If you've found your way here, you're probably carrying something heavy and you may not be sure where to start. That's okay. You don't have to have it figured out to reach out.
My hope is to offer you a space where you can experience whatever it is you’re feeling with safety, warmth, and curiosity, without judgement or fear. I believe that our emotions, even the most overwhelming ones, have something important to tell us. Part of our work together is learning to listen to them, rather than outrun them.
I work with individuals and parents navigating intense emotions, including grief, loss, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. I'm especially drawn to grief work; both loss through death and the quieter, more complex losses that don't always get acknowledged: fractured family relationships, the grief of unmet expectations, the kind of loss that's hard to explain to others. These experiences deserve the same gentleness and space as any other.
I draw from the modalities of Companioning the Bereaved, EFT, DBT, Emotion Coaching, and IFS, paying close attention to attachment and relational needs. In practice, this means we will explore emotions and experiences with curiosity, softness, and without judgment. When helpful, we may also integrate practical skills to support you in managing intense emotions in daily life. My response is built to meet each individuals needs, as everyone has unique needs for support, especially in a therapeutic environment.
I hold a Master of Social Work from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Trent University. I am also registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, the British Columbia College of Social Workers, and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Before opening my private practice, I worked at a public mental health agency supporting youth and families.
You deserve support that actually feels supportive, safe, and attuned. I'd love to be part of that for you.