My practice rests upon two equally important pillars, being client-centered and strengths-based. What this means in the therapy room is that I intentionally create a space that is collaborative, warm, curious, and validating. It also means that I believe in your capacity to overcome the challenges you are facing and will remain by your side, supporting you, until you have reached your goals.
I have a broad background in working with children, teens, and adults dealing with various concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, identity exploration, and life transitions, as well as supporting neurodiverse individuals. I pull from many different modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Narrative Therapy as I believe it to be important to tailor my approach to your needs and your goals.
I believe that therapy is for everyone at any time, not just when you are in crisis or have a diagnosis. In practice, this means I meet you wherever you are at and we create a plan to get you to wherever you want to be because I know life can be challenging and unpredictable. My role may be teacher, guide, or cheerleader (or some combination of the three!), but regardless my goal is to help you not only cope, but thrive, and to move away from fighting and pain towards pleasure and fulfillment.
Outside of the therapy office, I am dedicated to my family and friends. I enjoy being outdoors in nature and keeping my mind active with puzzles and games. I am also a lifelong learner and student, always eager to learn something new!