Throughout the course of our lives, we are faced with difficult life experiences that disrupt our sense of self, our relationships with others, and sense of well-being. Psychotherapy can provide a safe and collaborative place where you can 1) begin to identify and understand your difficult feelings and experiences 2) discover the root of your distress 3) and develop new ways to navigate stressful and challenging experiences. Through my practice and training as a psychologist, I have come to appreciate that the process of self-discovery and learning in a non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic space can lead to deep healing and self-empowerment.

In my practice, I am committed to supporting individuals and couples across the lifespan by offering a confidential, therapeutic experience grounded in safety, connection, and collaboration. I provide therapy and assessment services for individuals who experience chronic stress or anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal problems and relational conflict, complex trauma, sensory dysregulation, struggling with a major life transition such as leaving home to attend university, or struggling to manage and cope with overwhelming emotions such as anger, sense of hopelessness or loss of meaning in one’s life.  

In the first session, we will work together to establish an understanding of the current issues you are facing and as well as your hopes and goals for therapy. In addition to questions about what brings you to therapy, I may also inquire about significant life events that you’ve experienced, your current relationships and supports, and what gives you purpose in your life.

From there, we will collaboratively develop a plan that is tailored to your specific needs and grounded in evidence-based practice. My therapeutic approach is predominately informed by existential-humanistic, psychodynamic/relational approaches, attachment-based, behavioral, and trauma-informed models of care.

I have gained extensive psychotherapy and assessment experience working with individuals who have presented with various concerns and intersecting identities spanning almost a decade. I have completed placements in clinical settings such as a university psychology clinic which served university students, staff, and members of the Pittsburgh community, and a trauma-informed therapeutic nursery program for children between the ages of 0-5. Additionally, I facilitated community-based mental health programs for youth and adults and completed a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) fellowship. During my doctoral residency and supervised practice at the Center for Interpersonal Relationships (CFIR), I provided psychological services such as psychotherapy and psychological assessments to individuals and couples under the supervision of licensed psychologists in Ontario. These diverse clinical experiences in both private and community- based settings provided me with skills and flexibility to work with a wide-range of presenting concerns, and a critical awareness of how socio-cultural and systemic factors are implicated in psychological distress and client care.

In 2012, I received my B.A. in Psychology at the University of Prince Edward Island. In 2016, I received my M.A. in Clinical Psychology at the Duquesne University. In 2023, I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2023. I am currently registered with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) as a psychologist. I am also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. 

In addition to clinical work, I enjoy teaching and writing. I have taught courses on lifespan development, with a particular interest in child and adolescent development, as well as ecopsychology at the University of Prince Edward Island. My academic and writing projects have involved exploring the therapeutic benefits of nature experience and developing an experiential approach to designing outdoor play spaces for children.