I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist supporting adults, teens, children, and families since 2012. Before starting private practice, I worked in hospital and child welfare settings, supporting individuals and families with complex emotional and behavioural needs. Over time, I found myself consistently drawn to working with children and families, and to the belief that strengthening relationships and supporting parents is one of the most meaningful ways to support a child.

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I am a trauma-informed therapist who works closely with children, pre-teens, adolescents, and their caregivers. I support families in moving from confusion and power struggles toward greater understanding, resilience, and connection. Young people today are growing up in a fast-paced, high-pressure world that does not always leave space to slow down and be understood. When anxiety, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or self-harm show up, it can leave parents feeling worried, unsure, and searching for answers.

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In my work, I view behaviours as meaningful rather than something to simply fix. They are often ways of coping, communicating, or managing experiences that feel too big for a still-developing nervous system. Parents may find themselves second guessing how to support their child, young people may feel overwhelmed or misunderstood, and adults may feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. What I aim to offer is a space where we can slow things down and make sense of what is happening, without blame or pressure to get it “right.”

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Together, we look beneath the surface, build practical tools, and find ways of responding that feel more manageable and more connected. I also work closely with caregivers to better understand their child’s emotional world, while supporting parents in working through their own emotional experiences alongside their child’s needs. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals in the perinatal and postpartum period.

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In session, I bring a warm, grounded presence, and when it fits, a bit of humour and lightness. Even in difficult work, those moments can help create a sense of connection and ease. I draw from evidence-informed approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and family systems work, integrating skill-building with nervous system awareness, attachment, and meaning-making.

Therapy is not only about reducing symptoms. It is about helping people feel seen, understood, and more capable in their lives, while supporting families in creating relationships that feel more secure and connected. Over time, many families experience fewer power struggles and more ease. Young people begin to trust their emotions rather than fear them, and parents feel more confident in how they respond and support their child.

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I have experience supporting both youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, disordered eating, OCD, suicidal ideation and self-harm, identity development, behavioural challenges, school or work-related stress, peer or relationship difficulties, family conflict, and self-esteem concerns. My goal is not perfection or quick fixes, but resilience, self-understanding, and relationships that feel safer, steadier, and more connected.

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Outside of work, I am usually spending time outdoors with my kids, going for a run, reading, listening to podcasts, or browsing thrift stores, often on the lookout for the next great miniature for my sandtray collection. Lately, I have also been trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Time with my kids and family is one of my favourite parts of life, and it usually comes with a mix of laughter and real life messiness.

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