“Change is our only constant.” I often find myself saying this to my clients as well as myself when undergoing a sudden change, challenged through a difficult event, or simply trying to navigate the stressors of everyday life. Sometimes it is difficult to manage or adjust to changes on our own and we need additional support. I hope that with my expertise I can walk alongside you to provide support when it is most needed and to help you navigate the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and stressors that are getting in the way of your wellness.

I have a special interest in working with youth, adults, families, and caregivers who are struggling with mood, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, suicidality, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Treatment may utilize strategies from CBT, DBT, ART, Solution-focused therapy, art therapy and other approaches.

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I believe we all have the capacity to heal and learn how to live a life worth living, despite challenging and painful experiences in our lives. I believe the coping strategies we develop can start creating problems if we don’t address the underlying causes. Therapy is a safe space to explore, identify, address and resolve these issues creating transformational growth. Clients often reflect as they go through therapy as feeling lighter, as they are no longer carrying the burdens of their past.

With over 35 years’ experience working with, and helping clients heal from a variety of mental health, addictions and trauma related issues, I hope the following quote reflects how I will be working with you.

“Know all the theories, Master all the techniques, But as you touch a human soul, be another human soul”. - Attributed to Carl. G. Jung.

I am a Registered Counseling Therapist (RCT), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)and a Certified Master Accelerated Resolution Therapist (ART) helping people heal from trauma. I have delivered therapy through individual and group work, and I am passionate about both approaches.

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Therapy and healing from past negative experiences is a journey and having effective support along the way is invaluable. With over 20 years of experience working in mental health and addictions, I believe that one of the most powerful elements in healing and achieving a life worth living is authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to bring compassion, humor, safety, respect and acceptance to the therapeutic process. I am also known to have a bit of a “potty mouth” as this is who I am! Using a trauma-informed lens, we will work to better understand our nervous system and the root causes of our struggles as well as learn new and effective coping tools, build on current strengths, and take on new challenges that are in alignment with your personal values and goals and work to heal from past painful experiences. Yes, healing is possible!

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Pain is a part of the human experience but suffering does not have to be. Together, we can find a way forward from whatever difficulties you are facing. I specialize in trauma and perinatal mental health and will work collaboratively to support you to reclaim your life in a way that honors your values, skills, and intentions.

Authenticity, compassion, collaboration, and humor are central to the way that I practice. I am committed to finding an approach and pace that feels safe and sustainable while supporting you to reach your goals. I am trained in various modalities and have over 10 years of experience in the field of trauma, mental health, and addiction.

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I bring my own lived experience of addiction recovery and 20 years of mental health experience; creating an authentic therapeutic environment. I specialize in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) while blending a Internal Family Systems approach which is effective at treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety/Phobias, Substance use, Attachment/Betrayal wounds (childhood trauma, relationship trust issues), Complex Grief, ADHD and Complex PTSD.

Internal Family Systems is an approach which sees people as multifaceted and having many different parts within us. This is so helpful in moving away from polarized thinking and helps increase self efficacy and decrease shame. My IFS training/experience includes a beginners workshop and my own personal IFS therapy experience. I have many years of experience teaching Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills in both individual and group settings. I love working with neurodivergent folks, and I also have ADHD and love to think “outside the box”.

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