Finding your way back to balance and peace can be hard. I know what it is like to go through difficult times and feel unsure how to reconnect with what truly matters. In our work together, I see us as equal partners. You bring deep knowledge of your own life. I bring my training and experience. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re going through and move toward a richer, more meaningful life.
I don’t believe that well-being is about getting rid of every painful feeling or thought. What matters most is how we relate to those experiences. We’ll practice noticing what shows up inside you and still taking steps in the direction of your values, even when things feel uncomfortable. Over time, this can help you feel more grounded and more able to live the life you want, even when conditions are not ideal.
I support people with many concerns, including anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties. I also enjoy working with people who want to build confidence, self-awareness, and personal insight. I started my career as a social worker with children and youth in the school system, and I’ve also spent time teaching personal growth courses in prison settings in both the United States and Canada. These experiences have deepened my respect for people’s resilience and capacity to change.
My approach is person-centred, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, somatic (body-based) work, and especially Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which combines mindfulness with practical action. I am also trained in EMDR for trauma, and we can include it in our work if it’s a good fit for you. I have been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 17 years and am trained as a meditation instructor, so I can offer meditation support if that feels helpful.
In our first session, I’ll invite you to share both what’s hard and what brings you joy. I want to understand what is most important to you, not just the problems that bring you in. Together, we’ll decide what to focus on and how to work. In most sessions, we’ll take a few minutes to check in about how therapy feels, what is helping, and what we might adjust, so you don’t have to guess whether our time together is useful.
Outside of therapy, I love playing music and am currently teaching my seven-year-old son guitar and drums. We’re also learning hockey together after moving from the United States, slowly finding our way on the ice. If you feel we might be a good fit, I’d be honoured to meet you and see how we can move together toward what matters most in your life.