorder can be incredibly debilitating, but there is hope. You can take back control of your life, and I can help you get there.

“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing that we will ever do”- Brené Brown. By challenging yourself to tell your story, being vulnerable and open to exploring it, and seeking support to accomplish your desired goals, you can begin to live your life authentically. Choosing to invest in therapy can be difficult, but it is the first step in creating long-term happiness. Everyone experiences and interacts with the world differently, and we each have our own unique story to share.