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Welcome! For more than fifteen years I have had the privilege of supporting individuals of all ages and families as they strive to make positive changes in their lives and deal with challenges, trauma, and a variety of other experiences and stressors. I have extensive training and experience in a variety of treatment models; more information on my approach can be found by visiting the Services page.

My aim is to provide clients with a therapeutic experience that is both meaningful to my clients and that builds on and honours their current strengths and knowledge.

Please take a look around my website and if you have any questions or would like more information on any of the services I provide, please feel free to contact me by phone, email or by submitting the form located here.

Qualifications & Experience

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Association of Counsellors, Consultants, Psychometrics and Psychotherapists. Additionally, I am a Certified Trauma Treatment Specialist (CTTS) with the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and an undergraduate degree from Queen's University. In addition to these degrees I have specialized training in the treatment and prevention of addictions, and extensive training in several evidence based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

For the last several years I have been employed by an accredited children's mental health agency. Prior to this, I was employed in a hospital setting providing individual as well as crisis counselling services; as well, I have had the opportunity to facilitate a variety of therapy groups for issues such as parenting, anxiety and depression, and childhood sexual abuse. In these roles I have had the opportunity to work with families and individuals of all ages who are facing a wide range of struggles. Examples of these include relationship problems, parenting support, addictions, self esteem, loss and grief, trauma and abuse (current or historical), as well as mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, ADHD, ODD, and ASD.

Appointment Requests

New clients will receive a free telephone intake prior to their first appointment. Clients can self-refer to counselling services by telephone 289-231-0044 or by completing the form located here.