Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. My role is to meet you where you’re at and walk alongside you with kindness and empathy. You don’t have to do this alone. I know that being human can feel hard, especially on some days. I want our time together to feel like a gentle, steady place to land.
I work from a person-centred approach. This means I see you as the expert on your own life. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and what you hope will feel different. I’ll honour your experiences, your values, and your goals. We will move at a pace that feels safe for you.
My background is in social work, with both my BSW and MSW from Toronto Metropolitan University. My clinical work began in group programs for folks in recovery from eating disorders. I still have a special place in my practice for this work. I’m also informed by research. I like to bring ideas and tools that have some evidence behind them. We’ll always check that they actually fit you.
In our first session, we’ll spend time getting to know you as a whole person. We’ll look at what your days are like, what brings you joy, and who matters in your life. We’ll also talk about what brings you to therapy right now. Together we’ll set some gentle, realistic goals and figure out how I can best support you. In later sessions, we’ll start with a quick check-in about how you’re doing and what feels helpful. We’ll also notice what we might want to adjust, so you’re not guessing whether therapy is working for you.
I support people with many different concerns. This can include anxiety, low mood, identity questions, relationship or family stress, and work or academic pressures. I also help with difficult emotions like shame or anger. I have particular experience with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, and self-esteem concerns. I also work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. I work in a trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and anti-oppressive way. I pay attention to how power, culture, and identity shape our lives. As a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, I warmly welcome people of all genders and sexual orientations.
Outside of sessions, I love quiet time at home with my partner and our pets. I enjoy board games, video games, and music. I also love taking my dog Rex on little hikes or to the dog park. An ideal weekend for me is simple: good games, good music, and the beings I care about most. If you feel we might be a good match, I’d be happy to connect. Together we can bring your values, your goals, and your hopes into our work. I look forward to meeting you.