License#3616

She/Her/Hers

If you are looking for a psychologist who can see you for who you are and the possibilities that lie before you, even if you cannot, then you have come to the right place. It is truly fulfilling to me to witness your transformation as we work together. I am a seasoned clinician with a diverse range of life and clinical experiences, which has allowed me to integrate a variety of techniques into my work, depending on the areas you want to focus on. Working with you to tailor therapy to your needs is an essential part of the process, and it often requires a blending of different modalities to truly meet your goals.

I have a special interest in relationship issues, women’s health and trauma, and developing and enhancing healthy relationships. Women’s health, particularly their mental health, is something I feel passionately about, including but not limited to perinatal and postnatal mental health, miscarriage, and perimenopausal and menopausal mental health concerns. Basically, I find it rewarding to help women adapt to and thrive in all stages of their adult lives.

Let’s face it: everyone wants to connect and feel like they belong. When people struggle with relationships, they can be lonely and find that they are grieving what they do not have. With healthy, happy relationships, people lead healthier, more satisfied lives. In couples’ therapy, I can assist with communication and division of labour issues, and relationship traumas such as infidelity.

I have recently begun to develop my competence working with couples where one or both partners may have problematic behaviours with pornography, which can affect the quality of a relationship but also potentially create legal consequences in certain cases. I am open to discussing potential clients’ unique concerns about pornography in a consult to ensure I am a good fit. Don’t be scared to reach out if this is a problem in your relationship. It is a problem in many relationships, and I provide caring, empathic intervention, along with directive and prescriptive suggestions for change when required. I will honestly communicate about the spectrum of pornography use, and I will provide specific information and warning signs when I assess this to be approaching illegal or abusive behaviour.

I am a certified EMDR treatment provider and work with all clients in a trauma-informed manner. However, I am also deeply committed to providing trauma-specific treatment to individuals with either acute or historical trauma, or both. I feel privileged to be trusted by my clients to explore the myriad ways our bodies respond to trauma, and I am continually surprised and amazed by watching a client experience safety and reduction in their symptoms as we do this work.

Now, how about me as a person? I am passionate about learning, whether through books, courses or conversation. I love to travel, especially on those rare family trips that include kids and grandkids. A great day for me includes sunshine, food, drinks, and friends.

Ok… enough about me, I’m curious and excited to hear about you!