I am a Registered Psychotherapist who has over five years of experience in working within a therapeutic setting.  I am passionate about helping people heal from the pains of the past & present, discover meaning in the world around them and become more self-effective within the challenges of life and relationships.  I believe in making therapy a safe space, and am open to working with clients of diverse religious or cultural backgrounds, gender orientation or sexual identity. My hope for every client is that they will be able to develop a greater sense of self-worth as we collaborate together.

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Mindfulness, psychoeducation and self-compassion are all primary pillars of my therapeutic practice. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based form of therapy that teaches people how to live in the moment, cope healthily with stress, regulate emotions, communicate effectively and improve relationships with others.  I am also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS; Level 1), another evidence-based therapy that helps individuals navigate through internal roadblocks, heal from past wounds and trauma, and experience more confidence in relationship to themselves and others. My therapeutic approach often includes a blend of these two therapies and is specifically tailored to the needs of my individual clients.

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My education includes a Master's degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality from Saint Paul University, and I have a Bachelor's degree in Theology, majoring in Christian Spirituality from Rocky Mountain College in Calgary, AB.  I believe that joy and contentment can be found in attentiveness to the small things in life.  Things that I frequently find myself grateful for include the warmth of the sun, the colours of the seasons, a beautiful walk, the aroma of tea, the sound of instrumental music, and the enjoyment offered by games and the company of friends.

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