LOCATIONS I SERVE: BC | Alberta | Yukon
WHO I WORK WITH
- Adults across the lifespan
- Teens 16+
- Veterans
- Indigenous peoples
WHAT ISSUES I WORK WITH
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- ADHD
- Workplace burnout & work stress
- Substance use issues
- Depression & mood disorders
- Veterans issues
- Return to work transitions
- Relationship issues
- LGBTQIA2S issues
- Legal & court issues
- Health system navigation
ABOUT ME
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or experiencing other challenges that seem too difficult to manage on your own? Unable to move out of unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours? Ready to start making change, but not sure where or how to start? It takes courage to reach out for support!
I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate environment with you to foster trust and growth; so we can create change and assist you in achieving your goals. I will help empower you to connect with yourself and others in a way that makes you feel a sense of belonging, contentment and confidence. I will be creative in offering you evidence-based tools, coping mechanisms, strategies and support that will help you progress toward meeting your goals and living your best life.
MODALITIES OF THERAPY
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR therapy)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT therapy)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy
- Cultural safety approach
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Strengths-Based Theory
- Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility approach
- Anti-racism/Decolonizing approach
EXPERIENCE
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Victoria and a Master’s in Social Work from Dalhousie University. I have over 20 years of social work experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences. I have worked different roles in varying setting, including private practice, Provincial Mental Health and Substance Use, Community Mental Health, Indigenous Communities, Provincial Child Advocate and legal advocacy roles.
As a Métis from the Treaty 6 territory in Saskatchewan and MNS, I have served in various roles within Indigenous communities. Through my own personal journey, I have found the value of healing through culture.
I also live with inattentive ADHD. I consider it to be both my superpower and my kryptonite (depending on the day) 🙂
MORE THAN JUST MY WORK . . .
I am passionate about travelling, having visited a number of countries for extended vacations and lived in a number of cities across Canada. Immersing myself in other cultural experiences is one of my favourite things! I enjoy camping and hiking on the weekends. I appreciate spending time with friends and family going to plays, farmers markets live music, etc. To recharge my batteries, I enjoy reading, documentaries, cooking and movies.
My favourite quote is “Anything that is ‘wrong’ with you began as a survival mechanism in childhood” – Gabor Mate
PAYMENT & COVERAGE
- Credit Card Only –no direct billing
- Extended Health Benefits plans – many cover RSW
- ICBC Counsellor
- FNHA Approved Counsellor
MY HOURS
Monday (aftrn/eve)
Friday (daytime)
Saturday (daytime)
LOCATION
- BC
- Alberta
- Yukon
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations can be made 48hrs prior to the booked session, without charge. After that, the full fee is due.
