Deciding to begin therapy isn’t always easy. You may have been thinking about it for a long time, or perhaps something in your life has reached a point where you feel ready for support. Whatever has brought you here, I hope to provide a warm, collaborative, and welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and I hope the information below gives you a sense of who I am, how I work, and what you can expect if we decide to work together.

In individual therapy, I work with older adolescents, emerging adults, and adults facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the effects of trauma, and psychosis. I also work with neurodivergent individuals, including autistic people and those with ADHD, who often struggle less because of who they are and more because of a world designed around neurotypical norms. Together, we focus on recognizing their strengths and building practical skills for navigating that mismatch. In addition, I support people working through relationship difficulties, navigating major life transitions, and exploring their gender and/or sexual identity. I also support people seeking to understand themselves better, strengthen their relationships, or develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.

Many people come to therapy with several of these concerns, and together we’ll explore how they connect and influence one another. Whether you arrive with a clear sense of what you’d like to work on, or simply know that something doesn’t feel right, we’ll work together to understand what’s getting in the way and identify meaningful steps toward the life you want to live. Throughout our work together, I strive to create a therapeutic relationship grounded in warmth, curiosity, authenticity, and respect. I believe meaningful change starts with feeling understood and developing a shared understanding of the challenges that have brought you to therapy. I welcome clients from all cultural, racial, gender, and sexual backgrounds and identities, and am committed to creating a space where you feel respected, understood, and accepted.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in scientific evidence. Rather than relying on a single therapy model, I draw from several evidence-based approaches, since different approaches tend to help with different concerns and at different points in therapy. Sometimes our work may focus on developing practical strategies to reduce distress, manage overwhelming emotions, or change patterns of thinking and behaviour that are no longer serving you. At other times, we may explore longstanding patterns in your relationships, emotions, or sense of self that continue to shape your present-day experiences. We may also spend time clarifying your values, strengthening self-compassion, improving relationships, or developing greater psychological flexibility so that you can respond more effectively to life’s challenges. Throughout therapy, we’ll work together to decide which approaches are most likely to help you achieve your goals.

More specifically, my work is informed by several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based approaches. Each of these approaches has been extensively researched and shown to be effective for different concerns. What matters most is finding the combination of approaches that best fit you and your unique needs.

During our first session, I’ll invite you to share your story: what’s been happening in your life, what’s felt most difficult, and what you’re hoping will be different through therapy. I’ll also want to get to know you more broadly, including your relationships, strengths, values, and life experiences. To help us develop a deeper understanding of what may be contributing to your difficulties, I use evidence-based questionnaires alongside a comprehensive psychological assessment. Together, we’ll use this information to develop a treatment plan that reflects your goals, builds on your strengths, and is tailored to your individual needs.

I am currently completing my Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, where I also earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Social Justice and Diversity. Before pursuing psychology, I completed a Master of Arts in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University. At the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships (CFIR), I am completing my doctoral residency under the supervision of Drs. Lila Hakim and Dino Zuccarini, C. Psych.

Throughout my training, I have completed clinical practica in hospital, community mental health, and private practice settings. At Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, I received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). At Step Stone Psychology, I provided psychological assessment and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, psychosis, and gender and sexual identity exploration.  At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), I conducted psychological assessments related to workplace injuries and trauma, provided CBT for individuals experiencing psychosis, and worked with adults living with concurrent mental health and substance use concerns. These diverse practicum training experiences have strengthened my ability to provide individualized, evidence-based care that is responsive to each person’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.

Before beginning my career in psychology, I worked as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company and later founded and led my own healthcare management consulting company, partnering with hospitals and healthcare organizations across Canada. Working alongside healthcare leaders, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams gave me firsthand insight into the pressures of healthcare systems, workplace stress, leadership, and organizational change. Those experiences continue to shape how I think about the personal, relational, and systemic factors that influence mental health and well-being. They also reinforced my belief that growth and meaningful change remain possible throughout our lives—including my own decision to pursue psychology as a second career.

As a doctoral student, I also conduct supervised research examining the impact of childhood neglect on youth mental health and the processes shaping anti-racist identity development in adolescents. My research reflects my interest in how our relationships, environments, and life experiences shape psychological well-being. I am a Student Affiliate of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Ontario Psychological Association, and I remain committed to lifelong learning and bringing the best available psychological research into compassionate, client-centred care.