My goal is to help individuals navigate their current state of wellness while understanding how past attachments, experiences, narratives, and relationships have impacted this phase of life. I work with individuals who are facing perinatal challenges including perinatal anxiety and depression, OCD, infant grief and loss, body image, self-trust, identity shifts, and parenting challenges. I am particularly interested in working with family of origin and family systems, boundaries with self and in relationships, value systems, and societal parenting constructs. My practice draws from a client-centered integrative approach.

Why Work With Me? 

As a mom of two small children, I understand how challenging being a parent can be. Please allow me to help you on a journey to self-discovery. I offer a warm, calm, and nurturing environment in my sessions. I provide an individualized treatment plan that considers your particular circumstances and background. Together, let’s help you feel better.

My Approach 

I believe in a client-centered approach that focuses on practical skills, and self-discovery. I aim to create an understanding of “why we are who we are'' in our current state. I will help you to identify patterns and narratives that may or may not be serving you any longer. I believe that we can rewire our nervous system with consistency and commitment to change. I understand that there are barriers to making small changes and will address those with you. I will help you to make a sustainable, realistic plan that works for you and your individual needs. I provide support in emotional regulation and offer a solutions-focused view regarding the ever-growing mental load.

Techniques Used 

• Mindfulness

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD (ERP)

• Narrative therapy

• Existential therapy

• Interpersonal therapy

• Humanistic/client-centered

• Systemic/constructionist therapy

Education 

• Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University

• Masters of Science in Education - D’Youville College

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History – Trent University

Certifications / Training

• Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care - Postpartum Support International

• Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD - Cognitive Behaviour Institute

• Suicide-Focused Assessment and Treatment - McLean Hospital

• Compassionate Care Workshop - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network, PAIL Sunnybrook

• Working with Parts in Therapy - e-modules through MamaCare

• The Art of Holding with Mara Tessler Stein and Karen Kleiman - e-modules through MamaCare

• Vagus Systems - National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO

• Support Coordinator, PSI

• Peer Mentor, PSI