I view clients as the expert in their own lives. Each person has many strengths that can be nurtured to support their wellbeing. It is my role as a therapist to help clients to rediscover their strengths, while building new skills that address distressing events and to fully enjoy the pleasant times.

 

Treatment Philosophy

My therapeutic practice is shaped by my belief that clients need to feel safe and part of the process. The process will evolve as we get to know each other and as the clients’ needs/goals evolve.  I work from a trauma and attachment informed lens.  I have a casual and warm but direct style and enjoy incorporating humour in the process.

 

Highlighted Trainings

  • Perinatal Mental Health-Certified (PMH-C)
  • EMDR (EMDRIA Certified)
  • Acceptance commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure response prevention (ERP)
  • CBTi for insomnia
  • OCD modalities: ERP, iCBT (Inference CBT), Mindfulness for OCD
  • Emotional Focused Therapy (couples)
  • Emotional Focused Therapy with Autistic Partners
  • Supporting Autistic and ADHD Folks in the Perinatal Period (online conference)

Other Therapeutic Modalities/Interventions

  • Sand tray
  • Expressive Arts
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative
  • Feminist

Speaking Engagements

  • Panelist for Endo Explained, 2024 & 2025
  • “Managing ADHD in the Postpartum” – The Perinatal Mental Health Conference, 2024
  • “Sleep during Perimenopause” – Between Us, Lois Hole Women’s Hospital Speakers Series, 2024
  • “Caring for Anxiety in Educators” – Central Alberta Teachers’ Conference, 2022; Mighty Peace Teachers’ Convention, 2022; Endless Skies Teachers Convention, 2023

Fun Fact

I love driving with the windows down and singing along to the radio very loudly.