"With a M.Ed. in counselling and psychotherapy from the University of Toronto, a B.Ed. in secondary education and a B.A. in psychology from University of Victoria, I have experience working with adult survivors of trauma, individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, individuals identifying as LGBTQ2, fathers/men involved in separation or divorce, and individuals seeking to improve interpersonal communication. As a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers with teaching experience in Ontario, educators seeking personal/professional support in matters related to teaching/education are encouraged to get in touch."

"I offer individual and couple clients a compassionate, caring and confidential therapeutic relationship. Together, we'll identify your treatment goals based on your needs and concerns, and I will use the most effective, leading-edge scientific evidence-based treatment strategies to help you to achieve your goals."

"My life calling has been to help adolescents and their families struggling to cope with destructive social, emotional and behavioural problems. As a particularly empathetic and skilful therapist, I have built a reputation for working with the hardest to serve clients and families. For over 30 years, I have worked extensively with people dealing with problems related to attention deficit disorders (ADHD, ADD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Mood disorders (Depression; Dysthymia, Bi-polar), Anxiety disorders (OCD; GAD; PTSD), Borderline Personality Disorder, Addictions (gaming, drug use), Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger's), and Parent/child relational problems."

"Seeking help takes courage, and I would love to help you on your process of change. I am committed to providing compassionate treatment in a private and confidential manner. In terms of my services, I offer individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Some presenting concerns often include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, sexual identity and gender identity. I adapt my therapeutic approach to the unique needs of my clients, and utilize both skill-based and insight-oriented approaches"

"Providing a balance of support and challenge, my approach to healing is holistic and comprehensive. I believe that each individual has all of the inner resources they need to achieve a sense of balance and equanimity. My role is merely to provide a safe, non-judgmental container in which they can reach their own integration - cognitively, emotionally and somatically. I aim to assist the individual's journey-making process through offering new ways at looking through the lens which often gets obscured by many mitigating factors. Clarity is the goal."

"I work with folks from a diversity of backgrounds who are exploring and/or grappling with matters of everyday life including: anxiety and depression, gender identity and expression, healing from and preventing burnout and striking a healthy work/life balance, productivity and mood imbalances, disability issues, loneliness and isolation, social and communication skills, self-awareness, self-attunement, self-realization, career and life transitions and planning, sexual assault, educational trauma, interpersonal trauma, relationship conflict, power imbalances and discrimination, creativity, addictions, and more. My clinical therapeutic practice celebrates interdependence, collaboration, and attunement to a diversity of perspectives and experiences."

"Analyze your handwriting (clinical graphology), memories, dreams, and other materials (you submit) to understand who you are and what makes you tick. At the outset,we identify personality style and inner-dynamics, then work from the map we construct to architect desired change. This work is technical, like pilates, a type of engineering process, facilitated by projective personality assessment (video below).See my website for media, publications, more details. I deal with the gamut of problems but specialize in working with problems that have been unresponsive to conventional psychotherapy. These include OCD, Anorexia and more garden variety mental health symptoms."

"You may feel like your heart is broken, like you'll never recover, but you are NOT broken! Hearts can be mended, I can help you. I have helped many people successfully work through multiple life challenges, and transitions such as: Marital infidelity, re-building trust, separation and divorce, childhood sexual abuse, Trauma and (P.T.S.D); I also help people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, loneliness, as well as feelings of grief & loss. I offer a safe, welcoming and reflective space for you to share your story and begin to heal. Alternative lifestyle positive. Accepting new clients."

"My practice focuses on assisting individuals who struggle with problematic sexual behaviour and/or thoughts. Specifically, I focus on helping people with two types of concerns, hypersexuality (also known as sexual addiction) and atypical sexual interests; hyper sexuality (sex addiction) and atypical sexual interests (paraphilias, including pedophilia). Regardless of the path you have taken to seeking out therapy, my goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space for you to determine how best to move forward."

"Life is full of challenges, obstacles, and stressors that we all face within our lives. Even with our best efforts to try to "fix" our problems, or "get over" negative feelings, these challenges continue to persist. When they persist, it is important for us seek out the assistance of a qualified professional. Seeking out professional help is not a sign of weakness or personal failure. It is a sign of strength and a sign of wanting to live a healthier and authentic life."

"Personal relationships, anxiety/fear/depression and trauma are my main areas of interest. Each of these can negatively influence and impede us from making positive changes in our lives. It is my belief that our well being is founded, first and foremost, on empathetic, supportive, relationships. Therefore, our work together, whether one to one or with your partner or another family member, will in part, entail an exploration of patterns of behaviour, coping mechanisms and major life events that help answer the questions 'how did I get here?' and 'why do I feel so bad?'"

"Life can be challenging and is often stressful. Multiple stress factors affects the quality of life and create psychological disorders. You may experience those challenges in a number of different ways: difficulties adjusting, confusion about direction and motivation in life, struggles at work, in relationships etc. As a result, you may feel anxious, depressed, angry or overwhelmed at times and need a better viewpoint to deal with those feelings and problems."

"I will provide you with a compassionate, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic relationship in which you will feel comfortable exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We will work together to identify goals for therapy to help you overcome your struggles and identify your personal areas of strength. I use the most current and effective evidence-based treatment strategies to help you develop strategies that foster positive change congruent with your personal worldview and values. My aim is to support you to develop a more secure, resilient sense of self, and strengthen your relationships as you work towards your treatment goals."

"Dear Reader: The reason I get out of bed every morning is not because I believe life is easy - but that it is difficult. What makes life difficult is the fact, that it presents an endless series of problems which require solutions. The very process of confronting and solving life's problems can be a painful one; at times full of sadness, confusion, anxiety, hurt, anger, fear and loneliness. These are uncomfortable feelings, sometimes highly distressing and can equal the worst kind of physical pain. Fearing the suffering involved, almost all of us have attempted to avoid confronting these problems."

"Everything can be broken down into small and manageable steps, and even small shifts can produce significant change and offer much needed relief. If you or your loved one (child, adolescent, or partner) seems to be stuck in repeating behaviours, or patterns that are stretching your patience and energy reserves, you've come to the right place. I'm here to help shoulder some of the emotional weight you've been carrying, and to let you know there is hope, tangible tools and strategies, and positive change on the other side of bravely stepping into this process."

"My over 30 years experience as a Social Worker working with vulnerable people has allowed me to learn about the strength that each person has within themselves. Each of us hold the answers to the issues that affect us. In a safe and caring environment, we will work to help you change those aspects of yourself that are getting in the way of your having a more fulfilling life. Without help, coping with these issues that affect us can lead to unhealthy life choices and often leave us stuck in these bad choices."

"I have extensive experience treating adults with a wide variety of clinical concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal/relationship difficulties and adjustment-related issues. In therapy, I provide an empathic, safe, and non-judgmental space to explore your concerns."

"I work with people whose struggle with depression, anxiety, low self esteem or addictions is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. For many years I have helped individuals who have experienced trauma and suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. I also work with couples experiencing ruptures in their relationship to help rebuild communication, trust and intimacy . As a family mediator I help couples resolve conflict emerging from separation and divorce."

"I would be honoured to walk beside you for a portion of your journey. Many of us have had earlier experiences that impact our ability to work, love, play, or achieve our full potential. By exploring the connections between body, mind and emotions, you can overcome barriers and move forward. You are courageous in taking this first step ... whether you are seeking a psychological assessment for school or work-related challenges, trauma treatment, couples counselling, struggling with mood or anxiety-related concerns, or dealing with LGBTQ-specific questions."

"In psychotherapy, I foster a motivation for change and strengthen hope that things can get better and life can feel worthwhile again. In my work with adults, adolescents, and couples I help to develop self-compassion and self-acceptance in the struggle with a wide range of concerns related to: anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, addiction, self-esteem, motivation, confusion, grief and loss, relationship and family. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals struggling with the long-term effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect, including the assessment and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders."