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 we can explore what is happening, better understand why, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

I work with older adolescents, emerging adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, gender and sexual identity exploration, trauma, and psychosis. I also support people who want to better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, or develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges. Whether you arrive with a clear sense of what you would like to work on or simply know that something doesn’t feel quite right, we’ll work together to understand what’s getting in the way and identify meaningful ways to move forward. I welcome clients from all cultural, racial, gender, and sexual identity backgrounds and strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel respected, understood, and accepted.

Our first sessions will focus on getting to know you, including your experiences, strengths, the challenges that have brought you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve. I believe that meaningful therapy begins with understanding you as a whole person, not just the difficulties that brought you to therapy. To help build that understanding of you and your concerns, I use evidence-based questionnaires alongside a comprehensive psychological assessment. Together, we’ll develop a treatment plan that reflects your goals and is tailored to your unique needs. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in scientific evidence. Rather than relying on a single therapy model, I draw from 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 interventions, to meet your unique needs.  While the names of these approaches may not mean much to you, each has been extensively researched and shown to be effective for different concerns. What matters most is finding the approach that best fits you.

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. Prior to 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 Zuccharino, C. Psych.

During my doctoral training, I completed practicum training in hospital, community mental health, and private practice settings. I have received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders using ERP and CBT at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. At Step Stone Psychology, I provided assessment and psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults, including autistic individuals, people with ADHD, and individuals exploring their gender and sexual identities. I conducted assessments in the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH) Work, Stress & Health Program, helping evaluate the psychological impact of workplace injuries and trauma, and informing treatment and return-to-work planning. While at CAMH, I also provided CBT for individuals experiencing psychosis and worked with adults living with concurrent mental health and substance use concerns. Together, these diverse experiences have built my capacity to provide individualized, evidence-based care that is responsive to each person’s unique needs, strengths, 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 practice, partnering with hospitals and healthcare organizations across Canada. Working alongside healthcare leaders, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams gave me firsthand insight into the complexities of healthcare systems, workplace stress, leadership, and organizational change. It 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 influencing anti-racist identity development in adolescents. My research reflects a broader interest in understanding the ways our relationships, environments, and lived 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 integrating the best available psychological research into compassionate, client-centred care.