"Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. My hope is that through our work together you feel empowered to understand, strengthen and repair your relationships with self and/or other, even when it doesn't seem possible. I work from a collaborative and client centered stance; facilitating individuals, couples and families towards a greater understanding of their emotional responses and needs. As we become aware of ourselves and our needs, we have a better sense of where to make changes."

"I offer psychological services to individuals and couples with varying ranges of struggle. Individuals I help are often feeling down, worried, or stuck in life and relationships. Couples I help often seek support after struggling for years with communication problems and growing distance, and sometimes they need help in healing from a injury (e.g., affair repair). I work with clients to identify and achieve their goals, from immediate symptom relief to lasting personal and relationship change and growth. Safety, privacy, and collaboration are very important in the work we can do together as you discover calm and confidence. "

"Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, sad or disconnected? Are you struggling with relationships, past difficulties or trauma, or with coping with something new? With individuals and couples, I offer support when it becomes too difficult to manage alone. Take this opportunity to explore/share emotions, heal traumas, find compassion for yourself and others, as well as develop new coping strategies. For couples, I will guide you in heartfelt conversations to build and reconnect. Discover how you can experience a life and relationships based on your own strengths, choices and values."

"Clarity is my hope for each person I see, whether we use Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Narrative approaches, EMDR, Mindfulness, yoga, or creative arts expression. Regardless if your struggle is with depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, or trauma, clarity means a better awareness and sense of who you are. Knowing yourself allows you to make choices best for you, consciously. It can be challenging to unravel and understand all the many, often conflicting messages we receive and give ourselves, but it is crucial. This is the work I will support and guide you in."

"As human beings we are wired for relationships so when there's a disconnect from a loved one, your place of work and/or from your true self it's not uncommon for you to feel hopeless as you attempt to differentiate between the negative mind chatter, that weakens your perspective, and your own truth."

"Anxiety, Depression, Illness, Chronic Pain; these are all very real issues that many people struggle with each and every day. Finding the right therapist to work with can seem overwhelming. However finding the therapist that is right for you is integral to your healing. I provide a confidential, client-centered, warm and accepting environment where we can explore the issues you find are an obstacle to feeling well. My hope is that through our work together you will begin to identify and understand these issues, allowing us to work collaboratively towards achieving your goals and wellness."

"I help adults and teens feeling stuck get back on track and move forward. We all go through difficult times that need some assistance. Maybe you are not feeling as confident as you used to be because something has changed in your life, or maybe because things have stayed the same. You are caught up in difficult thoughts and emotions that make it hard to work towards the things you value, I get it. I have spent years assisting people with: anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, chronic health issues, school and work related stress, family issues, infertility, adoption, postpartum support and LGBTQ+ family building."

"Clients of all ages come to me with a range of concerns, such as marital problems, mood disorders, relationship challenges, parenting struggles and other disturbances. They want the opportunity to tell their stories without judgment, to be asked the right questions, and be heard and understood. With this in mind, clients are assisted in identifying clear attainable goals for personal change in a collaborative manner, and empirically validated methods are used to help them achieve their goals. "

"I am a registered Social Worker with over 9 years of experience in various fields of practice from early childhood, to special needs and social work. I work from a psychodynamic, attachment theory perspective and I consider the need for connectedness, closeness and meaningfulness at the centre of my approach. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families who are experiencing breakdown in communication, anger, grief, anxiety, depression and trauma. I also have extensive experience working with domestic violence and individuals involved in the criminal justice system."

"From a young age, I was always interested in the why of things. Whenever I was told that, "things could be worse", I was never satisfied and always remember thinking that there must be a better or different way of handling things. In my life, I have encountered many challenging times and tried to handle things the best I could. As a result, I decided to do my own work and in turn was inspired to help others. Today, I am fortunate enough to do the work I do and am passionate about helping others to make changes in their lives."

"Life can be challenging at the best of times, but when you have destructive patterns of thinking or are dealing with a mental illness, those daily challenges feel like climbing mountains. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders, trauma recovery and family issues, including parenting challenges. Most importantly, it is the connection that you have with your therapist that will determine the effectiveness of psychotherapy. My approach is understanding and compassionate, while I challenge and teach you in a positive and motivational manner."

"I am passionate about collaborating with clients in order to contribute to meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients, tailoring my approach in a way that best honours each person's unique potential, preferences, values, strengths and goals. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, respect, compassion, acceptance, validation and understanding. Through insight, self-awareness and the acquisition of tools geared towards coping with life's challenges, I believe that the therapeutic process is invaluable in nurturing and supporting healing in my clients' lives and relationships."

"I help people who want to enjoy life but find it difficult to navigate issues with school, work, relationships, illnesses, chronic pain, and/or past trauma. They often experience high degrees of anxiety and depression because resolving these issues and moving forward feels overwhelming. Sometimes this can be related to a specific event (like a near death experience or major life change) or sometimes these feelings can be more long standing. Clients can also address lifestyle factors that can contribute to negative feelings to help them feel like their best self."

"Personal, family, and work-related problems are a normal part of the human struggle. Sometimes however, problems get too overwhelming and difficult to handle alone. This is the time to call me and explore effective ways to solve these problems. I will listen and help you navigate your way out of this state of being stuck and foster a sense of self-confidence and self-mastery. You will gain insight, understanding and resilience to cope more effectively in the future...AND feel more self confident and optimistic."

"Hey there fellow super woman! Have you hit your limit? Focusing on everyone else's needs at the expense of your self? Find you get agitated, anxious, or stressed about little things that didn't used to bother you? Do you even know who YOU are anymore? Enough! It's time to put YOU back on the list of priorities. It's time to admit what you know, but haven't said. This isn't the life you were meant to live and it's time you start making some changes."

"Bespoke Counselling & Psychotherapy provided by a thoughtful, compassionate, and collaborative professional who approaches client care from a supportive, non-judgmental stance. I will guide you towards discovering your own solutions, while challenging you to grow through deeper self-awareness. For those who feel "stuck" and require more direction, I can provide you with a customized pathway forward based on a treatment plan that identifies where you have been, and where you need to go. "

"Are you feeling unsatisfied with your connection to your partner? Are you frustrated because you know that you are stuck in a pattern of interaction, but don't know how to change it? Are you happy with your sexual relationship? Our intimate, partner relationships are often among the most important in our lives. When we feel emotionally and physically connected to our partners, we feel at peace and happy. But for a variety of reasons, our intimate relationships can become challenged, leading to feeling emotionally disconnected and adrift from our significant other(s), causing difficulties with communication and relationship satisfaction."

"I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Education with specializations in counselling and psychology. I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists. My experiences encompass working with adolescents and their families, as well as individuals who struggle with symptoms related to depression and/or anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict or grief/loss. My approach can best be described as holistic as it integrates emotional, mental, physical and social aspects of people's lives. I have been discribed by my clients as compassionate, knowledgeable and respectfully challenging them if past coping strategies have not been working,"