About Me

I'm an Addictions and Mental Health Therapist supporting individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals of healing and growth. This has been a lifelong journey that started with a pure fascination of the human experience and is enriched by a deep love and care for others.

I have over 15 years of professional counselling experience.

My Background

Over 6 years of post secondary education at both Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary in both Psychology and Social Work; culminating in a Masters of Social Work designation

I have extensive training/certification in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed Care, and Sexual Addiction.

Training and Certification in facilitating Parent Connect, Mindfulness Based CBT, and Mindfulness Based Self Compassion Groups.

I enjoy helping couples and families who are struggling to find closeness in their relationships; typical goals are usually to improve communication and overall connection. I'm equally passionate about supporting individuals young and old who struggle to manage anxiety, depression (i.e., feelings of worthlessness), obsessions/compulsions, traumas (i.e., military, car accidents), grief and loss, and addictions (i.e., sexual).

Using goals together, we find ways to process past hurts and learn how to manage emotions in healthier ways. With trauma in particular, I find people need support to get past stuck points that make it hard to differentiate the here and now from the trauma itself.

I practice Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, shifting the focus from the content of conflict to the deeper ways that couples share and receive emotion with each other. I support individuals to highlight root contributors to addiction, pain, fears, worries, and feelings of worthlessness, progressively processing and learning how to better manage same. Perspective building is the key foundation here.

Statement of Compassion

It is not easy to live with enduring mental health and/or addictions issues. If it was, you wouldn't need to reach out for help. Let me help you on your journey of healing, connection and self mastery.