If you’ve found your way here, you’re likely looking for a supportive space to talk about what’s on your mind.
Therapy can be a big step, and I want you to know that it’s perfectly normal to feel unsure or hesitant at first. My goal is to provide you with a space where you feel comfortable, heard and respected from the very first session.
Professional Training and Expertise
- PhD in Social Psychology
- Registered mental health nurse
- Registered psychotherapist
- Certified Psychiatric Nurse (CPMHN)
- Trained in art therapy
- Clinical supervisor through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Supporting other clinicians through the Toronto Art Therapy Institute
What Makes My Psychotherapy Unique
My psychotherapy is deeply compassionate and collaborative. I offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to explore deep-rooted challenges, recognize patterns and take steps toward positive change. As a nurse, I have much experience with different types of challenges and situations. I’m interested in your unique experience.
What sets my approach apart is that I offer both talk therapy (also known as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) and art therapy, giving you multiple ways to process thoughts and emotions, even those that are difficult to put into words.
Are any of these challenges affecting your life?
- Struggling with depression or stress
- Experiencing grief, trauma or life transitions
- Battling relationship challenges and interpersonal difficulties
- Having feelings of being stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour or emotion
- Needing to find creative ways to understand their thoughts and feelings
If you’re having difficulty dealing with your present situation or feel stuck in a painful pattern, my psychotherapy may help you recognize this and take steps toward positive change.
Professional Affiliations
I am a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario, Canadian Art Therapy Association, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I am also a Medavie Blue Cross provider for Canadian Veterans and refugees.
Take the First Step
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Your first session is simply an opportunity to get to know one another, ask questions, and see if this feels like a good fit for you.
Please feel free to book a confidential initial 15-minute consultation.