About Me
Sometimes life experiences leave us feeling disconnected from who we are, the people around us, or the life we hoped to be living. We may find ourselves constantly overthinking, questioning our worth, struggling to trust others, or feeling as though we’re simply trying to get through each day. At times, our bodies carry the weight of experiences that we haven’t yet found the words to express.
I believe there is meaning behind the ways we learn to cope, even when those patterns begin to create suffering. My approach begins with curiosity, compassion, and a genuine interest in understanding your experiences, rather than making assumptions about who you are or who you should become. I recognize that the ways we protect ourselves often develop out of necessity, and that healing involves understanding these responses rather than judging or trying to eliminate them.
Trust is at the heart of my work. I recognize that it isn’t something we can simply expect, particularly when past experiences have taught us that vulnerability can come at a cost. I strive to build authentic, collaborative relationships where you can gradually feel comfortable being yourself, including the parts you may have learned to hide, question, or judge. I believe that feeling genuinely understood and accepted can create opportunities for connection, belonging, and meaningful change.
I value balance, belonging, curiosity, growth, and harmony, while recognizing that these can look different for everyone. Healing isn’t necessarily about returning to who you were before something happened. Sometimes it’s about discovering who you are now, reconnecting with what matters to you, and finding ways to move through life with greater understanding, choice, and connection.
My Approach to Therapy
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and grounded in the understanding that our minds, bodies, emotions, and relationships are deeply interconnected. I believe our experiences shape not only how we think and feel, but also how our nervous systems respond to the world, how we connect with others, and how we understand ourselves.
I work collaboratively with clients to explore these connections, recognizing that insight alone doesn’t always lead to change. Sometimes we understand our experiences intellectually, yet continue to feel their impact emotionally or physically. By integrating approaches that support both emotional processing and nervous system regulation, I aim to help clients move beyond simply managing symptoms toward developing a deeper sense of connection, balance, and well-being.
My work draws from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, and attachment-based approaches. I tailor therapy to each person’s needs, preferences, and readiness, recognizing that there is no single pathway to healing.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing trauma, complex trauma, attachment injuries, and the emotional and physical effects of prolonged stress. Many of the people I work with have spent years navigating difficult experiences, putting others’ needs before their own, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Together, we explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, creating space for greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, healthier boundaries, and more meaningful relationships.
I don’t believe therapy is about fixing who you are or becoming someone entirely different. It’s about understanding yourself more deeply, recognizing your strengths, and finding ways to live with greater authenticity, flexibility, and connection. My role is to support that process with warmth, honesty, and respect, while recognizing that you are the expert in your own experiences.
Professional Experience
I am a Registered Psychologist with clinical experience across Canada and New Zealand, having worked in private practice, community mental health, interdisciplinary rehabilitation, and correctional mental health services.
Throughout my career, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults navigating a wide range of psychological concerns, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, and significant life transitions. My experience also includes working with individuals experiencing acute psychological distress, complex mental health presentations, and challenges related to identity, safety, and belonging.
During my time in New Zealand, I worked in correctional mental health, including clinical leadership roles supporting individuals with complex psychological needs. This experience further strengthened my appreciation for the importance of compassion, cultural humility, collaboration, and understanding people within the broader context of their relationships, communities, and lived experiences.
Across these settings, I have learned that meaningful change rarely follows a straight path. I value meeting people wherever they are in their journey, recognizing both the challenges they carry and the strengths that have helped them navigate their experiences.
Education & Credentials
• Master of Counselling — University of Calgary
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — Mount Royal University
• Registered Psychologist — College of Alberta Psychologists
Therapy Modalities
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) — Level 1 Trained
• Play Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Attachment-Based and Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Mindfulness and Somatic-Informed Approaches
Areas of Focus
• Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD
• Childhood and Attachment Trauma
• Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Dysregulation
• Relationship Difficulties, Boundaries, and People-Pleasing
• Self-Worth, Shame, Identity, and Personal Growth
• Chronic Stress, Burnout, and Life Transitions
• ADHD and Neurodivergence
• Chronic Pain, Concussion, and Medical Trauma
• Grief and Loss
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Nervous System Regulation and Mind-Body Connection
Stay curious. Be kind. Embrace the messy middle.
