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About Me

I am a qualifying psychotherapist with specialized training in art therapy. I work within a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based framework in order to centre the client's voice. 

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My intention is to create a warm and welcoming therapeutic space where you can feel at ease to be yourself. I ground my practice within the belief that each person is the expert of their own life, and it is my role to empower them through their therapeutic journey. As a therapist, I will work alongside you to investigate your patterns, understand your thoughts and emotions, explore problem solving, and overall, work towards meeting your wellness goals.

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Art-making can be a supportive tool during our sessions, as it can help deepen opportunities for insight and reflection. It can also feel empowering to take control of your narrative by creating artwork that feels representative of your story. However – no art making experience is required to participate in art therapy. I will walk with you the whole way and we will move at your pace, inviting art in whenever it feels right to do so. My role is not to judge or analyze anything you create in your artwork; I am here to be a witness to your process so we can work together to meet your goals as you define them.

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I primarily work online with adults, offering individual support to navigate stress, anxiety, disordered eating, eating disorders, grief, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, perfectionism, and more. I work within attachment-based, somatic-based, internal family systems, and person-centred therapy models, though I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I will adapt to your needs and ensure that you feel supported in our sessions, however that may look to you. 

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In my spare time, I love to explore new walking trails with my dog, Stanley, create dried flower arrangements, and use my experience as a barista to try new latte recipes. 

Image by Denys Striyeshyn

Education and Certifications

University of Guelph

I graduated from U of G with an honours bachelor of arts. I majored in psychology and minored in family and child studies. Some of my academic focuses were social and personality development, gender and sexuality, and poetry writing.​

Toronto Art Therapy Institute

I graduated from TATI with a graduate level diploma in art therapy. This program integrates art therapy theory and skills into psychotherapy training. Here, I completed over 700 hours of clinical experience in addition to a thesis project, which examined the use of art therapy in treatment for eating disorders, with focus on underrepresented populations.​ Some of my academic focuses were eating disorders, attachment theory, anxiety, grief, and self-harm behaviours. ​

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

I am a qualifying member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario. My license number is #14091.

Additional Trainings

  • SickKids Learning Institute: Completed a three-part course on MED-DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy adapted for Multidiagnostic Eating Disorder presentations) and DBT-FBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy with Family Based Treatment) led by Dr. Anita Federici. Course explored treatment for adolescents and adults

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy training for therapists led by the Toronto Psychology and Wellness Group

  • Radical Mental Health First Aide trainings led by Joko Wellness

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder training courses led by NOCD Academy

  • Workshops led by National Eating Disorder Information Centre and Sheena’s Place, covering topics such as cultural humility, creating safe and healing spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, eating disorder care for underrepresented populations, and more

  • An Introduction to Internal Family Systems led by Colleen West, Mind Body Training Institute

  • Enhancing Internal Family Systems Through Art led by Stephanie Thorson, RP, DTATI, MES, BAHon

  • CRPO Exam Prep Course led by The Brave Space

  • Traumatic Grief: Neuroscience-Based Therapy Tools for Transforming Loss into Meaningful Recovery led by Kate Truitt, PhD, MBA

  • EMDR and Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma led by Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT

  • Workshops led by National Eating Disorder Information Centre and Sheena’s Place, covering topics such as cultural humility, creating safe and healing spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, eating disorder care for underrepresented populations, and more

  • Body Peace Conference attendee during 2020 & 2022 summits: Completed workshops and accredited trainings for healthcare professionals on the topic of eating disorders

  • Somatic Awareness Workshops led by Jacquie Compton, RP, RCAT

  • Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders: Training provided by the Waterloo Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition

  • and more - I am dedicated to personal and professional growth and take ongoing workshops and trainings in order to meet people with the most up to date knowledge and skills in whatever area they require

Have any questions?

Click the link below to schedule a free 20-minute consult call where we can get to know each other, discuss your needs, and decide if we might be a good fit for therapy.  

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