Hi! It's so nice to meet you.
I currently work with adults living with various issues. My main areas of focus include Adult ADHD and late diagnosis, anxiety, depression, general stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and/or overwhelm. I bring my personal experience to the table, especially when working with solo parents, the Queer community, and frontline health and social service workers.
My professional compass is guided by human dignity, recovery, harm reduction, non-judgment, and a client-centred approach. I work within trauma-informed and anti-racist/anti-oppressive principles and values. I firmly believe that everyone has the potential to achieve mental wellness with the right tools and support.
My approach to mental health includes talk therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, somatics and polyvagal theory, mindfulness, and self-compassion. I am eager to begin my studies in many more modalities as I build a rich toolbox to assist client growth and healing.
On my wall, you’ll find:
- Bachelor of Arts, Honours, in Social Development Studies with a Psychology Minor, and a Certificate in Sexuality, Marriage, and the Family from the University of Waterloo (2005)
- Diploma in General Studies in Social Work from Renison College (2005)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Toronto (2015)
- Certificate in Concurrent Disorders from CAMH (2019)
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University (2023)