Registered Psychotherapist
Clinical Traumatologist &
Grief Counsellor
Tel: 289 221 6054
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About Me
As a psychotherapist I am dedicated to improving the health and well being of my clients and it is my goal to make the therapeutic process as comfortable as possible. I work from a positive psychology perspective geared towards increasing confidence, self-esteem and helping you recognize your individual strengths. Whether you are interested in Short Term, Long Term, or a One time therapy session; I can assist with feelings of depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, stress management, grief and environmental stress associated with work, home life, and school. Everybody has a story and sometimes we need a little help to get over the hurdles in life from time to time. ​​
My work history entails 19 + years experience within the mental health field stemming from hospitalized care in an emergency department, On scene response with victim services york region (vol.) and lastly extensive counselling/case management experience with Dual diagnosis clients, Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury clients & At Risk Children/Youth.
Education and Certifications
M.E.d Dept. of Adult Education & Counselling Psychology - OISE University of Toronto​​
B.A. Hons. Psychology - York University
Registered Psychotherapist - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Clinical Member of Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists
Clinical Traumatologist Certification - Traumatology Institute of Canada
School Traumatologist Certification - Traumatology Institute of Canada
Member of the National Center for Crisis Management
Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Certifications & Training
Mindfulness Meditation Training - Fundamentals, Educator Essentials, Difficult Emotions - Mindful Schools
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
Motivational Interviewing Certification
Emotion Focused Therapy Training
My Philosophy
My intention is to help you find ways of coping, bring back joy, and humour in challenging times. Grief comes in all forms - not just loss/death of a loved one. Grief can be feeling a loss of sense of self, job loss, divorce/separation, retirement, unexpected life transitions, challenging life transitions, lost opportunities, and unexpected change. Let's get together to discuss and find ways to improve quality of life, where we can expect ups and downs, and find ways to navigate these situations with compassion, comfortably and confidently. I'm a big supporter of trying new things, learning new skills, and pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones. Recognizing we can be humble, laugh at ourselves, not take ourselves overly seriously.