A Thoughtful, Integrative Approach to Therapy
Therapy is a space for curiosity, courage, and change — where you can safely explore what’s holding you back and move toward growth.
My Approach to Therapy
The therapeutic process takes courage, and I admire those who are at the ready to feel it all; the good and the bad. One of my favourite authors, Glennon Doyle, writes “destruction is essential for construction . . . if we want to build the new, we must be willing to let the old burn.” By choosing to work with me, you’ll have an opportunity to experience personal growth by confronting your own discomfort – this can happen at whatever pace you so wish. I will apply my empathy, attentiveness, and insights to help you draw meaningful connections in a safe therapeutic environment.
What I value most in a client is their commitment to self-reflection and their openness to change. I aim to help clients not only navigate life’s difficulties, but proactively adopt strategies that can support their mental health. My role as your therapist? Helping you, help yourself; empowering you with the tools to step out of your ‘comfort zone’ and into your ‘growth zone’, and providing you with Support for Life.
I offer psychotherapy services to adults (18+) both in person in Burlington and remotely across Ontario, including:
Individual Therapy
Empowering individuals to better understand themselves, develop coping skills, and achieve personal growth
Couples Therapy
Strengthening romantic relationships by improving communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering intimacy.
Family Therapy
Enhancing family cohesion and addressing interpersonal dynamics to create a healthier family environment.
Therapy Styles
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Mindful Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Areas of Expertise
- Relationship Concerns
- Trauma / Intergenerational Trauma
- Self-Worth
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Emotional Abuse
- Effective Communication
- Life Transitions
- Grief, Bereavement, Loss
- Impact of Others’ Substance Abuse
- Support for First Responders
- Living with Type 1 Diabetes
- Mental Health Maintenance
Professional Accreditations
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP) - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Somatic Trauma Therapies Practitioner Certificate - The Embody Lab
- Member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Honours, BA (Hons), Major in Psychology & Minor in Family & Child Studies, University of Guelph
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, MA, Yorkville University
Ready to experience this approach in practice?
Therapy is a space to explore, reflect, and grow — and you don’t have to do it alone. If this approach resonates with you, I invite you to take the next step.
I offer in-person sessions in Burlington, Ontario and virtual therapy across Ontario.
Finding the right therapist matters — a consultation can help you decide if we’re a good fit.