You have taken this first and critical step in your journey of discovery and healing, and I am honoured to join you on this path. As you move forward, it is a privilege to support and guide you, helping you uncover your strengths and navigate the challenges ahead.

Daily, we find ourselves asked how we are doing or worrying about others, especially our loved ones. This often leaves us with more questions than answers: Is my schedule overpacked, and why? Am I getting enough sleep? Should I be eating better and exercising more? Why am I always anxious? Is it normal to feel sad all the time? Is my partner happy, and are my children happy? We wonder: Am I good enough? Am I happy? Is my lifestyle truly supporting the life I desire? Recognizing these questions is the first step toward understanding ourselves and making positive changes. The answers you seek, and the power and strength for change, are within you. Consider taking a few moments each day to reflect, journal your thoughts, or talk with someone you trust about your feelings.   

In our first session, my priority is our connection. A positive initial connection will help the therapy relationship flourish and set the stage for a collaborative journey. We will work together to explore different aspects of your life, including your memories, past experiences, and your present circumstances. By discovering the answers within you and drawing from your life experiences, we can begin to understand your values, strengthen your relationships, and empower you to ask yourself important questions and face challenges with confidence. I use an integrative approach that combines several therapy modalities to meet your unique needs. Depending on what is most helpful for you, we may draw from mindfulness techniques to manage stress, explore attachment patterns to gain insight into your relationship dynamics, or use emotion-focused strategies to process complicated feelings. Psychodynamic/Analytic Psychotherapy helps us understand deeper patterns and motivations, while Interpersonal Psychotherapy focuses on improving your relationships and communication. Trauma-Informed therapy ensures a safe space for healing, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy provides practical tools for managing thoughts and emotions. This flexible approach ensures our work is tailored to you, supporting your continued growth and fostering a strong sense of partnership and empowerment throughout your therapeutic journey.

Your perspective is invaluable here, and I am excited to learn all about you. Your personal story truly matters to me, and I want to hear it in your own words. I appreciate your willingness to share and recognize the courage it takes to speak your truth. I support you in enjoying your unique talents and strengths. As multifaceted beings, our physical, emotional, and spiritual parts all deserve to be understood and acknowledged individually so we can better comprehend our whole selves. You might begin by sharing a moment that shaped your values or describing a challenge you overcame—whatever feels most meaningful to you. Your experience is invaluable, and I am here to listen and support you on this journey.  

 “I have found that if I say what I am really thinking and feeling, people are more likely to say what they really think and feel. The conversation becomes a real conversation.” ~ Carol Gilligan

Having a connection is fundamental for psychological well-being in all types of relationships, and I am passionate about the essential role of connecting with others. I actively work with individuals, couples, families, the LGBTQ+ community, and those from culturally and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds, supporting their desire to feel connected, happy, empowered, alive, and seen. Through active listening, collaborative goal setting, and evidence-based techniques, I help clients build stronger relationships and deepen their sense of belonging. Our therapeutic relationship will be a safe space where you feel a sense of belonging, acceptance, and the freedom to explore important topics. Whether you are seeking to improve your relationships, overcome feelings of being stuck, or discover what truly matters to you, I am here to support your journey.

I have a master’s in clinical psychology from the Adler Graduate Professional School and am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I am a member of the Canadian Psychological Association, the Ontario Psychological Association, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario Society of Adlerian Psychology, and the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology. As a Registered Psychotherapist at CFIR, I provide individual psychotherapy for adults and couples under the supervision of Dr. Lila Z. Hakim, C.Psych., Co-Founder (Toronto). I utilize evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs. I believe in a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, drawing on Adlerian principles to empower clients in their personal growth.

I regularly attend psychology conferences and workshops and stay informed about current developments in clinical and scientific literature. This ongoing commitment allows me to integrate the latest evidence-based practices into my work, ensuring that my clients benefit from the most up-to-date therapeutic approaches and research-informed care.

“It takes courage to push yourself to places you have never been before… to test your limits… to break through barriers. And the day came when the risk it took to stay tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ~ Anais Nin