Who Am I?

Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my bio. I was born and raised in a rural community on an acreage and spent most of my childhood exploring the outdoors. I continue to love the outdoors, camping, hiking, and a good bonfire.  I have been fortunate enough to have always known that this was going to be my career path, as I have always had an innate desire to help others.  I completed my undergraduate degree, majoring in psychology, and then pursued a 10-year career with a not-for-profit agency in Edmonton.

This year, I completed my master’s degree in counselling psychology through Yorkville University. I am happily married with two young boys aged 8 & 9 and enjoy raising them in a similar setting as my childhood, on an acreage in the Parkland County area. Raising children is not an easy feat, let alone having two in less than two years! I experienced post-partum anxiety and depression after my second born, and that experience validated my passion for mental health and helping others.

I have a particular interest in helping other mothers who are struggling with raising children and maintaining their sense of purpose and individuality at the same time. I also have a passion for working with clients struggling with addiction and substance use. I enjoy working with clients through their stages of change and ensuring that I meet them wherever they are in their journey to sobriety, however that looks for them.

Working With Me

Upon meeting you in our clinic, I look forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship and using that as the main vehicle for encouraging change and growth in your life. My goal is to foster an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding, and hope. I will approach our session with compassion, optimism, humor, honesty, and a genuine curiosity to understand your story. I use a cognitive behavioral approach with a person-centered lens, as you are the expert in your life and story.

I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and use this as a tool to help restructure and reframe those negative core beliefs that may be holding you back in life.  I aim to not only help you find relief from your pain and struggles but also empower you to take control of your life to build a brighter future. You are the driver in this journey of growth and healing; I am just here to help with the directions, and maybe give a few firm nudges here and there!