My areas of expertise
-
Depression
-
Anxiety
-
Emotional difficulties — including experiencing, expressing or regulating them
-
Trauma – including relational and developmental trauma
-
Grief and loss
-
Relationship difficulties
-
Life Transitions
-
Chronic Pain
-
Situational Crisis
.jpeg)
Therapeutic modalities I use
-
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
-
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
-
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
-
Narrative Therapy
-
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
-
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
-
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 – basic, advanced and enhanced levels
-
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), Narrative Therapy
-
Completed Post-Graduate Narrative Therapy Mentorship
-
2SLGBTQ+ affirming and allied therapist
My counselling journey
From an early age, I started volunteering and enjoyed helping others. This, in combination with my curiosity about people, is what led me to the field of social work and counselling.
​
I began my formal journey as a registered social worker in 2009 when I graduated from Mount Royal University with a diploma in Social Work. From there I went on to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and then a Master’s Degree in Social Work (Clinical Specialisation).
​
I have worked in a variety of therapy roles offering family therapy, single session therapy, short-term therapy as well as group therapy. I have benefited from extensive experience navigating the mental health system, gaining expertise doing mental health and psychosocial assessments with mobile crisis teams and in acute care settings.
Besides being a therapist, I am a wife, mother to a young son and dog owner to a sweet little golden retriever. When not working, I enjoy travelling to different parts of the world and learning from other cultures – I believe this is an integral part of cultivating cultural competency, supporting inclusive and anti-oppressive practices in therapy. I also spend my spare time adventuring outdoors (skiing, hiking, camping, scuba diving) and connecting with family and friends.
My views and approach
I offer a safe and accepting space that honours the expertise of clients lived experiences and strengths. I aim to empower clients through clarifying therapy goals and identifying barriers that get in the way of living a rich and meaningful life. It is important for me to view individual concerns within larger systems. As human beings, we do not exist in isolation, and are therefore influenced by family, community, and larger societal and cultural contexts within which we live.
​
I really enjoy working with adolescents, adults, families and groups. I have had the privilege of supporting clients regarding a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, life transitions, body image struggles, and situational crises.
​​​
My clients truly leave me in awe of the strength and courage they possess throughout the therapy process. I feel grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside them in their journey of increased self-awareness and discovery.