You're here because you are ready for change. I sincerely believe that every person has the inner resources for change and growth. You don't have to struggle in isolation and silence. Together we can restore your sense of personal agency, self-determination and hope. I would be honoured to support you and your family through life's challenges and transitions with warmth, experience, therapeutic relationship, empathy and skill to make desired life changes.

I'm a Registered Psychotherapist with over 25 years' experience working with people of all ages around a wide range of issues. I have a particular interest in working with clients who are challenged by anxiety, interpersonal trauma, sexual health, and life transitions. While my practice is informed by literature, research and ongoing professional training, I believe that you are the expert on your life and as a result, our sessions will be tailored to your specific needs, values and strengths.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Canadian Counsellor. My goal as a therapist is to work with clients to help overcome challenges and obstacles and make positive changes, recognizing their strengths and gaining a feeling of control over their lives. I work with children and adults struggling with trauma, eating disorders, and mood disorders.

I am an experienced and empathetic social worker offering you professional guidance toward personal well-being. I have experience in helping individuals and families with a broad range of health and mental health concerns; specializing in trauma, grief and loss. I work collaboratively with my clients and draw from a range of therapeutic techniques. This allows me to tailor treatment to your unique needs and goals. For PTSD- I am trained in and offer evidence-based protocols such as, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).

I work with people facing personal or circumstantial restrictions. I consider that human beings have the potential to create positive impact and to be proactive in every stage and life situation. I believe people make the best decisions that they can, with the resources they can access. I believe that when the mind and emotions are in harmony, people gain access to the best versions of themselves. My practice provides a space to reflect on daily life challenges and helps to overcome those through self-exploration, self-awareness and consciousness that allows people to break old patterns and move forward.

Hello, and welcome! Seeing a therapist can be a nerve-racking experience - together, in a safe and judgement free space, we will work towards exploring your strengths and your inner resources to develop the necessary skills and tools that it takes to meet and overcome personal concerns. Please note: I am currently only accepting new online (via Zoom or phone) clients

You may be unsure if sharing your story with a therapist will create the positive change you need. However, if you met & even surpassed your expectations, you would likely feel well-served by the interaction. I am here to help you do just that in a safe environment. I specialize in helping individuals obtain a DISTINCT SENSE OF RELIEF from what distresses them. My strongest experience is with STRESS related issues manifesting in uncomfortable states such as ANXIETY, Depression, OCD & Eating-Related conditions. I also work well with those dealing with FEAR, Anger, Addictions, Grief, Physical Health issues (cancer etc.) & more.

I practice psychotherapy in a hospital and I am familiar with several therapy approaches. I have had 7 years of experience as a counselor previously. We can work towards opening your understanding of your life … old hurts and losses, waves of anger and fears, the present-day stresses of anxiety, insecurity, and low self-esteem … how the past is affecting the present, and how you came to be where you are now.

Offices Niagara Falls & Toronto. Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy/Somatic Experiencing /Leadership Development/Coaching, that focuses on awareness, and contact from a holistic prospective. I am an active psychotherapist/coach who will challenge you with respect, and compassion. With a commitment to gain greater access to yourself, to clarify processes that have been confusing, and holding you back, we can work together to co-create a different way of being. Psychotherapy with me is not about a diagnosis, it is about an awareness, an acceptance, and then a choice. I am a Cannabis friendly psychotherapist, with many life experiences.

I carefully tailor my approach to serve the needs of my patients. My interventions usually involve the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, augmented by Person-Centred approaches. In all interventions, I emphasize the strengths that each individual brings to resolving life-problems. I provide assessments and treatment for various conditions, including depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, anger management problems, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual compulsions, personality disorders, hoarding disorder, adjustment to trauma and loss, and co-occurring addiction disorders.

If you're struggling with unhelpful behaviours, unhealthy relationships or childhood trauma, my approach starts with meeting you where you are. If you are looking to make sustainable changes in any part of your life, my goal is for you to make those changes from a place of confidence and self compassion. We all have an inherent resiliency that can be found and tapped into when collaborating together. From this place of self awareness, the person you want to be can emerge.

Taking the step to talk to a therapist can be difficult, but if you find yourself contemplating this, I would encourage you to take the next step and reach out. It is not easy to go through difficult times on your own and having an experienced therapist to help guide you, provide you with alternative perspectives, develop coping strategies, or challenge you in your thoughts or behaviour patterns can really help to gain some ground in feeling better and working through life’s hard times. I am an experienced therapist with over twenty years experience working with people in a variety of situations.

If you are affected by stress, anxiety or depression, or need post adoption support, please let me help you to find your inner strengths so that you can feel renewed hope. My background of working with people who experience mental health challenges, family crisis, and changing family dynamics through adoption, leads me to have a passion for teaching and guiding people as they adjust to life situations and make the changes they choose to make. Finding a way forward when dealing with the stress and changes resulting from COVID 19 is something we can do together.

SPECIALIZING IN WORKING WITH TEENS, FAMILIES, AND YOUNG ADULTS. Being a teen is hard these days. Juggling work, school, and relationships is tough especially when you feel you can’t reach out for help. It can be hard to talk to your parents and friends about what's going on with fear of being judged or embarrassed. For parents, not knowing how to help your teen can cause constant worry and confusion about what to do. If this sounds like your situation, then Nurtured Minds Counselling can help! I work with youth ages 12-17 individually or with their family members where I provide a safe space for important, real change to happen!

Is your child's behaviour driving you crazy? Is your child or teen suffering from Depression, anxiety, or other problems? Do you want your child or teen to feel healthy, happy, and get along with you? I specialize in the treatment of child, youth and family mental health concerns, including: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-harm, OCD, anger, Autism/aspergers, separation/divorce, and behaviour problems (defiance, aggression, hostility). I have over 15 years of experience in child and youth mental health, including work in community counselling centers, hospital psychiatric treatment, and residential treatment centers.

We all experience difficult times in life. But we also have many strengths and innate abilities to overcome them. I would be honored to accompany you as you travel through your own journey. My practice includes Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Art Therapy and Narrative addressing individual needs. My approach is guided by a sensitivity to sexual orientation, ethnic diversity, socioeconomic status and/or disability. I specialize in treating survivors of trauma and sexual abuse, as well as people undergoing transition, especially immigration and relocation, divorce, marriage, and childbirth.

DO YOU DESIRE TO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE? Are you weighed down by a difficult past, painful emotions or challenges in your intimate relationships? Our team of experienced and skilled therapists are here to help get you unstuck so you can feel and be your best. Whatever situation you're in, we firmly believe that you have the ability to flourish and grow in your health, relationships, career, or any area in life where you feel stuck. We invite you to bring your goals to therapy, and our therapists will bring their experience, compassion and a strong commitment to help you to reach your goals and live a rich, full and meaningful life.

Have you had... fertility issues? Pregnancy Loss? Pregnancy or Postpartum Anxiety and/or Depression? Birth trauma? A baby in the NICU? Pregnancy complications? Do you feel alone? Do you feel like you are not yourself anymore? Do you feel like this is not what you expected? I am here to support you during this chapter in your life. You are not alone. In therapy, we will process your story and discuss ways for you to cope during this life transition. We will develop strategies that are centred around your needs. Let me help you build your circle of support.