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My areas of expertise
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Emotional difficulties — including experiencing, expressing or regulating them
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Trauma – including relational and developmental trauma
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Grief and loss
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Relationship difficulties
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Life Transitions
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Chronic Pain
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Situational Crisis
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Therapeutic modalities I use
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Narrative Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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Systemic Family Therapy
My qualifications
• Bachelor of Social Work from University of Calgary
• Master of Social Work from University of Calgary
• Registered Social Worker with Alberta College of Social Work since 2009
• I have been working in the fields of social work and mental health since 2009 and as a therapist since 2014
• Accelerated Resolution Therapy – Master Certified
• Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals – level 1 and 2
• Extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy including Trauma-Focused ACT, Focused ACT, ACT for Relationship Issues, ACT for Grief and Loss and ACT for Self-Compassion
• Gottman Method Level I (Couples Therapy)
• Additional trainings include: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Completed Post-Graduate Narrative Therapy Mentorship
• 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and allied therapist
My counselling journey
As a child, I was often described as “sensitive.” Over time, I came to understand and embrace my emotions as a strength - one that allows for deep empathy, meaningful connection, and attunement to others. Alongside this, I began volunteering and supporting people from an early age. This, combined with a natural curiosity about people and relationships, ultimately led me to the field of social work and counselling.
I began my formal journey as a registered Social Worker in 2009 after graduating from Mount Royal University with a Diploma in Social Work. I later completed both a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (with a Clinical Specialization).
Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of therapeutic roles, including family therapy, single-session therapy, short-term and longer-term therapy, as well as group therapy. I also bring extensive experience navigating the mental health system, having conducted mental health and psychosocial assessments within mobile crisis teams and acute care settings. This background has shaped my ability to support individuals and families through times of significant distress, transition, and uncertainty with steadiness and care.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I am a wife, a mother to my young son, and a dog owner to a sweet golden retriever. I’m passionate about travel and feel grateful to have experienced many parts of the world, learning from diverse cultures along the way. I believe these experiences are essential in cultivating cultural competency and supporting inclusive, anti-oppressive practice.
I also enjoy adventuring outdoors (skiing, hiking, camping, and scuba diving) and connecting with family and friends. As a naturally curious person, I remain committed to ongoing learning and tending to my own growth, both personally and professionally.
My views and approach
I strive to offer a safe, warm, and accepting space that honours the expertise of each client’s lived experience and inherent strengths. I work collaboratively with clients to clarify therapy goals, gently illuminate patterns, and support the development of a stronger sense of self and deeper connection with others.
My approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) informs much of my work, helping clients better understand their emotional experiences and strengthen their relationships, with themselves and others. I also integrate “bottom-up” approaches, such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), to support the processing and regulation of experiences at the level of the nervous system.
At the same time, I tailor therapy to each individual’s needs. When helpful, I incorporate “top-down” approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
I also believe it is essential to view individual concerns within the broader systems in which we live. As human beings, we do not exist in isolation. Our experiences are shaped by family, community, and the larger social, cultural, and systemic contexts around us. Holding this wider lens allows for greater compassion, deeper understanding, and more meaningful, sustainable change.
I am continually moved by the courage my clients bring to the therapeutic process. It is a privilege to walk alongside them as they deepen self-awareness, foster healing, and move toward greater connection with themselves and others.