I offer individual therapy to adults and bring a diverse, multicultural life experience to my therapeutic perspective. I will provide a safe environment from which you can explore yourself, your challenges and your resources in order that you may gain insight and awareness into your unique human experience. I will help you navigate your inner landscape to try and understand what is working and not working for you and how your values align with your actions and relationships.

People who seek my professional help, whether for psychotherapy or psychological evaluations, are often having difficulties with negative emotions (like anger, anxiety, depression, or shame), behaviours that negatively affect their work or relationships (like aggression, addictions, or compulsions), or patterns in their relationships that prevent them from feeling good about themselves or developing more satisfying connections.

Former Chief of Psychology at Royal Ottawa Health Care Group. Evenings & weekend hours. Evidence-based care for mind-body health, stress, eating disorders, performance, PTSD. Mindful Self Compassion and Buddhist-informed psychological service. ONLY FORMALLY CERTIFIED MAUDSLEY FBT in Ottawa region. Mindfulness-Integrated CBT, CBT-E, CFT, ACT, MSC, MBCT, MBSR, mindfulness and compassion based treatment & training for health & performance challenges. Clients include physicians, therapists, athletes, executives, diplomats, musicians and family members. I help you work through symptoms and psychological barriers to health. Rediscover freedom, joy, energy, & flow in your health & performance.

I applaud you for taking this important first step in your journey toward positive change! I have a specific interest in working with adults experiencing a wide range of concerns. These can include​ but are not limited to: depression and mood-related concerns, anxiety and stress, grief, self-esteem, life transitions, emotion-regulation, and relationship difficulties. I am comfortable working with individuals from various cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. In therapy, I provide clients with a safe space where they can feel comfortable to explore and make sense of their challenges.

Feeling trapped in a prison of your own mind? Feeling like you were meant for more? Anxiety, depression, trauma preventing a better life? You're worth the investment. Covered by most private insurance, I specialize in two areas, workplace anxiety and depression and post-retirement living. I use the most scientifically viable evidence-based methods and techniques to help you live a better life. This isn't magic - it is work but together through guided exercises, insight, and exploration of the self we can make progress towards your goals and improve your quality of life.

I believe that in life we all need a non-judgmental & supportive space where we can feel safe and understood. I am passionate about helping people heal from the pains of the past & present, discover meaning in the world around them and become more self-effective within the challenges of life and relationships. I strive to create a space for clients that is non-judgemental, warm and welcoming. My hope for every client is that they will be able to develop a greater sense of self-worth and self-compassion as we collaborate together.

*WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS FOR VIDEO THERAPY* In a safe, therapeutic relationship, we explore your thoughts, feelings, unmet needs, relationships, and communication styles in order to facilitate new insights and change. Listening deeply to your life experiences, I am a witness and guide on your journey of self-exploration and healing. We discuss your concerns, relationships, and life history, working collaboratively to understand patterns and strategies that may facilitate or hinder life goals. I also work with couples to explore underlying issues, and to support each other to find new dynamics and relational skills.

I provide psychotherapy to youth, adults, and families on a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and relational issues. I offer a unique and personally tailored approach to therapy, focusing on depression, anxiety, life adjustments and transitions, post-traumatic stress and psychological trauma, childhood issues and trauma, grief, family problems, and relational difficulties. I hope to provide you with an open and professional atmosphere with the goal of working through emotional difficulties, facilitating personal growth, forming healthier relationships, and moving on in your life.

Clients who are seeking therapy from a sensitive, well informed and compassionate counsellor who has a wealth of life experience in the mental health and educational profession we may be a good match. I am a committed clinician who strives to meet client needs from a non-judgemental and deeply caring perspective.

At various stages of our lives, we are faced with challenges that can leave us feeling defeated, stressed, sad, angry, lost, or disappointed. If unaddressed these feelings can lead us to behave and think in ways that can disrupt our relationships, school/work, and home life. One way to overcome life’s challenges is to: share your experience, develop a deeper understanding of how your experiences shape your behaviors and relationships,​ and​ discover new tools that will support you in becoming the person you want to be.

My approach to therapy is client-centred and non-judgemental. I work with the client to create a safe environment where they feel comfortable to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. As a trained Systems therapist, I work to understand the unique context the client is living in because we, just like our mental health, do not exist in a vacuum. We live our unique lives in a way that are influenced by the multiple domains of our life. I will help you explore these domains, to create the change in your life that you are hoping for at this time.

Therapy is about becoming unstuck, connecting with a deeper sense of what's important to you, what really matters, what you really want deeply for yourself in your life. Letting go of stale, habitual, suffocating stories which restrict you. And opening to new, gentler, friendlier narratives of possibility. guiding purposeful action in support of what you passionately value and really want for yourself. ....NOTE I ask you to please email me first either to go ahead and set up an appointment with me or, if you prefer, to arrange a 10-15 min phone conversation

I am a DBT-trained, bilingual registered psychotherapist who has been offering individual and group therapy and psychoeducational services since 2004 to a variety of populations in a wide range of settings. My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, as well as interpersonal difficulties, and all problems related to emotional regulation.

We welcome anyone seeking to improve their quality of life, whether by overcoming trauma to becoming a more empathetic partner. The paths we take are rarely linear, and we strive to offer our varied range of therapeutic expertise to those in need of a light in the road to healing.

With a masters degree in counselling psychology and as a Registered Psychotherapist, you'll find I have the training and experience to really help you. To me, therapy is about listening deeply, sorting through difficulties, and helping you to feel heard, recognized, respected, and cared about. As well as addressing problems, my hope is to assist you through a supportive, analytical, and intuitive approach to find new ways of relating to yourself and to the world, realizing your strengths and abilities, and growing your strategies for future success.

I provide access to therapy via video and phone until it is safe to return to face-to-face sessions. I offer psychotherapy services in English and French in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience and expertise. Most of my career was focused on helping youth, young adults and families/parenting. In my private practice, I use talk therapy and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflicts, victimization, violence against women, shame, grief, low self-esteem and effective communication.

My clients are interested in achieving goals through insight creation. Together we can work through themes of family of origin, interpersonal relationships, attachment, emotion regulation, gender- and sexuality-related stress, and moreover, the underlying roots to current, stressful realities.

Sometimes life can become overwhelming because of our emotions, thoughts, behaviours or difficulties within our relationships. While we try to cope with life’s challenges as best as possible, sometimes we need extra help to feel better. Seeking professional support is a courageous and admirable decision, and I can’t wait to meet with you and help you through your journey of facing your difficulties and healing! In therapy, I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties related to anxiety, stress, depression, negative emotions, emotion regulation, trauma, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and self-growth.

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, down or anxious? Do you have a hard time accomplishing goals? Do you want to work on your relationships? As a psychotherapist my role is to assist you in your journey to achieve these goals; together we will figure out strategies and tools that are ideal for you. I have experience working with young adults, individuals, and couples on a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression and trauma amongst other complexities.

“You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” (C.S. Lewis) My therapeutic presence is warm, non-judgmental, genuine and relaxed. I blend creativity, knowledge, professional training and experience. Sessions are collaborative in nature. You will bring your wisdom, life experiences, values, strengths, vulnerabilities, concerns and challenges. I aspire to help you heal, promote growth, find balance and experience self-acceptance.