The therapeutic relationship is widely recognized as a significant contributor to therapeutic change, reflecting the powerful role that connection can play in healing. So often, the circumstances of our lives require us to disconnect from parts of ourselves to cope, adapt, or survive. Over time, we can become stuck in those ways of protecting ourselves. I see therapy as a safe relationship that can help guide us back toward ourselves. 

I work one-on-one with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, burnout, interpersonal challenges (whether with partners, parents, children, colleagues, or extended family). My work often focuses on attachment trauma, wounds which occur in the context of our intimate relationships, and on struggles with self-esteem, guilt and shame, and self-critical patterns. As a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ therapist, I welcome clients looking for a therapist with shared lived experience. 

In the initial intake assessment, I will ask questions to better understand the challenges you are facing, your background, and what you hope to gain from therapy. From there, we will collaborate on establishing goals and determining how to use our time in a way that feels meaningful and effective for you. 

In sessions, I focus on attunement, paying close attention to the threads of emotion that emerge, sometimes before they have words, and gently reflect them back. Together, we can notice emotional cues, understand what different parts of you are communicating, and develop a more compassionate relationship with experiences that may have previously felt confusing, overwhelming, lonely, or shameful. 

Pacing is an important part of creating a sense of safety and connection while gently challenging patterns and moving toward greater understanding. At times this may mean slowing down and listening closely to what your nervous system needs. At other times, it may mean applying some pressure, building practical skills, or shifting our approach. 

I take an integrative approach, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, to tailor our work together in a way that reflects your unique needs and goals. 

My education includes a Master’s degree in Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University in Ottawa, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. I have additional training and certification in Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy and trauma-informed practice. I bring experience in providing crisis counselling, structured CBT-based therapy, and work in multidisciplinary settings supporting individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents and trauma. If you think we might be a good fit, please reach out. I look forward to connecting with you.