- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University)
- Bachelor of Science Specialization in Psychology (University of Alberta)
Philosophy:
Starting a journey of healing and growth can be daunting but you don’t have to do this alone. It takes strength to reach out for help and courage to be vulnerable to share your story and pain with someone else. This is why I strive to establish a trusting relationship by providing a safe environment for you to feel less isolated and for you to freely express your true self without the fear of judgment. I see therapy as a partnership between you and I, where I’m never above you but instead walk beside you as you search for greater clarity and meaning. Although it’s completely normal to feel stuck and confused with not knowing how to manage or make sense of your emotional pain, I see you as the expert of your life and believe that you have the ability to reconnect to your strengths to make changes. No matter where you are in life, there is always an opportunity for you to change, heal, and grow. Let me help you discover what’s causing you pain so you can find a way to heal and find purpose in your life.
I have 10 years of experience working in the mental health field by helping individuals work through their emotional distress created by various issues like suicide, relationship problems, violence, and grief. I have supported individuals of diverse ages, races, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. I work from an approach of meeting you with where you’re at and use humour to help you develop tools to cope. In addition to therapy, I further support individuals with their unique recovery journey and foster resourcefulness through facilitating courses.
Specialized Training:
I have received specialized training and incorporate different approaches to tailor therapy that is unique to your needs, such as:
- Trauma-focused practices like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- I help couples bond with each other through Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method (Certification in Level 1 and 2).