There may come a point in most of our lives when continuing the way we have been no longer works. We might notice it as a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right, or in a relationship that feels strained. What once felt familiar or manageable can start to feel harder, everyday interactions can feel confusing, leaving us overwhelmed and moving through life as though it is happening around us rather than through us. I am interested in the parts of our lives that don’t yet have words- the quiet, dark unseen spaces we move around and away from, where pain, memory, and meaning live.

In therapy with individuals, I regularly work with clients who are trying to make sense of something within themselves, or in their relationships. Together, we put words and stories to emotions and inner experiences that may have felt difficult to name. We will build a space to come to know yourself more deeply and to make sense of what feels difficult to carry alone, including experiences such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, attention challenges (ADHD), and other patterns that can make it hard to stay connected to yourself, or move through life in the way you want. We work on learning to understand emotions that feel overwhelming or uncomfortable, finding more workable ways to manage stress, making choices that feel aligned with your values, becoming more comfortable with uncertainty, without needing to push through overwhelm or force change. I draw from attachment-based, emotionally focused, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic approaches, using them flexibly to help clients make sense of what is happening beyond the surface- emotionally, relationally, and historically.

In couple therapy, I support partners in finding ways of communicating and reconnecting that feel more secure and safe, so they can turn toward each other in moments of conflict and disconnection rather than moving into blame, withdrawal, or anger. We begin by building a shared understanding of each partner’s emotional world and life history, particularly the impact of childhood experiences of trauma. This helps make sense of the individual experiences that shape how each person relates to themselves and to their partner. From there, we explore how those experiences continue to live in present-day interactions between partners. When things escalate, it’s rarely only about what is happening in the moment. There are often older patterns at play- unspoken fears, past hurts, and ways of protecting ourselves that can also create distance. Together, we slow these moments down to identify the dance you are caught in and uncover what is happening beneath the conflict. We work on strengthening emotional regulation and the capacity to make sense of both your own internal experience and that of your partner. The goal isn’t to eliminate conflict, but to shift how you meet each other within it, so there is more room for honesty and repair.

I offer a space where you don’t have to perform, where your experiences can be understood and where we can work toward something more sustainable than relief, something closer to ease, to connection, and to being more authentic. My work is influenced by my lived experiences and the ways I have come to understand relationships and identity. Some of my most significant learning has come through experiences that showed how cultural and relational expectations can quietly suppress our needs and desires in order to belong or be accepted. This helps me pay close attention to the ways we adapt in relationships, and how those patterns can protect us and also create distance from parts of ourselves. We gently notice these patterns, so we can bring the silenced parts into awareness.

My practice is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed. I welcome working with people across diverse identities, sexualities, and relationship structures. I aim to offer a space where you can bring your whole self- including the parts shaped by culture, identity, and experience, without needing to be explained or minimized.

I am a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, with a masters in psychology and an additional diploma in clinical psychology. I regularly engage in professional trainings and workshops to stay current with research and best practices. It allows me to continuously refine my skills and integrate emerging therapeutic approaches, ensuring that my clients receive effective care.

Assessments: I assist and work under the supervision of Dr. Peter Egeto, C. Psych, in providing neuropsychological and psychological assessment services for adults focused on ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and related neurodevelopmental and psychological concerns. The process includes an interview and cognitive testing to clarify diagnoses, guide treatment, and provide a deeper understanding of individual strengths and challenges.