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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.

I consider my work with clients to be such an honour! They entrust their challenges and vulnerabilities with me in order for the two of us to work in a partnership to help them to see and attain the possibilities that could exist in their life. That trust is the very definition of privilege and the rewards of witnessing the change and the transformation in clients are truly satisfying. I have a wide range of experience with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of issues. This diverse experience has allowed me to watch clients embrace the enormous change that can occur within people who are struggling and often may not be able to see their path forward.

My work focuses on people’s connections with themselves (how they see themselves as a person) and with others, using Attachment Theory. Very often when we struggle to connect, we find that we experience a variety of issues from depression to anxiety to personality struggles. By repairing and learning how to better connect, people can regulate their emotions in a healthier manner and find that they can attain their goals and dreams. Working with my clients and tailoring their therapy to their needs is an essential part of the process and, it often requires a blending of different modalities to truly meet client goals.

I have a special interest in relationship issues, trauma, and women’s health. I enjoy working with people who are struggling in their relationships, whether that is as individuals, couples, or families. The relationship dynamics that people find themselves in is often a pattern that can be interrupted, changed, and significantly improved.

With healthy, happy relationships people lead healthier more satisfied lives. Using a blend of two very well-respected methods, Gottman and Emotion-Focused Therapy, I tackle the practical side of building relationships along with the important work of creating strong, secure connections. Let’s face it, all people want to connect, to feel like they belong and when people struggle with relationships, they are lonely and find that they are grieving what they do not have.

Trauma is another area that I have a special interest in. The impact that trauma has on a person’s psychological and physiological functioning is tremendous. Being able to assist clients in processing their trauma and being able to function more effectively in their daily lives is an exciting component of my practice. When working with trauma I utilize mindfulness activities to help clients to be in the present moment and be able to ground themselves, this is a small component of a therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clients to be able to find their way out of unhelpful thought patterns. Additionally, I am trained in and utilize EMDR, which is an evidence-based therapy for trauma. I find this work to be especially challenging and rewarding.

The impact of women’s health on their mental health is something I feel passionately about. Often the struggles that women face with their health are not well understood and are often minimized. Helping clients to manage concerns specific to women, including perinatal and postnatal mental health, (including grief and loss) and both perimenopausal and menopausal mental health concerns, is an important component of being able to manage and live our best lives and enjoy our relationships to the fullest. Utilizing ACT and EMDR along with a sprinkling of other modalities helps to ensure that the goals of my clients are met.

I also have training and enjoy providing supervision to provisional psychologists; for more information, please check out the supervision page on our site.

So…that tells you about my work and passion in the world of psychology.

Now…how about me as a person?

• I am a proud mom of two lovely adult children, and I thoroughly enjoy hanging out with them.
• I enjoy reading for both knowledge and the occasional escape from reality.
• Travel is something I thoroughly enjoy! Whether it is a trip to the mountains or a flight overseas…I love it all.

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