my approach
My main frameworks are Narrative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, however, I do consider myself to be integrative. It is important to integrate other frameworks depending on what best suits the client. These frameworks include: Internal Family Systems, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
My overall approach is to guide and support the client as they reflect on events, people, and experiences that have contributed to their story. Through understanding the history and different intersectional influences on the presented issue, the client and I will work together to process and productively find the appropriate course of action.
Being in the field for several years, I have training and experience with various clientele, including PTSD, Borderline Personality, ADHD, Interpersonal Conflict, 2SLGBTQI+ Mental Health, Body Dysmorphia, Narcissistic Relationships/Dynamics, Relationships & Attachment and Perinatal Mental Health.
I am a BIPOC and 2SLGBTQI+ ally and I am very mindful of the challenge affecting marginalized groups, gender-based challenges, and cultural challenges.
I'd love to make this journey as smooth as I can for you. You are the storyteller of your life, and my role is to support you while you write, edit, and enhance the pages.
professional experience
I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO). I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling from Yorkville University, which I achieved after completing a Bachelors in Psychology from York University.
I started my career working in various positions in the mental health field, such as working as a Crisis Counsellor, Suicide Prevention Responder, and Crisis Line Responder.
Currently, I work with children (12+), adolescents, and adults from various backgrounds and cultures. In addition to individual therapy, I provide couple's therapy and family therapy.
experience with
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Depression*
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Trauma, CPTSD, and PTSD*
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Anxiety*
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Attachment Styles
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Narcissistic Relationships/Dynamics
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Generational Trauma
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Grief/Bereavement
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Emotion Regulation
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Self-Esteem
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LGBTQIA+ Specific Issues
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Issues of Self-Identity
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Work Stress
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Relationship with Food
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Women’s Issues
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Interpersonal issues
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Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health
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Body Dysmorphia
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Cultural-Specific Issues
frameworks
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Narrative Therapy
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Internal Family Systems
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Mindfulness-based therapies
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Bereavement/Grief Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Trauma Focused CBT
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Internal Family Systems
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Mindfulness-based therapies
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Bereavement/Grief Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Trauma Focused CBT
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Solution Focused therapy
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Culturally Sensitive and Multicultural Therapy
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Dialectical Therapy
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Compassion Focused
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Interpersonal Therapy
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Parts Work
professional development
Being in the field for several years now, I place a great emphasis on professional growth and development. Below you can see some of the trainings I have completed to foster this growth.
Borderline Personality Disorder - Understanding and Supporting, CTRI – Jan. 2025 Attachment Focused Adult Psychotherapy: Advanced Course, Sickkids -Apr. and My. 2024 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Grief and Loss, Psychwire – My. 2024 Attachment-Focused Adult Psychotherapy: Advanced Course, SickKids CCMH Learning Institute, May, 2024 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) For Beginners, Psychwire – Apr. 2024 Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), The Center for OCD and Anxiety – March, 2024 Narrative Therapy Tools for Exploring Stories, Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute, Sept. 2023 Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual Training (CCTS-I), Trauma Institute International – 2022 Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Training, Udemy – Apr. 2022 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, International Association of Therapists – Mar. 2022 EFT: Attachment Science in Practice, Psychwire – Jan. 2021 Clinical Traumatologist Certificate, Traumatology Institute – Jan. 2021 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Canadian Mental Health Association, Apr. 2019