Hello there! 

 

I am a Provisionally Registered Psychologist whose approach is founded on authenticity, kindness, laughter, and individual growth. My goal for therapy is to work collaboratively with you and meet you wherever you are, in order to assist you in moving towards your  goals. I believe that therapy is an individual process that requires an individualized approach, which is why I compile all my therapeutic approaches into one tailored to YOU approach that will best meet your individual needs, goals, and personality. 

 

I specialize in working with first responders, couples, and individuals (ages 10+). Most often I work with clients who have experienced traumatic events; have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, conflict in relationships, sexual dysfunction, difficulties with boundaries, suicidal ideation; or want to explore self-identity, sexuality, or emotional regulation strategies. 

 

My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual and their needs, but my foundational approach often utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Strength Based Approaches, and Emotion Focused Therapy among other approaches. I am trained in Eye Motion Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Sex Therapy Informed Approaches (Poly and Kink friendly), Trauma Informed Approaches, and I have successfully completed Level 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method for Couples.  

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I’ve always had a passion for working with First Responders. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) became part of my childhood and many say that I “grew up within the Edmonton Police Service”, as I spent most of my time between hockey practices and camps with my dad at the various divisions around the city. However, my drive for working with EPS members was solidified after my dad sustained a complex mental health injury on the job and I recognized the need for mental health providers who have personal experience within the culture of EPS, that individual’s feel that they can trust, and be understood. From there I completed my Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. While completing my Master’s I worked alongside EPS members in the Youth Support Branch, and inevitably joined the Youth Diversion and Intervention Unit as a civilian navigator. In this role I worked amongst a squad of sworn members in the Missing Youth Portfolio, in which we located high-risk missing youth and connected them to community resources. This position provided me with a better perspective and understanding of the roles and pressures of not only patrol members, but also members within specialized units. My goal is to use my personal and professional experience to support the next generation of first responders, their spouses, and their families. 

 

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