Works with

Children 8-12, Teens, Young Adults

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Often Supports

Anxiety · Overthinking · Big emotions · Stress · Friendships and relationships · Confidence · Difficult experiences · Trauma

 

Approach

Relational · Client-centred · Art and Play-based

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I don’t expect a child or teen to walk into therapy ready to explain exactly what’s going on — or to talk about the hardest things right away.

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Building a genuine relationship is where we start. We take time to get to know one another, figure out what matters to them, and find ways of doing therapy that feel comfortable and actually useful.

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Therapy doesn’t have to mean sitting face-to-face and talking the whole time. Sometimes we might draw, create, play a game, or do something together while we talk. Art and play can make it easier for kids and teens to explore what they’re feeling or experiencing, especially when the words can be hard to express.​​

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I support young people through anxiety, overthinking, stress, big emotions, friendship and relationship struggles, changes in confidence, difficult experiences and trauma. I have a particular interest in intergenerational trauma, and I bring experience supporting youth in care and young people affected by addiction.

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My work draws from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused approaches, and integrates art and play therapy-based practices. I don’t expect a young person to fit a therapy model. Instead, I adapt the work to their age, needs, interests and what we’re working toward together.

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Training & Credentials

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology · Bachelor of Arts in Psychology · Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) · Professional experience in group-home and transitional-home settings

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Outside the therapy room

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me running, reading, spending time with my family and animals, or making art and colouring with my niece and nephew.