I view therapy as a sacred space which offers clients the opportunity to take a pause from the constant distractions life presents, and allow us to engage and reflect on our inner and outer worlds. While this process may, at times, feel challenging or even painful, it can also lead to peaceful and celebratory reflections. I am committed to ensuring that clients feel seen, heard, and respected, and that our conversations lead to unique transformations achieved through empowerment.
My journey to become a Registered Psychotherapist began with completing my undergraduate studies in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto. Following this, I began my career as a Research Assistant in a mood disorders clinic in Toronto, Ontario. I worked alongside individuals experiencing challenges with mental health, which inspired me to learn more about the ways in which I could provide support and connect with these populations on a more meaningful level. Upon reflecting on my next steps, as well as my own experiences with life’s difficulties, I acknowledged that becoming a psychotherapist felt like a personal calling. I then obtained my Master’s degree in Couple & Family Therapy from the University of Guelph where I was able to immerse myself in relational and systemic ways of therapeutic thinking. Within the program, I had the opportunity to participate in an externship at Hamilton Child and Adolescent Services, which provided me with additional experience working with children and families through a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy framework. I was trained in various psychotherapeutic modalities including, Dialogic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy/Emotionally Focused Family Therapy. I am committed to continuing my professional development, and familiarizing myself with additional therapeutic models (e.g., cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectic behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based interventions). I also participated in the thesis stream of my master’s degree, and focused on the experiences of young sibling caregivers in Ontario. I have an interest in working with those who provide care for family members- whether they are active caregivers or understand the caregiving experience from afar.
At the core of my work with clients, I hold the perspective that everyone has a unique story and that the various systems, experiences, and their complexities, play a role in one’s originality. I take an adaptable approach when drawing on therapeutic models in session, to ensure that we are working towards creating the desired change that best aligns with you. I am attentive to cultural, political, social, and relational aspects of clients lives and take a non-directive stance in therapy as I believe that you are the expert of your own life and that you possess the inner resources required to move within times of hardship.
