I am a clinical social worker and supervisor with over 15 years of experience in direct practice and I am passionate about supporting others on their journeys navigating complex challenges. As a community social worker in Ottawa, I had the honour of working collaboratively and creatively with a diverse range of clients. I have extensive experience with both adolescents, teens and adults and work with relational issues, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, bipolar disorder, PTSD and complex trauma.

I have training in a range of therapeutic techniques, including Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Working from a holistic perspective, I incorporate elements of mind/body techniques in my practice, and honour the wisdom of psycho-physiological feedback. Our bodies have a lot to tell us, and supporting clients to enhance their ability to listen to those teachings is a foundational part of my work.

Above all else, I value the power of co-creating supportive spaces with my clients, building foundations of trust and connection, where safe exploration of challenges can be fostered. I am well-versed in teaching and practicing various coping strategies, and while intertwining these skills in sessions is an important element of what I have to offer, I know inherently that the power of listening to and witnessing the experiences of my clients is the most important element of the therapeutic process. Within this, I intend to collaborate with my clients, offering techniques where appropriate, and checking in frequently to ensure that my clients feel they are gaining what they are hoping for from our work together.

Ultimately, I seek to aid my clients in developing feelings of self efficacy and personal empowerment, which are crucial elements of well-being. I look forward to supporting you on your journey!