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Welcome—I'm so glad you're here. Starting therapy is a meaningful and courageous step, especially when you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, grief, or burnout. This is a space where you can slow down, breathe, and be fully seen—without judgment. I offer online counselling across Ontario, rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique story. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, designed to help you feel supported and empowered as you move toward healing.

Background

My journey in mental health began at Children’s Aid, working as a Youth in Care Worker and then as a Foster Parent Support Worker and Trainer. I completed placements at an acute care hospital, a youth institution, and a group home for teens. These experiences deepened my respect for resilience and the vital role of safe, supportive relationships during hard times. As a former foster parent, I bring real-life insight to my trauma-informed approach, understanding challenges faced by children, caregivers, and families. Now in private practice, I offer online therapy across Ontario for individuals, couples, and families, creating space for healing, growth, and connection.

Your therapeutic experience with me

My trauma-informed, client-centered approach provides a supportive and secure online environment for healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, medical trauma, grief, and burnout. Using evidence-based methods tailored to your unique needs, I help clients build resilience, enhance emotional regulation, and promote mental wellness. I also offer online support for relationship challenges and virtual mediation to facilitate effective communication and conflict resolution. Through confidential and compassionate online therapy, I empower individuals, couples, and families across Ontario to overcome challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting growth.

Areas of expertise

These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

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Medical Trauma

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Separation & Divorce Support

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Mediation & Conflict Resolutioin

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Anger Management

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Career & Life Transitions

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Foster & Adoptive Family Support

I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.

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Self Esteen & Self-worth

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Assertiveness & Boundaries

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Guilt & Shame

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Anxiety & Worry

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Grief Over Health Losses

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Passive-aggressive Behaviours

Therapeutic approaches

These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.

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Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) helps clients manage anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and stress by identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts. It’s a practical, structured approach that supports healthier thinking, emotional resilience, and lasting change.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps clients reduce anxiety, depression, and stress by identifying negative thought patterns and replacing them with healthier, more realistic ones. CBT is goal-oriented, evidence-based, and effective for managing mood, building coping skills, and improving daily functioning.

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Mindfulness-based Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Therapy helps clients reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by teaching present-moment awareness and acceptance. It improves emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being, supporting healing from trauma, burnout, and chronic pain.

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Strength-based Approach

This approach highlights your strengths and resilience to boost confidence and motivation. It helps overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges by focusing on what’s working well, promoting lasting positive change.

I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:

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Brief Solution-oriented Therapy

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Collaborative Therapy

Client communities & cultural expertise

These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.

Client populations I serve

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Adults

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Young Adults

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Older Adults

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Couples

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People Facing Chronic Illness Or Pain

Professional credentials

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Registered Social Worker
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Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Educational background

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Bachelor of Social Work

University of Windsor, Canada

Specialized training

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

Frontenac Youth Services

Disaster Relief

Red Cross of Canada

NOVA Foster Parenting Training

Florida Department of Children and Families

Practice locations & services

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FAQ

Did you know?

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Finding stillness in nature helps me reconnect with myself and bring calm into my daily life.

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This is my favourite place near home to visit whenever I want to find peace and feel truly grounded.