My Approach

I am an approachable, friendly, welcoming, and laid-back individual who can quickly break the ice with people I’ve just met. I have a great sense of humour and I am extremely passionate about the work I do. My approach is flexible and tailored to each individual’s needs.

I work with: Adults, couples, and youth (on a case-by-case basis).

 *I do not do family counselling at this time*

Hours: Available for evenings and weekend appointments only at this time.

Home visits available.

My Specialties

I can assist with many different challenges you face including but not limited to:

 -Addiction (drug, alcohol, sex, gambling, eating, hoarding).

-Anxiety

-Depression

-Marital/relationship conflict

-Trauma

-Suicidal Ideations

-Perinatal Mental Health (including postpartum depression)

Evidence-based Treatment Modalities

The evidence-based treatment modalities that I most like to use in my work include a mixture of:

-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

-Solution-focused Therapy

-Motivational Interviewing

-Feminist Theory

-Narrative Therapy

-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

-Critical Theory

-Harm Reduction Approaches

-Strengths-Based Approaches

Please note: Registered Social Workers are educated in mental health and addiction treatment; however, we are not able to make formal diagnoses or prescribe medication.

What to Expect in Counselling

I understand that seeking out support can be intimidating. It can be scary to reach out for help, but it is often the first step to helping you to heal, grow, and recover. Many people find that counselling can be distressing at first; you might experience uncomfortable emotions as you talk about the issues that are concerning you or when talking about unpleasant aspects of your history. Counselling is focused on facilitating change according to the goals you set. Any change in life can be scary but it is my goal to make you feel comfortable and confident about coming to counselling, something that you look forward to and enjoy participating in. Appointments are confidential, collaborative, and non-judgemental.

Embracing Support

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. When we think about mental health, we should think about mental health being about wellness rather than illness.

There is still a lot of stigma attached to mental or emotional health issues. If you have asthma, you take asthma medicine. If you have diabetes, you take diabetes medicine. If you break your arm, you go to the doctors to get it fixed. If you are having difficulty with your mind or mental well-being, you should not feel ashamed to talk to someone! It is very helpful to talk about your struggles with others. Having a good support system and engaging with trustworthy people are key elements to successfully talking about and working through your own mental health.