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Areas of Focus

I support people in areas such as:

  • Reconnecting with identity and self-worth

  • Exploring your true values and making aligned choices

  • Healing from people-pleasing and perfectionism

  • Recovering from religious harm and navigating faith transitions

  • Moving through life changes (divorce, parenting shifts, career)

  • Letting go of shame, guilt, or self-doubt

  • Setting healthier boundaries and reclaiming personal agency

  • Finding relief from anxiety, overthinking, and hypervigilance​

  • Building confidence and self-trust

Whether your struggle fits neatly into a list or not, what matters most is that you’re ready to see your story in a new light — and you don't have to do that work alone.

My Approach

I see therapy as a collaborative process where you’re supported with warmth, curiosity, and respect. My role is not to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you rediscover your own strengths, wisdom, and clarity. I draw on approaches that help you get to the root of what’s been holding you back, whether that’s old patterns, painful experiences, or the lingering impact of trauma.

Whatever brings you here, our work together is about helping you reconnect with yourself and find the clarity and strength to move forward in your life.

Parts Work (Internal Family Systems–inspired)


Every person has many “parts” — some hold hurt, fear, or old habits, while others are protective. In our work, we get to know these parts with care and curiosity, helping you bring healing to the places that feel stuck or wounded. By understanding and caring for these parts, you can find greater balance, make choices that reflect your true values, and feel more confident and at home in yourself.

Religious Harm Recovery


Questioning or leaving a faith community can bring deep confusion, fear, and even loss of identity. For those who have experienced harm within religious or spiritual contexts, I offer a space of deep understanding and validation. Healing from religious trauma can involve untangling fear, guilt, or shame, and rediscovering your own voice and values outside of harmful systems. I bring compassion and care to this process, honoring the courage it takes to explore these tender places.

EMDR

(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

I am currently in the process of completing my training in EMDR, a well-researched therapy approach that helps people process and heal from painful or traumatic memories. EMDR allows the brain to reprocess experiences that have felt “stuck,” so you can move forward with less emotional weight and greater resilience.

Credentials


I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT) and hold a Counselling Therapist Private Practice Diploma from Stenberg College. I hold myself to high ethical standards and am committed to ongoing personal and professional growth through regular supervision and continuing education.

My Approach

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